GAJA

GAJA is a 34.95-metre steel-hulled yacht built by Hotchya Shipyard in 2006 to the Hotchya 35NC design, refitted in 2013 and registered under the Marshall Islands flag. Both the exterior and interior were conceived by Newcruise, whose considered approach to a vessel of this size gives GAJA a coherent design identity that extends from her hull form through to the accommodation spaces below.

With capacity for eight guests across four cabins and a crew of seven, the guest-to-crew ratio here approaches parity — a meaningful indicator of the service quality on offer. Her charter reach spans one of the broadest itinerary menus in this size category, covering the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, the Balearics, and assorted ports including Monaco, Portofino, and St Tropez. She is best suited to couples or small families seeking an intimate, professionally crewed experience across diverse Mediterranean waters; she is not configured for large groups or guests expecting an extensive watersports programme.

What distinguishes GAJA is her range and the deliberate scale of her design. At 3,500 nautical miles of documented range, she can undertake itineraries that larger charter vessels cannot practically complete. Her steel construction lends structural solidity and sea-keeping confidence in open-water passages, qualities that are not always prioritised in this length bracket. The Newcruise design brings restraint and proportion to both the superstructure and the interior layout.

The onboard atmosphere aboard GAJA is shaped by her modest scale: a yacht designed for genuine tranquility rather than spectacle. Air conditioning throughout ensures comfort across the Mediterranean season. The seven-strong crew ensures that personal service remains consistent whether guests are at anchor in a quiet cove or docked in a busy marina. The absence of an elaborate toy inventory keeps the focus on cruising, dining, and the quality of the itinerary itself.

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