CHASING DAYLIGHT

Westport Yachts164m12 guests6 cabins

Westport Yachts · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Overview

CHASING DAYLIGHT yacht charter in Spain

CHASING DAYLIGHT works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Westport Yachts, 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Westport Yachts164m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use CHASING DAYLIGHT

CHASING DAYLIGHT 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

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

CHASING DAYLIGHT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2008 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
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

Who this yacht suits

CHASING DAYLIGHT is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Spain and Mediterranean, CHASING DAYLIGHT should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

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. CHASING DAYLIGHT should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

CHASING DAYLIGHT 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 Spain and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For CHASING DAYLIGHT, 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
Westport Yachts
Length
164'1 / 50m
Built
2008 | 2020 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
11
Price context
€230,000 p/week + expenses Approx $270,000
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
W164
Beam
30'10 / 9.4m
Draft
7'6 / 2.29m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

CHASING DAYLIGHT is positioned around €230,000 p/week + expenses Approx $270,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Westport Yachts build, 164m 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 CHASING DAYLIGHT suits

Strong

Families and private groups

CHASING DAYLIGHT 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

CHASING DAYLIGHT by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 164m 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

CHASING DAYLIGHT vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Chasing Daylight knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the three WaveRunners. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. If that isn't enough Chasing Daylight also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, beach games. Chasing Daylight features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 10.6m/34'9" Everglade Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Chasing Daylight this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Motor yacht Chasing Daylight is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

Overview

The 49.71m/163'1" motor yacht 'Chasing Daylight' by the American shipyard Westport Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Donald Starkey. Built in 2008, Chasing Daylight offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. She has sensational features such as an elevator and gym.

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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots with a range of up to 5,200 nautical miles from her 73,320 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. 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

Chasing Daylight is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 4 king, 2 queen, 1 double, 1 pullman and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Chasing Daylight benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Plenty of outdoor spaces for alfresco dining
  • Versatile foredeck space
  • Generous sundeck with Jacuzzi and wet bar
  • Good selection of water toys
  • Contemporary
  • light filled interiors

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Wi-Fi
  • ipod Docking
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Elevator
  • Air Conditioning
  • Games Consoles

Water toys

  • Water-Ski More for adults and children
  • 3 x Waverunners
  • Wake Board
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • 2 x F5 Seabobs
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Beach Games
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Kite Surfer

Tenders

  • 1 x 34'9 / 10.6m Everglade Tender with 3 x Yamaha 350 HP engines
  • 1 x 16'9 / 5.1m Williams Jet Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€240,000 p/week + expenses Approx $282,000

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$225,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether CHASING DAYLIGHT's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether CHASING DAYLIGHT's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why CHASING DAYLIGHT beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
  • For CHASING DAYLIGHT, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Spain and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request CHASING DAYLIGHT charter availability

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

FAQ

CHASING DAYLIGHT charter questions

Is CHASING DAYLIGHT a good fit for Spain?

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.

Who should consider CHASING DAYLIGHT?

CHASING DAYLIGHT is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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 CHASING DAYLIGHT?

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

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Your request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.

Clear booking terms

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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