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“A 86ft JFA Chantier Naval from 2018.”

NDS EVOLUTION is the only 85’ JFA Yachts expedition yacht available for charter. She was delivered in 2018 with upgrades finished early 2026 and purpose-built for a true global circumnavigation. Her name reflects a natural progression from the owner’s previous yacht, NDS Darwin, an intentional step forward in design, capability, and technology to create a vessel ready to explore the world without limits.

Constructed with a robust aluminum hull and engineered for serious passagemaking, NDS EVOLUTION is designed to confidently navigate everything from remote tropical archipelagos to high-latitude destinations. She has already proven her capabilities cruising extensively through Europe, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Alaska, and even Antarctica. Built for long-range exploration and self-sufficiency, she combines performance and resilience with the comfort expected of a refined luxury yacht.

Her interior features a bright, contemporary open layout that feels both welcoming and sophisticated. Below deck, she accommodates up to nine guests in four thoughtfully designed staterooms. The full-beam Master suite offers panoramic views, a private office desk, a quiet lounging corner, and direct access to the forward deck, creating a private retreat at sea. Two double cabins and one triple cabin make her particularly well suited for families or mixed groups seeking flexibility without sacrificing comfort.

Outdoor living is equally impressive. The expansive flybridge delivers sweeping 360-degree views, ideal for sunset cocktails or relaxed afternoons underway. Forward, trampoline sunpads provide a front-row seat to the elements, whether basking in warm Caribbean sunshine or enjoying a crisp evening beneath polar skies.

Designed for guests who dream beyond traditional cruising grounds, NDS EVOLUTION is a yacht built not just to travel, but to truly tour the world, offering the perfect balance of adventure, luxury, and global capability.

Specifications

Length overall
86ft / 26 m
Beam
11.93m
Draft
2.2m
Builder
JFA Chantier Naval
Year built
2018
Refit
2026
Type
Sailing Catamaran
Top speed
15 knots
Guests
9
Cabins
4
Crew
4

Charter Price

From €55,000 to €65,000 per week, plus APA.

Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.

Charter days
Base price
APA (35%)
Total estimate
Note
14 days
€110,000 — €130,000
€38,500 — €45,500
€148,500 — €175,500
Discounts outside main season common
7 days
€55,000 — €65,000
€19,250 — €22,750
€74,250 — €87,750
Standard charter rate
3 days
€27,500 — €32,500
€9,625 — €11,375
€37,125 — €43,875
Estimate for a short charter

All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.

Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.

Diving

Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Air Compressor: Not Onboard

Registry & Permits

Flag
Maltese
Homeport
Croatia
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