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ARAOK 17.8m Fountaine Pajot luxury charter yacht in Caribbean
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Fountaine Pajot · 2018

ARAOK

Summer Charter
From €25,000 p/w
Winter Charter
From €20,000 p/w
Rates updated November 2026
Length
17.8m
Beam
8.9m
Guests
6 sleep · 0 cruising
Cabins
3
Crew
3
From / Week
€25,000
Fountaine Pajot · 2018

ARAOK yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from €25,000 for up to 6 guests in 3 suites with a crew of 3.

ARAOK yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from €25,000 for up to 6 guests in 3 suites with a crew of 3.

A note from your charter specialist
I've been on board ARAOK more times than I can count, and she still surprises me. With space for 6 guests, she works equally well for a multi-generational family week or a tighter group of friends who want every cabin to feel like a suite. Happy to walk you through a week on board personally — there are a few details that don't make it onto any spec sheet.
Elena Marsh
Elena Marsh
Caribbean & Bahamas Specialist · Blue Ocean Club
elena@blueoceanclub.com

Accommodation

3 elegantly appointed cabins host up to 6 in serene comfort, served by a professional crew of 3.

1 × Primary Cabin
King Bed, En-suite Toilet & Shower
1 × VIP Cabin
King Bed, En-suite Toilet & Shower
1 × Guest Cabin
Double Bed, En-suite Toilet & Shower

Indicative layout based on 3 cabins / 6 guests. Final cabin configuration confirmed by the yacht's manager at enquiry.

ARAOK cabin 1
ARAOK cabin 2
ARAOK cabin 3

Equipment & Amenities

9 items reported by CharterIndex.

Air Conditioning
Light fishing gear
Sun pads
Wi-Fi
Inflatable Watertoys
Kneeboard
Paddleboard
Towable Toys
Snorkeling Equipment
ARAOK on the water
ARAOK sundeck
Sample 7-day itinerary · 7 stops

A week aboard ARAOK in Caribbean

Tortola to Anegada via the Baths, Jost Van Dyke and the most protected sailing waters in the Caribbean.

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  1. DAY 01

    Tortola

    Embark in Tortola at Nanny Cay or Wickhams Cay. Provisioning, briefing, then a short hop to Norman Island's Bight for a Painkiller at the Willy T.

    • Provisioning at Riteway in Road Town
    • Painkiller cocktail at Pusser's Marina Cay
    • Tender to the Willy T floating bar
    • Sunset on Norman Island
    Anchorage
    Anchor in The Bight, Norman Island
    Dining
    Pusser's · Willy T floating bar
  2. DAY 02

    The Baths, Virgin Gorda

    The Baths on Virgin Gorda — house-sized granite boulders forming sea caves and shallow grottos. Get there early, before the cruise ship tenders arrive.

    • Walk the boulder trail from The Baths to Devil's Bay
    • Snorkel between the granite columns
    • Lunch at Top of the Baths with its infinity pool
    • Afternoon at Spring Bay (the quieter alternative)
    Anchorage
    Day moor at The Baths (mooring buoys, no anchoring); overnight in Spanish Town
    Dining
    Top of the Baths · Hog Heaven for sunset views
  3. DAY 03

    Anegada

    North to Anegada — the only coral atoll in the BVI, with an 18-mile reef and the BVI's famous spiny lobster. Beach barbecue lunch at Cow Wreck Beach.

    • Cow Wreck Beach lobster lunch
    • Snorkel Loblolly Bay's reef
    • Flamingo spotting in the salt ponds
    • Sunset at Anegada Beach Club
    Anchorage
    Anchor inside the reef off Setting Point
    Dining
    Cow Wreck Beach Bar · Anegada Reef Hotel · Potter's by the Sea
  4. DAY 04

    Jost Van Dyke

    Jost Van Dyke — the BVI's party island, in a friendly Caribbean way. Foxy's at Great Harbour, then over to Soggy Dollar at White Bay for the original Painkiller.

    • Wade ashore to Soggy Dollar for a Painkiller
    • Beach BBQ at Foxy's Great Harbour
    • Bubbly Pool on the north shore (best with swell)
    • Sunset at One Love Bar on White Bay
    Anchorage
    Anchor in Great Harbour or White Bay
    Dining
    Foxy's · Soggy Dollar · One Love
  5. DAY 05

    Norman Island

    Back to Norman Island for The Caves and The Indians — the BVI's best snorkelling spots, with parrotfish, sergeant majors and a permanent kaleidoscope of light.

    • Snorkel The Caves on Norman's south shore
    • Snorkel The Indians — four pinnacles teeming with fish
    • Hike to the ridge for the panoramic island view
    • Painkiller round two at the Willy T
    Anchorage
    Anchor in The Bight, Norman Island
    Dining
    Pirates Bight · Willy T
  6. DAY 06

    Cooper Island

    Cooper Island — a small, low-key cay with one of the BVI's best coral conservation programs. Sunset dinner at the Cooper Island Beach Club.

