Cosmo Explorer163m12 guests6 cabins
A I NOVA charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Cosmo Explorer · French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Overview
A I NOVA charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Charter fit
I NOVA is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
I NOVA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 163'3 / 49.75m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2013 against route timing and guest flow.
I NOVA suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Mediterranean can work well for I NOVA, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, with Monaco, Cannes, and St Tropez dates requiring early berth and route planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare I NOVA on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for I NOVA should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Charter price
I NOVA is positioned around €240,000 p/week + expenses Approx $282,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Cosmo Explorer build, 163m 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
I NOVA 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 163m 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.
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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. I NOVA 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 endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard I Nova. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough I Nova also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, bikes and much more. I Nova features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 10.36m/34' Buzzi Outboard to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round I Nova is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let I Nova Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own expedition yacht. I Nova, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
The 49.75m/163'3" 'I Nova' expedition yacht built by shipyard Cosmo Explorer is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Cristiano Gatto Design. A launchpad for adventure, I Nova is primed for practically every expedition imaginable across the globe. She is equipped with underwater lights and gym.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 125,000 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots.
Built in 2013, I Nova offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
A charter on I Nova is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a sauna to help you detox and regenerate. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea or retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. I Nova benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€260,000 p/week + expenses Approx $305,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos · Santorini
€240,000 p/week + expenses Approx $282,000
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos · Santorini
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 I NOVA 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.
I NOVA is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Monaco timing fit the brief.
For I NOVA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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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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