GRAND SAILOR

Custom78m8 guests4 cabins

Custom · Mediterranean · Turkey

Overview

GRAND SAILOR yacht charter in Italy

GRAND SAILOR 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, 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Italy and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Custom78m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use GRAND SAILOR

GRAND SAILOR 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

GRAND SAILOR should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Italy and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
8 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
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Italy
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

GRAND SAILOR 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Italy and Mediterranean, GRAND SAILOR should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

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. GRAND SAILOR should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

GRAND SAILOR 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 Italy and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For GRAND SAILOR, 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
78'9 / 24m
Built
2008 | 2020 (Refitted)
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
4
Price context
€12,250 p/week + expenses Approx $14,500
Cruising speed
8 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
20'8 / 6.3m
Draft
8'4 / 2.55m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

GRAND SAILOR is positioned around €12,250 p/week + expenses Approx $14,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Custom build, 78m 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 GRAND SAILOR suits

Strong

Families and private groups

GRAND SAILOR 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.

Selective

Event or hosting briefs

For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.

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

GRAND SAILOR by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 78m 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

GRAND SAILOR vs newer 60m+ superyachts

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

Toys

Grand Sailor 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 waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are canoes, offering guests a great way to experience the beauty and nature of an area at their own pace. In addition there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Grand Sailor is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Grand Sailor Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. This luxury gulet yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.

Overview

The 24m/78'9" gulet yacht 'Grand Sailor' by shipyard Custom offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Elegant Grand Sailor pairs classic looks with spectacular deck space, making it a sun-worshippers paradise that is sublime for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Performance Range

Grand Sailor is built with a wood hull and wood superstructure. Grand Sailor comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2008, Grand Sailor offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite and two double cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

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. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • Canoe
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water-Ski
  • Banana
  • Ringo

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€17,500 p/week + expenses Approx $20,500

Mediterranean · Turkey

Winter Season

€9,800 p/week + expenses Approx $11,500

Mediterranean · Turkey

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Turkey

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether GRAND SAILOR's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether GRAND SAILOR's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why GRAND SAILOR 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether GRAND SAILOR is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request GRAND SAILOR charter availability

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

FAQ

GRAND SAILOR charter questions

Is GRAND SAILOR a good fit for Italy?

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 GRAND SAILOR?

GRAND SAILOR 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 GRAND SAILOR?

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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