Azimut78m8 guests4 cabins
MINERVA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Azimut, 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Azimut · Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Overview
MINERVA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Azimut, 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
MINERVA 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
MINERVA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2004 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
MINERVA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Caribbean, MINERVA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. MINERVA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
MINERVA 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.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For MINERVA, 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
Charter price
MINERVA is positioned around €26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Azimut build, 78m 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
MINERVA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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. MINERVA 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
The 23.99m/78'8" motor yacht 'Minerva' by the Italian shipyard Azimut offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Primed for exploring secluded beaches and tucked-away lagoons or simply relaxing and soaking up the rays onboard, motor yacht Minerva is tailor-made for family fun.
Minerva is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Minerva comfortably cruises at 24 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Minerva is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Minerva Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. A charter on motor yacht Minerva will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Built in 2004, Minerva offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MINERVA fits the route.
FAQ
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.
MINERVA 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.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for MINERVA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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