KARIBU: The Oyster 885 That Makes a Serious Case for Sailing

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KARIBU: The Oyster 885 That Makes a Serious Case for Sailing

It’s an interesting time in the yachting industry. So many motor yacht manufacturers are pushing hard toward zero-emission vessels — and to be fair, they’re doing an impressive job. But viewers often make a point that’s hard to argue with: If you truly want a zero-emission yacht… buy a sailing yacht. And if you want a sailing yacht that still feels premium, still feels serious, and still feels like something you could trust with your family on the far side of the world, one name keeps surfacing again and again: Oyster. British-built, beautifully finished, modern in design, and engineered with long-range world cruising in mind — Oyster has helped countless owners turn “one day we’ll sail the world” into a genuine, lived reality. And one such yacht — one such story — is the Oyster 885 KARIBU.

It’s an interesting time in the yachting industry. So many motor yacht manufacturers are pushing hard toward zero-emission vessels — and to be fair, they’re doing an impressive job. But viewers often make a point that’s hard to argue with: If you truly want a zero-emission yacht… buy a sailing yacht. And if you want a sailing yacht that still feels premium, still feels serious, and still feels like something you could trust with your family on the far side of the world, one name keeps surfacing again and again: Oyster. British-built, beautifully finished, modern in design, and engineered with long-range world cruising in mind — Oyster has helped countless owners turn “one day we’ll sail the world” into a genuine, lived reality. And one such yacht — one such story — is the Oyster 885 KARIBU.

Kinsale, Ireland — and a Yacht Worth Flying For

When yacht broker Ed Dickinson told us KARIBU was lying in Kinsale, near Cork in Ireland, something funny happened.
Nobody had to be persuaded.
The entire team volunteered to go — before Ed even asked whether we could film her.
Slava and I flew in from Nice, and Miriell, our photographer for the day, arrived from Milan. And when we stepped into Kinsale… it was immediately obvious why people fall in love with this part of the world.
It’s astoundingly beautiful.
And KARIBU — poised in that setting — looked exactly how an Oyster should look: purposeful, elegant, and utterly at home.
As we left the marina under power, the crew moved around the deck in that calm, competent rhythm you only see on a yacht that’s properly run — cleaning, stowing, putting away fenders — while Slava captured some magnificent footage that showed both yacht and location at their best.
This wasn’t going to be a “quick walk-through” sort of day.
This yacht deserved to be done properly.

Kinsale, Ireland — and a Yacht Worth Flying For

When yacht broker Ed Dickinson told us KARIBU was lying in Kinsale, near Cork in Ireland, something funny happened.
Nobody had to be persuaded.
The entire team volunteered to go — before Ed even asked whether we could film her.
Slava and I flew in from Nice, and Miriell, our photographer for the day, arrived from Milan. And when we stepped into Kinsale… it was immediately obvious why people fall in love with this part of the world.
It’s astoundingly beautiful.
And KARIBU — poised in that setting — looked exactly how an Oyster should look: purposeful, elegant, and utterly at home.
As we left the marina under power, the crew moved around the deck in that calm, competent rhythm you only see on a yacht that’s properly run — cleaning, stowing, putting away fenders — while Slava captured some magnificent footage that showed both yacht and location at their best.
This wasn’t going to be a “quick walk-through” sort of day.
This yacht deserved to be done properly.

Kinsale, Ireland — and a Yacht Worth Flying For

When yacht broker Ed Dickinson told us KARIBU was lying in Kinsale, near Cork in Ireland, something funny happened.
Nobody had to be persuaded.
The entire team volunteered to go — before Ed even asked whether we could film her.
Slava and I flew in from Nice, and Miriell, our photographer for the day, arrived from Milan. And when we stepped into Kinsale… it was immediately obvious why people fall in love with this part of the world.
It’s astoundingly beautiful.
And KARIBU — poised in that setting — looked exactly how an Oyster should look: purposeful, elegant, and utterly at home.
As we left the marina under power, the crew moved around the deck in that calm, competent rhythm you only see on a yacht that’s properly run — cleaning, stowing, putting away fenders — while Slava captured some magnificent footage that showed both yacht and location at their best.
This wasn’t going to be a “quick walk-through” sort of day.
This yacht deserved to be done properly.

