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Ocean Flyer review
Mega yacht · 118 ft (36 m) · Paphos
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Key specs
- Builder
- Paphos Sea Cruises
- Model
- Ocean Flyer 34M
- Length
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Guests
- 150
Verdict
The Ocean Flyer is a practical 34 m charter-oriented motor yacht with strong guest capacity, basic comfort features and solid day-cruise credentials. Its age, limited private accommodation and modest cruising speed keep it from feeling truly premium, but it is well suited to large-group outings in Paphos.
Pros
- +High passenger capacity for day cruising
- +Air conditioning and Wi‑Fi included
- +Three decks and a 2016 refit
- +5 crew for service and operations
- +Twin 1,200 hp engines with bow thruster
Cons
- −Accommodation is limited relative to capacity
- −Built in 2006, so not a new yacht
- −Cruising speed is modest at 12 knots
- −Specs vary across listings on cabins/length
- −Fuel capacity is not clearly published
The Ocean Flyer is a 2006-built, 34 m motor yacht designed more for large-group cruising than private luxury. Its three-deck layout and refit history suggest a vessel focused on function and guest turnover rather than the proportions or finish of a modern superyacht.
On the water, the yacht is fitted with twin Caterpillar engines totaling 2,400 hp, plus a bow thruster and standard navigation equipment such as autopilot and GPS. The listed cruising speed of 12 knots points to steady, dependable touring rather than fast passage-making, which is appropriate for coastal excursions and harbor-to-coast cruises.
Comfort is respectable for a charter boat of this type: air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, five crew, and five bathrooms are useful for guest flow. However, the published accommodation is inconsistent across sources, with cabin counts varying between listings, and the sleeping setup is modest compared with the stated 150-person day capacity.
In value terms, the Ocean Flyer makes sense if the priority is carrying a large group with basic onboard comfort in a proven charter format. It is less compelling if the goal is a more refined private yacht experience, because the age, limited cabin inventory and mixed spec reporting temper the premium impression.
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