ICHI BAN

Nautor Swan68m8 guests4 cabins

Nautor Swan · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain

Overview

ICHI BAN yacht charter in Spain

ICHI BAN 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. Nautor Swan, 68'11 / 21m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Nautor Swan68m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ICHI BAN

ICHI BAN 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

ICHI BAN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 68'11 / 21m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 1983 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
8 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

ICHI BAN 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, ICHI BAN 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. ICHI BAN should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

ICHI BAN 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 ICHI BAN, 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
Nautor Swan
Length
68'11 / 21m
Built
1983
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
2
Cruising speed
9 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
17'5 / 5.3m
Draft
14'1 / 4.3m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

ICHI BAN should be priced against the full charter brief, not only the headline yacht size. Availability, season, APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery shape the final number.

Build and scale

Nautor Swan build, 68m 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 ICHI BAN suits

Strong

Families and private groups

ICHI BAN 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

ICHI BAN by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 68m 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

On request

Availability, rate, APA and operating assumptions should be confirmed with the broker.

Comparison

ICHI BAN vs newer 60m+ superyachts

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

Toys

When not cruising Ichi Ban has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. If that isn't enough Ichi Ban also features fishing equipment and scuba diving equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a RIB. A charter on sail yacht Ichi Ban will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

Overview

The 21m/68'11" sail yacht 'Ichi Ban' by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. For those that love to sail, Ichi Ban is tailor-made for you. Offering the perfect mix of luxury living and high-octane adventure, this yacht ticks all the boxes.

Performance Range

Powered by Perkins engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 9 knots with a range of up to 1,400 nautical miles.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 1983, Ichi Ban offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising three double cabins and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • 1
  • 400nm range
  • Sleeps 8 guests
  • RIB

Water toys

  • Doughnut
  • Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x RIB

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ICHI BAN's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ICHI BAN's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why ICHI BAN 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.
  • When requesting ICHI BAN, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request ICHI BAN charter availability

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

FAQ

ICHI BAN charter questions

Is ICHI BAN 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 ICHI BAN?

ICHI BAN 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 ICHI BAN?

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

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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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  • 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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