Overview
ORA yacht charter in Mediterranean
ORA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
CMN Yachts196m12 guests8 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ORA
ORA 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
ORA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests, 8 cabins, 2009 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
- 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 ORA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 196'10 / 60m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season. That keeps the charter practical around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
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. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why ORA 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
- CMN Yachts
- Length
- 196'10 / 60m
- Built
- 2009 | 2023 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 15
- Price context
- €290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $341,000
- Cruising speed
- 15 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 36'5 / 11.1m
- Draft
- 11'4 / 3.45m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ORA is positioned around €290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $341,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
CMN Yachts build, 196m 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 ORA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ORA 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
ORA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 196m 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
ORA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ORA 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 ORA
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Ora. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Ora also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys and kneeboards. When it comes to Tenders, Ora has you covered - with three tenders, including a 7m/23' Novurania Chase Tender. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Ora this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Motor yacht Ora is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
Overview
The 60m/196'10" 'Ora' (ex. O'Eva) motor yacht built by the French shipyard CMN Yachts is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Winch Design. From bow to stern, Ora is brimming with an fantastic array of social and dining areas, both inside and out, making her the ideal yacht for relaxing and entertaining whilst on charter. She is equipped with a movie theatre, underwater lights and gym.
Interior Design
An impressive 500m2 of light, open living space is spread over five decks and each deck is linked by a dramatic central spiral staircase which wraps around a spectacular glass sculpture. A wealth of different materials creates a beautiful palette of texture, from polished Marron Imperial marble and burled plane wood, to woven leather panelling. The attention to detail throughout the yacht is exceptional. Even the detailing in the carpets underfoot echoes the architectural shapes overhead.
Performance Range
Ora is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 130,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Ora features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Ora is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2009, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, three double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 10 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 1 double, 2 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Ora is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities such as a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out and in addition sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Ora benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Make your evenings more memorable with stunning underwater lights and in addition whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Large outdoor spaces
- Elegant & contemporary interior
- Tried and tested world cruiser
- Deeper than usual hull
- Zero speed stabilisers
- Dramatic central spiral staircase
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Exterior Bar
- Crane
- Underwater Lights
- Observation Lounge
- Owner Study
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Video On-Demand
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Satcom
- Deck Jacuzzi
Water toys
- 1 x Seadoo GTX 300hp Jet-Ski
- 1 x Seadoo Spark Trixx 90hp Jet-Ski
- 2 x Seabobs
- 1 x Radinn X Sport Jetsurf
- 1 x 1 Person Kayak
- 1 x 2 Person Kayak
- 1 x Jobe Aero Yarra 10.6 Paddleboard
- 1 x Aquaglide Inflatable water park
- 1 x Jobe Wake Board
- 1 x Jobe Kneeboard
- Water-Skis
- Inflatable water toys
Tenders
- 1 x 23' / 7m Novurania Chase Tender FNM 270 HP engine
- 1 x 13'7 / 4.15m Williams Jet Tenders Yanmar 100 HP engine
- 1 x Zodiac 450 EC Neo Rescue Boat Yamaha 40 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€360,000 p/week + expenses Approx $423,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia
Winter Season
€360,000 p/week + expenses Approx $423,000
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ORA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ORA's 8 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why ORA beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
- For ORA, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Availability
Request ORA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ORA fits the route.
FAQ
ORA charter questions
Is ORA a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider ORA?
ORA 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 ORA?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ORA fits the plan.