Overview
DUNE yacht charter in Mediterranean
DUNE 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.
Benetti84m9 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use DUNE
DUNE 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
DUNE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 84'10 / 25.85m, 9 guests, 5 cabins, 1974 | 2018 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 9 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth
- 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
Best charter fit
Use DUNE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 84'10 / 25.85m, 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 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.
Before confirming dates
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.
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 DUNE 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.
Decision check
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
Specifications
- Builder
- Benetti
- Length
- 84'10 / 25.85m
- Built
- 1974 | 2018 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €22,000 p/week + expenses Approx $26,000
- Cruising speed
- 11 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 19'8 / 6m
- Draft
- 7'7 / 2.32m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
DUNE is positioned around €22,000 p/week + expenses Approx $26,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Benetti build, 84m 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 DUNE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
DUNE 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
DUNE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 84m 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
DUNE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DUNE 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 DUNE
Toys
Onboard Dune has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. In addition there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Dune also features fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. Dune also sports a 4.3m/14'1" Zodiac Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Dune is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Dune Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Classic yacht Dune boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 27m/88'7" classic yacht 'Dune' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 5 cabins. Meticulously preserved, classic pleasure craft Dune offers an abundance of convivial spaces, both inside and out, that showcases her timeless pedigree build off to perfection.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Dune comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1974, Dune offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin, two twin cabins and one single cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Dune benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including 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
Amenities
Water toys
- 1 x Seadoo Jet-Ski More 155cv (2011)
- 2 x Water-Skis More (adults)
- 1 x Water-Ski More (kids)
- 1 x 3 Person Doughnut
- 8 x Snorkelling Equipment
- 4 x Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 14'1 / 4.3m Zodiac Yachtline Tender Yamaha
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500
Mediterranean · France · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Winter Season
€26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500
Mediterranean · France · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether DUNE's 9 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether DUNE's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
- Ask why DUNE beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
- For DUNE, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Monaco.
Availability
Request DUNE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DUNE fits the route.
FAQ
DUNE charter questions
Is DUNE a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider DUNE?
DUNE 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 DUNE?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether DUNE fits the plan.