Overview
SAURON yacht charter in France
SAURON is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Zen72m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SAURON
SAURON 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
SAURON should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 72'4 / 22.05m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2008 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 6 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
Best charter fit
Use SAURON when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 72'4 / 22.05m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
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. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why SAURON 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
- Zen
- Length
- 72'4 / 22.05m
- Built
- 2008
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- €20,000 p/week + expenses Approx $23,500
- Cruising speed
- 43 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 17'7 / 5.36m
- Draft
- 3'8 / 1.12m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SAURON is positioned around €20,000 p/week + expenses Approx $23,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Zen build, 72m 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 SAURON suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
SAURON can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
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
SAURON by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 72m 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
SAURON vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SAURON 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 SAURON
Toys
When not cruising Sauron has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Sauron also sports a Williams Tender to transport you with ease. Sauron offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Motor yacht Sauron has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Overview
The 22.05m/72'4" 'Sauron' motor yacht built by shipyard Zen is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. If you're looking for a family-friendly yacht with plenty of onboard amenities, Sauron is the perfect choice, promising superb charter vacations whatever the destination.
Performance Range
Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 43 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 50 knots. Her low draft of 1.12m/3'8" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2008, Sauron offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising two double cabins and one twin cabin. The bed configuration includes 2 doubles and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Cruising speed of 43 knots
- Sleeps 6 guests
- Williams Tender
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
Amenities
Water toys
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Inflatable water toys
Tenders
- Williams turbojet 285 Tender 100 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€22,500 p/week + expenses Approx $26,500
Winter Season
€22,500 p/week + expenses Approx $26,500
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SAURON's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SAURON's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why SAURON 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.
- For SAURON, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request SAURON charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SAURON fits the route.
FAQ
SAURON charter questions
Is SAURON a good fit for France?
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 SAURON?
SAURON 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.
What should I send before requesting SAURON?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SAURON fits the plan.
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