SIXTEEN TONS

North Wind70m8 guests3 cabins

North Wind · Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics

Overview

SIXTEEN TONS yacht charter in Caribbean

SIXTEEN TONS works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. North Wind, 70'10 / 21.6m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

North Wind70m8 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use SIXTEEN TONS

SIXTEEN TONS 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

SIXTEEN TONS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 70'10 / 21.6m, 8 guests, 3 cabins, 2007 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
8 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
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 against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

Who this yacht suits

SIXTEEN TONS is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Caribbean and Mediterranean, SIXTEEN TONS should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

Planning window

peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. SIXTEEN TONS should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

SIXTEEN TONS should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For SIXTEEN TONS, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
North Wind
Length
70'10 / 21.6m
Built
2007 | 2014 (Refitted)
Guests
8
Cabins
3
Crew
2
Price context
€21,000 p/week + expenses Approx $24,500
Cruising speed
8 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
17'7 / 5.35m
Draft
9'2 / 2.8m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

SIXTEEN TONS is positioned around €21,000 p/week + expenses Approx $24,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

North Wind build, 70m 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 SIXTEEN TONS suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

SIXTEEN TONS 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

SIXTEEN TONS by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 70m 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

SIXTEEN TONS vs newer 60m+ superyachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SIXTEEN TONS 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 SIXTEEN TONS

Toys

When not cruising Sixteen Tons 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. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Also there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 3.6m/11'10" Aermarine Tender. Sixteen Tons 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. Sail yacht Sixteen Tons boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

Overview

The 21.6m/70'10" sail yacht 'Sixteen Tons' by shipyard North Wind offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Damen Sanchez. Experience the rush of the wind through your hair onboard sailing yacht Sixteen Tons, primed for harnessing the power of nature, as well as entertaining and relaxing once her sails are stowed away.

Performance Range

Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 9 knots with a range of up to 1,950 nautical miles from her 2,400 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Sixteen Tons thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2007, She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 doubles and 2 pullmans. 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 including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • 1
  • 950nm range
  • Sleeps 8 guests
  • 3.6m/11'10" Aermarine Tender

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Paddleboard
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Kayak

Tenders

  • 1 x 11'10 / 3.6m Aermarine Cabrio Tender 40 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€25,000 p/week + expenses Approx $29,500

Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether SIXTEEN TONS's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether SIXTEEN TONS's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why SIXTEEN TONS 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether SIXTEEN TONS is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request SIXTEEN TONS charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SIXTEEN TONS fits the route.

FAQ

SIXTEEN TONS charter questions

Is SIXTEEN TONS 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 SIXTEEN TONS?

SIXTEEN TONS is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting SIXTEEN TONS?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for SIXTEEN TONS. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

Safety-led planning

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.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

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.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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Share your dates, destination and guest count. We will check availability, shortlist suitable yachts, and shape the route into a practical itinerary before you commit.

  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
  • Check availability and shortlist yachts that fit.
  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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