Best charter fit
Use W when the brief calls for simple private comfort with a flexible coastal rhythm. At 78'8 / 23.99m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether transfer time is kept tight.
W
YYachts23.99m8 guests4 cabins
W is worth shortlisting for couples, small groups, and fast coastal days. 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 rate
- POA
- Guests
- 8 guests
- Cabins
- 4 cabins
- Route
- French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes
YYachts · French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Overview
W yacht charter in Mediterranean
W is worth shortlisting for couples, small groups, and fast coastal days. 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.
YYachts23.99m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use W
W is best considered for couples, small groups, and fast coastal days, with simple private comfort with a flexible coastal rhythm. The useful planning angle is a swim-led day charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
W should make the shortlist when the brief needs a swim-led day charter around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.99m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a swim-led day charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; couples, small groups, and fast coastal days
- Route style
- St Tropez, Pampelonne, and a Riviera sunset return; strongest when transfer time is kept tight
- Port logic
- decide whether the brief is Monaco polish, Cannes convenience, or St Tropez beach-club energy
- 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
Route planning
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.
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. 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 swim-led day charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why W 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
- YYachts
- Length
- 78'8 / 23.99m
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- POA
- Cruising speed
- 7 Knots
- Model
- Y8
- Beam
- 21'7 / 6.58m
- Draft
- 13'1 / 4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
W is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
YYachts build, 23.99m 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 W suits
Strong
Families and private groups
W 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
W by charter criteria
Space and comfort
4/5
The 24m 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
W vs newer premium charter yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. W 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 W
Toys
W has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough W also features scuba diving equipment, beach games, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Williams Jet Tenders Tender. This luxury sail yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 23.99m/78'8" sail yacht 'W' by shipyard YYachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Design Unlimited. For those that love to sail, W is tailor-made for you. Offering the perfect mix of luxury living and high-octane adventure, this yacht ticks all the boxes.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 7 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2023, W offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising four double cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Design Unlimited
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Williams Jet Tenders Tender
Amenities
- Crane
- Outdoor Shower
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Seabob
- Paddleboard
- Beach Games
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- More Scuba Jet
- 4 x Inflatable water toys More lounge seats
- Scuba Jet
Tenders
- 1 x Williams Jet Tenders 395 Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
POA
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether W's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether W's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to St Tropez, Pampelonne, and a Riviera sunset return.
- Ask why W beats the nearest alternative for a swim-led day charter.
- Confirm the port plan: decide whether the brief is Monaco polish, Cannes convenience, or St Tropez beach-club energy.
- When requesting W, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request W charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether W fits the route.
FAQ
W charter questions
Is W a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider W?
W is strongest for couples, small groups, and fast coastal days. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting W?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether W fits the plan.
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