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- Length
- 31.4m
- Beam
- 6.1m
- Guests
- 8 sleep · 12 cruising
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- From / Week
- €68,900
BLACKWOOD
BLACKWOOD yacht available for charter. Built in 1998 with a charter price from $80,000 for up to 8 guests in 4 suites with a crew of 4.
“BLACKWOOD is a 31.4m · Broward Marine · built 1998 charter yacht in the Blue Ocean Club fleet. Published specifications list accommodation for up to 8 guests. Current charter planning can be discussed for West Coast United States, subject to the yacht's live availability and cruising permissions.”

Accommodation
Published specifications list 4 cabins for up to 8 overnight guests. Exact cabin types, bed configuration and en-suite arrangements are confirmed with the yacht's authorised charter representative before booking.
Equipment & Amenities
9 items reported by CharterIndex.




The Crew
A professional crew of 4 dedicated to your charter. Working language: English.

Luke Arthur
United States · English
Captain Luke loves to show his guests a unique vacation experience the water in an exciting way. He carries a U.S. Coast Guard 500 Ton Oceans license and has many years of experience on yachts, fishing vessels, and commercial vessels all over the world. Your safety and security are Luke's first priority, so that enjoying your vacation is your priority! He will work hard to share his knowledge of the ocean, find new adventures and make life-long memories.

Nathaniel Cox
United States · English
Nate has been delighting charter yacht guests with his exquisite cuisine for over a decade. He was born and educated in Australia, but his culinary journey has included stints in Asia, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Pacific Northwest, so he revels in producing elaborate “World Cuisine” (but he is equally comfortable cooking delicious comfort food for his clients and accommodating specialized dietary needs!). Chef Nate particular expertise is sourcing fresh, healthy meals from local ingredients, a skill he honed cooking on the wild Oregon coast.

Xochitl Arthur
Mexico · English
Xochitl (So-Chill) happily traded in her corporate office job for the opportunity to work on yachts with her husband. Always with a smile on her face, she has a keen eye for cleanliness and order. Highly organized and very personable, she truly enjoys giving guests the ultimate experience of service and relaxation. Charter guests findher skilled at anticipating, identifying, and fulfilling their needs ... and always with a big smile and great professionalism!

Sterling Hines-Elzinga
United States · English
Sterling grew up in Seattle and has spent his entire life on or around the water, whether it be for pleasure or work. His love for boats started young as he began working at youth sailing camps, in shipyards, and on private vessels. At age 16 he started a marine construction and service company based in Seattle that he grew over the course of 10 years. He recently sold the company to join the yachting industry. His hobbies include skiing, sailing, scuba diving, and traveling.
Cruising Areas
BLACKWOOD is available for charter in the following destinations and sub-regions.
Full Specifications
- Beam
- 6.1 m
- Draft
- 1.8 m
- Cruising speed
- 15 kts
- Max speed
- 20 kts
- Range
- 3000 nm
- Flag
- United States
- MCA
- None
- VAT
- Not registered
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Crew language
- English
- Captain
- Luke Arthur
- Prior name
- SERENDIPITY
Diving
Diving by arrangement
Rates & Availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekly rate | Dates and season terms to be confirmed | €68,900 |
Live data via CharterIndex · taxes, operating expenses and other charges are confirmed for the specific charter
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Enhance your charter with Blue Ocean Concierge.
Every booking includes a dedicated concierge manager. Add any of the following — or anything else you can imagine — to shape a truly bespoke week.
- Private jet & helicopter transfers
- Michelin-trained private chef
- Sommelier-curated wine provisioning
- On-board yoga & spa therapists
- VIP beach club & restaurant access
- Photographer & videographer
- Bespoke shore excursions
- Live musicians & DJs
- Anniversary, proposal & celebration staging
- Chauffeured cars & discreet security
- Marine biologist for the children
- 24/7 personal concierge manager
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BLACKWOOD: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering BLACKWOOD. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.
What a yacht like BLACKWOOD costs to own — not just to charter
A charter week on BLACKWOOD is a fixed, all-in number. Ownership of a 31m yacht in this class is a five-year commitment — crew payroll, insurance, class and refit reserves, berthing and depreciation. Our yacht ownership vs charter vs fractional ownership study runs the real five-year cost of a €15 million yacht against the equivalent charter spend, and the most profitable yachts for owners ranking shows how much of that stack charter revenue actually recovers.
Plan a charter aboard BLACKWOOD
Destinations → Yachts → Experiences → Events → Costs — every step of the brief, in the order our brokers work through it.
- Family charterOne floating villa. Six bays a week. Zero hotel breakfasts.
- Celebration & birthdayThe party doesn't end at the dock — it follows you to the next bay.
- Corporate charterThe most memorable meeting room on earth.
- Gastronomy charterTwo-star kitchens ashore. A tasting menu on board. Six markets in seven days.
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BLACKWOOD inside the Blue Ocean Club ecosystem
Every link below exists for a stated operational reason — berthing, cruising range, route fit or a like-for-like alternative.
Home port
Where the yacht is berthed — the start of every charter
- Balboa Bay / Newport Harbor berths
Deepest superyacht berthing in the yacht's primary destination
Cruising grounds
The cruising grounds the yacht is chartered in
- San Diego Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- California Coast Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- Catalina Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- Newport Beach Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- Marina del Rey Yacht Charter
Fleet record lists this yacht as cruising the california-coast-yacht-charter ecosystem, which includes this destination.
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- Avalon / Catalina Yacht Club access
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- California Coast Hub Berths
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