TAIL LIGHTS Yacht Description
Represented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht TAIL LIGHTS is a 116 ft motor yacht featuring a hot tub. The most attractive features of TAIL LIGHTS are her impeccable styling and fantastic layout. TAIL LIGHTS spends the winter season in St. Maarten/St. Martin. She was delivered by recognized shipbuilder Azimut in 2011. A comprehensive refit was delivered in 2021. The ingenious yacht layout features 5 cozy cabins and easily accommodates up to 12 guests.
TAIL LIGHTS is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the boat -generously sized aft deck, continues to the the heart of the yacht - the main saloon. The main saloon is a well-design space for early mornings or late evenings and serves as a location of entertainment. 5 welcoming cabins are laid out with vison for maximum room, access, comfort and privacy.
The motor yacht features Twin MTU 16V 2000 M93 HP Diesel Engines TRAC Zero Speed Stabilizers 2x Kohler Generators 65kw engines .
Accommodation
TAIL LIGHTS comfortably accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms with 2 additional berths available in Pullmans, subject to owner approval. Formal dining for 10 and if 12 approved, dining is family style. She features numerous comfortable outdoor lounging and al fresco options from the bow, fly bridge to the aft deck.-Owner's private master suite is fully separate with a private stair case leading below amidships with King size bed, sitting chairs, small self service bar, and safe. The large en suite bathroom has bathtub and separate jet rain shower, twin sinks.
-Two identical VIP suites with Queen beds
-Two identical Guest suites with Twin beds each with pullman
Each with en suite bathroom and jet rain shower
All new soft goods e.g. bed covers, linens, towels, etc. and light carpeting below deck.
On the main deck there is a media room forward which has a convertible sofa bed (double) and a day head just opposite with with jet shower which closes off to make a private cabin. There is an additional day head on the main deck.
The spacious fly bridge is where all of the fun takes places and is ideal for entertaining and outdoor enjoyment with large center line Jacuzzi on deck, marble top wet bar/TV and 3 bar stools, comfortable al fresco dining seats up to 10 with extendable teak table, New Murray teak deck chairs and c-shaped dining sofa.
Spacious main aft deck offers al fresco dining for up to 10 and is, yet, another fabulous area for enjoying the outdoors in stylish comfort.
Tenders + toys: 32' Scout towed tender w/ twin 350 Yamaha engines. Fully rigged and walk-in bathroom in console.
2019 13’ Walker Bay tender with 50hp Evinrude outboard
1 x 3 person Kawasaki Jetski 2019 / 1500cc
2x NEW Yamaha Sea Scooters
(4) 2019 Segway Ninebot ES2 Electric Scooters
2x Bote Inflatable Paddle boards
4 Water Saddle Floats
2 person ski tube
Water skis
Knee board
Wake board
Snorkel gear for 10
Beach chairs
Beach umbrellas and folding table for a picnic
High quality fishing gear bottom and trolling
2x Spear fishing polePortable BBQ grills propane
Amenities:
3 lounge chairs on sundeck
6 person Jacuzzi
Built in sun pad for two
Upper bow built in sun pad for three.
Communications:
Wifi Catcher - (Available at dock or within range of cell phone signal towers) in the Bahamas.
While at anchor, or underway the vessel also has an advanced cellular system capable of producing high speed LTE internet.
This is charged at $12 per giga byte (usage request available).
Optional Wifi Services:
Internet service can be doubled up to get aggregated traffic and higher bandwidth. TAIL LIGHTS has 6 Cell antennas providing great coverage. The yacht is equipped with top of the line Aeigon WIFI catcher for dock wifi.
What is the cabin arrangement of TAIL LIGHTS?
