MARLA Yacht Description
Marla, previously named T.J. Esperanza, was built in 1999 by leading Dutch shipyard Amels and last refitted in 2015/2016.
The yacht was designed by Terence Disdale, who is responsible for her stunning exterior and interior. Her sleek and beautiful lines, gorgeous furnishings as well as her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities, make her the ideal charter yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends.
Her exceptional Captain Manolis, leads the highly experienced and professional crew of 12.
Marla' sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins and 1 pullman bed, ensuring a relaxed luxury yachting experience.
Made of steel and aluminum, she can achieve a top speed of 15.4 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.
Please note that she has zero speed stabilizers.
Previous refits on 2012 and 2014.
Main engines were rebuilt to 0 hours and surveyed by Lloyd’s; generators replaced in 2010 and surveyed by Lloyd’s
Yacht has completed all class surveys. Intermediate ISM and ISPS carried out by flag in 2010.
Galley fully equipped with commercial professional equipment.
Her hull was repainted and her decks were refitted where necessary in the winter of 2009.
Offered by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht MARLA is a 164 ft motor yacht featuring a jetski and a hot tub. The highlights of MARLA are her absolute comfort and inviting socializing areas. MARLA spends the summer season in Sicily. She was delivered by the famous yacht builder Amels in 1999. A succesful refit was fulfilled in 2012. The spacious yacht layout features 6 large cabins and easily accommodates up to 12 guests.
MARLA is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the yacht, generous aft deck, continues to the attractive and sleek main salon. The main saloon is a comfortable space that is well-equipped to shield from the elements in comfort and enjoyment and boasts a number of entertainment options. 6 tasteful cabins are laid out to allow for comfortable access and private setting.
The motor yacht features 2 x 1,200hp Cummins 12-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engines 2 x 150 KW Caterpillar C9 generators engines .
Accommodation
MARLA'S six spacious cabins comfortably sleep 12 guests ensuring a relaxed luxury yachting experience.(1 Master, 2 VIP, 3 Twin - one with an extra pullman bed)
One full beam master cabin, with a separate and practical office area and ensuite bathroom facilities is located on the main deck.
Two double staterooms are located on the lower deck.
One twin cabin is located on the main deck.
Two twin cabins are located on the lower deck. One of them has an extra pullman bed.
All guest cabins have separate ensuite facilities offering the higher quality comforts and amenities.
What is the cabin arrangement of MARLA?
- 3 double cabins
- 3 twin cabins
- 1 pullman cabin
MARLA Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Taxes: 22%, exceptions available
Total
Note
14 day charter
330,000€
to
400,000€
66,000€ to
120,000€
72,600€ to 88,000€
468,600€ to 608,000€
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
165,000€
to
200,000€
33,000€ to
60,000€
36,300€ to 44,000€
234,300€ to 304,000€
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
82,500€
to
100,000€
16,500€ to
30,000€
18,150€ to 22,000€
117,150€ to 152,000€
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
165,000€ / 6 * 3 days = 82,500€
1 day charter
27,500€
to
40,000€
5,500€ to
10,000€
6,050€ to 7,333€
39,050€ to 57,333€
Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified.
