CARTE BLANCHE 161'
0 Ft
$200,000 - $200,000 / per Week
Summer Base Port:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Winter Base Port:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Price: $200,000 - $200,000 / Per Week
Length: 0 Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 17 Knots
Cabins: N/A
Build year: N/A
Refit year: N/A
Crew: N/A
King Cabin: 3
Queen Cabin: 0
Double Cabin: 4
Twin Cabin: 0
Single Cabin: 0
Pullman Cabin: 2
About CARTE BLANCHE 161'
M/Y CARTE BLANCHE
Experience Luxury Without Limits
Step aboard the stunning CARTE BLANCHE, a 160’ (49m) luxury motor yacht delivered by the acclaimed Christensen Shipyard. Designed for charter guests who demand the best, her sleek exterior is matched by an elegant interior crafted by Carol Williamson & Associates, offering a serene, stylish retreat at sea. Accommodating up to 12 guests in 6 beautifully appointed staterooms, she features a full-beam Master Suite on the main deck with private office, his-and-hers en-suites, and panoramic views. Below deck, guests will enjoy a spacious 2nd Master Stateroom, VIP Stateroom and 3 additional guest cabins, including another double and twins with Pullman berths, each with luxurious en-suite baths featuring heated marble floors and towel racks. The sky lounge provides a relaxed setting with oversized seating, a full-service bar, and entertainment systems, while the expansive main salon boasts nearly floor-to-ceiling windows for endless ocean vistas.
What truly sets CARTE BLANCHE apart is her extraordinary lineup of water toys and outdoor experiences. Guests can dive into adventure with a 42’ Invincible towed tender powered by four Mercury 400hp engines, a thrilling Sea Breacher, 20’ Nautique wakeboat, 2 E-foils, 2 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Jet Skis, electric Jetsurf, 2 SeaBobs, and a 6.25m Williams Jet Tender, to name a few. For laid-back fun, enjoy a floating swimming pool, inflatable trampoline, paddleboards, snorkel gear, kayaks, towables, and fishing equipment—ensuring every guest finds their thrill on the water.
Her expansive decks are equally impressive, offering everything from a sundeck Jacuzzi surrounded by loungers, to alfresco dining under the stars, a BBQ grill, and a forward Portuguese bridge sun pad perfect for sunset lounging. A full-service bar, multiple outdoor social areas, and a guest elevator serving all four decks enhance comfort and convenience.
Whether you’re island-hopping in style, entertaining under the stars, or diving into every imaginable ocean adventure, CARTE BLANCHE offers a charter experience where no detail is overlooked—and no dream is out of reach.
Your ocean escape begins here.
Experience Luxury Without Limits
Step aboard the stunning CARTE BLANCHE, a 160’ (49m) luxury motor yacht delivered by the acclaimed Christensen Shipyard. Designed for charter guests who demand the best, her sleek exterior is matched by an elegant interior crafted by Carol Williamson & Associates, offering a serene, stylish retreat at sea. Accommodating up to 12 guests in 6 beautifully appointed staterooms, she features a full-beam Master Suite on the main deck with private office, his-and-hers en-suites, and panoramic views. Below deck, guests will enjoy a spacious 2nd Master Stateroom, VIP Stateroom and 3 additional guest cabins, including another double and twins with Pullman berths, each with luxurious en-suite baths featuring heated marble floors and towel racks. The sky lounge provides a relaxed setting with oversized seating, a full-service bar, and entertainment systems, while the expansive main salon boasts nearly floor-to-ceiling windows for endless ocean vistas.
What truly sets CARTE BLANCHE apart is her extraordinary lineup of water toys and outdoor experiences. Guests can dive into adventure with a 42’ Invincible towed tender powered by four Mercury 400hp engines, a thrilling Sea Breacher, 20’ Nautique wakeboat, 2 E-foils, 2 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Jet Skis, electric Jetsurf, 2 SeaBobs, and a 6.25m Williams Jet Tender, to name a few. For laid-back fun, enjoy a floating swimming pool, inflatable trampoline, paddleboards, snorkel gear, kayaks, towables, and fishing equipment—ensuring every guest finds their thrill on the water.
Her expansive decks are equally impressive, offering everything from a sundeck Jacuzzi surrounded by loungers, to alfresco dining under the stars, a BBQ grill, and a forward Portuguese bridge sun pad perfect for sunset lounging. A full-service bar, multiple outdoor social areas, and a guest elevator serving all four decks enhance comfort and convenience.
Whether you’re island-hopping in style, entertaining under the stars, or diving into every imaginable ocean adventure, CARTE BLANCHE offers a charter experience where no detail is overlooked—and no dream is out of reach.
Your ocean escape begins here.