- 1 king cabin
- 2 queen cabins
- 2 twin cabins
- 2 pullman cabins
TAIL LIGHTS Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
160,000$
to
180,000$
32,000$ to
54,000$
192,000$ to 234,000$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
80,000$
to
90,000$
16,000$ to
27,000$
96,000$ to 117,000$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
40,000$
to
45,000$
8,000$ to
13,500$
48,000$ to 58,500$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
80,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 40,000$
1 day charter
13,333$
to
18,000$
2,667$ to
4,500$
16,000$ to 22,500$
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) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 160,000$ to 180,000$ | 32,000$ to 54,000$ | 192,000$ to 234,000$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 80,000$ to 90,000$ | 16,000$ to 27,000$ | 96,000$ to 117,000$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 40,000$ to 45,000$ | 8,000$ to 13,500$ | 48,000$ to 58,500$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 80,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 40,000$ | |
1 day charter | 13,333$ to 18,000$ | 2,667$ to 4,500$ | 16,000$ to 22,500$ | 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: $80,000
High season rate: $90,000
Winter - 2022: $80,000 p/w, plus expenses.
Summer 2022: $80,000 p/w plus expenses.
High Season: $90,000 p/w plus expenses
Thanksgiving, Christmas charter staring Dec 19 - 26 2022, or New Year Dec 29 - Jan 5 2023 and will consider 10 day minimum over the holidays.
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APA: 40 % of the charter fee
***EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 - All Bahamas charters will need to have 10% VAT applicable on the charter fee in addition to the standard 4% charter tax***
Delivery Fee may apply, please inquire.
AYCA Demise in US Waters
MYBA - Bahamas and Caribbean
Please note that Hurricane Season is June - November, and contracts during this time will require a Hurricane Addendum addressed by all parties.
Winter - 2022: $80,000 p/w, plus expenses.
Summer 2022: $80,000 p/w plus expenses.
High Season: $90,000 p/w plus expenses
Thanksgiving, Christmas charter staring Dec 19 - 26 2022, or New Year Dec 29 - Jan 5 2023 and will consider 10 day minimum over the holidays.
--
APA: 40 % of the charter fee
***EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 - All Bahamas charters will need to have 10% VAT applicable on the charter fee in addition to the standard 4% charter tax***
Delivery Fee may apply, please inquire.
AYCA Demise in US Waters
MYBA - Bahamas and Caribbean
Please note that Hurricane Season is June - November, and contracts during this time will require a Hurricane Addendum addressed by all parties.
Price Terms
Plus ExpensesTAIL LIGHTS Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
RTI (similar to Creston) Audio/Visual system with iPad controls
Airplay sound system throughout for Apple products or Airplay app on other devices
Apple TV in all rooms and outside
TV/DVD/Blu Ray/CD players in all cabins, salon and media room
Satellite TV available for Caribbean
Large TV bridge deck and aft deck
Wireless speakers for blue tooth music on the beach
Wifi Catcher - (Available at dock or within range of cell phone signal towers) in the Bahamas.
While at anchor, or underway the vessel also has an advanced cellular system capable of producing high speed LTE internet.
This is charged at $12 per giga byte (usage request available).
Optional Wifi Services:
Internet service can be doubled up to get aggregated traffic and higher bandwidth. TAIL LIGHTS has 6 Cell antennas providing great coverage. The yacht is equipped with top of the line Aeigon WIFI catcher for dock wifi.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Tenders & Toys:
32' Scout towed tender w/ twin 350 Yamaha engines. Fully rigged and walk-in bathroom in console.