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 22%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 day charter | 330,000€ to 400,000€ | 66,000€ to 120,000€ | 72,600€ to 88,000€ | 468,600€ to 608,000€ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 165,000€ to 200,000€ | 33,000€ to 60,000€ | 36,300€ to 44,000€ | 234,300€ to 304,000€ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 82,500€ to 100,000€ | 16,500€ to 30,000€ | 18,150€ to 22,000€ | 117,150€ to 152,000€ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 165,000€ / 6 * 3 days = 82,500€ | |
1 day charter | 27,500€ to 40,000€ | 5,500€ to 10,000€ | 6,050€ to 7,333€ | 39,050€ to 57,333€ | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: €165,000
High season rate: €200,000
Summer 2020 High Rate:200,000 EUR per week (Terms: MYBA)
Summer 2020 Low Rate: 165,000 EUR per week (Terms: MYBA)
High Season: July - August
Commercial vessel / VAT charged where applicable
Greek VAT 12% while cruising in Greek WatersSummer 2020 High Rate:200,000 EUR per week (Terms: MYBA)
Summer 2020 Low Rate: 165,000 EUR per week (Terms: MYBA)
High Season: July - August
Commercial vessel / VAT charged where applicable
Greek VAT 12% while cruising in Greek Waters
Price Terms
Plus ExpensesAmenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
2 SAT COM
Broadband Internet through VSAT
Playstation, WII
1 X iPod docking station
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Gym equipment
Free weights
Horizontal bar
Resistance bands
Kettle bar
Pilates balls
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Manolis Klimataras
Captain – Manolis Klimataras
Greek
Captain Manolis holds a Captain Class A’ Diploma. He began his career as Officer and later as Captain on container vessels, where he gained extensive sea-experience of world cruising areas. After years in containers vessels, he got involved in the yachting industry. Prior to joining MARLA, he Captained M/Y PARIS (Amels 50m), M/Y TUEQ (Van de Giessen 80m), M/Y IERTAL (Admiral 26m) and M/Y APPLAUSE (Oceanco 51m). Captain Manolis is known for his high level of expertise and professionalism in the luxury yacht industry. Capt. Manolis has more than 20 years of experience at sea – the last 12 years as a Captain. With an extensive knowledge of the Greek Waters, Captain Manolis knows all the secluded bays where guests can enjoy the dramatic surroundings or can find the perfectly calm waters and the safest exclusive anchorages. Captain Manolis holds ARPA / RADAR, Medical Care Certificate, Tanker safety certificate, Ro/Ro Passenger certificate, Life Saving & Fire Fighting, ISPS Certificate (International Ship & Port Security), ISM Internal Auditor Certificate by Lloyd’s, Scuba diving license. He speaks fluent English and enjoys skiing, water sports, scuba diving, surfing and kite surfing. He is 43 years old and married.
Chief Officer – Konstantinos Antonoulis
Greek
Konstantinos holds a CoC as Class B Captain and a Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management. Konstantinos was onboard container vessels and tug boats until 2011 when he joined the yachting industry as Chief Officer on board M/Y O’rama. Konstantinos has served as Chief Officer onboard M/Y BLUE BELLE, BILMAR and AL MIRQAB. He has been on board MARLA since 2019. He holds the Radio General Operator (GMDSS), Ro/Ro & Passenger Ship Safety, Life Saving & Fire Fighting, STCW ’78 Certificates, ISM Code Internal Audit Certificate, Ship Security Officer Certificate and PADI diver’s license and RYA powerboat license. . His love for the sea and for all water related activities enable him to offer an array of activities with his very competent water sports orientated crew member. Konstantinos enjoys sailing and travelling and he would be more than happy to answer all questions related to safety and bridge on board MARLA. John speaks excellent English. He is 34 years old and he is married.
Chief Engineer – Konstantinos Papadopoulos
Greek
Konstantinos is a graduate of the Greek Merchant Marine Academy and holds an Engineer Class A’ Diploma. He has sailed around the Aegean and Adriatic Sea on passenger ships since 1993. Moving into the mega yacht industry has provided Konstantinos with the opportunity of sharing his proud, fond experience of engineering and looking after the safety of the yacht and all aboard. He started his career on yachts on board M/Y SEAWOLF SEA and has served as 1st engineer on board M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, SAPPHIRE, PANTHER 2, AMICI PER SEMPRE and NALANI. Konstantinos holds the following Certificates and Licenses: Ro/Ro & Passenger Ship Safety, Life Saving & Fire Fighting, ISPS Certificate (International Ship & Port Security), scuba diving license. He joins us to compliment this department and to ensure that Marla runs at her full potential at all times. He speaks fluent English. Konstantinos is 43 years old and married with two children. Konstantinos loves to spend his free time with his family.
2nd Engineer – John Papafaklis
Greek
John is a graduate of the Greek Marine Engineering Academy of Aspropyrgos and holds an Engineer Class C’ Diploma. His career on board tanker ships lasted a lengthy period of 10 years until he discovered yachting and decided to switch to the luxury marine industry on board MARLA. He also holds Certificates in Ro/Ro & Passenger Ship Safety, Life Saving & Fire Fighting and Proficiency in Medical First Aid. John enjoys having charterers on board and working with the array of sports equipment. He speaks fluent English. John is 30 years old and he enjoys soccer, snowboarding and padel tennis.
