If you watched the 2025 hit series The White Lotus: Thailand, you probably remember SPACECAT – the striking 36-metre power catamaran, onboard which one of the season’s most unforgettable scenes plays out.
SPACECAT is introduced in episode 4, “Hide or Seek,” as the yacht owned by the character “Gary” (played by Jon Gries), who invites several of the resort guests, including Rick and Chelsea, the Ratliff family (Saxon, Piper, and Lochlan), and Chloe, aboard for a day at sea. The location? The jaw-dropping limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park, off the coast of Koh Samui.
SPOILER ALERT: In episode 5, “Full Moon Party,” the story escalates: Saxon, his brother Lochlan, Chelsea, and Chloe leave the yacht for the famous Koh Phangan Full Moon Party, where drinks and bad decisions flow a little too freely before they return to SPACECAT by dawn. It’s the party before everything unravels. From this point on, the season spirals – and SPACECAT sits right at the tipping point.
The show uses these scenes aboard and around the yacht to establish mood and escalate character dynamics, turning SPACECAT into a stage for glamour, tension, and spectacularly poor judgment. A lot of bad decisions are made on this boat, and the show is better for it.
SPACECAT plays host to both excess and awkwardness, indulgence and total disintegration, and the kind of awful cringe that makes the audience squirm while enjoying every second of it.
But beyond the camera lens, SPACECAT is real, and she is available for charter in Thailand. So, what exactly makes this yacht so unforgettable?
In this article, I will introduce you to The White Lotus Yacht and the reasons why she is one of the most distinctive charter vessels in Southeast Asia.
30% More Space Than a Standard Superyacht This Length
SPACECAT is a 118-foot aluminum power catamaran built by Silver Yachts in Western Australia in 2023. She was designed by Espen Øino, known for his work on some of the world’s largest and most distinctive superyachts.
When you step aboard SPACECAT, one of the first things you’ll notice is how incredibly spacious she is. At 118 feet (36 meters), she fits into the “mid-size superyacht” category, but with a beam of 44.6 feet (13.6 meters), she offers interior and exterior volume that outpaces most monohull yachts in her class by over 30%. Her total volume is just under 400 GT, a number more commonly seen on 130–140-foot meter monohulls.
That’s not a design flourish – it’s a game-changer.
This extra beam doesn’t just mean bigger social spaces. It means the main salon feels open like a gallery. It means the master suite runs full beam about 40 feet. It means she does not just have a hot tub like on most yachts of her length, but an 18-foot pool on the aft deck. And it means guests can spread out, live large, and still find corners of privacy.
In other words: same length, more yacht.
SPACECAT Can Anchor Where Most Superyachts Can’t Even Enter
It’s one thing to look good from the shore. It’s another to reach the kinds of places most yachts have to admire from miles away. SPACECAT’s shallow draft of just 1.8 metres (about 5.9 feet) lets her cruise deep into the labyrinths of limestone cliffs, coral reefs, and hidden lagoons of southern Thailand, places that are completely off-limits to most superyachts.
Phang Nga Bay. Railay Beach. The back side of Phi Phi Leh. Many of these iconic spots have water just a few meters deep. A traditional deep-draft superyacht wouldn’t even try; it would sit anchored far offshore, tendering guests in. But SPACECAT can simply glide in and drop anchor.
More Speed. More Stability. More of Thailand in One Week.
SPACECAT cruises at 16 knots and tops out over 20 – noticeably faster than most 36-metre yachts I see in today’s charter world, which typically max out around 14–17 knots. Her twin aluminium hulls and shallow 1.8-metre draft reduce drag, enabling her to cover more distance with significantly less fuel.
She’s also more stable. The catamaran platform means significantly less roll, both at anchor and underway – a major comfort upgrade over monohulls, and why I often recommend catamarans to first-time charters or those prone to seasickness.
While it might sound like just numbers, what it means for your charter is simple: you’ll cover more ground in a week, spend less on fuel, and enjoy a far smoother ride than on most superyachts of her size.
Forget Hot Tubs – What about an 18-Foot Pool, containing 10,000 Liters of Water?
Most charter yachts I see of this size offer a plunge pool at best. SPACECAT has a real one.
Set into the aft deck, her 18-foot (5.5 m) saltwater pool holds around 10,000 liters – big enough to swim, float, or cool off with friends while cruising between islands. It’s fully integrated into the design, with unobstructed ocean views and space to lounge around it.
On a monohull, this kind of feature would take up valuable deck real estate. On SPACECAT, it fits effortlessly – another benefit of her wide-beam catamaran platform.
It’s a natural gathering point by day, and a cinematic spot to watch the sun set from the water by night.
Three Decks. Infinite Views. No Bad Seat for Sunset
With all the technical stuff out of the way, I want to highlight what makes SPACECAT’s layout so special. She was designed as a floating villa, with the clear intention of keeping guests connected to nature while being in complete luxury.
That means large glass windows, so you never lose sight of the view, and multiple spacious lounges across every part of the yacht, so you can take in every angle of the paradise you’re lucky enough to be in.
SPACECAT is about revering the view. Whether you’re in the pool on the aft deck, stretched out on the foredeck lounge (which is exactly where I’d sit when we’re underway, watching what appears ahead with a drink in hand), or gathered with the whole group on the sundeck for a sunset cocktail party with 360-degree views of your anchorage. No resort can compete with that.
So, How Much is the White Lotus Yacht Worth?
A lot of people want to know the price of the White Lotus yacht – officially called SPACECAT.
SPACECAT has been listed for sale several times in recent years. Her asking price has ranged between $15 million and $20 million USD, depending on the broker and configuration.
Price for a One-Week Charter Onboard SPACECAT
If you’re not in the market to buy, you can still charter SPACECAT — just like the characters in The White Lotus.
- Weekly charter rate: Around $160,000 to $175,000 USD
- What’s included: The yacht, captain and crew, full use of all amenities
- What’s extra: APA, which covers fuel, food, taxes, and tips (usually 20–30% more)
That puts the total cost for one week onboard SPACECAT closer to $200,000–$230,000, depending on your itinerary and preferences.
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