Heesen138m12 guests5 cabins
Heesen · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Overview
BYZANTIUM is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be event calendars, berth pressure, and quick jumps between Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and Pampelonne, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
BYZANTIUM 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
BYZANTIUM should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 138'1 / 42.09m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 1994 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use BYZANTIUM when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 138'1 / 42.09m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
For Riviera Yachts Charter, the route should start with Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes. That keeps the charter practical around event calendars, berth pressure, and quick jumps between Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and Pampelonne, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should choose the marina around the real day plan because Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and St Tropez are close but not interchangeable.
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. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
A fair shortlist should explain why BYZANTIUM 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
BYZANTIUM is positioned around €100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $117,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Heesen build, 138m 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
BYZANTIUM 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.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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 138m 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. BYZANTIUM 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
Byzantium 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. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a wakeboard so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Byzantium also features kayaks, wakesurf boards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Byzantium features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 5m/16'5" Castoldi Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Byzantium this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Motor yacht Byzantium is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
The 42.43m/139'2" motor yacht 'Byzantium' by the Dutch shipyard Heesen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Diaship Design. Motor yacht Byzantium boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 55,000 litre fuel tanks. With a shallow draft of 2.17m/7'1" Byzantium can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. Byzantium features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Built in 1994, Byzantium offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Byzantium, particularly 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, 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
Commercial
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
€80,000 p/week + expenses Approx $94,000
Cruising
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BYZANTIUM fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around event calendars, berth pressure, and quick jumps between Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and Pampelonne. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
BYZANTIUM 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.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether BYZANTIUM fits the plan.
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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
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