Admiral Yachts240m12 guests9 cabins
Admiral Yachts · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Overview
A PLANET NINE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Charter fit
PLANET NINE 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
PLANET NINE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 240'2 / 73.2m, 12 guests, 9 cabins, 2018 against route timing and guest flow.
PLANET NINE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 9 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Spain can work well for PLANET NINE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare PLANET NINE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for PLANET NINE 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
Charter price
PLANET NINE is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Admiral Yachts build, 240m 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
PLANET NINE 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 240m 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.
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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. PLANET NINE 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
When not cruising Planet Nine has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis 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 Planet Nine also features a Kite Surfer, a seabob, wakeboards, canoes, fishing equipment and much more. Planet Nine features four tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.72m/31'11" RUPERT MARINE RIB to transport you in style.
The 73m/240ft expedition yacht ‘PLANET NINE’ was built by Italian shipyard Admiral Yachts in 2018. Designed by world renowned Tim Heywood, she is one of the leading explorer yachts on the water, as well as one of the largest and most luxurious options on the charter market. Setting a new benchmark in her category, Planet Nine is the ultimate expression of yachting capability. Not only can she traverse to the remotest corners of the globe, but she has been carefully conceived to deliver the best possible experience for guests on board. An exceptional achievement in technology, she also boasts an impressive volume of 2,100 GT of which every inch is laced in luxury.
Spa facilities form part of the spacious beach club, which comes complete with its own waterside terrace. Whether dedicating a day to relaxation or making this the first port of call after arriving back on PLANET NINE after a day of heli-skiing, exploration or scuba diving, the ultra-modern spa and sauna are a favourite among charter guests.
Ice-classed Planet Nine’s exterior design is the work of celebrated Tim Heywood who has created a handsome, naval-inspired profile capable of long-range cruising and fulfilling the needs of the most intrepid travellers. Her upper deck aft is dedicated to a fully-operational helipad, with a below deck hangar and refuelling capabilities. Forward of this is luxe area designed for outdoor relaxation, dining and entertaining, while the sundeck is equipped with a Jacuzzi, giant sunpads, a bar and further seating areas. There is also a chic beach club which leads to an expansive swim platform.
Behind the stunning interior of Planet Nine is London-based design house Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi (MHZ) and, despite being built for exploration, it still features every luxury expected from a modern day superyacht. The overall atmosphere recalls the elegance and timelessness of a classic yacht, but there is an enlivening touch of modernity. MHZ has successfully fulfilled the brief to reproduce the comfort and intimacy of a villa, with all on-board spaces suitable for year-round living. As the entire main deck is devoted to the master suite, the upper deck boasts exceptional living areas, including a panoramic observation lounge with views forward through full-length window and a formal dining area for the entire charter party. An elevator connects all five decks.
Planet Nine is very much a superyacht defined by her array of special features. From an expansive and elegantly styled master deck to a helipad and hugely stocked water toy garage to an exquisite spa facilities and beach club, it's clear Planet Nine is trail-blazing a new breed of luxury expedition yacht. Ice-classed, she is one of the few charter yachts whose rugged explorer looks are a true reflection of her capabilities and she can effortlessly transport guests from the Antarctica to the South Pacific to the Mediterranean to the Caribbean.
As a custom displacement yacht, ice-classed Planet Nine features ‘at anchor stabilisers’ which work at zero speed, increasing on-board comfort while at anchor and on rough waters. Planet Nine is classified as Lloyd’s Register EMEA ID ICE-CLASS. With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and an exceptional range of 6,000nm from her 64,854 fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.
Spanning across the entire main deck, the 3,000-square-foot master suite serves as a private apartment for the principal charterer. Divided into two distinct areas, the space includes an expansive cabin aft with a full en-suite and dressing rooms, and a large salon forward with a study area and further cabin. A VIP suite occupies much of the bridge deck, while the remaining five double cabins span off a central corridor on the lower deck. Guests can access these from an entrance and lobby at the stern of the luxury yacht, which also gives direct access to the beach club and spa facilities. In total, Planet Nine can sleep up to 12 guests in eight cabins on a luxury yacht charter.
As one of the most outstanding and innovative expedition yachts in the world, Planet Nine is ideal for discerning travellers looking to adventure off the beaten track. Discover the planet’s most far-flung destinations with the whole family aboard this trail-blazer while being treated to unparalleled levels of luxury, superb style and state-of-the-art amenities. Luxury expedition yacht Planet Nine 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.
Possessing plenty of garage space, Planet Nine is jam-packed with the latest water toys for hours of fun on the water. The dedicated tender bay on the main deck aft is stocked with two 32ft Rupert Marine twin diesel tenders, while her helipad is designed to accommodate an Agusta Grande helicopter. This is perfect for exploration and transits to and from your yacht. When taking a break from exploring the amazing cruising grounds, there is a theatre room with a 119-inch cinema screen and there are fully integrated Apple AV systems throughout. There is also a large steam room and sauna connected to the large beach club, providing charterers with even more options for unwinding after a day of discovery.
Onboard
Commercial
POA
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
POA
Cruising
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether PLANET NINE 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.
PLANET NINE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Spain and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
For PLANET NINE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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