ATHENA

Royal Huisman295m10 guests5 cabins

Royal Huisman · Mediterranean · Croatia · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics

Overview

ATHENA yacht charter in Greece

ATHENA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Royal Huisman, 295'3 / 90m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Greece and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Royal Huisman295m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ATHENA

ATHENA 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

ATHENA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Greece and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 295'3 / 90m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2004 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
10 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
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
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 ATHENA as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

ATHENA is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Greece and Mediterranean, ATHENA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

Planning window

peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ATHENA as confirmed.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. ATHENA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

ATHENA should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Greece and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ATHENA, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Royal Huisman
Length
295'3 / 90m
Built
2004 | 2024 (Refitted)
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
19
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
14 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
40' / 12.2m
Draft
19' / 5.8m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

ATHENA is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Royal Huisman build, 295m 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 suits

Strong

Families and private groups

ATHENA 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

ATHENA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 295m 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 vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Onboard Athena has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are two Laser dinghies sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. In addition there are Freestyle waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Athena also features a Kite Surfer, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and much more. Athena also sports a Pascoe RIB to transport you with ease. Athena and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. Sail yacht Athena is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

Overview

The 90m/295'3" 'Athena' sail yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by Rebecca Bradley Interior Design. Offering an enticing combination of luxury and adventure, Athena has all the bells and whistles and a wealth of convivial social spaces for the ultimate sun-kissed yacht charter getaway.

Performance Range

Athena is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 103,255 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2004, Athena offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 3 doubles and 2 singles. Excellent service is guaranteed, with nineteen crew members on board to look after your every need.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Athena including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Athena benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including 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 yacht
  • Largest sailing yacht for charter
  • Large Book Library
  • Classic mahogany interior
  • Modern entertainment systems

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Video On-Demand
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Water-Ski
  • Kneeboards
  • Doughnut
  • Kite Surfer
  • Ringos
  • Wake Board
  • 2 x Laser dinghies Sail Boats
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • 1 x 1 Person Kayak
  • 1 x 2 Person Kayak

Tenders

  • 2 x Pascoe RIB Volvo 370 HP engine 40knts

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Mediterranean · Croatia · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ATHENA's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ATHENA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why ATHENA 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.
  • When requesting ATHENA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request ATHENA charter availability

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

FAQ

ATHENA charter questions

Is ATHENA a good fit for Greece?

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?

ATHENA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting ATHENA?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ATHENA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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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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