2019 13’ Walker Bay tender with 50hp Evinrude outboard
1 x 3 person Kawasaki Jetski 2019 / 1500cc
2x NEW Yamaha Sea Scooters
(4) 2019 Segway Ninebot ES2 Electric Scooters
2x Bote Inflatable Paddle boards
4 Water Saddle Floats
2 person ski tube
Water skis
Knee board
Wake board
Snorkel gear for 10
Beach chairs
Beach umbrellas and folding table for a picnic
High quality fishing gear bottom and trolling
2x Spear fishing pole
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Sean Kampfer
Captain - Sean Kampfer - American
Born and raised on Long Island NY, Captain Sean joined the boating scene at a young age. Beginning with his parent’s boats and restoring an old sailing boat of his own he eventually began running water taxis and mid-size passenger vessels to the city. Falling hard for yachting one summer after joining a busy charter yacht in New England he has not looked back. Sean is a hands-on captain who takes great pride in any vessel or program he runs. He is guest satisfaction oriented and aims to make your time aboard TAIL LIGHTS a fantastic and memorable one! Sean is a licensed pilot and in his spare time you might find him sailing, flying, paddle boarding, golfing, and spending plenty of time at the beach. Previous yachts: SEAFARER, JOPAJU, ENDEVOUR, SERENITY, FRISKY LADY
Chef - David Ogden - American
Dave is a versatile chef with over 20 years of upscale culinary experience and a passion for bringing happiness to others through his culinary creations.
As a Michigan native, Chef Dave spent many summer days of his childhood on the shores of Lake Michigan. At this young age he discovered his love of cooking. After attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, Dave went on to work in some of the top kitchens in New York City, Boston, and Cape Cod, including working under world famous chef Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Yountville, California. After a successful career in restaurants, Dave decided to pursue a new direction as a private chef on yachts. Dave enjoys travel and is an avid scuba diver. He enjoys kayaking, camping, hiking, and mountain biking.
Chef Dave is easy going, positive, and friendly while also organized and professional. One of his biggest strengths is the ability to quickly adapt to a variety of preferences and dietary restrictions, while still creating beautiful and delicious menus. Chef Dave is excited to create memorable dining experiences for the guests on TAIL LIGHTS.
Chief Stewardess – Michelle Horton - American
Michelle was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She moved to Santa Barbara after high school where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara in 2017. While in college, Michelle worked a full-time serving job at the Ritz Carlton, Bacara where she found her passion for exceeding guest expectations and enjoyed meeting people from all around the world.
After graduation, she moved to San Francisco to start her career at UBS as a Client Service Associate. After two years of employment at UBS, Michelle decided to leave her corporate job to pursue her dream of working in the yachting industry.
She packed her life in a 90 pound suitcase, booked a one-way flight to Florida and never looked back. Michelle enjoys traveling, hiking, exercising and anything water-related. She loves the beach, so that is where she can be found in her spare time.
Michelle’s bubbly and outgoing personality, combined with her passion for hospitality makes her a valuable crew member and she is thrilled to be a part of the TAIL LIGHTS crew!
2nd Stewardess – Sara Schuerfeld - American
Sara was raised in Paso Robles California and found her passion for hospitality at the age of 18. The past 10 years she has worked in high end restaurants and has been a part of the wine industry in the beautiful Napa Valley.
When Sara learned about the Yachting world, she knew this was the right path for her.
She has a strong love for food, wine, the ocean, and providing service with a smile.
Sara is excited to meet all the guests on TAIL LIGHTS and provide excellent service and a lifetime of memories.
1st Mate - Pete Economou - American
Pete grew up in Michigan spending lots of time doing outdoor activities like boating and fishing on the lakes.
He found his passion for the water and desire to travel at an early age while taking family vacations.
At 23 years old with 4 years of experience in the maritime industry, he is looking forward to progressing his career in yachting and making the most out of every moment on the water.
Pete’s nautical experience has prepared him to help create unforgettable experiences while aboard TAIL LIGHTS.
Engineer - Garrett Ballew - American
Garrett grew up in Atlanta Georgia on Lake Lanier. After graduating high school he worked for a small landscape company but knew that his true dream was to become a yacht captain. He is a great problem solver and is always available to help the guests on TAIL LIGHTS with whatever they need. Garrett enjoys exploring the world and getting to discover amazing and memorable places and meet great people. He is always working to expand his career to get towards his ultimate goal of obtaining his captains license. Garrett has been in the yachting industry for almost two years, and has held many positions on different size yachts including bosun.
When Garrett is not working with the guests on TAIL LIGHTS you can find him in the water exploring. He is an avid Photographer, Videographer, and enjoys flying his Drone. Garrett’s outgoing personality is sure to put a smile on every guests face.
