In Casino Royale, the yacht belongs to the villain, not the hero, which suits it. The Sunseeker Predator 108 is a 33m planing motor yacht: long, sharp-lined and built for speed over open water. It is also a vehicle from the film that a determined buyer can still go and find, though only second-hand and only through a broker.
In the film
The Predator 108 is Le Chiffre’s yacht. Daniel Craig’s Bond spots it after landing the seaplane; Valenka climbs aboard after a swim, and Le Chiffre beats a rich guest at poker on board. It is one of two Sunseeker motor yachts in the film, the other being an XS2000. Bond observes this boat rather than commands it.
The details of the Sunseeker Predator 108
A hull built for speed. The hull and superstructure are both GRP, and the hull is a planing one: it rides up on the water rather than pushing through it. The example listed by one broker, built in 2004, has an exterior by Don Shead.
Three engines. That example carries three MTU 12V 2000 M91 diesels of 2,000hp each, driving surface drives. The figures quoted are a top speed of 43 knots and a cruising speed of 32. Engine choices varied between boats, so the survey and the engine log matter more than the brochure.
Size and reach. At 32.92m (108ft) long, 6.3m in the beam and 2.35m in draught, it is a yacht that needs a proper berth and a crew. Its 11,000-litre fuel tanks give a quoted range of 450 nautical miles at economic cruising speed.
Room for eight. Four cabins sleep eight guests, with space for four crew. The interior of the listed yacht is by Ken Freivokh Design, which is worth knowing: a boat this fast is only pleasant if the rooms are calm.
Owning it now
This is a boat for a man who already runs a household that includes a captain. The Predator 108 is out of production, so the question is never which version to order but which example is worth buying. We would look first for a complete service history on the MTU engines and the surface drives, and only then at the finish of the interior, which is far cheaper to refresh.
Budget for the running of it, not just the purchase. A yacht of this size means crew wages, fuel, berthing and annual maintenance, and the asking price excludes extras and taxes. At the time of writing, October 2026, one broker lists a 2004 example at an asking price of €2,250,000, subject to negotiation. A Predator 108 named Casino Royale has also appeared on charter listings, though availability changes; where a charter is possible, it is a sensible way to learn whether the boat suits you before committing to one. Yachts of this size seldom change hands on eBay, so the button below runs a search for the model, which turns up brochures, scale models and the occasional listing. For a hull, use a specialist yacht broker.
Specifications
| Model | Sunseeker Predator 108 |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004 to 2010; example listed was built in 2004 |
| Length | 32.92m (108ft) |
| Beam | 6.3m |
| Draught | 2.35m |
| Hull | GRP planing hull, GRP superstructure |
| Engines | 3 x MTU 12V 2000 M91, 3 x 2,000hp, surface drives (listed example) |
| Speed and range | 43 knots top, 32 knots cruising, 450 nautical miles |
| Capacities | 11,000 litres fuel, 1,800 litres fresh water |
| Accommodation | Four cabins for eight guests, crew of four |
| Design | Exterior Don Shead; interior Ken Freivokh Design (listed example) |
| Price | No current RRP; one broker listing at an asking price of €2,250,000 (October 2026) |
Questions
Whose yacht is the Sunseeker Predator 108 in Casino Royale?
It is Le Chiffre’s. Bond spots it after landing the seaplane, Valenka climbs aboard after a swim, and Le Chiffre beats a rich guest at poker on board.
Can you still buy a Sunseeker Predator 108?
Only second-hand. The model was built between 2004 and 2010, so examples are sold through yacht brokers, with prices that depend on age, engine hours and condition.
How fast is the Sunseeker Predator 108?
The listed example is quoted at a top speed of 43 knots and a cruising speed of 32 knots, powered by three 2,000hp MTU diesels. Other boats may differ in engine specification.
Is a listed Predator 108 the yacht seen in the film?
Not necessarily. The model is the one seen in the film, but whether a particular hull is the one used on screen is a matter of documentation, and we have not confirmed it for any boat currently on the market.
For more from the same film, see our vehicles collection or the full list of Bond films.
