Christensen161m12 guests6 cabins
CARTE BLANCHE is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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.
Christensen · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Overview
CARTE BLANCHE is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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.
Charter fit
CARTE BLANCHE 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
CARTE BLANCHE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 161' / 49.07m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2009 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use CARTE BLANCHE when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 161' / 49.07m, 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.
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.
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: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why CARTE BLANCHE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
CARTE BLANCHE is positioned around $200,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Christensen build, 161m class
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.
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
Strong
CARTE BLANCHE gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 161m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CARTE BLANCHE 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
Onboard Carte Blanche has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. 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. Also there are two RXP SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Carte Blanche also features wakeboards, kayaks, beach games, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Carte Blanche features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 12.8m/42' Invincible Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Carte Blanche is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Carte Blanche Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Carte Blanche certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
The 48.67m/159'8" 'Carte Blanche' motor yacht built by shipyard Christensen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Carol Williamson & Associates. Motor yacht Carte Blanche boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours. She has sensational features such as wheelchair accessibility and elevator.
Built with a composite hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 55,233 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. 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.
Carte Blanche is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2009, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 10 beds in total, including 4 king, 2 doubles, 2 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained such as a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. 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 such as wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator or stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
$200,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
$200,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Cruising
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CARTE BLANCHE fits the route.
FAQ
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.
CARTE BLANCHE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Caribbean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether CARTE BLANCHE fits the plan.
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We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
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