NDS EVOLUTION
Specifications
Yacht Length: 26.25 Metres
Crew Size: 4
Yacht Passengers: 9
Cabins: 4
King: 1
Double: 2
Twin: 1
Pullman: 1
Yacht Length: 26.25 Metres
Crew Size: 4
Yacht Passengers: 9
Cabins: 4
King: 1
Double: 2
Twin: 1
Pullman: 1
NDS EVOLUTION is the only 85’ JFA Yachts expedition yacht available for charter. She was delivered in 2018 with upgrades finished early 2026 and purpose-built for a true global circumnavigation. Her name reflects a natural progression from the owner’s previous yacht, NDS Darwin, an intentional step forward in design, capability, and technology to create a vessel ready to explore the world without limits. Constructed with a robust aluminum hull and engineered for serious passagemaking, NDS EVOLUTION is designed to confidently navigate everything from remote tropical archipelagos to high-latitude destinations. She has already proven her capabilities cruising extensively through Europe, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Alaska, and even Antarctica. Built for long-range exploration and self-sufficiency, she combines performance and resilience with the comfort expected of a refined luxury yacht. Her interior features a bright, contemporary open layout that feels both welcoming and sophisticated. Below deck, she accommodates up to nine guests in four thoughtfully designed staterooms. The full-beam Master suite offers panoramic views, a private office desk, a quiet lounging corner, and direct access to the forward deck, creating a private retreat at sea. Two double cabins and one triple cabin make her particularly well suited for families or mixed groups seeking flexibility without sacrificing comfort. Outdoor living is equally impressive. The expansive flybridge delivers sweeping 360-degree views, ideal for sunset cocktails or relaxed afternoons underway. Forward, trampoline sunpads provide a front-row seat to the elements, whether basking in warm Caribbean sunshine or enjoying a crisp evening beneath polar skies. Designed for guests who dream beyond traditional cruising grounds, NDS EVOLUTION is a yacht built not just to travel, but to truly tour the world, offering the perfect balance of adventure, luxury, and global capability.
Call us or email us for more information about NDS EVOLUTION. You can reach our office at 1.941.914.1187 or Email Us. We’ll find a charter that fits your style, budget, and interests.
CAPTAIN- CHRIS WATTS- BRITISH
Captain Chris is from the UK and has spent most of his life around boats, so getting into yachting was a pretty natural path. He started out in his late teens taking on any job he could on the water, and over time worked his way through deckhand and mate roles before moving into the captain’s seat. Nearly 20 years on, he’s run a wide mix of sailing yachts, from long ocean crossings to busy charter seasons and race programs.
He’s very hands-on and keeps things simple onboard. Having come up through every role, he knows how everything works and tends to stay calm no matter what’s going on, which guests and crew both appreciate.
Outside of work, Chris is usually chasing something active. He’s big into kitesurfing and surfing, enjoys cycling and a bit of climbing, and will take any chance he gets to catch live music.
CHIEF STEWARDESS- ROASSANA ALMEIDA- PORTUGEUSE
Originally from Portugal, Rossana began her yachting career sailing around the Azores on smaller sailing yachts, quickly discovering a passion for life at sea and guest service. She has now been working in the industry for over six years, gaining solid experience as a stewardess on both private and charter sailing yachts. Known for her strong interior standards and calm, friendly approach with guests, Rossana is a reliable and adaptable presence on board. When she’s not working, she enjoys staying active outdoors—surfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and spending as much time as possible in nature and around the water.
MATE- ANNA MASTERS- BRITISH
Anna is from the UK and grew up in a family that was always out on the water, so sailing has been part of her life from the start. What began as childhood summers on boats turned into dinghy racing, then competitive university sailing in Plymouth, and eventually a career in yachting that’s now about seven years in.
She’s built her experience the hands-on way, working across deck, interior, and galley roles while racking up transatlantic crossings and busy cruising seasons along the East Coast and Caribbean. She’s confident on watch, comfortable leading or supporting where needed, and just gets on with things, which makes her easy to work and travel with.
CHEF- FILIP JOUKAL
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