A Captain’s Dinner and the Kind of Details You Only Hear Off-Camera

The night before filming, we met Captain Will and his soon-to-be wife Sarah in a local steakhouse — the kind of place that makes you want to order too much and talk for longer than planned.

They’ve been with the yacht for five years.

And in that time, KARIBU hasn’t been living a “marina life”.

She’s cruised the Balearics, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro… “just about every island you can think of” in the Caribbean… and now, of course, the Emerald Isle itself.

That matters.

Because anyone can keep a yacht looking good at the dock.

But a yacht that’s travelled — and been maintained properly through real cruising — tells you far more.

Will also pointed out some additions and upgrades that make KARIBU especially user-friendly:

A bow thruster that makes manoeuvring in port dramatically easier
A bimini that gives proper shade over the dining area
An expansive dodger that makes bluewater cruising far more practical
And crucially, the ability to fully enclose the cockpit in harsh weather

Will described that cockpit enclosure as a genuine game-changer — because instead of everyone retreating below deck when the weather turns, guests can stay up, stay comfortable, and still enjoy the experience.

Those are the kinds of upgrades that don’t sound glamorous… until you’ve done a passage and you realise they matter more than almost anything else.

A Captain’s Dinner and the Kind of Details You Only Hear Off-Camera

The night before filming, we met Captain Will and his soon-to-be wife Sarah in a local steakhouse — the kind of place that makes you want to order too much and talk for longer than planned.

They’ve been with the yacht for five years.

And in that time, KARIBU hasn’t been living a “marina life”.

She’s cruised the Balearics, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro… “just about every island you can think of” in the Caribbean… and now, of course, the Emerald Isle itself.

That matters.

Because anyone can keep a yacht looking good at the dock.

But a yacht that’s travelled — and been maintained properly through real cruising — tells you far more.

Will also pointed out some additions and upgrades that make KARIBU especially user-friendly:

A bow thruster that makes manoeuvring in port dramatically easier
A bimini that gives proper shade over the dining area
An expansive dodger that makes bluewater cruising far more practical
And crucially, the ability to fully enclose the cockpit in harsh weather

Those are the kinds of upgrades that don’t sound glamorous… until you’ve done a passage and you realise they matter more than almost anything else.

A Captain’s Dinner and the Kind of Details You Only Hear Off-Camera

The night before filming, we met Captain Will and his soon-to-be wife Sarah in a local steakhouse — the kind of place that makes you want to order too much and talk for longer than planned.

They’ve been with the yacht for five years.

And in that time, KARIBU hasn’t been living a “marina life”.

She’s cruised the Balearics, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro… “just about every island you can think of” in the Caribbean… and now, of course, the Emerald Isle itself.

That matters.

Because anyone can keep a yacht looking good at the dock.

But a yacht that’s travelled — and been maintained properly through real cruising — tells you far more.

Will also pointed out some additions and upgrades that make KARIBU especially user-friendly:

A bow thruster that makes manoeuvring in port dramatically easier
A bimini that gives proper shade over the dining area
An expansive dodger that makes bluewater cruising far more practical
And crucially, the ability to fully enclose the cockpit in harsh weather

Those are the kinds of upgrades that don’t sound glamorous… until you’ve done a passage and you realise they matter more than almost anything else.

Carbon Everywhere — and One Brilliant Piece of Design

KARIBU’s mast and boom are carbon, and as of 2022 her rigging was upgraded to EC6 carbon as well.
But one of my favourite design features is simpler — and frankly more clever:
A beautifully designed tender well that, once the tender is launched, becomes a sunken sunbathing area.
It’s one of those “why doesn’t everyone do that?” solutions. Practical, space-efficient, and genuinely enjoyable.
And then there’s the other practical consideration that sailing yacht owners know all too well…
Getting into the sea is easy.
Getting back on board… sometimes less so.
Not the case with KARIBU.
Her opening transom door becomes a superb swim platform — with easy, confidence-inspiring access in and out of the water.
Simple solution. Huge lifestyle upgrade.

Carbon Everywhere — and One Brilliant Piece of Design

KARIBU’s mast and boom are carbon, and as of 2022 her rigging was upgraded to EC6 carbon as well.
But one of my favourite design features is simpler — and frankly more clever:
A beautifully designed tender well that, once the tender is launched, becomes a sunken sunbathing area.
It’s one of those “why doesn’t everyone do that?” solutions. Practical, space-efficient, and genuinely enjoyable.
And then there’s the other practical consideration that sailing yacht owners know all too well…
Getting into the sea is easy.
Getting back on board… sometimes less so.
Not the case with KARIBU.
Her opening transom door becomes a superb swim platform — with easy, confidence-inspiring access in and out of the water.
Simple solution. Huge lifestyle upgrade.

