Gulf Craft126m11 guests5 cabins
Gulf Craft · Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Santorini · Sardinia · Calvi · Cannes · St Tropez
Overview
GRAND CRU 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
GRAND CRU 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
GRAND CRU should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Italy and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 126' / 38.4m, 11 guests, 5 cabins, 2012 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use GRAND CRU when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 126' / 38.4m, 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 GRAND CRU is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Italy, 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
GRAND CRU is positioned around €110,000 p/week + expenses Approx $129,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Gulf Craft build, 126m 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
GRAND CRU 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.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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 126m 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. GRAND CRU 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
Grand Cru knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are two SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Grand Cru also features wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. Grand Cru features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 3.8m/12'6" Williams Jet Tenders Jet Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Grand Cru is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Grand Cru Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Motor yacht Grand Cru has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
The 38.4m/126' motor yacht 'Grand Cru' by the Emirati shipyard Gulf Craft offers flexible accommodation for up to 11 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by CBD Design. Built in 2012, Grand Cru offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .
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 Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 1,500 nautical miles from her 28,750 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.
Grand Cru is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 11 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 4 queen, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Grand Cru including a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. 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
Commercial
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Santorini · Sardinia
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Malta · Monaco · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Santorini · St Tropez
Cruising
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Santorini · Sardinia · Calvi · Cannes · St Tropez
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GRAND CRU 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.
GRAND CRU 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 Italy.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Italy and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether GRAND CRU fits the plan.
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