Overview
ASTONISH yacht charter in Caribbean
ASTONISH is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Sanlorenzo94m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ASTONISH
ASTONISH 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
ASTONISH should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 94'2 / 28.7m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2012 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 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
- check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
- Watch-out
- availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ASTONISH as confirmed
Best charter fit
Use ASTONISH when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 94'2 / 28.7m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. The broker note should be honest about limits: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ASTONISH as confirmed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why ASTONISH is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ASTONISH as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Sanlorenzo
- Length
- 94'2 / 28.7m
- Built
- 2012 | 2023 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $68,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 23 Knots
- Model
- SL94
- Beam
- 22' / 6.7m
- Draft
- 6'4 / 1.93m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ASTONISH is positioned around $68,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Sanlorenzo build, 94m 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 ASTONISH suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ASTONISH 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
ASTONISH by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 94m 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
ASTONISH vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ASTONISH 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 ASTONISH
Toys
Astonish has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Astonish is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Astonish Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. Motor yacht Astonish has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Overview
The 28.7m/94'2" motor yacht 'Astonish' by the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by American designer Marty Lowe. For outdoor living nonpareil, Astonish is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 23 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 29 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2012, Astonish offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 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 such as the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Marty Lowe
- Cruising speed of 23 knots
- Sleeps 8 guests
Amenities
- Underwater Lights
- Exterior Bar
- Sun Deck
- Outdoor Shower
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- Jet-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$75,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Winter Season
$75,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ASTONISH's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ASTONISH's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why ASTONISH 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 ASTONISH, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request ASTONISH charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ASTONISH fits the route.
FAQ
ASTONISH charter questions
Is ASTONISH a good fit for Caribbean?
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 ASTONISH?
ASTONISH 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 Caribbean.
What should I send before requesting ASTONISH?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ASTONISH fits the plan.