Carbon Everywhere — and One Brilliant Piece of Design

KARIBU’s mast and boom are carbon, and as of 2022 her rigging was upgraded to EC6 carbon as well.
But one of my favourite design features is simpler — and frankly more clever:
A beautifully designed tender well that, once the tender is launched, becomes a sunken sunbathing area.
It’s one of those “why doesn’t everyone do that?” solutions. Practical, space-efficient, and genuinely enjoyable.
And then there’s the other practical consideration that sailing yacht owners know all too well…
Getting into the sea is easy.
Getting back on board… sometimes less so.
Not the case with KARIBU.
Her opening transom door becomes a superb swim platform — with easy, confidence-inspiring access in and out of the water.
Simple solution. Huge lifestyle upgrade.

A Salon That Changes Personality Depending on the Day

Step inside and you find a salon that feels both refined and remarkably versatile.

This setup can transform between:

Two coffee tables for casual lounging

A configuration that includes a day bed

And a formal dining arrangement

Will told me they use all three versions regularly — and even hosted a full-blown Super Bowl event onboard with the dining layout.

That detail stuck with me, because it says a lot:

This isn’t a yacht that’s “too precious” to be lived in.

It’s a yacht designed to be used.

A Salon That Changes Personality Depending on the Day

Step inside and you find a salon that feels both refined and remarkably versatile.

This setup can transform between:

Two coffee tables for casual lounging

A configuration that includes a day bed

And a formal dining arrangement

Will told me they use all three versions regularly — and even hosted a full-blown Super Bowl event onboard with the dining layout.

That detail stuck with me, because it says a lot:

This isn’t a yacht that’s “too precious” to be lived in.

It’s a yacht designed to be used.

A Salon That Changes Personality Depending on the Day

Step inside and you find a salon that feels both refined and remarkably versatile.

This setup can transform between:

Two coffee tables for casual lounging

A configuration that includes a day bed

And a formal dining arrangement

Will told me they use all three versions regularly — and even hosted a full-blown Super Bowl event onboard with the dining layout.

That detail stuck with me, because it says a lot:

This isn’t a yacht that’s “too precious” to be lived in.

It’s a yacht designed to be used.

The Galley, Crew Areas, and the Practical Magic Under the Floor

Forward of the salon you pass the nav station, and then to starboard you reach a galley that’s surprisingly large and properly equipped.
For me, it’s one of the standout features of the whole yacht.
And then you see something that Oyster does so well: intelligent use of space.
The crew mess is brilliantly thought through — packing a lot into a relatively small area without it ever feeling compromised.
Forward of that are two crew cabins, each with its own en suite head.
Sarah mentioned that the generous crew accommodation — compared to other yachts of this size and type — was a major influence on the owner’s choice.
And then she showed me one of those “owner who actually cruises” upgrades:
Custom storage boxes under the floor, built so supplies don’t rattle around in the bilge and can be accessed quickly and neatly.
From here you can also access the engine room, where a single Cummins 330hp engine allows cruising at around 8.5 knots, with a range of about 2,000 nautical miles at that speed.
And yes — nobody buys an Oyster to motor around.
But having that kind of range when you need it is reassuring.
As for sailing performance?
Captain Will told me KARIBU has hit 17 knots under sail.
That must have been absolutely thrilling.

The Galley, Crew Areas, and the Practical Magic Under the Floor

Forward of the salon you pass the nav station, and then to starboard you reach a galley that’s surprisingly large and properly equipped.
For me, it’s one of the standout features of the whole yacht.
And then you see something that Oyster does so well: intelligent use of space.
The crew mess is brilliantly thought through — packing a lot into a relatively small area without it ever feeling compromised.
Forward of that are two crew cabins, each with its own en suite head.
Sarah mentioned that the generous crew accommodation — compared to other yachts of this size and type — was a major influence on the owner’s choice.
And then she showed me one of those “owner who actually cruises” upgrades:
Custom storage boxes under the floor, built so supplies don’t rattle around in the bilge and can be accessed quickly and neatly.
From here you can also access the engine room, where a single Cummins 330hp engine allows cruising at around 8.5 knots, with a range of about 2,000 nautical miles at that speed.
And yes — nobody buys an Oyster to motor around.
But having that kind of range when you need it is reassuring.
As for sailing performance?
Captain Will told me KARIBU has hit 17 knots under sail.
That must have been absolutely thrilling.

