Yacht Description
A proper 12-guest setup. LADY JOY is a 157ft Christensen motor yacht built in 2007 and refit in 2022, sleeping 12 guests in 6 cabins, including a full-beam on-deck master with a private office.
Decks built for groups. Multiple dining zones mean you can do formal dinner, casual lunch, or “we are still in swimwear” snacks without playing musical chairs. Big outdoor living, plenty of seating, and a swim platform for straightforward water access. Simple. Effective.
Jacuzzi, plus backup jacuzzi. There is a deck jacuzzi for the social hour, and a jacuzzi tub in the primary suite when you want the same concept, but quieter. Stabilizers at anchor help keep things comfortable when you are parked up.
Toys for active days. The lineup leans action-forward: a waterslide, 2 SeaDoo GTR 230 waverunners, 3 Seabobs, 3 Lift eFoils, a flyboard, paddleboards and kayaks, plus snorkel gear and 6 sets of dive gear for qualified divers. Two tenders round it out, including a towed 38ft/12m Custom SACS Stratos RIB and a 2023 15ft Highfield RIB with a ski pole for towing.
Movie night is covered. When the sun does its job a little too well, LADY JOY has a movie theatre and a skylounge that can double as cinema night with blackout blinds, plus a Yamaha Clavinova piano and a karaoke machine for whoever thinks they can actually sing.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 157ft / 47.85
- Beam
- 8.99m
- Draft
- 2.51m
- Builder
- Christensen
- Year built
- 2007
- Refit
- 2022
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 11.5 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Generator
- Yes
- Fuel
- Cruising 72 US Gall/Hr / Max 180 US Gall/Hr / Eco 45 US Gall/Hr (US Gall/Hr)
- Consumption
- 72 US Gall/Hr
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
Charter Price
From $199,000 to $225,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
- Total guests
- 12
- Total cabins
- 6
- King cabins
- 4
- Double cabins
- 4
- Pullman cabins
- 2
- A/C
- Yes
6 staterooms for 12 guests.
Cabin configuration: 4 Double, 2 Triple Beds: 2 Double, 4 King, 2 Pullman, 2 Single
- Nationality
- UK / UK
Captain Chris Thomson has over 20 years of professional yachting experience and focuses on safety-led operations for your time onboard. He has extensive cruising knowledge across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, plus the Baltic, Indian Ocean, and both U.S. coasts.
- British
- Joined LADY JOY in May 2013
- MCA Master of Yachts License
- BSc (Hons) in Marine Technology, University of Plymouth
Captain Dan Waters brings merchant navy training and yacht experience up to 160m to keep passages controlled and well-planned. He is also a keen fisherman and diver, well-suited to active itineraries.
- British nationality
- Joined LADY JOY in June 2018
- BSc in Marine Studies, Plymouth University
- Merchant Navy cadet from 2005
Chief Officer Dylan Lenard runs deck activities with a strong focus on safe participation, including for first-timers and children. His background growing up across multiple countries supports clear communication with mixed groups onboard.
- Chief Officer
- Joined LADY JOY in May 2015
- Born in South Africa; raised in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and England
Chief Engineer James Worrel keeps the yacht running reliably so guests can focus on the day rather than onboard systems. His background includes engineering roles from Second to Sole to Chief Engineer on a range of yachts.
- UK nationality
- Joined LADY JOY in February 2025
- Completed cadetship with Princess Cruises at Fleetwood Nautical College
- First license earned in 2014
Deck Engineer Deon Van Tonder supports both deck operations and technical upkeep to keep water days running on schedule. He also assists with guest excursions, including fishing and hiking.
- South African
- Joined LADY JOY in November 2025
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
Chief Stewardess Gina Zerman manages the interior so service stays organized throughout the day. Her background in financial management supports structured planning for guest routines onboard.
- South African
- Joined LADY JOY in October 2018
- Bachelor of Commerce and Honours in Financial Management
- Born and raised in Durban, South Africa
Stewardess Cameryn Wahunui brings a hospitality background that helps keep day-to-day service smooth and timely. Her studies in social anthropology support clear, considerate communication with guests onboard.
