Overview
THE MERCY BOYS yacht charter in Mediterranean
A THE MERCY BOYS charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits event calendars, berth pressure, and quick jumps between Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and Pampelonne and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Schweers159m12 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use THE MERCY BOYS
THE MERCY BOYS 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
THE MERCY BOYS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 159'5 / 48.6m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 1985 | 2008 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- choose the marina around the real day plan because Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and St Tropez are close but not interchangeable
- 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
THE MERCY BOYS suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for THE MERCY BOYS, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare THE MERCY BOYS on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for THE MERCY BOYS 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
- Schweers
- Length
- 159'5 / 48.6m
- Built
- 1985 | 2008 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 11
- Price context
- €90,000 p/week + expenses Approx $105,500
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Conversion
- Beam
- 29'10 / 9.1m
- Draft
- 11'6 / 3.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
THE MERCY BOYS is positioned around €90,000 p/week + expenses Approx $105,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Schweers build, 159m 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 THE MERCY BOYS suits
Strong
Families and private groups
THE MERCY BOYS 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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
THE MERCY BOYS by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 159m 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
THE MERCY BOYS vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. THE MERCY BOYS 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 THE MERCY BOYS
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys The Mercy Boys lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these 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. In addition there are two kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough The Mercy Boys also features WindSurfers, fishing equipment and inflatable water toys. When it comes to Tenders, The Mercy Boys has you covered - with three tenders, including a 6.4m/21' Castoldi Jet Tender. The Mercy Boys and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Luxury expedition yacht The Mercy Boys is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
Overview
The 49.94m/163'10" 'The Mercy Boys' (ex. Shandor) expedition yacht built by shipyard Schweers is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by John Munford. A launchpad for adventure, The Mercy Boys is primed for practically every expedition imaginable across the globe. She has sensational features such as an elevator and gym.
Performance Range
The Mercy Boys is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x MAK engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 100,000 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love The Mercy Boys thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 1985, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two single cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 2 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on The Mercy Boys including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to or you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- World’s First Expedition Superyacht
- Interior Styled with Mahogany Panelling & Classic Artworks
- Outdoor Bar & Lounging Area on Main Deck
- Bespoke Hull & Equipment
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Kayaks
- Inflatable water toy More biscuit
- Water-Skis
- Wake Board
- 2 x Windsurfers More (Beginner & Intermediate)
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 21' / 6.4m Castoldi 2008 Jet Tender with 1 x Yanmar 260 HP engine
- 1 x 20' / 6.1m Boston Whaler Dauntless Tender with 1 x Yamaha 225 HP engine 2007
- 1 x Drascombe Lugger Rescue Boat sailing dinghy
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€110,000 p/week + expenses Approx $129,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia
Winter Season
€90,000 p/week + expenses Approx $105,500
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether THE MERCY BOYS's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether THE MERCY BOYS's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Monaco, Cap Ferrat, and Cannes.
- Ask why THE MERCY BOYS beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event 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 THE MERCY BOYS, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Monaco.
Availability
Request THE MERCY BOYS charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether THE MERCY BOYS fits the route.
FAQ
THE MERCY BOYS charter questions
Is THE MERCY BOYS a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 THE MERCY BOYS?
THE MERCY BOYS is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Monaco timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting THE MERCY BOYS?
For THE MERCY BOYS, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.