MALTESE FALCON

Perini Navi288m12 guests6 cabins

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Overview

MALTESE FALCON yacht charter in Italy

A MALTESE FALCON charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Perini Navi288m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MALTESE FALCON

MALTESE FALCON 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

MALTESE FALCON should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Italy and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 288'9 / 88m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2006 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 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

When this yacht makes sense

MALTESE FALCON suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Italy can work well for MALTESE FALCON, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Italy.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare MALTESE FALCON on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for MALTESE FALCON should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Perini Navi
Length
288'9 / 88m
Built
2006 | 2023 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
19
Price context
€490,000 p/week + expenses Approx $575,500
Cruising speed
14 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
42'4 / 12.9m
Draft
19'8 / 6m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

MALTESE FALCON is positioned around €490,000 p/week + expenses Approx $575,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Perini Navi build, 288m 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 MALTESE FALCON suits

Strong

Families and private groups

MALTESE FALCON 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

MALTESE FALCON by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 288m 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

MALTESE FALCON vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Maltese Falcon lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are four SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Maltese Falcon also features wakeboards, kayaks, WindSurfers, scuba diving equipment, inflatable water toys. When it comes to Tenders, Maltese Falcon has you covered - with two tenders, including a 10m/32'10" Pascoe Tender.

Overview

One of the most iconic superyachts on the water, the 88m/289ft sailing yacht ‘Maltese Falcon’ turns heads wherever she cruises thanks to her three, DynaRig-designed 190' (58m) masts. Delivered from sailing yacht experts Perini Navi in 2006, the multi-award-winning Maltese Falcon features interior and exterior design from Ken Freivokh and is maintained to an exacting standard with regular refits and upgrades. Cutting a truly distinctive profile thanks to her revolutionary DynaRig masts, the Maltese Falcon is one of the most universally recognizable sailing yachts in the world. She has received critical acclaim from the yachting industry and global media attention that has led to a total of 10 prestigious awards. She has a glowing reputation as a charter yacht as well, with guests praising her attentive crew, refreshing interiors and continuous connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Exterior Design

Styling the exterior as well as designing the interior, the world-renowned Ken Freivokh has ensured that the spaces are not only stylish, but highly functional. Indeed, beneath her commanding sails the Maltese Falcon offers a collection of dedicated living spaces which all exude a gentle and inviting calm. Creating a number of areas which merge seamlessly with the interior, Ken Freivokh provides guests with options when it comes to enjoy the sun-drenched cruising grounds of Maltese Falcon. With numerous tables and seating arrangements on hand from bow to stern, there’s flexibility for both formal and informal occasions. Perhaps the most impressive feature of the exterior, however, is the projector screen positioned behind the lower sail which doubles up as a screen to allow guests to enjoy a movie night under the stars. As if the idea of an luxury outdoor cinema wasn’t appealing enough, it is the largest of its kind to be found on any superyacht.

Interior Design

The interior of superyacht Maltese Falcon is every bit as impressive as the exterior, with a range of colourful finishings making it truly unique. Balancing contemporary artwork from the Owner’s own collection with more traditionally inspired furnishings, both the communal and guest spaces composed of high quality leather, wood, steel, and glass. The layout balances with form and function like just about every other aspect of the yacht, with an atrium amidships uniting the accommodation on the lower deck and the lobby found on the bridge deck. Complete with a dedicated reading room, full-beam dining room, and a highly spacious main salon, it’s clear that every need of those on board has been comfortably anticipated. Flanked by numerous windows and benefitting from skylights, the amount of natural light which spills into Maltese Falcon is certainly worthy of note.

Special Features

Boasting a wholly outstanding performance, the Maltese Falcon definitely stands out for her ability to make timely passages whilst delivering a thrill to all of those on board. Similarly, her outdoor cinema is the perfect thing for those after some engaging nighttime entertainment whilst enjoying a few drinks.

Performance Range

Maltese Falcon is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Deutz engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 4,600 nautical miles from her 81,300 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Comprised of a single master cabin, a VIP suite, and four doubles, the accommodation on board Maltese Falcon provides appropriately beautiful spaces for guests to retire to following a day on the water. Situated on the lower deck, the full-beam master cabin includes two walk in wardrobes, his and hers bathrooms, and Californian king-sized bed. With a massive and warm canvas by Squeak Carnwath occupying the wall, charterers are sure to feel well-rested when waking up in this private sanctuary. Up on the bridge deck, the VIP cabin is furnished with additional easy chairs and enjoys a private terrace which can be accessed via a large sliding door towards the aft. The remaining doubles are found on the lower deck, and, despite their size, are complete with all the entertainment options found in the master and VIP cabin.

Why Charter Maltese Falcon

As one of the most iconic superyachts available for charter, the Maltese Falcon truly has to be experienced in order to be believed. What’s more, both her refit and range of extraordinary features ensure that charterers off all tastes and inclinations are sure to be satisfied whilst away on vacation. Maltese Falcon and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Bermuda and the Caribbean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, sail yacht Maltese Falcon has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Besides being able to catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster on one of her massive sails, Maltese Falcon keeps her guests entertained with a wealth of leisure facilities ranging from a dedicated reading room to a fully-equipped gymnasium. Meals are also enjoyed in the most luxurious of surroundings, with both the formal and alfresco spaces enjoying plenty of beautiful furnishings and artwork. For those who prefer their entertainment to take place on the water, a collection of water toys and tenders- not to mention scuba diving gear and a bespoke inflatable slide- are sure to get everyone’s pulse racing for hours on end. For charterers who enjoy rounding their days off in style, a generously proportioned Jacuzzi which looks out on the movie screen is just the thing.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Huge outdoor cinema screen
  • On-board massage therapist and treatment room
  • Exceptional sailing performance
  • Indoor-outdoor bar area
  • All the latest water toys
  • Iconic DynaRig mast design
  • Experienced & friendly crew

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage Room
  • Exterior Bar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Satcom
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Movie Theatre
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • Inflatable Water Slide
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • 2 x Radinn Jetsurfs
  • Windsurfer
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • 2 x 1 Person Kayaks
  • 2 x 2 Person Kayaks
  • Water-Skis
  • 4 x Paddleboards More SUP
  • Towable Toys
  • 4 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Wake Boards
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Scuba Diving Equipment More (rendezvous diving only)

Tenders

  • 1 x 32'10 / 10m Pascoe open Tender with 1 x 400 HP engine
  • 1 x 14'1 / 4.3m Castoldi Jet Tender with 1 x 125 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€580,000 p/week + expenses Approx $681,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics

Winter Season

€580,000 p/week + expenses Approx $681,500

Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Belize · Costa Rica · Mexico · Alaska · New England · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Belize · Costa Rica · Mexico · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics · Alaska · New England · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MALTESE FALCON's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MALTESE FALCON's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why MALTESE FALCON 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 MALTESE FALCON is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request MALTESE FALCON charter availability

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

FAQ

MALTESE FALCON charter questions

Is MALTESE FALCON 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 MALTESE FALCON?

MALTESE FALCON is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Italy and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting MALTESE FALCON?

For MALTESE FALCON, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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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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