The Galley, Crew Areas, and the Practical Magic Under the Floor

Forward of the salon you pass the nav station, and then to starboard you reach a galley that’s surprisingly large and properly equipped.
For me, it’s one of the standout features of the whole yacht.
And then you see something that Oyster does so well: intelligent use of space.
The crew mess is brilliantly thought through — packing a lot into a relatively small area without it ever feeling compromised.
Forward of that are two crew cabins, each with its own en suite head.
Sarah mentioned that the generous crew accommodation — compared to other yachts of this size and type — was a major influence on the owner’s choice.
And then she showed me one of those “owner who actually cruises” upgrades:
Custom storage boxes under the floor, built so supplies don’t rattle around in the bilge and can be accessed quickly and neatly.
From here you can also access the engine room, where a single Cummins 330hp engine allows cruising at around 8.5 knots, with a range of about 2,000 nautical miles at that speed.
And yes — nobody buys an Oyster to motor around.
But having that kind of range when you need it is reassuring.
As for sailing performance?
Captain Will told me KARIBU has hit 17 knots under sail.
That must have been absolutely thrilling.

Design Unlimited and the Refit That Changed Everything

Moving aft, you begin to see the interior design language properly.
The interior was completely revamped by Design Unlimited — a UK-based, multi-award-winning studio — and the result is vibrant, coordinated, and genuinely distinctive.
In the guest cabins you find bold bedheads, colourful paneling, and a cohesive format that makes the yacht feel special and unique — not “generic luxury”, but a yacht with personality.
And then you reach the master.
Full-beam. Magnificent.
The space, the design, and those three vertical seascape windows make it feel more like a high-end suite than a cabin.
It’s exceptional.

Design Unlimited and the Refit That Changed Everything

Moving aft, you begin to see the interior design language properly.
The interior was completely revamped by Design Unlimited — a UK-based, multi-award-winning studio — and the result is vibrant, coordinated, and genuinely distinctive.
In the guest cabins you find bold bedheads, colourful paneling, and a cohesive format that makes the yacht feel special and unique — not “generic luxury”, but a yacht with personality.
And then you reach the master.
Full-beam. Magnificent.
The space, the design, and those three vertical seascape windows make it feel more like a high-end suite than a cabin.
It’s exceptional.

Design Unlimited and the Refit That Changed Everything

Moving aft, you begin to see the interior design language properly.
The interior was completely revamped by Design Unlimited — a UK-based, multi-award-winning studio — and the result is vibrant, coordinated, and genuinely distinctive.
In the guest cabins you find bold bedheads, colourful paneling, and a cohesive format that makes the yacht feel special and unique — not “generic luxury”, but a yacht with personality.
And then you reach the master.
Full-beam. Magnificent.
The space, the design, and those three vertical seascape windows make it feel more like a high-end suite than a cabin.
It’s exceptional.

Ed Dickinson’s Perspective — and a Line I’ve Never Heard Him Say Before

Ed Dickinson was the one who first highlighted the impact of the refit when we met in Monaco to discuss the yacht.

His perspective as the broker representing KARIBU for sale was invaluable, and he went into real detail about the 2022 work, including:

A full hull paint in that distinctive colour
Extensive mechanical servicing
Rudders and steering gear removed and serviced
Carbon rigging added (as mentioned earlier)
And more recently: carpets replaced, hydraulic rams serviced, Starlink installed
Plus: a new Doyle mainsail and jib ordered

What I found so encouraging is that the owner is clearly investing in the yacht even while she’s on the market — keeping her in the best possible condition rather than “letting things slide” until she’s sold.

And then Ed said something I honestly want to put in bold:

If I had to choose a yacht to sail around the world with my family, I would choose KARIBU.

I’ve known Ed for years.

I respect him hugely.

And I’ve never heard him say that about a yacht before.

Ed Dickinson’s Perspective — and a Line I’ve Never Heard Him Say Before

Ed Dickinson was the one who first highlighted the impact of the refit when we met in Monaco to discuss the yacht.

