Yachting Partners International (YPI), a bespoke luxury yachting company, launched the world’s first eco-friendly day charter as of August 24. The 10-meter Vita X ELECTRIX, built by Vita Yachts, is a fully electric, high performance, luxury powerboat and the first of its kind to be available for day charters.
With seating for seven guests, plus a large sunpad and cabin with berth, ELECTRIX is an ideal day boat to experience the beauty and glamour of the Cote d’Azur with family or a group of friends.
A selection of itineraries have been created by YPI, showcasing the best the Cote d’Azur has to offer. Clientscan plan a day onboard to transport them to a glamorous lunch, enjoy island hopping and secluded beachesor visit a favourite location of their choice. To ensure the charter is as memorable as possible, YPI’s team will ensure the boat is stocked with anything the client requests. The safety of guests onboard ELECTRIX is of paramount importance. Each charter comes with an experienced captain, so guests can simply relax and enjoy the day.
“Adopting an eco-friendly approach to tourism is increasingly high on our clients’ agendas,” says Abdullah Nahar, director at YPI. “Innovative uses of technology are opening up exciting new ways for the yachting community to embrace a more sustainable approach. The Vita X ELECTRIX is an excellent example of this innovation in action and we are delighted to be able to offer this first fully electric day charter to our clients.”
The 10 metre Vita X ELECTRIX is the most powerful electric powerboat on the market today, featuring Vita Power’s industry-leading powertrain system. Its ground-breaking V-590 propulsion system allows for a cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of over 35 knots. The Vita X’s electric engine combines 235kWh of compact liquid cooled Lithium battery storage with a 400bhp continuous / 580bhp peak electric twin water jet drive. It is setting a new standard for electric boats in the industry.
The daily rate is €1,875 including a captain. To find out more about a day charter on Vita X ELECTRIX, please visit: ypiyachts.com.