Overview
BON VIVANT yacht charter in Mediterranean
A BON VIVANT 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.
Codecasa163m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use BON VIVANT
BON VIVANT 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
BON VIVANT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 163'10 / 49.94m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2013 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 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
BON VIVANT suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for BON VIVANT, 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 BON VIVANT 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 BON VIVANT 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
- Codecasa
- Length
- 163'10 / 49.94m
- Built
- 2013 | 2020 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 9
- Price context
- €215,000 p/week + expenses Approx $252,500
- Cruising speed
- 18 Knots
- Model
- Codecasa 50S
- Beam
- 30'2 / 9.19m
- Draft
- 5'9 / 1.75m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
BON VIVANT is positioned around €215,000 p/week + expenses Approx $252,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Codecasa build, 163m 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 BON VIVANT suits
Strong
Families and private groups
BON VIVANT 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
BON VIVANT by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 163m 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
BON VIVANT vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. BON VIVANT 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 BON VIVANT
Toys
When not cruising Bon Vivant has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Bon Vivant also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Bon Vivant also sports a 7.01m/23' Castoldi Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Bon Vivant is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Bon Vivant Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Luxury open yacht Bon Vivant 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 49.94m/163'10" open yacht 'Bon Vivant' by the Italian shipyard Codecasa offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Della Role Design. Dynamic Bon Vivant can zip across the waters at a thrilling pace, and particularly impresses guests with her outdoor spaces perfect for lounging and sunbathing.
Performance Range
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by 3 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 18 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 25 knots with a range of up to 750 nautical miles from her 45,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. With a shallow draft of 1.75m/5'9" Bon Vivant can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2013, Bon Vivant offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and three twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 1 double and 6 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Bon Vivant is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably 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
- Well-posiitoned sundeck Jacuzzi
- Shallow draft - perfect for island-hopping in hard-to-reach bays
- State-of-the-art Technogym
- Great water toy selection for all ages
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Sun Deck
- Gym Equipment
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- 1 x Jetsurf
- 2 x Seabobs
- 1 x Electric Foilboard
- 3 x Paddleboards
- 3 x Kayaks
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Towable Toys
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 23' / 7.01m Castoldi Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€255,000 p/week + expenses Approx $299,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
$255,000 p/week + expenses
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether BON VIVANT's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether BON VIVANT's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why BON VIVANT 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.
- Ask for BON VIVANT with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request BON VIVANT charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BON VIVANT fits the route.
FAQ
BON VIVANT charter questions
Is BON VIVANT a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 BON VIVANT?
BON VIVANT is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Caribbean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting BON VIVANT?
For BON VIVANT, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.