STARFIRE

Lurssen239m12 guests7 cabins

STARFIRE works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Lurssen, 239'6 / 73m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Charter rate
€680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
7 cabins
Route
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez

Lurssen · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez

Overview

STARFIRE yacht charter in Mediterranean

STARFIRE works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Lurssen, 239'6 / 73m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Lurssen239m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use STARFIRE

STARFIRE 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

STARFIRE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 239'6 / 73m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2007 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops
Compare by
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting STARFIRE as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

STARFIRE is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, STARFIRE should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.

Planning window

May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting STARFIRE as confirmed.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. STARFIRE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

STARFIRE should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Mediterranean and Capri.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For STARFIRE, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Lurssen
Length
239'6 / 73m
Built
2007 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
20
Price context
€680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
42' / 12.8m
Draft
12'2 / 3.7m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

STARFIRE is positioned around €680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Lurssen build, 239m 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 STARFIRE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

STARFIRE 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.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

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

STARFIRE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 239m 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

STARFIRE vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. STARFIRE 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 STARFIRE

Toys

Starfire has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are two SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Starfire also features kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Starfire features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 12m/39'4" Hinckley Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Starfire this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 20, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

Overview

The 73m/239'6" 'Starfire' motor yacht built by the German shipyard Lurssen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by French designer Zuretti. Built in 2007, Starfire is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She has sensational features such as a dancefloor, wheelchair accessibility, spa, elevator, underwater lights and gym.

Performance Range

Starfire is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 204,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Starfire features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Guest Accommodation

Starfire offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and one twin cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. There are up to twenty crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Starfire such as a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. The yacht's library is a beautiful addition to her range of leisure facilities, and acts as a lovely spot for relaxing or browsing. You can recreate the full cinema experience while at sea with the included movie theatre and the steam room is great for your skin and a perfect place to unwind. Kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa plus revive yourself after an intense workout in the sauna. Take a plunge in the pool under the sun or a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Starfire benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Effortlessly return to your stateroom from any other deck onboard the elevator and for those needing to take care of work at sea, conference facilities are available to make business on board that much easier. Soak up the atmosphere after dark with dramatic underwater lights plus take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Wheelchair access
  • Elevator for convenient access
  • Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
  • his/her en suite and study
  • Impressive 5
  • 500nm range
  • Recent refit in 2025

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Gym Equipment
  • Tender Garage
  • Underwater Lights
  • Massage Room
  • Observation Lounge
  • Owner Study
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers

Water toys

  • 2 x Jet-Skis
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • Foilboard
  • 4 x Inflatable Fishing Kayaks
  • Paddleboards
  • Inflatable water park
  • Inflatable Climbing Wall
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • Waterslide
  • Floating Pool
  • Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Airbuddy

Tenders

  • 1 x 39'4 / 12m Hinckley Tender
  • 1 x 26'7 / 8.1m Osmotec Sport Tender Tender
  • 1 x Ski Nautique G25

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€750,000 p/week + expenses Approx $881,000

Mediterranean · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Mykonos · Portofino · Santorini · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics

Winter Season

$750,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts

Cruising

Regions

Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether STARFIRE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether STARFIRE's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
  • Ask why STARFIRE beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
  • For STARFIRE, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Capri.

Availability

Request STARFIRE charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether STARFIRE fits the route.

FAQ

STARFIRE charter questions

Is STARFIRE a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider STARFIRE?

STARFIRE is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting STARFIRE?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for STARFIRE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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