    • Snorkel Cistern Point at Cooper's north end
    • Visit the Cooper Island Rum Bar — 280 rums in stock
    • Dive Wreck of the Rhone (Salt Island, nearby)
    • Coffee at the Cooper coffee shop in the morning
    Anchorage
    Mooring buoys in Manchioneel Bay
    Dining
    Cooper Island Beach Club
  7. DAY 07

    Tortola

    Final morning hop back across Sir Francis Drake Channel to Tortola. Last swim at Smuggler's Cove on the west end, then disembarkation.

    • Last swim at Smuggler's Cove
    • Brunch at the Sugar Mill Hotel
    • Walk the ruins of the old plantation
    • Souvenir spiced rum from Callwood Distillery
    Anchorage
    Berth at Nanny Cay or Soper's Hole
    Dining
    Sugar Mill Hotel · Quito's Gazebo at Cane Garden Bay

Deck Plan

Layout of ARAOK — cabin arrangement, deck levels and on-board spaces.

ARAOK deck plan
ARAOK interior
ARAOK master suite

The Crew

A professional crew of 3 dedicated to your charter. Working language: English.

Baptiste Le Risbé
Captain

Baptiste Le Risbé

France · English, French

Sail and Work Experience Baptiste is an experienced Captain with a strong sailing background, having commanded several sailing yachts on both private and charter cruises. His experience includes skippering vessels such as S/Y TRISKEL and S/Y GARDEN, as well as working with TRADEWINDS, where he managed vessel preparation, navigation, and onboard operations. He has also completed multiple deliveries and Atlantic crossings as Second and crew, and brings additional offshore experience from time spent working on fishing vessels in the Channel and North Atlantic. Job Description Baptiste is responsible for navigation, safety, and the overall running of the vessel, including maintenance, crew management, and ensuring smooth and enjoyable experiences for guests. He oversees daily operations, passage planning, and compliance with maritime regulations. Licences and Qualifications Captain 200 Sail Medical Care Level III GMDSS (CGO) Valid Medical Certificate

Pauline Legrand Garcia
Stewardess & Deck

Pauline Legrand Garcia

France · English, French

Sail and Work Experience Pauline is an experienced Deck/Stew with a strong dual skillset across interior, deck, and galley responsibilities. She has worked on both private and charter sailing yachts, including with TRADEWINDS in French Polynesia, where she combined chef and hostess duties. Her experience includes Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising, as well as involvement in deliveries and coastal cruising, with responsibilities ranging from meal preparation and service to navigation support, watchkeeping, and general vessel maintenance. Job Description Pauline supports both interior and deck operations, managing housekeeping, service, and guest care while also assisting with navigation, mooring, and general maintenance. She contributes to meal preparation and provisioning, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a high standard of guest experience onboard. Licences and Qualifications Deckhand Certificate CFBS Medical I Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2

Christelle Vannier
Chef

Christelle Vannier

France · English, French, Italian

Sail and Work Experience Christelle has over two decades of experience in the yachting industry as a chef, hostess, and deckhand on both sailing and motor yachts. She has catered to high-end clients aboard yachts like LOOMA, CILIAM, SEMPER FIDELIS, and MAYRILOU, while also gaining hands-on experience in guest service, sailing maneuvers, and yacht maintenance. She has held long-term positions on HOUBARA, LADY M, PIXELION, and GARUDA. A passionate sailor, she has competed in regattas like the Heineken Regatta on SONADIO and Les Voiles de St. Tropez on PIXELION, and has completed transatlantic crossings, including LOOMA from Saint-Tropez to Saint-Martin and GARUDA from Monaco to Fort-de-France. Job Description As the chef, Christelle is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable, and that all dietary requirements are met. He is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of ARAOK, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited. Licenses and Qualifications • CIN (2016) • CRO (2016) • CFBS (2006, revalidated) • Sea and Inland Waterway License • Up-to-date Medical Certificate • HACCP (2020) • Commis Chef Certificate (2020) • SST (First Aid & Safety at Work) (2019) • Medical III (2022)

Cruising Areas

ARAOK is available for charter in the following destinations and sub-regions.

Full Specifications

Designer
Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Refit
2024
Beam
8.9 m
Draft
1.4 m
Cruising speed
8 kts
Max speed
10 kts
Range
1000 nm
Flag
France
MCA
None
VAT
Not registered
Smoking
Smoking on deck
Crew language
English
Captain
Baptiste Le Risbé

Diving

Snorkeling Equipment

Rates & Availability

Currency
SeasonPeriodWeekly Rate
High SeasonJul – Aug€25,000
Low SeasonMay – Jun, Sep – Oct€20,000

Live data via CharterIndex · APA & VAT excluded

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