Awatea is not your average charter yacht.
Seamlessly blending luxury and performance, she is the ideal yacht for the more adventurous clientele who also seek a high-end experience.
A 2019, 63ft Balance, built in South Africa, she was custom built as an expedition charter yacht for one of the founders of Balance catamarans. No detail went unmissed in the design stage, and all was executed perfectly during the build.
Awatea is truly a work of art that anyone can appreciate.
If you enjoy smooth sailing, exquisite food, and a variety of adventurous activities then Awatea is the boat for you.
Awatea is a Maori word from New Zealand, meaning dawn of a new day or new beginnings. The word can be seen as a symbol of hope, with the term signifying a transition from darkness to light, embodying hope and new beginnings.
The owners renamed the boat to Awatea after their purchase to pay tribute to their New Zealand roots and as a representation of the new venture they have embarked on; both physically and metaphorically.
The name has also proved fitting for guests. When they board Awatea, they often arrive not knowing what to expect as it is their first true experience living on the water. Once the week is up, they leave, having pushed themselves outside their comfort zones, discovered new passions and built stronger bonds with their families.
Yacht Specs
Type: Sailing Yacht
Length: 63ft (19m)
Beam: 28ft (8.7m)
Draft: 5ft (1.5m)
Builder: Balance Catamarans
Year Built: 2019
Construction: FRP
Engines: 2x YANMAR (110Hp each)
Generator: 1x Northern Lights 15 kw
Speed: 9 knots
Amenities
With a central, open-concept galley, a fully-equipped bar, a café quality barista set up, duel gas/charcoal BBQ, pizza oven and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with the perfect al fresco dining area, sheltered from the sun and wind, Awatea provides a high end dining experience from dawn till dusk.
The interior of Awatea boasts clean lines and a calming colour palette, creating a serene and modern atmosphere. The interior design gives a nod to the owner's South Pacific roots, which are subtly woven throughout the boat in pieces of art, handcrafted wood items and thoughtful details.
Awatea provides ample lounging space, from day beds in the cockpit, to beanbags on the huge bow under the shade sail, to the multitudes of hammocks able to be strung up to enjoy a warm breeze and a cool cocktail.
After a full day in the sun and a beautiful meal, you can cozy in and enjoy a movie or the game on the drop down projector screen. The hulls provide deceiving volume to this sleek yacht. Airy, spacious guest cabins provide a comfortable oasis with ample storage spaces as well as sizeable ensuites with separate shower and head. Both sides of the boat, port and starboard are mirror images of each other with the aft cabins boasting king beds, the mid ships offering queen beds and the port forward providing a double bed. Awatea sleeps up to ten guests in five cabins, with each bed being able to be partitioned in two to accommodate singles. A perfect setting to rest your body after a long day.
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Central, open-concept galley
Fully equipped bar
Café-quality barista setup
Dual gas/charcoal BBQ
Ooni Pizza oven
Starlink internet
Projector for outdoor movies
4x Dahon folding bikes (available upon request)
DJI 3 drone
Underwater phone housing
Seamless indoor–outdoor flow with al fresco dining area sheltered from sun and wind
Elegant interior with clean lines and a calming colour palette
South Pacific–inspired décor with handcrafted wood pieces and thoughtful artistic details
Ample lounging areas:
Day beds in the cockpit
Beanbags on the bow under a shade sail
Multiple hammocks for relaxing with a drink and the sea breeze
Drop-down projector screen for movies or sports
Airy, spacious guest cabins with ample storage and sizeable ensuites (separate shower and head)
Cabin layout:
2x aft king cabins
2x midship queen cabins
1x forward double cabin
Flexible bedding configurations (each bed can be partitioned into two singles)
Sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 cabins
Built-in SCUBA diving compressor with multiple sets of gear
Toys
Awatea has a built in scuba diving compressor with multiple sets of scuba gear. Awatea boasts one of the most varied water sports inventory of the BVI charter boats. From tow sports to beach games to game fishing, Awatea is sure to keep everyone busy. The challenge will be to find enough time to try everything out!
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E-foil
3x underwater scooters
Wakesurf
Single ski
Kite surf setup
Wakeboard (3 different sizes: kids, teens, adults)
Tow tube
Snorkel gear
Wingfoil setup
3x SUP boards
Floating ring with trampoline mesh and drink holders
1x 13ft RIB with 50hp
Fishing Equipment
Game chair, trolling boards, live well tank
Fishing rods:
4x light tackle spinning rods
2x large topwater casting setups
2x heavy jigging setups
3x game trolling setups
SCUBA Gear
On-board dive compressor
5x dive tanks
5x BCDs
5x regulators
3x dive lights