Lurssen279m12 guests9 cabins
MERIDIAN A is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Lurssen · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Overview
MERIDIAN A is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
MERIDIAN A 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
MERIDIAN A should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests, 9 cabins, 2011 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use MERIDIAN A when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 279'2 / 85.1m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
A fair shortlist should explain why MERIDIAN A is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
MERIDIAN A is positioned around €950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Lurssen build, 279m class
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.
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
Strong
MERIDIAN A gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 279m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MERIDIAN A 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
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Meridian A 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 towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Meridian A also features wakeboards, fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Meridian A has you covered - with three tenders, including a 10m/32'10" Royal Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Meridian A is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Meridian A Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Meridian A, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
The 85.1m/279'2" motor yacht 'Meridian A' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Reymond Langton Design. Built in 2011, Meridian A is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, you'll be in for a treat from the moment you step on board. She is equipped with a helipad, beauty salon, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.
Built with a steel 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 17 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 200,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Meridian A features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Meridian A offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, three double cabins and two twin cabins. A crew of twenty-seven, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.
A charter on Meridian A is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a piano, perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. If you're in need of indulgence, the beauty salon offers a range of treatments to pamper and restore. For the ultimate relaxation experience, she plays host to a luxury spa and in addition the swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or elsewhere, maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Meridian A benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Seamlessly travel from land to see thanks to the helipad and in addition at night, guests can enjoy a mesmerizing light spectacle in the water thanks to underwater lights. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or elsewhere, guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000
Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000
Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MERIDIAN A fits the route.
FAQ
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.
MERIDIAN A is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MERIDIAN A fits the plan.
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