AKULA

Akula is a 52-metre steel-hulled displacement yacht built by Baglietto in 2024, registered under the Cayman Islands flag. As one of the Italian yard's most recent deliveries, she represents current build standards from a builder with a long pedigree in high-specification superyachts. Her 498 gross tonnes and 4,500 nautical mile range place her comfortably among the more capable vessels in her size class — well suited to extended passages across the Mediterranean or transatlantic repositioning to the Caribbean and Bahamas without the range compromises that affect lighter, faster builds.

Configured for 12 guests across five cabins with a crew of ten, Akula offers a guest-to-crew ratio that supports attentive, personalised service throughout. She is available as a charter yacht across the Mediterranean, including France's southern coast, as well as the Caribbean and Bahamas. She is best suited to experienced charter guests who value privacy, structured itineraries, and a high level of crew engagement. She is less well matched to large groups seeking nightlife-adjacent programming or guests who prioritise raw speed and sportboat handling over comfort underway.

What distinguishes Akula within her class is the combination of Baglietto's engineering rigour and a layout that balances interior refinement with genuine outdoor utility. At-anchor stabilisers are a meaningful practical feature at this length — they reduce roll significantly during overnight stays in open anchorages, an amenity that directly improves sleep quality and dining comfort in less sheltered locations. Her steel hull construction contributes to seakeeping stability on longer passages in mixed sea states.

Life aboard Akula is oriented around outdoor living and water access. The sun deck, deck jacuzzi, swimming pool, and beach club create a layered progression from the water's surface upward, while foredeck seating with a table offers a quieter counterpoint to the more social aft spaces. The water sports inventory is comprehensive — twin Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunners, Seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards, and wake and ski equipment — reflecting a yacht set up for active days at anchor. An owner's study and gym signal that she is also designed for guests spending extended time aboard rather than short weekend hops. The outdoor shower adjacent to the beach club completes a practical water-to-deck flow that well-run charter programmes depend on.

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