MERLIN Yacht Charter — 13.7m Alen motor yacht for 2 guests, with a crew of 1
- Length
- 13.7 m
- Guests
- 2
- Cabins
- 1
- Crew
- 1
- Builder
- Alen
- Year
- 2018
13.7m · Alen · motor yacht
MERLIN at a glance
MERLIN is a 13.7m Alen motor yacht launched in 2018, sleeping 2 guests in 1 cabin with a crew of 1. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the East Coast United States.
- Length
- 13.7 m
- Guests
- 2
- Cabins
- 1
- Crew
- 1
- Builder
- Alen
- Year
- 2018
Blue Ocean Club overview
Alen launched her in 2018
Alen launched MERLIN in 2018.
She measures 13.7 m in length, 4 m across the beam, 0.9 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 24 knots.
01 · On deck
On deck
The outdoor spaces serve up to 2 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Florida - East Coast. Winter 2026
MERLIN is offered for charter in the East Coast United States.
Winter 2026: Florida - East Coast, Florida - West Coast, Florida Keys and Georgia.
03 · The crew
A crew of 1
A crew of 1 runs MERLIN.
Interiors
MERLIN interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
1 cabin
MERLIN sleeps 2 guests in 1 cabin.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Florida - East Coast
Winter 2026: Florida - East Coast, Florida - West Coast and Florida Keys. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
About the yacht
About MERLIN
Description as supplied.
MERLIN yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from $30,000 for up to 2 guests in 1 suites with a crew of 1.
Particulars
MERLIN specifications
- Length
- 13.7 m
- Length (ft)
- 45 ft
- Beam
- 4 m
- Draft
- 0.9 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Alen
- Year launched
- 2018
- Guests (sleeping)
- 2
- Cabins
- 1
- Crew
- 1
- Cruising speed
- 20 kn
- Maximum speed
- 24 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 37 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 44.4 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
MERLIN charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Florida - East Coast, Florida - West Coast, Florida Keys, Georgia, Western Gulf | €26,700 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
What a week aboard MERLIN costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- $2,143
- Weekly rate ÷ 2 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Florida - East Coast
- Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Palm Beach (PBI)
- Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale marinas are typically 15–30 minutes from Miami or Fort Lauderdale airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 15%.
- US state and local sales taxes vary by state and are not included.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $30,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $9,000 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $4,500 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $43,500 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
MERLIN and similar yachts in Florida - East Coast
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERLIN (this yacht)Alen | 13.7 m | 2 | 2018 | $30,000 |
| BRAMANTEPardo | 13.1 m | 2 | 2023 | $31,500 |
| MONEY PENNYCustom | 12.2 m | 2 | 2021 | $30,000 |
| GAZELLEZeelander | 13.4 m | 2 | 2014 | $24,000 |
| DISCO VOLANTEVan Dutch | 12.2 m | 2 | 2015 | $27,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Florida - East Coast, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Florida - East Coast: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The main charter season runs from November to April, characterised by prevailing easterly breezes, lower humidity, and temperatures averaging 22°C to 27°C. December through February represents the busiest period. May brings lighter winds and reduced crowds. The summer months from June to October bring warmer waters, high humidity, frequent afternoon rain showers, and the Atlantic hurricane season, resulting in quieter charter conditions.
Practical tips
- Fly into Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Palm Beach (PBI). Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale marinas are typically 15–30 minutes from Miami or Fort Lauderdale airport.
- Navigation along the Intracoastal Waterway requires close monitoring of bridge clearance heights, with many fixed spans restricted to a standard 65-foot vertical limit.
- Manatee protection zones impose strict slow-speed and no-wake regulations throughout inland creeks, channels, and bays, which are actively monitored by maritime law enforcement.
Anchorages to know
- Nixon BeachLocated on the west side of Key Biscayne in Biscayne Bay, this sheltered anchorage offers shallow sandy waters suitable for anchoring in calm conditions.
- Peanut IslandSituated inside Lake Worth Inlet near Palm Beach, this anchorage provides reliable holding, clear tidal waters, and direct access to the ocean.
- Lake SylviaA sheltered, landlocked deep-water basin located off the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, offering calm holding in soft mud.
- No Name HarborA protected natural pocket bay at the southern end of Key Biscayne, providing calm water and mud holding near Cape Florida.
Also listed
Listed with MERLIN
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MERLIN yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
MERLIN: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering MERLIN. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.