Astondoa96m7 guests4 cabins
Astondoa · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Overview
A APOLLO I charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Charter fit
APOLLO I is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
APOLLO I should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 96'7 / 29.45m, 7 guests, 4 cabins, 2002 against route timing and guest flow.
APOLLO I suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 7 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Spain can work well for APOLLO I, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The onboard setup should be reviewed against the route before the day is confirmed. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare APOLLO I on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for APOLLO I 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
Charter price
APOLLO I is positioned around €45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Astondoa build, 96m class
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.
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
Strong
APOLLO I gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 96m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. APOLLO I 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
The 29.44m/96'7" 'Apollo I' (ex. Astondoa) motor yacht built by the Spanish shipyard Astondoa is available for charter for up to 7 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Built in 2002, Apollo I 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.
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by 3 x MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 16 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 31 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Apollo I is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Apollo I Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Apollo I is a unique motor yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.
Apollo I offers guest accommodation for up to 7 guests in 4 suites.
Onboard
Commercial
€49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
€49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Cruising
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether APOLLO I fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
APOLLO I is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Spain and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
For APOLLO I, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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Trust & booking clarity
We help guests move from enquiry to booking with the right checks in place: suitable yachts, transparent terms, safety context and partner brokers who understand professional charter standards.
Learn about MYBAYour request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.
Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.
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Share your dates, destination and guest count. We will check availability, shortlist suitable yachts, and shape the route into a practical itinerary before you commit.
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