Overview
W yacht charter in Mediterranean
W is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
YYachts78m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use W
W 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
W should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.99m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- 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 W as confirmed
Best charter fit
Use W when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 78'8 / 23.99m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop. That keeps the charter practical around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting W as confirmed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why W is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting W as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- YYachts
- Length
- 78'8 / 23.99m
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- POA
- Cruising speed
- 7 Knots
- Model
- Y8
- Beam
- 21'7 / 6.58m
- Draft
- 13'1 / 4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
W is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
YYachts 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 W suits
Strong
Families and private groups
W 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
W 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
W vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. W 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 W
Toys
W has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough W also features scuba diving equipment, beach games, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Williams Jet Tenders Tender. This luxury sail yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 23.99m/78'8" sail yacht 'W' by shipyard YYachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Design Unlimited. For those that love to sail, W is tailor-made for you. Offering the perfect mix of luxury living and high-octane adventure, this yacht ticks all the boxes.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 7 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2023, W offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising four double cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 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 air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Design Unlimited
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Williams Jet Tenders Tender
Amenities
- Crane
- Outdoor Shower
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Seabob
- Paddleboard
- Beach Games
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- More Scuba Jet
- 4 x Inflatable water toys More lounge seats
- Scuba Jet
Tenders
- 1 x Williams Jet Tenders 395 Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
POA
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether W's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether W's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why W beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether W is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request W charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether W fits the route.
FAQ
W charter questions
Is W a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider W?
W is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting W?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether W fits the plan.