Royal Niestern Sande237m12 guests8 cabins
Royal Niestern Sande · Central America · Belize · Costa Rica · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Overview
Q 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.
Charter fit
Q 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
Q should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 237'8 / 72.45m, 12 guests, 8 cabins, 2012 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use Q when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 237'8 / 72.45m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
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.
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.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why Q 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.
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
Charter price
Q is positioned around $700,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Royal Niestern Sande build, 237m 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
Q 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 237m 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.
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. Q 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
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 Q. Principle among these are Flyboards for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the four Sea-Doo WaveRunners. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. If that isn't enough Q also features a seabob, wakeboards, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, beach games and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Q has you covered - with five tenders, including a 16.5m/54'2" Viking. Q and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within Central America. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean and Central America. This ocean-going luxury charter expedition yacht carries up to 18 professional crew who will cater to your every need.
The 72.45m/237'8" 'Q' (ex. Ragnar) expedition yacht built by shipyard Royal Niestern Sander is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. She originally served as an ice breaking multipurpose support supply vessel before being converted into a yacht by Icon Yachts in 2020. This yacht features interior styling by British designer RWD. Explorer yacht Q is the ultimate vessel for exploring far-flung corners of the globe, and whether you're traversing the tropics or the poles, you'll be in capable hands. With a wealth of spectacular onboard social and dining options coupled with charter-rich amenities and a highly-attentive crew, you'll be in seventh heaven on a luxury charter aboard this phenomenal yacht. She has sensational features such as a helipad, spa and gym.
Built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 817,000 litre fuel tanks. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Built in 2012, Q offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 9 beds in total, including 2 king, 4 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 18 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
A charter on Q is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a steam room, all you need to relax muscles and reduce stress. For the ultimate relaxation experience, she plays host to a luxury spa and in addition guests can enjoy a dip in the pool. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym or retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Q benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly a helipad, allowing seamless travel to and from land. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
$700,000 p/week + expenses
Central America · Belize · Costa Rica
$775,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Belize · Costa Rica · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Central America · Belize · Costa Rica · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether Q fits the route.
FAQ
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.
Q 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 France.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether Q fits the plan.
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Trust & booking clarity
We help guests move from enquiry to booking with the right checks in place: suitable yachts, transparent terms, safety context and partner brokers who understand professional charter standards.
Learn about MYBAYour request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.
Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.
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