Motor yacht · Westport Yachts
Chasing Daylight
- Length50.01 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew11
- Built2008
Chasing Daylight is a 50.01 m motor yacht built by Westport Yachts in 2008 (refitted 2021), for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 11 crew. Charter from US$215,000 per week in summer (Alaska); in winter from US$215,000 (Costa Rica and Central America), plus expenses.
A 2008 Westport that now spends summers in Alaska and winters in Costa Rica, with a lift between decks and a fast chase boat, suited to families who want nature rather than marinas.
Chasing Daylight is a Westport W164 from 2008, a fibreglass yacht on a semi-displacement hull with lines by Donald Starkey, refitted in 2021. What makes her different today is where she goes. Instead of shuttling between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, she works the Pacific side of the Americas: Alaska from May to September, and Costa Rica through the northern winter.
Those are waters for exploring, and her kit reflects it. A 10.6-metre Everglades with two 350-horsepower outboards serves as the chase boat, able to carry the group far up an inlet or out to a fishing ground, and there is sportfishing tackle aboard along with three-seat WaveRunners, Seabobs, kayaks and paddleboards. Her tanks give some 5,200 nautical miles at 12 knots, and she can push to 24 when a long leg needs covering.
Inside, big windows bring in the scenery. People gather downstairs in the main salon for the more formal moments; one level up, around a bar and a games table, the mood loosens. A lift serves every deck, which matters on a trip with grandparents. Outdoors, there is a lounge on the foredeck, a Jacuzzi and bar on the sun deck, and meals can be taken at the stern of the main or bridge deck. Zero-speed stabilisers steady her at anchor.
An office opens off the owner's suite on the main deck. Higher up, the VIP has a balcony of its own looking out over the water. Below are two kings, a cabin that converts between twin beds and a queen, and a double with a Pullman berth for a child.
She fits three-generation families and friends who would rather watch wildlife, fish and walk on empty beaches than hop between beach clubs. If your week has to be in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, she will not be there.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 50.01 m
- Beam
- 9.4 m
- Draft
- 2.29 m
- Builder
- Westport Yachts
- Built
- 2008
- Refit
- 2021
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 24 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 11
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Lift
- Wi-Fi
- Music docking station
- Air conditioning
- Games consoles
Water toys
- Water ski
- Jet skis×3
- Wakeboard
- Paddleboards×2
- Kayaks×2
- Seabobs×2
- Snorkelling gear
- Beach games
- Fishing equipment
- Kitesurfer
- Tenders×2
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
FromUS$215,000
- Alaska
Winter
FromUS$215,000
- Costa Rica
- Central America
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- US$215,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ US$65,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- US$28,000 – US$47,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- US$22,000 – US$32,000
Indicative total for the week
US$329,000 – US$359,000
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Questions about chartering Chasing Daylight
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Chasing Daylight?
Chasing Daylight takes 12 guests in 6 cabins. A crew of 11 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Chasing Daylight?
From US$215,000 per week in summer and from US$215,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Chasing Daylight?
In summer she cruises in Alaska. In winter: Costa Rica and Central America. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Chasing Daylight have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi, gym and lift. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Chasing Daylight carry?
1 × Water ski, 3 × Jet skis, 1 × Wakeboard, 2 × Paddleboards, 2 × Kayaks, 2 × Seabobs, 1 × Snorkelling gear and 1 × Beach games. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Chasing Daylight?
She cruises at 12 knots with a top speed of 24 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Chasing Daylight?
The yachts we list that are closest to Chasing Daylight are Azteca (49.7 m, 12 guests, from US$220,000 per week), As You Wish (50 m, 12 guests, from US$252,000 per week) and Hanse Explorer (47.76 m, 12 guests, from US$245,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Chasing Daylight?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Chasing Daylight and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
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Compare with similar yachts
Chasing Daylight side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Chasing Daylight |  Azteca |  As You Wish |  Hanse Explorer |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 50.01 m | 49.7 m | 50 m | 47.76 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Crew | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 |
| Built | 2008 (refit 2021) | 2005 (refit 2025) | 2011 (refit 2026) | 2006 (refit 2021) |
| Summer, per week from | US$215,000 | US$220,000 | US$252,000 | US$245,000 |
| Winter, per week from | US$215,000 | US$220,000 | US$252,000 | US$260,000 |
| Summer areas | Alaska | Mexico, Central America | Costa Rica, Central America | Alaska, Mexico |
| Winter areas | Costa Rica, Central America | Mexico, Central America | Caribbean, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Antigua +5 | South America |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Chasing Daylight
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Chasing Daylight
From US$215,000