MARQUISE

Austal236m28 guests14 cabins

Austal · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Indian Ocean · Maldives · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics · Abu Dhabi · Dubai

Overview

MARQUISE yacht charter in Mediterranean

MARQUISE works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Austal, 236'3 / 72m, 28 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Caribbean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Austal236m28 guests14 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MARQUISE

MARQUISE 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

MARQUISE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 236'3 / 72m, 28 guests, 14 cabins, 2004 | 2017 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
28 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
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
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MARQUISE as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

MARQUISE is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, 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 Mediterranean and Caribbean, MARQUISE 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. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MARQUISE as confirmed.

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. MARQUISE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

MARQUISE 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 Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For MARQUISE, 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
Austal
Length
236'3 / 72m
Built
2004 | 2017 (Refitted)
Guests
28
Cabins
14
Crew
30
Price context
€600,000 p/week + expenses Approx $705,000
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Conversion
Beam
45'3 / 13.8m
Draft
6'11 / 2.1m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

MARQUISE is positioned around €600,000 p/week + expenses Approx $705,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Austal build, 236m 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 MARQUISE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

MARQUISE 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

MARQUISE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 236m 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

MARQUISE vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Marquise knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are Flyboards, experience flying in and out of the water with the latest in high adrenaline watersport. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Marquise also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and much more. Marquise has a RIB to transfer you from ship to shore. Marquise and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Indian Ocean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Marquise 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.

Overview

The 72m/236'3" motor yacht 'Marquise' by shipyard Austal offers flexible accommodation for up to 28 guests in 14 cabins and features interior styling by AskDeco. With an abundance of space and superlative amenities across her luxurious decks, you'll be spoilt for choice on a luxury yacht charter aboard Marquise.

Performance Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 1,539 nautical miles at cruising speed. With a shallow draft of 2.1m/6'11" Marquise can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. 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.

Guest Accommodation

Marquise is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2004, She offers guest accommodation for up to 28 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, six VIP cabins, five double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 20 beds in total, including 12 king, 6 singles and 2 pullmans. Additionally, there is a staff cabin on board. She is also capable of carrying up to 30 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, particularly the pool, useful to practice your technique or just cool off. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea and in addition sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly 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

  • Refit to an exacting standard in 2017
  • Large swimming pool on the sundeck
  • Refreshingly modern interior design
  • Spacious owner's lounge
  • Ideal for event charters

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Swimming Pool
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x SeaDoo Jet-Skis
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • Flyboard
  • 4 x Paddleboards
  • Wake Board
  • Water-Ski
  • Kneeboard
  • U-tube
  • Kayak
  • Towable Toys
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 2 x RIB with water-sports towing capacity

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€600,000 p/week + expenses Approx $705,000

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

Winter Season

€600,000 p/week + expenses Approx $705,000

Indian Ocean · Maldives · Abu Dhabi · Dubai

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Indian Ocean · Maldives · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics · Abu Dhabi · Dubai

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MARQUISE's 28 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MARQUISE's 14 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why MARQUISE 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether MARQUISE is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request MARQUISE charter availability

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

FAQ

MARQUISE charter questions

Is MARQUISE a good fit for Mediterranean?

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 MARQUISE?

MARQUISE is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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 MARQUISE?

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

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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.

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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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