Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 catamaran
KnypsFountaine Pajot Helia 44 · Zanzibar
An easy, well-balanced Helia 44 Evolution – light on the helm and cosy for families and friends. Sail it for a week – crewed or as an assisted bareboat – or book it for a private day trip.
- 4 double cabins
- up to 8 guests for a week
- crewed or assisted bareboat
The yacht
Knyps at a glance
- 13.30 mLength
- 7.40 mBeam
- 4Double cabins
- 8Guests (week, comfort)
- 22Guests (day trip)
- 2 × 55 HPEngines
Basic information
- Length
- 13.30 m
- Beam
- 7.40 m
- Draft
- 1.15 m
- Displacement
- 10,800 kg
- Sail area
- 115 m²
- Engines
- Volvo Penta D2 2 × 55 HP
- Fuel
- 470 L
- Fresh water
- 750 L
- Generator
- 9 kW, 220 V
- Solar panels
- 400 W
- Water maker
- 180 L/h
- Ocean category
- A
Cabins & guests
- 4 double cabins
- 2 crew cabins
- 4 toilets, 4 showers + deck shower
- Air conditioning, fans and USB sockets
On board
Equipment
Navigation & sailing
- Autopilot
- AIS system
- Chart plotter inside/outside
- Radar
- Electric winch
- Electric windlass
- Lazy bag
- Lazy jacks
Comfort & power
- Air conditioning
- Fans
- Generator
- Inverter
- Solar panels
- Water maker
- Wi-Fi internet
- USB sockets
- Electric toilets
Galley
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Inside/outside fridge
- Ice maker
- Electric grill (on request)
Deck & lounging
- Bimini
- Cockpit cushions
- Teak
- Deck shower
- Saloon & aft cockpit speakers
- Dinghy
Safety equipment as required by regulations: life raft, life jackets (also in children's sizes), flares, fire extinguishers and first-aid kit.
Week charter
Prices for Knyps
Price for the whole yacht per week, in EUR. Check-in from 17:00, check-out by 09:00, at our base in Azam Marina. In January–February and July–August we sail Saturday to Saturday. On other dates we can do a flexible start and end day.
| Period | Per week |
|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 | EUR 7,400 |
| 19 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | EUR 9,900 |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 | EUR 8,700 |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 29 May 2027 | EUR 5,200 |
| Period | Per week |
|---|---|
| 29 May 2027 – 2 Oct 2027 | EUR 6,500 |
| 2 Oct 2027 – 18 Dec 2027 | EUR 7,400 |
| 18 Dec 2027 – 8 Jan 2028 | EUR 9,500 |
| 8 Jan 2028 – 25 Mar 2028 | EUR 8,500 |
| Period | Per week |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2028 – 27 May 2028 | EUR 5,000 |
| 27 May 2028 – 30 Sep 2028 | EUR 6,500 |
| 30 Sep 2028 – 23 Dec 2028 | EUR 6,900 |
| 23 Dec 2028 – 6 Jan 2029 | EUR 9,500 |
Final cleaning, bed linen and towels, starter pack, dinghy with outboard, a full water tank, gas, and the first and last night in Azam Marina.
One of our local deckhands sails with every assisted bareboat charter – he knows the reefs, tides and anchorages.
Included
- The yacht with all equipment listed above
- Final cleaning, bed linen and towels (transit log)
- Dinghy with outboard, full water tank and gas
- First and last night in Azam Marina
Not included
- Fuel for the engines and generator – charged after the charter by engine and generator hours. Generator use is limited to 8 hours a day without an additional fee.
- Food and drinks (add the Chef + Full Board package)
- Marine park fees
- Transit log (mandatory), deckhand (mandatory on assisted bareboat), skipper and extras – see below
- Security deposit (refundable)
- Crew tips
Two ways to sail
Crew & deposit
Crewed – with our skipper
Our skipper sails, navigates and anchors; you relax. The deckhand sails with you free of charge. Skipper EUR 100 per night.
