Thinking of having a private yacht charter while on a budget? Here’s a guide on how you can do it.

Always think that you can’t have you luxury private yacht charter while on a budget? It’s time to think again.

Yacht charters are often seen as the epitome of luxury travel, as it offers a fun and exciting experience that we can cherish for a lifetime. Many people consider yacht charter an indulgence of the rich but in reality, it is very affordable. The Epicurean State (TES), a Singapore based luxury yacht charter company, hopes to change this mind-set by providing bespoke yacht charter experiences tailored to our clients’ requirements, all at an affordable cost, so that our clients will be able to experience their own private yacht charter while on a budget.

Whether it is for a special occasion or celebration for a significant milestone, people are constantly looking for novel ideas to mark these events. TES have a fleet of luxury yachts that can curate different unique experiences. Guests who love fishing are taken on the Motor Cruiser or Ponga Centre Console for an exhilarating ride to reel in their fresh catch. Bespoke tailored itineraries can be specially crafted for celebratory occasion like weddings on the bigger-sized catamarans. For those who enjoy the sun and the sea, TES also offers a variety of yacht rentals with trips to the city’s Southern Islands, mainly Lazarus and St John Island, where they can enjoy water sports and a hearty barbecue.

Three of TES most popular yachts are the 53ft Catamaran, 40ft L400 S2 Catamaran and 62ft Catamaran.

The luxurious 53ft Catamaran with a seating capacity of 35 guests features a spacious forward sunbathing and entertainment area, expansive deck offering a 360 degrees panoramic view, a roomy lounge with built-in entertainment system and double cabins with ensuite facilities. A 4-hour charter in the 53ft catamaran is priced at $3,850 for 35 pax, with weekend prices at $4,150 for the same number of people. This yacht definitely appeals to those looking for their private yacht charter while on a budget.

The 40ft L400 S2 Catamaran is a beautiful spacious vessel with ample room to relax, large interiors and a wide sundeck. Comfortably accommodating up to 18 guests, this yacht has amenities such as the fully equipped galley, safety equipment, snorkelling masks and inflatable floats – just about all the things that you will need for a relaxing getaway with family and friends. The L400 S2 has a 4-hour charter at $1,200 on weekdays for up to 12 pax and weekends at $1,400 with additional hourly charges wherever applicable.

One of the largest of our fleet, the 62ft Catamaran seats up to 37 guests and is well-equipped with internal saloons, spacious alfresco dining and galley areas, BBQ and kitchenette facilities, double cabins and relaxing sunpads on the fly bridge. Guests can indulge themselves in a wide variety of activities, such as water sports, karaoke and sunbathing. A 5-hour charter begins with $2,750 on weekdays for 23 pax and $3,250 on weekends, overnight charters can go up to $8,000 excluding GST. Furthermore, the 62ft Catamaran has an affordable 5 days’ overseas charter package to Tioman at $18,000 for up to 12 pax. For those not looking to sail out to sea, don’t worry as this yacht also offers dockside charter at $400 per hour for a minimum 5-hour charter on weekdays.

TES seeks to showcase a different side to the city, an indulgence that comes with a very affordable price tag for the ordinary traveller. Contact TES to plan for an experience of a lifetime.