{"id":9974,"date":"2026-10-13T10:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/?p=9974"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:58:13","slug":"okinawa-samana-59-catamaran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/okinawa-samana-59-catamaran\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat of the Month #1: OKINAWA, the Samana 59 Catamaran Guests Keep Coming Back For"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to <strong>Boat of the Month<\/strong>, a new series from Windward Yachts. Every month, we put one yacht from our own managed fleet in the spotlight: the boats we know inside out, the crews we trust, and the charters our guests rave about long after they&#8217;ve gone home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First up: <strong>OKINAWA<\/strong>, a 2024 Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 catamaran, and one of the most requested boats in our portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why OKINAWA? Because of the people on board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-dfb22c68 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9980\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"default\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with what our guests mention first. It isn&#8217;t the cabins. It isn&#8217;t the toys. It&#8217;s the crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charter reviews often come down to a single question: <em>did we feel looked after?<\/em> On OKINAWA, the answer keeps coming back as a resounding yes. Her three-person crew (captain, chef and stewardess) is consistently singled out by guests for warmth, professionalism and a genuine sense of hospitality that can&#8217;t be taught in a manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What that looks like in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A captain who reads the weather, not just the chart.<\/strong> Anchorages are chosen for the best swimming, the best sunsets and the calmest nights, and the plan flexes with your mood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A chef who turns every meal into an event.<\/strong> Breakfast on the aft deck, lunch anchored over turquoise water, dinner under the stars, all tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A stewardess who anticipates before you ask.<\/strong> The chilled drink arrives before you knew you wanted one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t take our word for it. Here&#8217;s what recent guests had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3595ec44 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-testimonial.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9991\" width=\"388\" height=\"480\" title=\"okinawa testimonial\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A great boat gets you to a great destination. A great crew makes it a holiday you&#8217;ll talk about for years. OKINAWA has both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Samana 59: space, light and sailing performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" data-id=\"9983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-interior.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-interior.png 800w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-interior-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-interior-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"9982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OKINAWA is built by <strong>Fountaine Pajot<\/strong>, one of the most respected names in catamaran building, and the Samana 59 shows why. Delivered in 2024, she measures <strong>18.78 m in length with a 9.46 m beam<\/strong>. That generous width translates into the thing catamaran lovers value most: room to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation for 10 guests in 5 double cabins.<\/strong> That capacity is rare for a catamaran charter in the Bahamas, where few boats can sleep a group this size. Every cabin is air-conditioned, which matters when you&#8217;re cruising the tropics. Groups of friends and multi-family charters will appreciate the privacy that two separate hulls provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Living spaces designed for sociable days.<\/strong> Wide, open deck areas flow from the saloon to the cockpit, so your group can spread out or come together. The saloon is fitted with a TV, DVD and hi-fi, and there is a hi-fi system in the cabins, too, for those evenings when everyone wants a movie night under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stable, comfortable sailing.<\/strong> A catamaran sails flat. Less heeling means easier movement on board, better sleep at anchor and happier guests of every age. It&#8217;s the reason so many first-time charterers choose a catamaran over a monohull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-sufficient for longer stays off the beaten track.<\/strong> With a watermaker, generator, solar panels and a fully equipped galley, OKINAWA lets you linger in the secluded anchorages other boats can&#8217;t stay in for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water toys for every energy level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the days really come alive. OKINAWA&#8217;s toy box includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seabob<\/strong> electric underwater scooter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wakeboard and waterskis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stand-up paddleboards<\/strong> (2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snorkelling equipment for all 10 guests<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re after an adrenaline rush behind the tender or a quiet paddle at sunrise, there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OKINAWA&#8217;s winter plans: sailing the Bahamas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" data-id=\"9988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa--1024x695.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa--1024x695.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa--300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa--768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-.png 1425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"7832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Exumas-Bahamas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Exumas-Bahamas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Exumas-Bahamas-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Exumas-Bahamas-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This winter, OKINAWA heads to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/en\/yacht-charter-bahamas\/\">Bahamas<\/a><\/strong>, and it&#8217;s easy to see why this destination is a winter favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think powder-white sand and water in impossible shades of blue, sheltered sailing between hundreds of islands and cays, and a pace of life that slows down the moment you step on board. Charter guests can explore highlights like the <strong>Exumas<\/strong>, with their sandbars, secluded beaches and famous swimming pigs, or go snorkelling in crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. With a crew who knows the best spots, you&#8217;ll skip the crowds and discover the Bahamas at its most beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s the detail that sets OKINAWA apart: <strong>she is one of the rare charter catamarans in the Bahamas able to welcome 10 guests on board.<\/strong> Most catamarans operating in this destination are limited to a smaller group, which makes OKINAWA a real find for large families, multi-couple getaways and celebration trips. Everyone sails together, on one boat, with one outstanding crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still available over Christmas week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a82f8a48 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-on-a-beach-windward-yachts-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9939\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" title=\"christmas on a beach windward yachts\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re dreaming of a different kind of festive season, <strong>OKINAWA is still available for Christmas week<\/strong>. Imagine opening presents in the sunshine, a chef-prepared holiday feast on deck and the whole family together on the water. No cooking, no hosting, no logistics. Just time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas availability on yachts of this calibre disappears fast, and OKINAWA is one of the few that still has a window open. If this is on your wish list, now is the time to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At a glance: OKINAWA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-c06132c9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/okinawa-fountaine-pajot-samana-59-aerial-view-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9986\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"default\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td>Fountaine Pajot Samana 59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Year built<\/strong><\/td><td>2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length \/ Beam<\/strong><\/td><td>18.78 m \/ 9.46 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Guests<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 10 in 5 double cabins (rare for a Bahamas catamaran charter)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crew<\/strong><\/td><td>3 (captain, chef, stewardess)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water toys<\/strong><\/td><td>Seabob, wakeboard, waterskis, 2 SUPs, snorkelling gear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Winter 2026 location<\/strong><\/td><td>Bahamas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/td><td>Open for Christmas week<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to book OKINAWA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windward Yachts has been matching guests with the right yacht for 25 years, and OKINAWA is one of our own. Our team is here to help with availability, itineraries and every detail in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/en\/yacht\/okinawa-catamaran-748\/\">OKINAWA&#8217;s availability and request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Next month in Boat of the Month: another standout from our managed fleet. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don&#8217;t miss it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: E BOOK WORLD -->\n<div id=\"om-ajvhe4mouk8yorfszwdv-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,93235,'ajvhe4mouk8yorfszwdv');<\/script>\n<!-- \/ OptinMonster -->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-c9c5e46b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Boat of the Month, a new series from Windward Yachts. Every month, we put one yacht from our own managed fleet in the spotlight: the boats we know inside out, the crews we trust, and the charters our guests rave about long after they&#8217;ve gone home. 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