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Explore the South Pacific onboard Southern Cloud
Step onboard the 39-metre schooner | Weekly charter spotlight | Presented by Zairos
Leona Caanen
March 25, 2026
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Welcome to Yacht Charter Market, the weekly newsletter dedicated to the world of yacht charter.
In today’s newsletter:
Top story: Explore the South Pacific onboard Southern Cloud
Zairos: FX & Cross-Currency Solutions for Charter & Asset Payments
Charter Updates: New to the Charter Market: Prometej with Ocean Independence | Charter onboard Bestia, the only SP110 on the charter market | Explore Barcelona onboard Heartbeat of Life with Charter & Dreams
Superyacht Spotlight: Between sky and sea, Stéphanie Coutas opens a new chapter.
TOP STORY
Explore the South Pacific onboard Southern Cloud
While the SuperYacht Times & Yacht Charter Market team prepare to step onboard the many charter yachts attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show, starting today, we take a moment to reminisce about our recent trip to Sydney, Australia, where we had the opportunity to step onboard a classic schooner. Southern Cloud, built in 1990 by the Danish yard Faenoe, stole the show. Her three 37-metre masts tower over the rest of the motor yachts at the show as her white bow glitters under the Australian sun.
Courtesy of Southern Cloud
Onboard the schooner
Stepping onto Southern Cloud, her wooden main deck feels warm under my bare feet. I am greeted by an ice cold glass of water with lemon and the yacht’s friendly crew, who take me on a tour of the trideck yacht.
I make my way inside, the airconditioned space a refreshing welcome from the Sydney Summer air. The pale, plush carpet feels soft underfoot and creates a warm contrast with the dark wooden interiors. A bar sits starboard, stacked with ingredients to make any cocktail guests can dream of.
Courtesy of Southern Cloud
Southern Cloud can sleep 12 guests across six staterooms, cared for by a crew of seven. The owner’s stateroom, on the lower deck, sits on the aft with large windows that bring the sea right into the stateroom. When the windows are opened, it makes an ideal spot for a morning coffee in bed with the fresh ocean breeze. The other five staterooms offer a variation of queen size beds and twin beds, making Southern Cloud plenty versatile, able to host both a group of friends or a family.
Yet the real charm of the three-masted schooner is her main deck. With an overall length of 39.72 metres, and 35 metres of deck space, there is ample room to accommodate guest wishes: spend time lounging alone on the fore deck, reading a novel or soaking up some sun, or gather for al fresco dining on the partially shaded aft deck. Possibly my favourite spot on the yacht is the aft, where sunbeds overlook the sea, ideal for catching some sun and enjoying the view.
Courtesy of Southern Cloud
While the schooner carries the air of an authentic sailing yacht, having been built in the 90s by Faenoe, her extensive refit, undergone in 2017, followed by a visit to Rivergate & Marinas Shipyard in 2021 and 2024 for maintenance all ensure she is fully equipped with all the modern luxuries charter guests can expect onboard.
Courtesy of Southern Cloud
Chartering the South Pacific
Southern Cloud is currently based in Sydney, Australia, but will make her way up to Brisbane in April, before heading towards Fiji in June, where she will cruise until October. In November she will once more cross the Pacific, back down to Australia, along the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays, before being back in her home harbour in Sydney for the duration of December to February.
The sailing yacht sports plenty of gear for fun: Southern Cloud has a fishing and diving vessel, and onboard you’ll find all the gear you need for some fun in the water. There is snorkeling gear, proper diving gear and an onboard compressor, as well as (spear)fishing gear, paddleboards, seadoos, jetskis, an e-foil, and more.
Later in the week, with the Sydney Charter Show all wrapped up, I spotted Southern Cloud at her finest: cruising around the Sydney Harbour, on her way out of the bay and onto further charter adventures. Having a range of 2,000 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 8 knots, Southern Cloud is a great choice for exploring Sydney, Australia and the greater South Pacific.
Courtesy of Southern Cloud
Yacht Charter Market: Powered by Zairos
Zairos is in town this week for the Palm Beach International Boat Show
Since launching just 18 months ago, Zairos has rapidly built a strong portfolio of US-based family offices, which has been a crucial driver of the company’s growth. The firm continues to gain traction across the superyacht and luxury asset space, with several exciting developments on the horizon.
The team, including Edward Majdalany, Natalie Alcock and Lovisa Tullgren, are on the ground in Palm Beach this week and available to meet with industry professionals throughout the show.
If you’re attending and would like to connect, be sure to reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]
Zairos will also be sponsoring the Padel Invitational this Saturday (28th). Guests are invited to join for a drink and an informal catch-up alongside the event. Please get in touch with the Zairos team if you would like to attend.
It promises to be a busy and exciting week ahead in Palm Beach.
CHARTER UPDATES
Charter onboard Bestia, the only SP110 on the charter market  Bestia | 33.04 m (108’3”) | | For charter with Ekka Yachts is Bestia, the only SP110 available for charter worldwide. Awarded with the Compasso d’OrO in 2024, Bestia is can cruise in near silence at 30 knots. Explore the Greek islands onboard this 33-metre Sanlorenzo this summer. She can accommodate 8 guests across four cabins, supported by a crew of 5. |
Step onboard the 28-metre Heesen Heartbeat of Life, whether exploring her homeport of Barcelona or making your way to the Balaeric Islands. With an open-plan salon and a generous outdoor al fresco dining space on the main deck, which can seat up to 30 guests for a dinner party. She can accommodate 8 overnight guests across 4 staterooms, supported by a crew of 3. | Explore Barcelona onboard Heartbeat of Life with Charter & Dreams  Heartbeat of Life | 28.2 m (92’5”) | |
Coming to the charter market with Ocean Independence: Prometej  Prometej | 45.4 m (148’9”) | Prometej will be available for cruising the Western Mediterranean, along the French and Italian coastline. She’s able to accommodate 12 guests across 7 staterooms, with the owner’s stateroom located on the upper deck. She features a Hamman, dedicated massage room and all the toys you expect on a yacht this size. This icebreaker with her elegant Italian interiors make her a stand-out charter yacht |
SUPERYACHT SPOTLIGHT
Each week we showcase charter market news that caught our eye. Submit yours to [email protected] for a chance to be featured!
Between sky and sea, Stéphanie Coutas opens a new chapter.
The Re Leone, the first yacht from the house, marks the beginning of a journey where the studio’s signature language breathes on every deck and in every cabin. Raw natural materials - stone, solid wood, and noble textiles - answer one another and dialogue with the energy of the open sea. Designed as an extension of life at sea, this floating sanctuary brings bespoke furniture and enveloping textures into an entirely reimagined universe. From the spacious salons to the intimate cabins, each space unveils a new vision of yachting. More to come on this voyage at sea very soon.
📷 : @gboille
