First Impression: Seas the Moment

Date toured: December 2012

Seas the Moment is an 85-foot Pacific Mariner motoryacht that was built in 2010. She has been outfitted not only for traditional charters, but also for sportfishing and water sports charters thanks to the 29-foot Sea Hunter center console tender that she tows (and that’s included in her weekly charter rate).

"We’ve had many repeat clients on this boat, and the charter program is always improving,” says Jeff Shaffer of Neptune Group Yachting, which manages Seas the Moment for charter. “They have a mate who is a dive master, so rendezvous scuba is no problem. They just got two new standup paddleboards. And that 29-foot tender was built to a high standard. If you’re an active person or an on-the-go family, then this is a great charter option. This is an active, fun boat, and the crew love taking guests to see and do things.”

Seas the Moment accommodates eight guests in four cabins. The full-beam master has a king-size bed, two of the cabins have queen-size beds, and the last cabin has twin beds.

The yacht recently upgraded to 4G WiFi, which is available to charter guests. There’s a Kaleidescape digital entertainment system in the main salon for when guests want to gather and watch a movie.

In addition to the water toys that Shaffer mentioned above, Seas the Moment also carries two Wave Runners. She also has a top deck with a hot tub along with sunning areas, a bar, a grill, and a small dining table

Also noteworthy is that Seas the Moment has earned a CYBA Save the Blue Award for being environmentally conscious. Among other things, the yacht makes its own filtered drinking water to cut down on the use of plastic bottles.

Seas the Moment is expected to be in the Caribbean during winters and the Bahamas during summers. The lowest weekly base rate is $37,500. Any reputable charter broker can tell you more or help you book a week onboard.—Kim Kavin