ATHENA I

Wally89m7 guests3 cabins

Wally · Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos

Overview

ATHENA I yacht charter in Croatia

A ATHENA 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 turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Wally89m7 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ATHENA I

ATHENA 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

ATHENA I should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 89'7 / 27.3m, 7 guests, 3 cabins, 2018 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
7 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
Compare by
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

When this yacht makes sense

ATHENA I suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 7 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 3 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Croatia can work well for ATHENA I, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.

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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare ATHENA I on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for ATHENA 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

Specifications

Builder
Wally
Length
89'7 / 27.3m
Built
2018 | 2022 (Refitted)
Guests
7
Cabins
3
Crew
4
Price context
€48,000 p/week + expenses Approx $56,500
Cruising speed
11.5 Knots
Model
27 wallyace
Beam
25'5 / 7.75m
Draft
6'3 / 1.9m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

ATHENA I is positioned around €48,000 p/week + expenses Approx $56,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Wally build, 89m 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 ATHENA I suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

ATHENA I can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.

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

ATHENA I by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 89m 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

ATHENA I vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ATHENA 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

About ATHENA I

Toys

Athena I 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. Additionally, there are two wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Athena I also features kneeboards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.71m/18'9" Williams Jet Tenders. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Athena I is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Athena I Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Motor yacht Athena I boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

Overview

The 27.33m/89'8" motor yacht 'Athena I' (ex. Alexandra) by the Italian shipyard Wally offers flexible accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Wally. Built in 2018, Athena I's bespoke fittings and design ensure guests can explore the ocean's wonders in style and comfort.

Performance Range

Athena I is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles from her 15,000 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots. Athena I features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Guest Accommodation

Athena I offers guest accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, 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, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 3
  • 800nm range
  • Interior design from Wally
  • Sleeps 7 guests
  • 5.71m/18'9" Williams Jet Tenders

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Bathing Platform
  • Foredeck Seating with Table
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x Sea-Scooters
  • 2 x Wake Boards
  • 1 x Kneeboard
  • 1 x Paddleboard
  • Water-Ski
  • Tube
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 18'9 / 5.71m Williams Jet Tenders 565

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€58,000 p/week + expenses Approx $68,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos

Winter Season

€48,000 p/week + expenses Approx $56,500

Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ATHENA I's 7 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ATHENA I's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why ATHENA I beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether ATHENA I is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request ATHENA I charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ATHENA I fits the route.

FAQ

ATHENA I charter questions

Is ATHENA I a good fit for Croatia?

Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider ATHENA I?

ATHENA 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 Croatia and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting ATHENA I?

For ATHENA I, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

Safety-led planning

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.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

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.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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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.

  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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