Reviews
May 2021
"We just arrived home and as you can imagine everyone was very sad to leave the boat. The boat was awesome and Capitan Sean and Crew were amazing. My kids are still posting the amazing meals Chef Tom cooked and all the adults are missing the fabulous drinks that were prepared by Suzy Q and Jess. Sean, Chris , Jess and Rob (aka Dallas) did a great Job getting all our adventures in even with the wind blowing. As I told them when we left the boat is great but the Crew really made the trip something special.
Thanks for your help in arranging and we will definitely contact you for our next trip on Tail Lights."
November 2020
Hi Susan
The below message says it all.
Thank you and take care.
Neil Emmott
"Dear Neil,
From our whole family we can’t thank you enough! This was by far the best trip of our lives. We are beyond grateful to both of you for making this happen. Thank you, thank you.
The yacht and the crew were beyond our expectations and we all enjoyed every minute of it. And don’t get me started on the chef and all of our meals, an absolute 10+!
The only worry we have now is how will we ever top this? We need to plan the next one!
Thank you again,
Charterer
September 2020
Hi Susan,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with feedback from the "Charterer" They had a great few days aboard TAIL LIGHTS and really liked the crew, and had zero complaints or suggestions. I was discussing another charter with the client earlier this week and they would have taken TAIL LIGHTS again later this month if she wasn’t already booked and heading south. His wife also sent me the following message.
Thank you for checking in. We had an amazing time on the Tail Lights and the crew was so nice!
Warm Regards,
Charterer
Broker:
From a personal perspective I found Captain Sean excellent to work with. He took control of everything, was extremely responsive and nothing was any problem - I had full confidence that he and the crew were going to deliver a great experience for the guests. I would not hesitate to put clients aboard TAIL LIGHTS in the future (and based on the bookings you have for the winter I guess plenty of others share that opinion!)
Thanks again,
Broker
Phil Brewster
August 2020
“I spoke at length with “the charterer” last night after the charter on TAIL LIGHTS and as you already know he was very happy. He said the crew did a phenomenal job, the chef Chris was amazing, and the service was excellent. He said he knows the kids and adults kept the crew busy and they deserved the big gratuity. He particularly appreciated the wonderful video they made for them from the trip and that was a fabulous surprise. He said the yacht was perfect for them, and he will let me know when he wants to charter again.”
Melanie Burke
Charter Broker
Fraser Yachts
Antigua Yacht Charter Show 2019
Hi Susan,
Love the crew onboard! I’ve had multiple very successful charters with Captain Andy in the past and would trust him with any clients. He is a huge asset to Tail Lights.
The chef, Thomas Day did a great job. The portions sizes were perfect for the occasion and the flavors nice and light and fresh. Great that he came up to introduce himself, and also to hear Andy tell the story of him coming from restaurants and them being lifelong friends. I think this is a really solid team all-around for Tail Lights.
The yacht itself looks better than ever. Love the large windows and headroom in lower cabins.
The main deck forward media room seems like a bit of wasted space, but surely great for kids. Great tender! The flybridge seating area for lunch was a bit challenging for service when full, but never uncomfortable. The bench seat is quite far from the table, so maybe that’s something they can troubleshoot for a yard period. Again, not uncomfortable but could be an area for improvement.
I would have no hesitations to put Tail Lights forward to clients, and I hope to do so very soon!
Jackie Guenther
Director, Kensington Yacht
www.kensingtonyacht.co
December the 6th – 2020
Dear Susan,
Just wanted to give you a massive thank you for my lunch on TAIL LIGHTS. Chef Tom’s food was incredible, and it was great to get to know Captain Andy.
The yacht is really great and, in my opinion, doesn’t really have too many competitors in her range. I won’t hesitate to recommend her to my clients.
Thanks again and hopefully speak soon!
Many thanks,
Josh Francis
Charter Broker.