MARIE

Vitters179m8 guests4 cabins

Vitters · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics

Overview

MARIE yacht charter in Bahamas

MARIE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Vitters179m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MARIE

MARIE is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. 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

MARIE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 179'2 / 54.61m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2010 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
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 by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
Watch-out
the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed

Best charter fit

Use MARIE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 179'2 / 54.61m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.

Before confirming dates

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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why MARIE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Vitters
Length
179'2 / 54.61m
Built
2010 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
8
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
31' / 9.45m
Draft
15'9 / 4.8m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

MARIE is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Vitters build, 179m 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 MARIE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

MARIE 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

MARIE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 179m 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

MARIE vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

When not cruising Marie has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these is a Combo waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Marie also features fishing equipment, scooters and snorkelling equipment. Marie features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 3.66m/12' Marietta to transport you in style.

Overview

The award winning 54.86m/180' classic yacht 'Marie' by the Dutch shipyard Vitters offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Hoek Design. Beautifully maintained, luxury yacht charters aboard the magnificent Marie promise to be nothing short of spectacular. Showcasing a classic hull and rigging, this iconic yacht is certainly no wallflower.

Special Features

Motorized crows nest 123 feet above deck. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, classic yacht Marie certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.

Performance Range

Marie is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles from her 28,100 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Marie thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2010, She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 2 king, 2 singles, 2 pullmans and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Marie benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably 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

Special features

  • Previous Winner of St. Barth’s Bucket
  • Interior Features Anigre-crafted Panels &Traditional Art Pieces
  • Advanced Hydraulic System
  • Carbon Fibre Masts Can Carry up to 3300 m2 of Sail

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Video On-Demand
  • ipod Docking
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Wake Board More complete with small and large bindings.
  • 1 x Combo Water-Ski
  • Inflatable Tower More One trampoline
  • One Ringo.
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • 2 x Scooters
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 12' / 3.66m Marietta Classic captains launch based on 1910 Mylne design sail or electric motor w/ twin screw will do 5k for 3 hours.
  • 20'4 / 6.2m Pascoe guest Tender Volvo Penta capable of 35-40 kts
  • 14'9 / 4.5m Aqua Pro crew 40 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MARIE's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MARIE's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why MARIE 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.
  • Ask for MARIE with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request MARIE charter availability

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

FAQ

MARIE charter questions

Is MARIE a good fit for Bahamas?

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 MARIE?

MARIE is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Bahamas.

What should I send before requesting MARIE?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Bahamas and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MARIE fits the plan.

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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

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.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

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.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

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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