Motor yacht · Christensen
Milestone
- Length44.5 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew9
- Built2008
Milestone is a 44.5 m motor yacht built by Christensen in 2008 (refitted 2018), for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 9 crew. Charter from US$185,000 per week in summer (Antigua, Saint Martin and Virgin Islands); in winter from US$185,000 (Antigua, Bahamas and Saint Martin), plus expenses.
A heavily customised 2008 Christensen with a lift between decks, a sky lounge that turns into a dance floor and a PADI dive centre on board, working the Caribbean and the Bahamas all year.
Christensen builds its yachts in composite in the American north-west, and Milestone left the yard in 2008 with more changes to the standard plan than any other hull, according to her charter listing. Two consecutive yard seasons, 2018 and 2019, renewed her from top to bottom. Inside, the joinery is maple and sycamore with marble in the bathrooms, a warm, traditional finish rather than a stark modern one.
Two features make her especially easy for mixed generations. A lift runs between decks, and the yacht is listed as wheelchair friendly, so a grandparent who struggles with stairs can still reach the sun deck. And the sky lounge has cinema seats for film nights that can be cleared away to make a dance floor once the children are in bed.
The owner's suite has two bathrooms, his and hers, joined by one large shower. Beyond it come a VIP and four more guest rooms: one with a king, one with a queen and two with full-size beds, and in one of those two a single and a Pullman make space for children.
The water is where she really earns her rate. Milestone is a PADI training centre, so guests can take a course and then dive from the yacht, with the crew picking the reefs and wrecks; the RMS Rhone in the British Virgin Islands is the famous one. The chase tender is a 35-foot Scout, towed behind, with an 18-foot RIB for shorter hops. For lazier afternoons there is a 40 by 40-foot inflatable island with room for sunbathing, jousting and water polo, and golf balls can be driven off the deck.
She suits three-generation families and active groups who want diving and toys every day in the Virgin Islands, the Leewards or the Bahamas. If you are looking for the Mediterranean, or a sleek, minimalist interior, choose another yacht.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 44.5 m
- Beam
- 9 m
- Draft
- 2.44 m
- Builder
- Christensen
- Built
- 2008
- Refit
- 2018
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 9
Cabins6 · 1 master, 1 VIP, 3 doubles, 1 twin
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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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Water slide
- Seabobs×3
- Jet skis×3
- Superjet
- Jet surfboards×3
- eFoil×5
- Flyboard
- Kitesurfer
- Kayaks×2
- Paddleboards×4
- Snorkelling gear
- Wakeboards×2
- Wakeskate
- Water skis
- Kneeboard
- Towable toys
- Beach set up
- Diving equipment
- 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$185,000
- Antigua
- Saint Martin
- Virgin Islands
- Bahamas
- Caribbean
- St Barths
- Guadeloupe
Winter
FromUS$185,000
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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$185,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ US$56,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- US$24,000 – US$41,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- US$19,000 – US$28,000
Indicative total for the week
US$283,000 – US$309,000
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Questions about chartering Milestone
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Milestone?
Milestone takes 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 3 doubles, 1 twin). A crew of 9 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 Milestone?
From US$185,000 per week in summer and from US$185,000 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 Milestone?
In summer she cruises in Antigua, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean, St Barths and Guadeloupe. In winter: Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Guadeloupe and St Barths. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Milestone 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 Milestone carry?
1 × Water slide, 3 × Seabobs, 3 × Jet skis, 1 × Superjet, 3 × Jet surfboards, 5 × eFoil, 1 × Flyboard and 1 × Kitesurfer. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Milestone?
She cruises at 12 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 Milestone?
The yachts we list that are closest to Milestone are Avalon (46 m, 12 guests, from US$185,000 per week), Baca (43.41 m, 11 guests, from €185,000 per week) and Muchos Mas (43.89 m, 11 guests, from US$197,500 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Milestone?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Milestone 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
Milestone 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 |  Milestone |  Avalon |  Baca |  Muchos Mas |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 44.5 m | 46 m | 43.41 m | 43.89 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Cabins | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Crew | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Built | 2008 (refit 2018) | 2009 (refit 2024) | 2009 (refit 2019) | 2016 (refit 2025) |
| Summer, per week from | US$185,000 | US$185,000 | €185,000 | US$197,500 |
| Winter, per week from | US$185,000 | US$185,000 | US$185,000 | US$197,500 |
| Summer areas | Antigua, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands, Bahamas +3 | Bahamas, New England | French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica | Bahamas, Caribbean |
| Winter areas | Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands +3 | Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Bahamas | Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barths +1 | Caribbean, Antigua, Saint Martin, Bahamas +1 |
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Which one suits you?
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- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Milestone
From US$185,000