Amels173m12 guests6 cabins
Amels · Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
Overview
SEAHORSE 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
SEAHORSE 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
SEAHORSE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 173'11 / 53m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1999 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use SEAHORSE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 173'11 / 53m, 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 SEAHORSE 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
SEAHORSE is positioned around €190,000 p/week + expenses Approx $223,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Amels build, 173m 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
SEAHORSE 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 173m 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. SEAHORSE 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
Seahorse has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there is a Conelly waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Seahorse also features a seabob, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, inflatable water toys and much more. Seahorse features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6m/19'8" Castoldi Jet Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Seahorse is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Seahorse Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 13 professional crew who will cater to your every need.
The award winning 52m/170'7" motor yacht 'Seahorse' by the Dutch shipyard Amels offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by English designer Terence Disdale. Built in 1999, Seahorse boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 6,800 nautical miles from her 119,100 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. 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.
Seahorse is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins, two twin cabins and one single cabin. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 2 queen, 5 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Seahorse, particularly a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
Cruising
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SEAHORSE 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.
SEAHORSE 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 Bahamas.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Bahamas and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SEAHORSE fits the plan.
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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.
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