- New Zealand nationality
- Joined LADY JOY in October 2023
- Degree in social anthropology
Stewardess Suzannah Toomey supports structured interior service with hospitality management training and a business degree. She has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, useful for wellness-focused charters.
- New Zealand nationality
- Joined LADY JOY in January 2025
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Completed 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali
Stewardess Charlotte Timm applies strong organization and communication from her corporate background to keep interior service on track. She is also a certified personal trainer, supporting fitness-focused guest routines.
- Canadian
- Joined LADY JOY in March 2025
- Bachelor of Arts (2021), major in psychology and minor in sociology
- Certified personal trainer
Chef Vincent Vieira cooks across French, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, keeping menus varied over a full week onboard. His background spans fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, and cooking for a British Premier League football club.
- French
- Joined LADY JOY in March 2017
- 12+ years in the yachting industry
- Fine dining, luxury hotel, and British Premier League football club experience
Chef Nicolas Cecchella blends classic French and Mediterranean cooking with Middle Eastern and Asian flavors to keep meals varied. He is set up to accommodate dietary requirements onboard.
- French
- Joined LADY JOY in January 2024
- 13+ years of experience
- Worked aboard yachts from 43m to 75m
Bosun David Redelinghuys supports day-to-day deck operations that keep water activities and deck setups running smoothly. His ocean background includes a Surfing South Africa Level 1 Qualification.
- South African
- Joined LADY JOY in January 2024
- Surfing South Africa Level 1 Qualification
Deckhand Rupert Berens supports guest water time with a lifelong sailing background and practical experience at sea. He is also a diver, surfer, and fisherman, useful for active days on the water.
- Namibian
- Joined LADY JOY in September 2024
- Joined the yachting industry in 2022
- Fluent in English and German
Deckhand Daniel Ronaldson assists with water sports and deck operations to keep guest activities safe and well-run. He is a former competitive swimmer who represented South Africa internationally.
- South African
- Joined LADY JOY in November 2025
- Former competitive swimmer; represented South Africa internationally
- BBQ
- Yes
- Internet
- Yes
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Waverunners | 2 SeaDoo GTR 230 high performance personal watercraft (one with Bluetooth stereo). |
| Seabob | 3 Seabobs (underwater scooters) Cayago F5 with adjustable speed controls. |
| eFoil | 3 eFoil by Lift electric hydrofoil boards. |
| Flyboard | Flyboard that attaches to a Seadoo Waverunner. |
| Towables | Towable inflatables including a 5-person Banana Tube “hot dog”, doughnuts, and more. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for towing. |
| Waterskis (adult) | Water skis for adults. |
| Waterskis (child) | Water skis for children. |
| Wingfoil | Fanatic wing foil board with a 5m wing. |
| Paddleboards | 2 2023 Bōte Aero 11’ stand up paddle boards. |
| Kayaks | 2 inflatable 2-man kayaks. |
| Water slide | Water slide (2019). |
| Inflatable water trampoline | 10’ inflatable water trampoline. |
| Snorkeling gear | Premium snorkel gear for guests. |
| Scuba diving equipment | 6 sets of dive gear for qualified divers only. |
| Underwater scooters | Underwater scooters for guests. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear for trolling and light tackle. |
| Spearfishing gear | Spearfishing gear for guests. |
| Beach games | Beach games for shore fun. |
| Beach toys | Beach toys including balls, buckets and spades, water guns, skim boards, noodles, and a water balloon launcher with biodegradable balloons. |
| Inflatable water toys | Inflatable water toys for use on the water. |
| Tennis racquets | Tennis racquets and balls for guests. |
| Pickleball | Pickleball paddles and balls for guests. |
| Padel | Padel rackets and balls for guests. |
Onboard Entertainment
Apple TV, Computer, Crestron video and audio equipment with Kaleidescape Movie system, Home Theatre in Skylounge, Karaoke Machine, Media movie server, Piano with recording equipment, Scanner, Starlink Internet, Virtual Reality Headset - Sea Sickness Remedy
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