Overview
LONG ISLAND yacht charter in Mediterranean
A LONG ISLAND charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Sökmen Kardesler127m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use LONG ISLAND
LONG ISLAND is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
LONG ISLAND should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 127'11 / 39m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2019 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
LONG ISLAND suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for LONG ISLAND, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare LONG ISLAND on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for LONG ISLAND should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Sökmen Kardesler
- Length
- 127'11 / 39m
- Built
- 2019
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 6
- Price context
- €49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500
- Cruising speed
- 11 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 27'11 / 8.5m
- Draft
- 9'10 / 3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
LONG ISLAND is positioned around €49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Sökmen Kardesler build, 127m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who LONG ISLAND suits
Strong
Families and private groups
LONG ISLAND gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Review imagery
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
LONG ISLAND by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 127m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
Check list
Ask for the latest amenities list before comparing against newer yachts.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
LONG ISLAND vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. LONG ISLAND should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About LONG ISLAND
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Long Island lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. Additionally, there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. Long Island also sports a Tender to transport you with ease. Long Island and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Long Island is a unique gulet yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.
Overview
The 39m/127'11" gulet yacht 'Long Island' by shipyard Sökmen Kardesler offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. Elegant Long Island pairs classic looks with spectacular deck space, making it a sun-worshippers paradise that is sublime for alfresco dining and entertaining.
Performance Range
Long Island comfortably cruises at 11 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2019, Long Island offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Experience
Water toys
- Jet-Ski
- Seabob
- Ringo
- Banana
- Kayak
- 2 x SUP
- 1 x Efoil
Tenders
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€69,000 p/week + expenses Approx $81,000
Mediterranean · Turkey
Winter Season
€49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether LONG ISLAND's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether LONG ISLAND's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why LONG ISLAND beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- Ask for LONG ISLAND with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request LONG ISLAND charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether LONG ISLAND fits the route.
FAQ
LONG ISLAND charter questions
Is LONG ISLAND a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider LONG ISLAND?
LONG ISLAND is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting LONG ISLAND?
For LONG ISLAND, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.