Caribbean
Eastern Mediterranean
Western Mediterranean
South Pacific
82
FT — SAILING MONOHULL
8
GUESTS
3
CABINS
2
CREW
Summer Cruising
From
€28,000
Per Week
3 reviews3 reviews
The Yacht
Specifications
Explore Ikigai
Summer High Season: 32 000 EUR/week + VAT + APA
Summer Low Season: 28 000 EUR/week + VAT + APA
Summer 2026 - West Mediterranean
Also available for regattas from 45 000 EUR + 30% APA + VAT + a damage deposit of 45 000 EUR
Plus Expenses · + ALL
Captain
Andreas Buhl
Stewardess
Katrin Groch
Captain
Austrian
Andreas grew up in a sailing family and has been involved in sailing and boat maintenance since childhood. With over 20 years of licensed experience in the yachting industry, he has served as captain and skipper across Europe and internationally. His background includes hands-on involvement in yacht refits, equipping him with a solid understanding of engineering and maintenance. Andreas enjoys all sorts of water sports, as well as fishing and the preparation of fine sea food. More recently, he has formed a professional Captain/Hostess team with his wife Katrin, delivering seamless and memorable charter experiences.
As Captain, the overall running of the vessel is Andreas’ responsibility; this includes the navigation, safety, and experience of all onboard. He ensures that IKIGAI runs smoothly and efficiently whilst adhering to all the appropriate regulations.
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Endorsement
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Commercial Endorsement
• RYA/MCA Short Range Certificate
• STCW95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibility, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, Elementary First Aid
• Yachtmaster Licence (sail & power) for Navigation Areas 1 & 2 – Austrian Yachting Association (ÖSV)
• PADI Open Water Certificate
German, English, Spanish, Dutch
Stewardess
German
Katrin has been sailing with the captain for the past four years and has completed two ocean crossings, demonstrating her reliability and capability at sea. With a professional background as a Personal Assistant, she brings strong experience in VIP communication and support. Onboard, she enjoys stewardess duties and cooking, contributing to a warm and professional atmosphere while enhancing the overall guest experience.
Katrin is responsible for interior duties including guest hospitality, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness and comfort throughout the yacht. Her background in VIP support ensures attentive and discreet service, while her enjoyment of cooking adds a personal touch to onboard life.
German, English
05 / Open Weeks
Cruising Grounds
Sample Itineraries
ITALIAN RIVIERA & TUSCANY
Crewed 7-day one-way yacht charter from the Italian Riviera to Monaco — Portofino, San Remo, Menton, Cap Ferrat, Villefranche, and Port Hercule. The premium boutique-to-max-glamour crossover.
ITALY · 7 DAYS
A Sardinia itinerary that crosses to Corsica — Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena, the Strait of Bonifacio, the medieval citadel. Seven days from Olbia, ~100 nm.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
Sailing Mallorca's rugged west coast — mountains down to the water, anchorages the road can't reach, and Cabrera National Park as the yacht-only marquee. A 7-day crewed yacht charter round-trip from Palma.
ITALIAN RIVIERA & TUSCANY
Crewed 7-day Italian Riviera and Tuscany yacht charter itinerary — La Spezia, Portovenere, Palmaria, Elba, Giglio, and Argentario. The lower-density western-Italy week.
ITALY · 7 DAYS
A Corsica itinerary up the west coast from Ajaccio — the Sanguinaires, Calanques de Piana, UNESCO Scandola, Girolata, Calvi, Patrimonio. Seven crewed days.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
Sailing Ibiza and Formentera — sand-bottomed coves, the offshore cliff-stack at sunset, dinner ashore in working port towns. A 7-night Pitiusas charter from Ibiza Town.
ITALIAN RIVIERA & TUSCANY
Crewed 7-day Italian Riviera yacht charter itinerary — Genoa, Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and the Gulf of La Spezia. The classic Liguria week.
ITALY · 7 DAYS
A North Sardinia itinerary inside Italian waters — Tavolara MPA, Costa Smeralda, the Maddalena Archipelago. No strait crossing, seven days from Olbia, ~80 nm.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
Both halves of the Balearics in seven nights — rugged Mallorca coast, the yacht-only national park, the open-water crossing to Ibiza, sand-bottomed Formentera. One-way Palma to Ibiza.
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