Overview
WHEELS yacht charter in Mediterranean
WHEELS 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.
Oceanco247m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use WHEELS
WHEELS 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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
WHEELS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 247'8 / 75.5m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2008 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- St Tropez, Pampelonne, and a Riviera sunset return; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- 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
Best charter fit
Use WHEELS when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 247'8 / 75.5m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why WHEELS 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.
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
WHEELS is positioned around €790,000 p/week + expenses Approx $928,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Oceanco build, 247m 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.
Comparison
WHEELS vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. WHEELS 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 WHEELS
Toys
Wheels knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are Flyboards, experience flying in and out of the water with the latest in high adrenaline watersport. In addition there are Hobie Catamaran sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Wheels also features waverunners, towable toys, waterskis, a Kite Surfer, a seabob and much more. Wheels features four tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.5m/31'2" Vikal Sports Tender to transport you in style.
Overview
The super chic 247'8 / 75.5m custom motor yacht WHEELS (ex Anastasia) was built in 2008 by the esteemed Oceanco shipyard and has since been extensively refitted in 2022.
Exterior Design
Sporting an elegant silhouette courtesy of Sam Sorgiovanni and Oceanco, this striking five-deck yacht is tailor-made for relaxation and entertainment, with a wealth of amenities including vast sundeck with Canadian Jacuzzi, outdoor cinema and re-designed alfresco dining set up on her upper deck.
Interior Design
Showcasing a stunning Asian-inspired scheme with subtle Eastern motifs also by Sorgiovanni, the yacht plays host to a raft of interior spaces dedicated to socialising, with newly designed main and upper saloons, as well as a dedicated indoor movie theatre and wellness centre.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 4,400 nautical miles from her 194,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Why Charter Wheels
Well-provisioned with a whole host of entertainment features, water toys plus the ability to carry up to 22 crew onboard, she is particularly well-suited to a family yacht charter. Adults can kick back their feet if they so wish and soak up the rays, whilst dedicated staff will be on hand to keep a careful eye on young ones. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Wheels is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Wheels Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Luxury motor yacht Wheels 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.
Guest Accommodation
She's a sophisticated motor yacht that offers a staggering seven decks of exceptional features for yacht charter guests to enjoy. From her luxe 8-seat cinema with a bespoke sound system to her mesmerizing 360 observation area on the top deck to her dazzling disco space (which the main salon and sundeck convert it) she provides endless entertainment onboard. Plus, she is fully-equipped with an excellent array of toys for thrilling adventures on the open waters. This elegant superyacht comfortably accommodates 12 guests across 6 six rooms. The accommodations pièce de résistance is certainly the opulent split-level master suite on the bridge deck, complete with a mezzanine. Swathes of natural light flood this beautifully-appointed space, creating a supremely serene ambiance. Elsewhere, you'll find 2 VIP staterooms and 3 double cabins decorated in sumptuously neutral tones. Her outdoor spaces equally delight yacht charterers thanks to extensive al-fresco dining and lounging spaces across a number of decks, plus a large Jacuzzi on the sundeck. Exquisite coastal living is what she's designed for, and certainly excels at.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Wheels is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. Alternatively she boasts a movie theatre, perfect to relax after a long day on the water. The swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out or sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Wheels benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
FAQ
WHEELS charter questions
Is WHEELS 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 WHEELS?
WHEELS 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 WHEELS?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether WHEELS fits the plan.