Overview
ONYX yacht charter on the French Riviera
ONYX is worth shortlisting for families, couples, and private groups. 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.
Nautor Swan30.21m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ONYX
ONYX 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 refined day or short-break charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
ONYX should make the shortlist when the brief needs a refined day or short-break charter around Corsica and Monaco. The decision should weigh 99'1 / 30.21m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2005 | 2021 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a refined day or short-break charter
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; families, couples, and private groups
- Route style
- Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes; strongest when the route is shaped around comfort rather than a checklist
- Port logic
- choose the marina around the real day plan because Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and St Tropez are close but not interchangeable
- Compare by
- check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
- Watch-out
- availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ONYX as confirmed
Best charter fit
Use ONYX when the brief calls for private, polished, and practical for a premium coastal escape. At 99'1 / 30.21m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route is shaped around comfort rather than a checklist.
Route planning
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.
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: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ONYX as confirmed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a refined day or short-break charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why ONYX is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ONYX as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Nautor Swan
- Length
- 99'1 / 30.21m
- Built
- 2005 | 2021 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Price context
- €85,000 p/week + expenses Approx $100,000
- Model
- Swan 100 S
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ONYX is positioned around €85,000 p/week + expenses Approx $100,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Nautor Swan build, 30.21m 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 ONYX suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
ONYX can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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.
Review imagery
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
ONYX by charter criteria
Space and comfort
4/5
The 30m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
Wellness and amenities
Check list
Ask for the latest amenities list before comparing against newer yachts.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
ONYX 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. ONYX 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.
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Charter rate
€85,000 p/week + expenses Approx $100,000
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ONYX's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ONYX's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes.
- Ask why ONYX beats the nearest alternative for a refined day or short-break charter.
- Confirm the port plan: choose the marina around the real day plan because Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and St Tropez are close but not interchangeable.
- For ONYX, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Corsica and Monaco.
Availability
Request ONYX charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ONYX fits the route.
FAQ
ONYX charter questions
Is ONYX a good fit for Corsica?
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.
Who should consider ONYX?
ONYX is strongest for families, couples, and private groups. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Corsica.
What should I send before requesting ONYX?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Corsica and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ONYX fits the plan.