Astondoa78m8 guests4 cabins
BISCAYNE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Astondoa · French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Overview
BISCAYNE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
BISCAYNE 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
BISCAYNE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Cannes and Monaco. The decision should weigh 78'1 / 23.8m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use BISCAYNE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 78'1 / 23.8m, 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.
For Riviera Yachts Charter, the route should start with Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands. That keeps the charter practical around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, with Monaco, Cannes, and St Tropez dates requiring early berth and route planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why BISCAYNE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
BISCAYNE is positioned around €47,000 p/week + expenses Approx $55,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Astondoa build, 78m class
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.
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
Strong
BISCAYNE gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. BISCAYNE 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
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Biscayne. Principle among these are Flyboards which is a must for any self-respecting thrill-seeker, prepare for supersize thrills - even beginners will enjoy the thrill of swooping skywards and ‘dolphining’ back into the water. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Biscayne also features wakeboards, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. Biscayne has a 3.84m/12'7" Williams Jet Tenders to transfer you from ship to shore. Biscayne is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. A charter on motor yacht Biscayne will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
The 23.5m/77'1" motor yacht 'Biscayne' by the Spanish shipyard Astondoa offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Primed for exploring secluded beaches and tucked-away lagoons or simply relaxing and soaking up the rays onboard, motor yacht Biscayne is tailor-made for family fun.
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 22 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.6m/5'3" Biscayne can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.
Built in 2008, Biscayne offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Biscayne is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably 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
Commercial
€54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500
Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics
Cruising
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BISCAYNE fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
BISCAYNE 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 Cannes.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Cannes and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether BISCAYNE fits the plan.
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