Overview
PALMIRA yacht charter in Caribbean
A PALMIRA charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Fitzroy147m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use PALMIRA
PALMIRA 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
PALMIRA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 147'8 / 45m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
PALMIRA suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Caribbean can work well for PALMIRA, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare PALMIRA on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for PALMIRA should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Fitzroy
- Length
- 147'8 / 45m
- Built
- 2009
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 7
- Price context
- POA
- Cruising speed
- 11 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 30'8 / 9.34m
- Draft
- 15'7 / 4.75m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
PALMIRA is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Fitzroy build, 147m 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 PALMIRA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
PALMIRA 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
PALMIRA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 147m 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
PALMIRA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. PALMIRA 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 PALMIRA
Toys
Palmira has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these is a Topper Topaz sailboat to bring out the explorer in you. In addition there are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a kayak - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Palmira also features fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and snorkelling equipment. Palmira features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6.2m/20'4" Smuggler Tender to transport you in style. Luxury sail yacht Palmira is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
Overview
The 45m/147'8" 'Palmira' (ex. Salperton) sail yacht built by shipyard Fitzroy is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Adam Lay Studio. Offering an enticing combination of luxury and adventure, Palmira has all the bells and whistles and a wealth of convivial social spaces for the ultimate sun-kissed yacht charter getaway.
Performance Range
Palmira is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Palmira comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2009, Palmira offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising two double cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Palmira is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. 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
Experience
Special features
- Accomplished regatta racer
- 360-degree panoramic views in main salon
- Light hemp wall panels and dark wenge furniture
- White onyx bar
- Tender hatch converts into a Jacuzzi
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 3 x Scuba Diving Equipment More + 1 Divemaster
- 2 x Mountain bikes More (fold up)
- Fishing Equipment More 2 trolling rods
- 1 hand rod
- 1 x 2 Person Kayak
- 1 x 1 Person Kayak
- 1 x Topper Topaz Sail Boat
- 8 x Snorkelling Equipment
- 2 x Water-Skis More (1 adult and 1 child)
- 2 x Doughnuts More 1 x double and 1 x single
Tenders
- 1 x 20'4 / 6.2m Smuggler Tender
- 1 x Tender crew tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Northern Europe · Finland · Norway
Winter Season
POA
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether PALMIRA's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether PALMIRA's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why PALMIRA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
- Ask for PALMIRA with dates, Caribbean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request PALMIRA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether PALMIRA fits the route.
FAQ
PALMIRA charter questions
Is PALMIRA a good fit for Caribbean?
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.
Who should consider PALMIRA?
PALMIRA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Caribbean and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting PALMIRA?
For PALMIRA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.