Overview
LEIGH yacht charter in French Riviera
A LEIGH charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For families, couples, and private groups, the useful question is how private, polished, and practical for a premium coastal escape fits marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing and whether the itinerary leaves room for both swimming and service.
Mochi Craft27.32m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use LEIGH
LEIGH is best considered for families, couples, and private groups, with private, polished, and practical for a premium coastal escape. The useful planning angle is a mixed-use brief balancing comfort and itinerary, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
LEIGH should make the shortlist when the brief needs a mixed-use brief balancing comfort and itinerary around French Riviera and Monaco. The decision should weigh 89'8 / 27.32m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 1996 | 2009 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a mixed-use brief balancing comfort and itinerary
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; families, couples, and private groups
- Route style
- Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands; strongest when the itinerary leaves room for both swimming and service
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
LEIGH suits families, couples, and private groups when the brief is a mixed-use brief balancing comfort and itinerary. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
French Riviera can work well for LEIGH, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the itinerary leaves room for both swimming and service.
Season and booking notes
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 compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
private, polished, and practical for a premium coastal escape. 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.
Compare before booking
Do not compare LEIGH 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.
What to verify
A good recommendation for LEIGH 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
Specifications
- Builder
- Mochi Craft
- Length
- 89'8 / 27.32m
- Built
- 1996 | 2009 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €27,000 p/week + expenses Approx $31,500
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 21'9 / 6.64m
- Draft
- 6'4 / 1.92m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
LEIGH is positioned around €27,000 p/week + expenses Approx $31,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Mochi Craft build, 27.32m 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 LEIGH suits
Strong
Families and private groups
LEIGH 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
LEIGH by charter criteria
Space and comfort
4/5
The 27m 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
LEIGH vs newer private yachts in this size class
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. LEIGH 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 LEIGH
Toys
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 Leigh. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Leigh also sports a Zodiac Tender to transport you with ease. Leigh offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. A charter on motor yacht Leigh will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 27.31m/89'7" motor yacht 'Leigh' by the Italian shipyard Mochi Craft offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Built in 1996, Leigh's bespoke fittings and design ensure guests can explore the ocean's wonders in style and comfort.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots with a range of up to 400 nautical miles from her 11,000 litre fuel tanks at 20 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Leigh offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Leigh is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Leigh benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, 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
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Nuvolari Lenard
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Zodiac Tender
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- Doughnut
- SeaDoo Jet-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- 3 Person Banana
Tenders
- 1 x Zodiac Tender 70 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500
Ibiza · The Balearics
Winter Season
€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether LEIGH's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether LEIGH's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
- Ask why LEIGH beats the nearest alternative for a mixed-use brief balancing comfort and itinerary.
- Confirm the port plan: separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
- When requesting LEIGH, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request LEIGH charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether LEIGH fits the route.
FAQ
LEIGH charter questions
Is LEIGH a good fit for French Riviera?
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 LEIGH?
LEIGH is strongest for families, couples, and private groups. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and French Riviera and Monaco timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting LEIGH?
For LEIGH, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.