Custom88m10 guests5 cabins
MALENA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be compact cruising where the wrong port choice can cost hours on the day, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Custom · French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Overview
MALENA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be compact cruising where the wrong port choice can cost hours on the day, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
MALENA 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
MALENA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 88'7 / 27m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 1997 | 2013 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use MALENA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 88'7 / 27m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
For Riviera Yachts Charter, the route should start with St Tropez, Pampelonne, and a Riviera sunset return. That keeps the charter practical around compact cruising where the wrong port choice can cost hours on the day, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide whether the brief is Monaco polish, Cannes convenience, or St Tropez beach-club energy.
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. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
A fair shortlist should explain why MALENA 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
MALENA is positioned around €15,045 p/week + expenses Approx $17,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Custom build, 88m 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
MALENA 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 88m 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. MALENA 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
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Malena lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Malena also features fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Malena also sports a 5m/16'5" Barracuda Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Malena is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Malena 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 gulet yacht. Malena, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
The 25m/82' 'Malena' gulet yacht built by shipyard Custom is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. For the ultimate family-friendly yacht, look no further than gulet Malena. Offering an unrivalled wealth of convivial spacious living spaces, coupled with superb amenities, she's the perfect yacht for cruising around the spectacular destinations of the East Mediterranean.
Malena is built with a wood hull and wood superstructure. Malena comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 9 knots.
Built in 1997, Malena offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 4 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Malena benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€19,030 p/week + expenses Approx $22,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
€19,030 p/week + expenses Approx $22,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
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 MALENA fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around compact cruising where the wrong port choice can cost hours on the day. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
MALENA 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 MALENA fits the plan.
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