SAFARI QUEST Yacht Charter — 36.6m Shear Yachts motor yacht for 22 guests, with a crew of 9
- Length
- 36.6 m
- Guests
- 22
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 9
- Builder
- Shear Yachts
- Year
- 1992
36.6m · Shear Yachts · motor yacht
SAFARI QUEST at a glance
SAFARI QUEST is a 36.6m Shear Yachts motor yacht launched in 1992, sleeping 22 guests in 8 cabins with a crew of 9. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Coast United States.
- Length
- 36.6 m
- Guests
- 22
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 9
- Builder
- Shear Yachts
- Year
- 1992
Blue Ocean Club overview
Shear Yachts launched her in 1992
Shear Yachts launched SAFARI QUEST in 1992.
She measures 36.6 m in length, 8.5 m across the beam, 2.1 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 10.8 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.
Design is credited to Sheer Yachts.
She is flagged in United States.
01 · On deck
On deck
The outdoor spaces serve up to 22 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Far North Alaska. Winter 2026
SAFARI QUEST is offered for charter in the West Coast United States.
Winter 2026: Far North Alaska, South Central Alaska and South West Alaska.
03 · The crew
A crew of 9. English
A crew of 9 runs SAFARI QUEST, under Captain Denee Blanchard.
Crew languages listed: English.
Interiors
SAFARI QUEST interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite communications and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: smoking on deck.
Accommodation
8 cabins
SAFARI QUEST sleeps 22 guests in 8 cabins.
- Crew companionway
- Crew separate heads
- Crew separate shower
Water toys
SAFARI QUEST water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for SAFARI QUEST.
Paddle and sail
Kayaks · Windsurfer - Adult
Jet skis and Seabobs
Waverunner (Sit Down)
Skis and boards
Water skis - adult
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving by arrangement
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Far North Alaska
Winter 2026: Far North Alaska, South Central Alaska and South West Alaska. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite Communications
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About SAFARI QUEST
Description as supplied.
SAFARI QUEST yacht available for charter. Built in 1992 with a charter price from $222,100 for up to 22 guests in 8 suites with a crew of 9.
Particulars
SAFARI QUEST specifications
- Length
- 36.6 m
- Length (ft)
- 120 ft
- Beam
- 8.5 m
- Draft
- 2.1 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Shear Yachts
- Designer
- Sheer Yachts
- Year launched
- 1992
- Flag
- United States
- Guests (sleeping)
- 22
- Guests (cruising)
- 22
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 9
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- Detroit 12V71
- Cruising speed
- 10.8 kn
- Maximum speed
- 13 kn
- Cruising range
- 1500 nm
- Maximum range
- 2000 nm
- Fuel (cruising)
- 113 l/h
- Fuel (maximum)
- 189 l/h
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 20 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 24 km/h
- Voltage
- 12/24/120/220
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- Smoking on deck
- Prior name
- OBSESSION
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
Blue Ocean Club Yacht Awards · 2027 nominee
SAFARI QUEST nominated for Best Charter Yacht 30–39.9m
SAFARI QUEST is a confirmed nominee in the Best Charter Yacht 30–39.9m class. In this category, the published brief is clear: the class where family-scale accommodation, serious crew service and destination flexibility begin to converge.
How the nomination is judged
- Verified public vote · 40%
- Charter experience and service · 20%
- Guest space and layout · 15%
- Amenities and water access · 10%
SAFARI QUEST charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Far North Alaska, South Central Alaska, South West Alaska | €198,000 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 SAFARI QUEST 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
- $1,442
- Weekly rate ÷ 22 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · South West Alaska
- Juneau (JNU), Sitka (SIT), Ketchikan (KTN) and Anchorage (ANC)
- Harbours in Alaska's towns are usually 10–20 minutes from the local airport; remote starts are reached by floatplane.
- 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) | $222,100 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $66,600 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $33,300 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $322,000 |
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.
SAFARI QUEST and similar yachts in South West Alaska
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFARI QUEST (this yacht)Shear Yachts | 36.6 m | 22 | 1992 | $222,100 |
| SAFARI EXPLORERFreeport Shipbuilding | 44.2 m | 36 | 1981 | $325,700 |
| KAYANAVosper Thornycroft | 36.9 m | 12 | 2007 | $89,500 |
| BLACKWOODBroward Marine | 31.4 m | 8 | 1998 | $85,000 |
| PACIFIC YELLOWFINBillings Shipyard | 34.7 m | 9 | 1943 | $141,900 |
Same type of yacht, listed for South West Alaska, 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 South West Alaska: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from June to August. June offers the longest daylight hours and relatively drier conditions. July and August bring warmer air temperatures, prime salmon runs, and peak brown bear activity along the coastline. Prevailing summer winds are variable, though low-pressure systems can bring gale-force winds, rain, and swell from the Gulf of Alaska. Fog is frequent, and September brings deteriorating weather.
Practical tips
- Connections route via Anchorage (ANC) to regional hubs including Kodiak (ADQ), Homer (HOM), or King Salmon (AKN), with remote boarding arranged by floatplane.
- Harbours in Alaska's towns are usually 10–20 minutes from the local airport; remote starts are reached by floatplane.
- National parks such as Katmai enforce strict minimum approach distances and food storage rules when viewing coastal brown bears on foot or tender.
Anchorages to know
- Geographic HarborA deep fjord backed by ash-covered cliffs, offering secure holding in mud and reliable brown bear viewing during summer salmon runs.
- Kukak BayA well-protected bay on the Katmai coast with multiple arms providing sheltered anchorage from Shelikof Strait swells.
- Larsen BayAn enclosed inlet on Kodiak Island offering calm water, good mud holding, and shelter from prevailing outer-coast winds.
- Alitak BayA large, sheltered natural harbour on southwestern Kodiak Island providing safe anchorage options during heavy offshore weather.
Also listed
Listed with SAFARI QUEST
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SAFARI QUEST yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
SAFARI QUEST: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering SAFARI QUEST. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.