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FORTITUDE

$110,000 per week

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About This Yacht

Size (feet): 136.00 Ft
Year 1999
King Beds 1
Queen Beds 3
Twin Cabins 1
Number of showers 5
Heads 7
Wheelchair Access No
Children Allowed Yes
Smoking Allowed Yes

At a Glance

Lowest Rate $110,000 per week

Highest Rate $125,000 per week

Size 136.00 Ft

Crew 7

Guests 10

Cabins 5

Your Crew

Michael Murphy Head Captain

Crew Profile

Michael Murphy
Captain
American
Captain Murphy is a true water man. He and his family always lived on the water. When he was 11 years old his parents bought a house in Key Largo Florida and that is when the salt water got into his blood. Fishing and diving in the Keys laid the path for a life on the water. In 1990 Capt Murph started as a deckhand for Clipper Cruise Line. For 11 years following Capt Murph learned the nuances of small ship hospitality, guest services, and some very exclusive cruising areas. After getting his Captains license in 1994, he earned his way up to Captain of the small ship cruise line of American Canadian Caribbean Cruise line. In the late 90’s he started working seasonally on yachts, and then in 2005 became full time in the yachting industry as the Captain on the 120’ Christiansen “Kakela”. Today as a seasoned Captain “Murph” leads a team of professionals and provides an enjoyable cruising experience creating memories of a lifetime.


Dario Suarez Plua
Chef
Ecuadorian
Chef Dario Ricardo Suarez Plua was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He entered the boating world in 2008, at the age of 29. Beforehand, he had worked in luxury hotels and restaurants, deciding to make the switch to cruise ships completely out of curiosity. Dario sailed the Enchanted Islands on the Galapagos Explorer Cruise, then worked as Executive Chef for Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises for a total of nine years. Throughout his journeys, Dario has traveled to the Galapagos Islands, Margarita Island, Peru, San Andres, Chile Southern Cone, Flank Islands, Panama, Spain, Canada, and Miami. Other than the obvious—cooking—his hobbies include reading and writing about his life. He especially loves to cook for his children. When asked about his treatment of onboard guests, Dario revealed that for him, the guests are like “a group of friends” for whom he loves to cook, and “with great respect” he likes to “please their culinary tastes”. Since he is originally from Ecuador, Spanish is his first language, and he also speaks English. As a result of his experiences as a chef in the boating industry, he shared that he has fallen “in love with the sea”.


Ana Elisa Sanchez Guerra
Chief Stewardess
Panamanian
From the vibrant Panama City, Panama, Ana grew up just outside the bustling city, surrounded by her brothers and raised by her loving grandmother. Her journey into yachting began 12 years ago, inspired by her mother who was also in the industry.

Before embarking on her yachting career, Ana honed her skills as a bartender and gained valuable experience in sales. These roles taught her the importance of customer service and attention to detail, which she brings to her current role onboard FORTITUDE.

A true team player, Ana is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to always stay one step ahead. She is dedicated to catering to every guest's need, ensuring their experience is nothing short of perfect. Her ultimate goal is to fill guests with happiness, creating unforgettable memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

In her spare time, Ana spends her spare time rollerblading by the beach or enjoying a good book. Her calm demeanor, combined with her enthusiasm for her work, makes her an invaluable member of the crew.


Joel Corbeira Gutierrez
1st officer
Mexican
Joel is from Mexico. He started his career on commercial and dive vessels. He worked up to being captain on 106’ yacht in Turkey. His travels include Turkey, Greece, Italy, France and the Bahamas. He enjoys sports, movies and spending time with his family and friends. Joel always gives his best to make guest feel happy onboard. He treats guest with respect and has an excellent attitude. Joel looks forward to assisting the guest in whatever they request in order to give an incredible experience onboard!


Eduardo Velasco Tadeo
Deckhand
Mexican
Eduardo is from Mexico. The sea has always been his passion. Part of his family is dedicated to work at sea. He started in the industry with fishing and dive boats. Since then, Eduardo has worked on numerous boats and has travel to Mexico, Honduras and the Bahamas. Eduardo always has a big smile and treats guest with respect. Everyday he stives to improve his skills to give guest the best experience on board Fortitude!


