Overview
ASTERIA yacht charter in France
A ASTERIA 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 balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Anastassiades & Tsor162m12 guests7 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ASTERIA
ASTERIA 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
ASTERIA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 162' / 49.38m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 1970 | 2024 (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
- Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
- 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
ASTERIA 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. 7 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
France can work well for ASTERIA, 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. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. 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 ASTERIA on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for ASTERIA 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
- Anastassiades & Tsor
- Length
- 162' / 49.38m
- Built
- 1970 | 2024 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 11
- Price context
- €275,000 p/week + expenses Approx $323,000
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 31'6 / 9.6m
- Draft
- 16'5 / 5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ASTERIA is positioned around €275,000 p/week + expenses Approx $323,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Anastassiades & Tsor build, 162m 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 ASTERIA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ASTERIA 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
ASTERIA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 162m 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
ASTERIA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ASTERIA 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 ASTERIA
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Asteria. Principle among these are two Picos Laser sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Asteria also features waterskis, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, WindSurfers and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Asteria has you covered - with three tenders, including a 8.5m/27'11" Northwind RIB. Asteria and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Indian Ocean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Luxury classic yacht Asteria 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 49m/160'9" 'Asteria' classic yacht built by shipyard Anastassiades & Tsortanides is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by Robinson Marine Interiors. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship courtesy of her pedigree credentials, classic yacht Asteria recalls a golden age of yachting, capturing the very essence of luxury combined with spacious living areas and modern amenities for the ultimate yachting vacation.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and steel / aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots. Asteria features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1970, Asteria offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 4 queen and 2 singles. 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 Asteria, particularly 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, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Multi-award winning
- Cutting-edge toy selection
- Recent refit in 2024
- Sleeps 12 guests
- 8.5m/27'11" Northwind RIB
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Helipad
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- 2 x Seadoo Jet-Skis
- 2 x Kayaks
- 2 x Paddleboards
- 2 x Picos Laser Sail Boats
- Windsurfer
- 2 x Wake Boards
- 2 x Water-Skis More (optional)
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Dive Compressor
- Towable Toys
- Fishing Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 27'11 / 8.5m Northwind RIB with 1 x Volvo D6 310 HP engine aluminum
- 1 x 19'8 / 6m Nautica RIB with 1 x Yamaha 150 HP engine with hydraulic bow ramp (new 2008)
- 1 x 16'1 / 4.9m Valiant RIB with 1 x Mariner 50 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€275,000 p/week + expenses Approx $323,000
Indian Ocean · Maldives · Seychelles
Winter Season
€275,000 p/week + expenses Approx $323,000
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ASTERIA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ASTERIA's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why ASTERIA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
- When requesting ASTERIA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request ASTERIA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ASTERIA fits the route.
FAQ
ASTERIA charter questions
Is ASTERIA a good fit for France?
Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider ASTERIA?
ASTERIA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and France and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting ASTERIA?
For ASTERIA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.