His perspective as the broker representing KARIBU for sale was invaluable, and he went into real detail about the 2022 work, including:

A full hull paint in that distinctive colour
Extensive mechanical servicing
Rudders and steering gear removed and serviced
Carbon rigging added (as mentioned earlier)
And more recently: carpets replaced, hydraulic rams serviced, Starlink installed
Plus: a new Doyle mainsail and jib ordered

And then Ed said something I honestly want to put in bold:

If I had to choose a yacht to sail around the world with my family, I would choose KARIBU.

I’ve known Ed for years.

I respect him hugely.

And I’ve never heard him say that about a yacht before.

Ed Dickinson’s Perspective — and a Line I’ve Never Heard Him Say Before

Ed Dickinson was the one who first highlighted the impact of the refit when we met in Monaco to discuss the yacht.

His perspective as the broker representing KARIBU for sale was invaluable, and he went into real detail about the 2022 work, including:

A full hull paint in that distinctive colour
Extensive mechanical servicing
Rudders and steering gear removed and serviced
Carbon rigging added (as mentioned earlier)
And more recently: carpets replaced, hydraulic rams serviced, Starlink installed
Plus: a new Doyle mainsail and jib ordered

And then Ed said something I honestly want to put in bold:

If I had to choose a yacht to sail around the world with my family, I would choose KARIBU.

I’ve known Ed for years.

I respect him hugely.

And I’ve never heard him say that about a yacht before.

Charter-Ready — Which Means You Can Try Before You Buy

One more detail Ed was keen for me to highlight:

KARIBU is set up for charter.

That Super Bowl event? It was for charter guests.

And that opens up an interesting possibility for a potential buyer:

You can literally try her before you buy her — charter her for a week, get a feel for the flow, the sailing experience, the crew setup, the lifestyle… and then decide whether she’s the right yacht for your next chapter.

And if you do buy her, you have options:

Keep her in the charter market to offset running costs
Or take her world cruising immediately with your friends and family

That’s what she was designed for.

Charter-Ready — Which Means You Can Try Before You Buy

One more detail Ed was keen for me to highlight:

KARIBU is set up for charter.

That Super Bowl event? It was for charter guests.

And that opens up an interesting possibility for a potential buyer:

And if you do buy her, you have options:

Keep her in the charter market to offset running costs
Or take her world cruising immediately with your friends and family

That’s what she was designed for.

Charter-Ready — Which Means You Can Try Before You Buy

One more detail Ed was keen for me to highlight:

KARIBU is set up for charter.

That Super Bowl event? It was for charter guests.

And that opens up an interesting possibility for a potential buyer:

And if you do buy her, you have options:

Keep her in the charter market to offset running costs
Or take her world cruising immediately with your friends and family

That’s what she was designed for.

So Why Is She for Sale?

It’s the question everyone asks.

If she’s so good… why is she available?

According to Ed, the owners bought KARIBU to see whether they’d truly enjoy the sailing yacht experience — to “dip their toes in the water”.

Now they know they love it.

And they’re ready for their next sailing yacht adventure.

So KARIBU is being sold not because she didn’t deliver…

…but because she delivered so well that it changed what the owners want next.

And that’s probably the best reason there is.

So Why Is She for Sale?

It’s the question everyone asks.

If she’s so good… why is she available?

According to Ed, the owners bought KARIBU to see whether they’d truly enjoy the sailing yacht experience — to “dip their toes in the water”.

Now they know they love it.

And they’re ready for their next sailing yacht adventure.

So KARIBU is being sold not because she didn’t deliver…

…but because she delivered so well that it changed what the owners want next.

And that’s probably the best reason there is.

So Why Is She for Sale?

It’s the question everyone asks.

If she’s so good… why is she available?

According to Ed, the owners bought KARIBU to see whether they’d truly enjoy the sailing yacht experience — to “dip their toes in the water”.

Now they know they love it.

And they’re ready for their next sailing yacht adventure.

So KARIBU is being sold not because she didn’t deliver…

…but because she delivered so well that it changed what the owners want next.

And that’s probably the best reason there is.

Enquiries

If you’d like more information about the Oyster 885 KARIBU, contact Ed Dickinson for full details, availability, and to discuss whether a private viewing — or even a charter — might be the right next step.

Because yachts like this don’t come along every day.

And some of them don’t just take you sailing…

They tempt you into a completely different life.