La Datcha
- Region
- Worldwide
- Length
- 77 m / 253 ft
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 25
Overview
The first hull of Damen Yachting's SeaXplorer 77 series, delivered in 2020 and refitted in 2025 — an expedition yacht built to go where charter yachts normally do not, and to stay there. An ice-class hull and 40 days of autonomy put Kamchatka heli-skiing and diving off Papua New Guinea inside her operating envelope, and she carries the equipment to match: two helicopters, a submarine and a dedicated dive centre with its own compressor room. Life on board is not spartan in exchange — spa, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and gym, twelve guests in six cabins, and a crew of 25 for a yacht that carries snowmobiles alongside the jet skis.
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Features
- Ice-class hull
- Two helicopters
- Submarine
- Dive centre
- Spa, sauna & hammam
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Snowmobiles & jet skis
Frequently asked questions
What does an ice-class hull mean in practice?
A strengthened hull and protected machinery, certified to work in ice-affected water. In charter terms it changes the calendar rather than the comfort: polar and sub-polar coastlines become a season instead of an expedition, and she can hold a position among floating ice where a standard hull would have to stand off.
How much planning does an expedition charter need?
More lead time than a Mediterranean week. Permits for remote waters, helicopter and submarine operations, and repositioning the yacht all have to be sequenced, so serious itineraries are usually built six to twelve months ahead. Her 40 days of autonomy means the plan is limited by paperwork and daylight rather than by fuel and stores.
How many guests can La Datcha take?
La Datcha sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, with a crew of 25 — more than one crew member per guest.
Where does La Datcha cruise?
La Datcha charters worldwide, and her itinerary is built around your dates and the season rather than a fixed route.
Who built La Datcha, and when?
La Datcha was built by Damen Yachting in 2020. Her interior is by Vasiliy Shprits.
What is on board La Datcha?
The headline items are ice-class hull, two helicopters, submarine, dive centre, spa, sauna & hammam and jacuzzi. It is worth asking about the rest — crews carry more than the brochure lists, and equipment that is not on board can usually be hired in for a specific charter.
How much does it cost to charter La Datcha?
La Datcha starts at €750,000 per week. High summer in the Mediterranean carries a premium over the shoulder months, so the same yacht in late September can cost noticeably less than in early August.
What is included in the charter rate for La Datcha?
The weekly fee for La Datcha covers the yacht and her crew. Running costs — fuel, berthing, food, drink and shore expenses — are billed through an Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically around 30% of the fee, paid in advance and reconciled against actual spending at the end of the charter. VAT depends on the countries you cruise, and a gratuity for the crew is customary but entirely at your discretion.
Is La Datcha available to charter?
La Datcha is taking bookings. Prime summer weeks tend to go months ahead, so if your dates are fixed it is worth putting a hold on them early — we can do that while the details are still being agreed.
How do I book La Datcha?
Send your dates and party size through the form on this page. A broker comes back with availability, a firm quote and a draft itinerary for La Datcha. Weekly charters are contracted on the standard MYBA agreement, with a deposit on signature and a preference sheet — food, drink, allergies, celebrations, how you like the days paced — before you board.
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Interested in La Datcha?
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