Overview
D5 yacht charter in Mediterranean
A D5 charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Fairline78m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use D5
D5 is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
D5 should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
When this yacht makes sense
D5 suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for D5, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare D5 on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for D5 should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Fairline
- Length
- 78'9 / 24m
- Built
- 2009
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €29,500 p/week + expenses Approx $34,500
- Cruising speed
- 18 Knots
- Model
- Squadron 78
- Beam
- 18'8 / 5.7m
- Draft
- 5'3 / 1.61m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
D5 is positioned around €29,500 p/week + expenses Approx $34,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Fairline build, 78m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who D5 suits
Strong
Families and private groups
D5 gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
D5 by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
D5 vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. D5 should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About D5
Toys
D5 knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough D5 also features kayaks, inflatable water toys and snorkelling equipment. D5 also sports a Williams RIB to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round D5 is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let D5 Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. This luxury motor yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 24.37m/79'11" 'D5' motor yacht built by the British shipyard Fairline is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Built in 2009, D5's bespoke fittings and design ensure guests can explore the ocean's wonders in style and comfort.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 18 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.61m/5'3" D5 can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.
Guest Accommodation
D5 offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 4 beds in total, including 2 king and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Williams RIB
- Able to access shallow bays and coves
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- SeaDoo GTI 130 4-TEC PWC Jet-Ski
- Water-Skis
- Wake Board
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Doughnut
- Inflatable water toy
- 2 x 2 Person Kayaks
Tenders
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€29,500 p/week + expenses Approx $34,500
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
€29,500 p/week + expenses Approx $34,500
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · French Riviera
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether D5's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether D5's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
- Ask why D5 beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether D5 is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request D5 charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether D5 fits the route.
FAQ
D5 charter questions
Is D5 a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider D5?
D5 is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting D5?
For D5, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.