Christopher Flippen
Engineer
Mexican
Christopher Flippen is from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He joined the boating industry in December 2016, when he had to look for new job opportunities due to the recession in the offshore industry in July 2016. One of the opportunities he was offered was on yachts in Puerto Vallarta. Other than working on offshore vessels for 14 years, he has also worked on a 98' Princess yacht , a 120' Intermarine, and a 145’ Cheoy Lee. He has traveled up and down the west coast of Mexico and the east coast of the US, as well as all over the Caribbean. In Mexico, he has been to Cancun, Cozumel, Holbox, Acapulco, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz, and the Sea of Cortez. On the east coast of the US, he has visited Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Charleston, Savannah, Atlantic City, Port Jefferson, and New York. In the Caribbean, he has traveled to the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. His hobbies are walking, fishing, and listening to music. He treats guests with kindness and respect. With his experience, knowledge, and passion in his work, he always attempts to do his best to “make each guest's experience on board the yacht comfortable and satisfying in every way imaginable.” Hailing from Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish

Accommodations

FORTITUDE is a large volume (28' Beam / 398GT) 136’ Tri-Deck M/Y. In 2019/20 FORTITUDE completed an extensive refit, totaling nearly $3 million, which included overhauling the generators, a W-6 service on the main engines, full paint job from the bottom of the keel to the top of the mast, updated electronics, A/V system, and interior soft goods renewal.

This yacht has a well thought out designer interior that is not only spacious, with spectacular views from the main salon, formal dining area and sky lounge but also completely climate-controlled so guests can enjoy the passing vista in complete comfort. Her exterior areas also offer great views and plenty of relaxing and al fresco dining options.

The main salon is spacious with several different seating areas with couches, occasional chairs and a full entertainment system including a 42” Sony TV monitor. The dining area is separate where up to 10 guests can enjoy formal dining and delicious cuisine from the professional chef.

On the upper deck is the sky lounge, with a games table, a comfortable couch to relax on and a bar with stools along with an entertainment system.

The sumptuous master stateroom is on the main deck

The remaining cabins are located on the lower deck accessed via a carpeted guest staircase that leads from the main deck to the grand guest lobby below. Three of the staterooms have queen beds and entertainment systems. The twin cabin has two single beds is suitable for adult guests and can also be used as a nanny or children’s cabin.

FORTITUDE's large sundeck offers a curved seating forward, an excellent spot for viewing while underway. There is also a table for casual dining, a fully equipped bar, a large inviting Spa Pool and six large fixed sunbeds at the aft.

On the upper aft deck, aft of the sky lounge is an al fresco dining table, and there is also a large dining table and wet bar on the main aft deck. The aft deck also has stairs leading down to the swim platform.

FORTITUDE is the ideal choice for a vacation, with an extensive array of water toys, an on-deck Spa Pool, spacious decks for sunning, fitness equipment and an excellent entertainment system throughout the yacht.

Power comes from two 2285hp MTU 12V396TE94 diesel engines, which allow a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.

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The private master stateroom located on the main deck features a luxurious king-size bed. The large, his and her bathfeatures marble, a large tub and central shower.

The remaining cabins are located on the lower deck accessed via a carpeted guest staircase that leads from the main deck to the grand guest lobby below. The four guest staterooms include a large VIP stateroom with queen size bed, 2additional queen staterooms, and a twin stateroom. Each guest stateroom features ample space and private bathsfinished in marble, custom wall coverings.

Amenities & Entertainment

  • Satellite TV Yes
  • Dinghy 37' Axopar Tender
  • Adult Water Skis No
  • Kids Water Skis No
  • Jetskis No
  • Wave Runner 2
  • Knee Board No
  • Paddle Board No
  • Wake Board No
  • Snorkel Gear No
  • Single-person Kayak No
  • Two-person Kayak No

Locations & Availability

Winter Area: Bahamas

Summer Area: Bahamas

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