AKIKO: AN INTENSE DESIRE TO EXPLORE THESE PARTS OF THE WORLD THAT FEW OF US HAVE THE CHANCE TO VISIT.
Since 2017, the AKIKO superyacht has been cruising the west coast of Australia, from the Coral Coast to Kimberley. First launched in 2007, she won five major accolades at the 2008 World Superyacht Awards.
In 2020-21, she ventured to Thailand and Malaysia then to the Indian Ocean in the Maldives.
AKIKO? The owners wanted to find the baptismal name perfectly reflecting its country of origin, New Zealand. ÄKIKâ in Maori means “away from home”.
AKIKO's real gift is the time spent away from the hustle and bustle of the world to enjoy a journey of discovery with friends and family.
The yacht is a legitimate moving art gallery, with collections from Melanesia, Australian Aboriginal artwork, and a general Pacific feel.
Her great width of 7.8m offers a vast unusual space for a 35m superyacht and great stability.
AKIKO travels to incredible destinations, appealing to the more adventurous customers: after the Kimberley in Northwest Australia and Papua New Guinea, the Maldives, and Thailand in 2020.
Huge selection of water sports equipment to cater to the most active guests on board. An excellent boat for exploration, with opportunities to partner on ocean research and experience the trip of a lifetime, unique 'expeditions.
Captain Bob has a lot of experience and leads a dynamic and fun team. We would be happy to tell you about the best routes this region can offer!
Perfect for charters off the beaten track, family, and or between friends.
TENDERS
1 x 7.5m Smuggler RIB Tender (2018) - up to 10 guests (local and international charters)
2 x 5.5m Barra boats (only in the Kimberley, Australia. There is no space for both the RIB and the Barras)
1 x 10m Naiad RIB (only subject to location & at additional charge. Cannot be towed.)
WATERSPORTS
2x 3pers waverunners (1x waverunner in international destinations such as PNG, the Maldives)
2x 2pax rigid kayaks, 2x inflattable SUPs, many surfboards
Inflattables and towables (donuts, sea biscuit, ...)
2 x Apollo AV-2 Evolution Scooters (2018).
1 x Seabob (new 2020).
Extensive fishing and spearfishing equipment.
Rendez-vous fishing / diving is possible through local operators.
High-end Scuba and snorkelling gear (sets for up to 8 guests, including children, all BCDs brand new equipment. Mares Computers, Regulators ScubaPro, Dive Compressor).
AKIKO has very extensive inventory of Watersports and fishing equipment, in Perth.
*Note that watersports and toys will vary depending on the cruising location of the charter.*