- At-anchor zero-speed stabilizers, ensuring maximum comfort whether underway or at rest
- Spacious 6-stateroom layout for up to 12 guests, ideal for families or groups
- Expansive full-beam master located on the main deck, featuring an adjoining study
- Full-beam second master suite located below deck, featuring a spa-style ensuite with soaking tub, heated marble floors, and towel warmer
- Elevator serving all four decks, allowing seamless access and full wheelchair-compatibility
- Major refits in 2019 & 2024 enhancing performance and luxury
- Impressive suite of watertoys including new 42ft Invincible towed tender with 4 x Mercury 400hp engines and Seabreacher
- Tenured Charter Crew Providing Flawless Service
Rahula is a proud country man hailing from the Mocho Mountains in Clarendon Central, Jamaica. From an early age he discovered that he had a natural gift for fixing things which led him to pursuing his dreams of becoming a Marine Engineer. After working at a power company, he took the plunge into the yachting industry which has since enabled him to experience his true love for engines and adventure. When away from the purr of the engines, Rahula enjoys reggae music and reading car magazines.
Rahula Brown
Chief engineer
Licenses / Certificates: Yacht Rating, Power boat lvl, Jet ski instructor and PADI open water
Previous Yachts: MY Ace
Bio: Dylan was born and raised in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. He went to school in Durban and then went on to study in the city of Cape Town, gaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance. Dylan is a sports enthusiast, loving all things from golf to water to action sports. Any chance to get into the water and Dylan is the first one in! He started his yachting career in France where he joined a boat cruising the Mediterranean. He is delighted to expand his time on the sea throughout the US and beyond.
Previous Yachts: MY Ace
Bio: Dylan was born and raised in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. He went to school in Durban and then went on to study in the city of Cape Town, gaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance. Dylan is a sports enthusiast, loving all things from golf to water to action sports. Any chance to get into the water and Dylan is the first one in! He started his yachting career in France where he joined a boat cruising the Mediterranean. He is delighted to expand his time on the sea throughout the US and beyond.
Dylan Holland
First Officer
Michael was born into a Massachusetts commercial sword fishing family. He started working on fishing boats at the age of 12 harpooning on the Georges Banks off New England and long-lining on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. After college he joined the US Coast Guard and went to Boatswains Mate Class ‘A’ School. Michael was a coxswain and a rescue swimmer at Search & Rescue Stations. Michael became a yacht captain in 1990 and since has cruised extensively throughout New England, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and S.E. Asia. He holds a USCG 3000 ton Ocean Master's License with endorsements from the Marshall Islands, Cayman Islands, and St Vincent & the Grenadines. Michael routinely updates his certifications including Advanced First Aid, Advanced Ship-board Firefighting, Celestial Navigation, Advanced Radar Observer with ARPA, Global Marine Distress and Safety Systems. It's always "Safety First" on Carte Blanche. In his free time he enjoys mentoring kids in youth organizations such as SCUBAnauts International. Join him in the Bridge as a look out while cruising towards new destinations.
Michael Crosby
Captain
Keegan is a highly accomplished sportsman with a degree in Exercise Science and has played club cricket in Australia as well as tennis for South Africa. Keegan has even participated in Ultra Marathons. Passionate about people and the outdoors, yachting was a great fit as he began his yachting career in 2020.
Keegan Foss
First Officer
Tayla hails from South-Africa. With over 6 years of experience as a A-level chef both on land and sea perfecting multiple cuisines such as South African, American, Italian and Asian but she still believes nothing compares to a home cooked meal. Tayla has an energetic and creative personality and if you are ever looking for her you will find her in “The galley of good vibes”.
Tayla Willows
Chef
Canyon was born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe. After he left school, Canyon moved to England where he lived for 6 years. While in England, Canyon worked for a sports advertising company during which he was fortunate enough to travel around Europe. Canyon’s love for travel, fishing and sports lead him to join yachting in 2019 and he has not looked back since.
Canyon Paul
Bosun
Russel was born and raised in a small town called George. He has a big passion for sport, nature and traveling. He enjoys spending his free time playing golf or hiking. Russel’s passion for nature led him to study Game Ranch Management. After he completed his degree, he became a Game Ranger at a reserve called Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Russel’s love for traveling, adventure and exploration lead him to join yachting.
Russel Raubenheimer
Deckhand
Nicole was born and raised in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. She has a love for ballet and has been dancing for over 20 years. Nicole is also passionate about design and sustainability and completed her degree in Environmental Design in Cape Town. After completing her degree she worked within her field for a year. Ultimately, Nicole’s love for adventure and the ocean called her to yachting.
Nicole Van Tonder
Stewardess
Chelsea was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. Her biggest passion is health and fitness which led her study Human Movement. Chelsea grew up close to the ocean her whole life and this is what resulted in her love for the outdoors, the beach and fitness. Yachting was a natural next step into a world of blue waters, exciting destinations and lovely new people.
Chelsea Fortune
Stewardess
Evrald is originally from St Katherine, Jamaica. Having spent 16 years in the Jamaican Defence Force Coastguard he transitioned to the Jamaican Merchant Navy in 2010. Before joining the Carte Blanche team as a permanent rotational engineer, Evrald was based on a 160m Product Tanker which worked to transport fuel. When away from the purr of the engines, Evrald enjoys music, running and spending time with his family.
Evrald Shirley
Chief engineer
