Overview
NOCTURNO yacht charter in Mediterranean
NOCTURNO works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Rayburn Custom Yacht, 158'2 / 48.2m, 12 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.
Rayburn Custom Yacht158m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use NOCTURNO
NOCTURNO 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
NOCTURNO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 158'2 / 48.2m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 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
Who this yacht suits
NOCTURNO 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.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Caribbean, NOCTURNO 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.
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. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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. NOCTURNO should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
NOCTURNO 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 NOCTURNO, 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
- Rayburn Custom Yacht
- Length
- 158'2 / 48.2m
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 8
- Price context
- €84,000 p/week + expenses Approx $98,500
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 27'7 / 8.4m
- Draft
- 10'10 / 3.3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
NOCTURNO is positioned around €84,000 p/week + expenses Approx $98,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Rayburn Custom Yacht build, 158m 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 NOCTURNO suits
Strong
Families and private groups
NOCTURNO 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
NOCTURNO by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 158m 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
NOCTURNO vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NOCTURNO 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 NOCTURNO
Toys
Onboard Nocturno has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are two SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Nocturno also features wakeboards, canoes, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Nocturno has a 6.5m/21'4" Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Nocturno and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, gulet yacht Nocturno has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
Overview
The 48.2m/158'2" 'Nocturno' gulet yacht built by shipyard Rayburn Custom Yachts is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. For the ultimate family-friendly yacht, look no further than gulet Nocturno. Offering an unrivalled wealth of convivial spacious living spaces, coupled with superb amenities, she's the perfect yacht for cruising around the spectacular destinations of the East Mediterranean.
Performance Range
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 Baudouin engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2023, Nocturno offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Nocturno such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Nocturno benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as 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
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- 2 x Canoes
- Water-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
- 4 x Paddleboards
- Wake Board
- Fishing Equipment
- 2 x Seabobs
- More E-Foil
- E-Foil
Tenders
- 1 x 21'4 / 6.5m Tender Rismarine 175 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€95,000 p/week + expenses Approx $111,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether NOCTURNO's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether NOCTURNO's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why NOCTURNO 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 NOCTURNO with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request NOCTURNO charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NOCTURNO fits the route.
FAQ
NOCTURNO charter questions
Is NOCTURNO 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 NOCTURNO?
NOCTURNO 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 NOCTURNO?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for NOCTURNO. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.