Luxury Crewed Catamaran MANA KAI
Sunreef 80 catamaran for French Riviera escapes, led by Captain Thomas
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About Luxury Crewed Catamaran MANA KAI
MANA KAI is a Sunreef 80 catamaran launched in 2020, designed for discerning guests seeking the French Riviera with substance. Her contemporary grey hull and refined proportions move through Mediterranean waters with the kind of composed efficiency that comes from thoughtful engineering. On board, the four-cabin layout accommodates eight guests across two double cabins and two convertible doubles, each appointed with genuine comfort in mind.
What sets MANA KAI apart is the calibre of her crew. Captain Thomas Huyghues Despointes brings 25 years of deep-water experience, including 40 transatlantic crossings and command of prestigious yachts. His approach balances technical mastery with attentive hospitality. Chef Irving Gutierrez, trained across Mexican and French culinary traditions, crafts menus that respond to the coast and your preferences. Stewardess Francine Leclerc ensures service feels both polished and warm, whilst Deckhand Gaëtan Huyghues Despointe provides strong deck expertise and reliable support.
The result is a charter where every detail flows seamlessly. Days unfold at your pace, whether spent anchoring in secluded bays, exploring the polished marinas of Monaco and Cannes, or lingering over meals prepared with genuine care. The catamaran's dual-hull stability and generous deck spaces make her particularly suited to the kind of relaxed, contemplative cruising the Côte d'Azur rewards.
Highlights
- •Four-cabin layout sleeping eight guests across double and convertible cabins
- •Executive crew led by Captain Thomas Huyghues Despointes (25 years at sea, 40 transatlantic crossings)
- •Chef Irving Gutierrez curating menus that blend French technique with international inspiration
- •Catamaran platform offering stability, spacious deck areas, and access to shallow-water anchorages across the Mediterranean
The Charter Experience
MANA KAI is based in Sardinia and available for extended charters throughout the Tyrrhenian Sea and beyond. The typical progression takes guests from Sardinian granite coves through the Amalfi Coast's dramatic vertical villages, into Sicilian waters where ancient Greek temples meet turquoise anchorages, or westward to the French Riviera proper. Each region brings distinct character. Sardinia offers untouched granite bays and the Maddalena archipelago's crystalline isolation. The Amalfi Coast rewards slower cruising, with small towns like Positano and Atrani best visited by tender or on foot. Sicily combines archaeological intrigue with active fishing villages. The French Riviera, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco, remains the refined backdrop for which this yacht was conceived. Your crew adapts the rhythm to your interests, whether that means morning swims, evening gastronomic explorations in coastal villages, or days devoted entirely to remaining anchored in private bays.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical seven-day French Riviera itinerary departs Monaco, touching Antibes and Cannes before anchoring in the Îles d'Hyères, then continuing to Saint-Tropez and selected bays along the Var coast. Variations might extend into Corsica, curve toward the Amalfi Coast and Capri, or venture toward the Balearics and Spain. Your crew collaborates on the rhythm, ensuring each day brings something different whilst maintaining the effortless flow that defines a successful Mediterranean escape.
Specifications
24.0 m
8
4
8
Catamaran
2020
8 kn
4
