Oceanco’s 204-foot LUDZIE opens Indian Ocean charter circuit
The superyacht, refreshed in 2026 and built for active exploration, is now available from $300,000 weekly to discover the Maldives and Seychelles.
LUDZIE, the 204-foot Oceanco superyacht, has been repositioned for charter in the Indian Ocean following a 2026 refresh, according to Northrop & Johnson, the brokerage marketing the vessel. At this size, the yacht occupies rare territory in the Indian Ocean charter market. It is available from $300,000 per week, plus expenses, for clients seeking active exploration of the Maldives and Seychelles rather than the established Caribbean circuit.
The vessel operates with a crew of 15 and is designed around flexible itineraries and spontaneity. Interior spaces are generous but deliberately understated; exterior decks prioritize outdoor living, centered on a redesigned sundeck with a Jacuzzi. A beach club and swim platform are equipped with tenders, diving gear, paddleboards and towables suited to reef exploration and water sports. A long-standing crew, according to Northrop & Johnson, shapes the charter atmosphere toward intuitive service, adapting to guests’ preferences without formal structure.
The Indian Ocean Portfolio
The Maldives’ 1,000-plus coral islands offer the core draw: uninhabited atolls, reef-fringed lagoons, and remote anchorages accessible only by superyacht. The typical Maldives itinerary spans ten days, beginning with a speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport in Malé to reach Baa Atoll, then progressing through northern atolls before returning south. The Seychelles, accessed via Seychelles International Airport on Mahé, offer a different character: towering granite peaks, jungle interiors, and established private islands including North Island and Frégate Island, which operate as exclusive resorts.
Diving and Exploration
The Indian Ocean waters accessible from LUDZIE include several high-profile dive sites. Devana Kandu National Park in the Maldives is noted as a demanding destination; Kihaadhuffaru in Baa Atoll attracts encounters with rays and reef sharks. Vaadhoo Faru in Raa Atoll and Makunudhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll offer wreck diving and pelagic species.
Adjacent Properties
Resort partners in the cruising grounds include Soneva Fushi, described by Northrop & Johnson as a barefoot luxury benchmark; The Nautilus Maldives, positioned as intimate and unstructured; Six Senses Laamu, marketed as a remote reef-based escape; and Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives and Cheval Blanc Seychelles. North Island and Frégate Island in the Seychelles operate as private, exclusive retreats. These properties serve as optional extensions to yacht-based exploration or reference points for itinerary planning.
LUDZIE is not available for charter to United States residents while the yacht is in United States waters, according to the listing.
This article was compiled by the CityLifeBytes editorial desk from the official announcements and reporting listed under Sources.
