Southern Wind78m6 guests3 cabins
Southern Wind · Mediterranean · Greece · Italy · Amalfi Coast · Mykonos
Overview
SOUTHERN STAR is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
SOUTHERN STAR 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
SOUTHERN STAR should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.99m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2004 against route timing and guest flow.
Use SOUTHERN STAR when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 78'8 / 23.99m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
A fair shortlist should explain why SOUTHERN STAR is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
SOUTHERN STAR is positioned around €23,000 p/week + expenses Approx $27,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Southern Wind build, 78m 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
Check layout
SOUTHERN STAR can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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 78m 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. SOUTHERN STAR 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
The 23.95m/78'7" 'Southern Star' sail yacht built by shipyard Southern Wind is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by American designer Nauta Yachts. Offering outstanding sailing performance, Southern Star offers comfortable deck space for magical outdoor living.
Southern Star is built with a kevlar composite hull and composite superstructure. Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots with a range of up to 1,843 nautical miles from her 1,800 litre fuel tanks. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Southern Star this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. This luxury sail yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Built in 2004, Southern Star offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite and two twin cabins. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Southern Star benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Italy · Amalfi Coast · Mykonos
€26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500
Cruising
Mediterranean · Greece · Italy · Amalfi Coast · 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 SOUTHERN STAR 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.
SOUTHERN STAR is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Croatia.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Croatia and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SOUTHERN STAR fits the plan.
Next
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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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.
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