Chef – George Kalavros
Greek
George graduated in 2004 from Le Monde Culinary School. He began his career at restaurants where he learnt and performed his trade and gained experience. He has served as chef on board M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, RINI V and MONTE CARLO. George learnt a vast range of recipes and cooking skills and now specializes in Greek, Italian and French cuisine. George has a wide range of gastronomic knowledge and menu specialties coupled with a strong combination of restaurant operations management and leadership skills, promising to offer an unforgettable tasting experience to all the guests. George is a key personality on board MARLA and the boat is now characterized by the high level of gastronomy. George speaks fluent English. He is 38 years old and married with one child.
Chief Steward – John Tezas
Greek
John is a graduate of Le Monde at Hotel Management. He began his career in 2007 as Steward on private and charter yachts throughout the Mediterranean Sea. He has served as assistant steward on board M/Y PRINCE ABDULAZIZ (147m) and as chief steward on board M/Y S CAPE (57m) and M/Y AL DIRIYAH (86m). He joined the crew of MARLA in winter of 2017 and became familiarized with the yacht. John is extremely good at providing exceptional services. He is a certified barista, bartender and sommelier. He also holds all relevant marine Certificates (HACCP diploma, life-saving and fire-fighting, SSH, Ro-Ro passenger). His hospitality and communicative skills are second to none and he prides himself on maintaining the highest levels of service at all times. John looks forward to receiving guests on board MARLA and strives to provide the best service possible. He speaks English and Greek. John is 34 years old and married. He enjoys sports, football, travelling and swimming.
Stewardess – Oleksandra Barantseva
Ukrainian
Oleksandra has a Law Degree from Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University and she holds Safety and Training certificates. Oleksandra entered the yachting industry in 2020 on board “AL SALAMAH” as a leading stewardess. She has also extensive experience working as a consultant and salesperson in VIP-class clothing stores. She is extremely hardworking sociable, stress-resistant, attentive and polite, while she is able to establish trusting relationships. She is 26 years old and single. She speaks English, Russian and Ukranian. Oleksandra is also a Master FIDE of chess.
Stewardess –Liudmyla Melnyk
Ukrainian
Liudmyla is a graduate of School of Maritime Tourism Service and she has extensive experience in leading service with VIP guests. She has worked on board MY ALEXANDR as a stewardess and as well as on board cruise ship, while her professional background also includes working as a Travel Agent. Liudmyla is pleasant, hard-working, responsible, punctual and sociable. Her hobbies include fitness, reading and traveling. She is 20 years old and single.
Assistant Steward – Konstantinos Xanthopoulos
Greek
Konstantinos’ extensive background in the hospitality industry in accordance with his studies/seminars in hotel services and tourism turned him to focus on the yachting industry. Konstantinos began his career working in hotels and restaurants when in 2017 he entered the yachting industry on board M/Y BLUE EYES. Konstantinos’ charming character makes guests feel at home and he will do his best to offer them wonderful services. Konstantinos speaks fluent English and basic German. He is 26 years old and single.
Bosun– Nikos Boudouris
Greek
Nikos started working on yachts at a young age and discovered yachting through his father who had many distinctions in international sailing competitions, including first world championship and third place in Olympic Games in 1980. Since then he has worked as sailor on board M/Y PROTON, OURANOS TOO and BELLA STELLA. He is a hard worker and his love for the sea and yachts proved him to be a valuable member of MARLA’s permanent crew. He holds a Ship Security Officer Certificate, Life Saving and Fire Fighting Certificate, Ro-Ro passenger and speed boat licence. Nikos speaks fluent English. He is 27 years old and he enjoys water sports and sailing.
Deckhand – Konstantinos Kazouris
Greek
Konstantinos is an X-ray technician. He started working on private yachts on 2016. Since then he decided that he wanted to continue in the industry and moved on to luxury yachts. He is a hard worker and his love for the sea and yachts proved him to be a valuable member of MARLA’s permanent crew. He holds a Life Saving and Fire Fighting Certificate, Ro-Ro for security passenger and speed boat licence. Konstantinos speaks fluent English. He is 33 years old and single.