BELUGA is an explorer-style motor yacht, custom-built by Moonen in 2006, and last refitted in 2017. She was built as a go-anywhere yacht with a 4,000nm range, a robust elegant style, a wide beam, and therefore unusually large volume for her length. BELUGA’s interior layout sleeps up to 10- 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a master suite, 2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins and 2 pullman beds. She hosts up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
BELUGA is based in Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia the perfect getaway to the UNESCO-listed cruising grounds surrounding the unique Great Barrier Reef. She is popular for mother-shipping charters during Australia’s active marlin fishing season.
BELUGA is an impressive 35m Moonen explorer-style motor yacht that has developed a Great Barrier Reef experience that is truly unique and memorable. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s seven natural wonders and is so big that it can be seen from space. The yacht and her crew have spent many years cruising the incredible reef discovering hidden gems and the most remarkable places to visit.
BELUGA was crowned as the Yacht of the Year at the 2021 Boat International Ocean Awards, recognising her participation in the Great Reef Census science project. Ocean Alliance partnered with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef on the project, which aligned with our commitment to promoting ‘Yachting for Purpose’.
ready to take guests on a journey of discovery and underwater experience like nowhere else
Accommodation | 5 Cabins (full beam Master on main deck with private office, 2 x Double with splitting partition to convert beds in 2 x single, 2 x Twin with Pullman
Highlights and details:
BELUGA is a 35-metre explorer yacht providing unique experiences across the Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific. Built as a go-anywhere yacht, BELUGA has been recognised through multiple awards for the performance and experiences she delivers.
| BELUGA is an incredible custom-built expedition-style motor yacht that proudly won the 2021 Boat International Ocean Awards YACHT OF THE YEAR. |
Awards & Philanthropy | 2021 Yacht of the Year Award (Arksen x BOAT International) | Finalist at the 2019 BOAT International Awards (Voyager, cruising the remote Coral Sea Island Territories, Australia) | Gifted for the production of BLUE – The Film, North East Australia (Northern Pictures, 2017) | Supporter of projects such as Take3forthesea | Volunteering missions at The Turtle Sanctuary, Conflict Islands (PNG)
Watersports: BELUGA boasts a Seakeeper stabilization gyro which limits sea sickness and wave motion and also employs the Twindisc express joystick system.
2 x Tenders 4.3m Swift Mirage RIB 60hp + Flying Cutlass, 8.4m tender jet boatReef fishing gear, 2 x stand-up paddle boards,10 x scuba diving sets, 12 x snorkelling sets (wetsuits, snorkels, masks, fins, stinger suits, 2 x seabobs F5, 1 x foam floating lilypad, 1 x 2 person sea biscuit, 1 x wakeboard, 1 x set of water skis, 1x kneeboard