Assisted bareboat
You are the skipper, and one of our local deckhands sails with you – he knows the reefs, tides and anchorages. Send your licence, VHF certificate and sailing CV 30 days before the start. Deckhand (mandatory) EUR 40 per night.
The refundable security deposit is EUR 6,000 per yacht, paid at the base before embarkation or by bank transfer 7 days before the start. The optional deposit reduction fee – Damage Waiver (EUR 400, non-refundable) reduces it to EUR 600 with our skipper or EUR 2,000 on an assisted bareboat charter. The Damage Waiver is not insurance. More in the FAQ
Make it yours
Extras
Add crew, food and water toys to your charter. Extras are paid at the base; order them early so we have everything ready.
Crew & food
Professional skipper
Navigates, plans the route and anchors for you.
EUR 100per nightChef + Full Board package
Our chef at a reduced EUR 60/day plus food for the whole cruise: 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), fresh fruit, snacks, juices, soft drinks, drinking water, coffee, tea and milk. EUR 205/night for up to 5 guests, EUR 275/night for 6–10 guests; our crew eats within this price. 11–12 guests on request.
EUR 205 / 275per night, up to 5 / 6–10 guestsChef
Our chef cooks on board. Food is not included – you buy it yourself, or take the Chef + Full Board package.
EUR 100per night
Water toys
Snorkelling set
Mask, snorkel and fins – EUR 10 per person for the whole booking. Tell us the sizes when you book.
EUR 10per personSUP board
Stand-up paddle board with paddle. Refundable deposit EUR 300.
EUR 15per nightWing foil
EUR 50 per day or EUR 350 per week. Refundable deposit EUR 500.
EUR 50per day · EUR 350/weekFishing equipment
Rod and tackle for trolling. Refundable deposit EUR 300. Fishing is not allowed in the marine parks.
EUR 30per night
Comfort & logistics
Airport transfer (one way)
EUR 50 for up to 4 guests, EUR 100 for up to 8 guests. Larger groups on request.
EUR 50 / 100one way, up to 4 / 8 guestsEarly check-in or late check-out (1 PM)
Board at 1 PM instead of 5 PM, or leave at 1 PM instead of 9 AM – EUR 500 each. Subject to confirmation, not always available (back-to-back charters).
EUR 500eachCheck-in in Dar es Salaam
Start your charter on the mainland.
EUR 300eachCheck-out in Dar es Salaam
Finish your charter on the mainland.
EUR 300eachWi-Fi internet, 24 GB
Mobile internet modem on board for the whole charter.
EUR 40per charterAdditional bedding and towels
An extra change of bed linen and towels.
EUR 100per charterNet for children's safety
Safety netting around the deck for young children.
EUR 150per charter
Peace of mind
Deposit reduction fee (Damage Waiver)
Non-refundable. Reduces the security deposit from EUR 6,000 to EUR 600 with our skipper, or to EUR 2,000 on an assisted bareboat charter. It is not insurance.
EUR 400per charter
On request
Diving
Ask for a detailed price – see excursions, safari & diving.
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Ask usprice on requestZanzibar excursions
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Refundable equipment deposits: SUP board EUR 300, fishing equipment EUR 300, wing foil EUR 500. Looking for safari, diving or land trips? See Excursions, safari & diving.
Booking
Discounts & payment
Discounts
On the charter price, when you book ahead:
Plus 5% when you charter for two weeks or more – added to the early booking discount.
Discounts apply to the charter price only; extras are not discounted. Other discounts on request.
How you pay
- 50% within 7 days of the Booking Confirmation, 50% no later than 30 days before the start
- Booking less than 30 days ahead: 100% at booking
- The charter price is paid by bank transfer
- Extras and fuel are settled at the base
Full details in our Terms and Conditions (PDF).
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Your offer
Indicative price in EUR, subject to availability. Discounts apply to the charter price only, not to extras; other discounts on request. Fuel and marine park fees are not included. The final price is confirmed in your Booking Confirmation.
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Availability & offers
Availability and offers on request – for guests and partner agencies.
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