Overview
VENUS yacht charter in Mediterranean
VENUS is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Monte Carlo Yachts86m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use VENUS
VENUS 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
VENUS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 86' / 26.21m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2013 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- 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
Best charter fit
Use VENUS when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 86' / 26.21m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Riviera Yachts Charter, the route should start with Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands. That keeps the charter practical around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
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: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why VENUS 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.
Decision check
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
Specifications
- Builder
- Monte Carlo Yachts
- Length
- 86' / 26.21m
- Built
- 2013 | 2023 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €60,000 p/week + expenses Approx $70,500
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- MCY 86
- Beam
- 21'1 / 6.43m
- Draft
- 8'2 / 2.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
VENUS is positioned around €60,000 p/week + expenses Approx $70,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Monte Carlo Yachts build, 86m 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 VENUS suits
Strong
Families and private groups
VENUS 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
VENUS by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 86m 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
VENUS vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. VENUS 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 VENUS
Toys
When not cruising Venus has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. If that isn't enough Venus also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Venus also sports a 3.9m/12'10" Williams Jet Tenders to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Venus is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Venus Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. A charter on motor yacht Venus will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 26.2m/85'11" 'Venus' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Monte Carlo Yachts is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Built in 2013, Venus is the ideal luxury yacht for kicking back and relaxing whilst on charter, showcasing clever use of space with an artful combination of integrated systems and luxurious features, she's a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 29 knots with a range of up to 400 nautical miles from her 7,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Venus offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Venus benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as 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
- 3.9m/12'10" Williams Jet Tenders
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Foredeck Seating
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Paddleboards
- Banana
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 12'10 / 3.9m Williams Jet Tenders 110 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€70,000 p/week + expenses Approx $82,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Calvi · Corsica · Sardinia
Winter Season
€70,000 p/week + expenses Approx $82,500
Mediterranean · Malta
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether VENUS's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether VENUS's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
- Ask why VENUS beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
- When requesting VENUS, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request VENUS charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether VENUS fits the route.
FAQ
VENUS charter questions
Is VENUS a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 VENUS?
VENUS 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.
What should I send before requesting VENUS?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether VENUS fits the plan.