Overview
MATSU yacht charter in Mediterranean
MATSU 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.
ISA Yachts123m11 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use MATSU
MATSU 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
MATSU should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 123'4 / 37.6m, 11 guests, 5 cabins, 2007 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 11 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 MATSU when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 123'4 / 37.6m, 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 MATSU 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
- ISA Yachts
- Length
- 123'4 / 37.6m
- Built
- 2007 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 11
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 6
- Price context
- €96,000 p/week + expenses Approx $113,000
- Cruising speed
- 20 Knots
- Model
- 120 Sport
- Beam
- 24'3 / 7.4m
- Draft
- 12' / 3.65m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
MATSU is positioned around €96,000 p/week + expenses Approx $113,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
ISA Yachts build, 123m 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 MATSU suits
Strong
Families and private groups
MATSU 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
MATSU by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 123m 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
MATSU vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MATSU 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 MATSU
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Matsu lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are two SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Matsu also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Matsu this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. This luxury motor yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 36.45m/119'7" motor yacht 'Matsu' by the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 11 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Cristiano Gatto Design. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Matsu is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by 3 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 33 knots with a range of up to 550 nautical miles from her 22,000 litre fuel tanks at 27 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2007, Matsu offers guest accommodation for up to 11 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 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, 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
- Recent refit in 2025
- Interior design from Cristiano Gatto Design
- Sleeps 11 guests
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- 2 x Seabobs
- 2 x Paddleboards
- Snorkelling Equipment
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€108,000 p/week + expenses Approx $127,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether MATSU's 11 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether MATSU's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why MATSU 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 MATSU with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request MATSU charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MATSU fits the route.
FAQ
MATSU charter questions
Is MATSU a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 MATSU?
MATSU 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 Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting MATSU?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MATSU fits the plan.