OHANA – 49m yacht tour

Johan Maier

OHANA is a 49-metre motor yacht that can accommodate up to 30 guests in 14 cabins, with a large sundeck, a cinema and a crew of twelve.

OHANA was built in 2020 and refurbished in 2023. She is 49 metres long and 8.5 metres wide, and her home port is Split. With accommodation for 30 guests in 14 cabins, she is in a league of her own compared to most charter yachts. She is more like a small cruise ship for a private group, such as a family celebration, several families of friends or a company outing.

The crew is correspondingly large. Twelve people look after the guests: the captain, chief stewardess, chef and sous-chef, two bartenders, a waiter, three deckhands, a housekeeper and a masseuse.

The sundeck

The most beautiful area on board is the sundeck, which covers around 160 m². Under a large sun awning, there are plenty of sun loungers lined up in a row, as well as lounge chairs, hanging chairs and a massage table. The masseuse is part of the crew, so massages are available right on deck.

In the centre is a large jacuzzi, surrounded by sofas with cushions. As the deck is so spacious, there’s plenty of room for 30 guests. Some sunbathe, whilst others sit in the shade or in the jacuzzi.

One level below is the aft deck, with dining tables and sofas. When the weather is fine, meals are enjoyed outdoors here.

Dining room, bar and cinema

Inside, everything is designed to cater for the large number of guests. The dining room seats all 30 guests at four tables, alongside which are a bar lounge and an area with sofas. To us, however, the room has something of a canteen about it. The décor doesn’t quite match the rest of the boat and doesn’t look particularly upmarket.

We really liked the cinema with its large screen and beanbags. It’s a great place for children to retreat to, just like the playroom. There’s also a small gym on board.

Cabins

The 14 cabins are spread across three decks and all have their own en-suite bathroom with a shower. On the Upper Deck are the Master cabin, measuring 26 m² and featuring a bath, as well as two VIP cabins. On the Main Deck there are four double cabins and one twin cabin; on the Lower Deck there are two twin cabins, two double cabins and two triple cabins.

The cabins are modern in design and pleasantly spacious for a yacht of this type. The triple cabins allow families with children to sleep together comfortably.

Water sports, sailing area and rates

The water sports equipment is stored at the stern: a jet ski, two Seabobs, an e-foil, water skis, a tube, two SUPs, two kayaks, a water slide and an inflatable swimming island.

OHANA is superbly equipped and has plenty of space on deck. However, with 30 guests, the whole experience inevitably feels a bit like a mass operation. For a private charter with a small group, a smaller yacht would be more suitable. For large groups, on the other hand, the price per person is good value.

The charter rate for 2027, via BlueSun Luxury Yachts, is 110,000 euros per week in spring and 140,000 euros in the peak season, plus ancillary costs in each case.

You can enquire about your preferred dates here: Motor yacht OHANA in Split