BANDIT

Hatteras80m8 guests3 cabins

Hatteras · Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · Miami

Overview

BANDIT yacht charter in France

BANDIT works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Hatteras, 80' / 24.38m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around France and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Hatteras80m8 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use BANDIT

BANDIT 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

BANDIT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 80' / 24.38m, 8 guests, 3 cabins, 1989 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
8 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
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

Who this yacht suits

BANDIT 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 France and Mediterranean, BANDIT 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. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.

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. BANDIT should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

BANDIT 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 France and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For BANDIT, 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
Hatteras
Length
80' / 24.38m
Built
1989
Guests
8
Cabins
3
Crew
3
Price context
$30,000 p/week + expenses
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Model
Hatteras 72 Motoryacht
Beam
16'5 / 5m
Draft
5' / 1.52m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

BANDIT is positioned around $30,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Hatteras build, 80m 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 BANDIT suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

BANDIT 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

BANDIT by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 80m 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

BANDIT vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Bandit. Principle among these are waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. Discover the world beneath the surface of the ocean with the dive gear and compressor. If that isn't enough Bandit also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Bandit has a 3.66m/12' Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Bandit is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Bandit Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. Bandit is a unique motor yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.

Overview

The 24.38m/80' 'Bandit' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Hatteras is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 3 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Jack Hargrave. Built in 1989, Bandit 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.

Performance Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots. Her low draft of 1.52m/5' makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Bandit is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 double, 2 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 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 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

  • Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
  • Sleeps 8 guests
  • 3.66m/12' Tender
  • Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Bow Thruster
  • Starlink
  • Bathing Platform
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sunpads
  • Foredeck Seating
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Dive Compressor
  • Waterslide
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 12' / 3.66m Tender with 1 x Yamaha 45 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

$35,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · Miami

Winter Season

$35,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · Miami

Cruising

Regions

Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · Miami

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BANDIT's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether BANDIT's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why BANDIT 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.
  • For BANDIT, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request BANDIT charter availability

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

FAQ

BANDIT charter questions

Is BANDIT a good fit for France?

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 BANDIT?

BANDIT 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 BANDIT?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for BANDIT. 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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  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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