Overview
CRISTAL yacht charter in Mediterranean
CRISTAL 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. Custom, 160'5 / 48.89m, 30 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Custom160m30 guests15 cabins
Charter fit
How to use CRISTAL
CRISTAL 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
CRISTAL should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 160'5 / 48.89m, 30 guests, 15 cabins, 2018 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 30 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Who this yacht suits
CRISTAL 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Caribbean, CRISTAL should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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 final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
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. CRISTAL should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
CRISTAL 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 Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For CRISTAL, 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
- Custom
- Length
- 160'5 / 48.89m
- Built
- 2018 | 2024 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 30
- Cabins
- 15
- Price context
- €100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $117,500
- Model
- Custom
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
CRISTAL is positioned around €100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $117,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Custom build, 160m 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 CRISTAL suits
Strong
Families and private groups
CRISTAL gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Review imagery
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
CRISTAL by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 160m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
Wellness and amenities
Check list
Ask for the latest amenities list before comparing against newer yachts.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
CRISTAL vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CRISTAL 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.
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Charter rate
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether CRISTAL's 30 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether CRISTAL's 15 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why CRISTAL beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether CRISTAL is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request CRISTAL charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CRISTAL fits the route.
FAQ
CRISTAL charter questions
Is CRISTAL a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider CRISTAL?
CRISTAL 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 CRISTAL?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for CRISTAL. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.