Overview
STARBURST III yacht charter in Mediterranean
STARBURST III 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.
Bilgin Yachts155m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use STARBURST III
STARBURST III 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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
STARBURST III should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 155'6 / 47.4m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2017 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Best charter fit
Use STARBURST III when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 155'6 / 47.4m, 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.
Route planning
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.
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 final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why STARBURST III is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Bilgin Yachts
- Length
- 155'6 / 47.4m
- Built
- 2017 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 9
- Price context
- €225,000 p/week + expenses Approx $264,500
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Bilgin 156
- Beam
- 28'8 / 8.75m
- Draft
- 8'2 / 2.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
STARBURST III is positioned around €225,000 p/week + expenses Approx $264,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Bilgin Yachts build, 155m 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 STARBURST III suits
Strong
Families and private groups
STARBURST III gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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
STARBURST III by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 155m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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
STARBURST III vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. STARBURST III 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 STARBURST III
Overview
The 47.5m/155'10" motor yacht 'Starburst III' by the Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by English designer H2 Yacht Design. Built in 2017, Starburst III offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. She has sensational features such as underwater lights and beach club.
Special Features
Designed to cater to a slightly smaller number of guests than most yachts of her size, with four staterooms on the lower deck instead of five, in order to provide guests with much larger spaces to enjoy. The result is that all guest cabins are larger than the norm, with extensive spaces for guests to make their own. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Starburst III is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Starburst III Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard motor yacht Starburst III promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
Performance Range
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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 63,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Starburst III features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Starburst III offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Starburst III, notably a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Starburst III benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times plus you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Glass-bottomed jacuzzi pool on the sundeck
- Well-appointed owner's cabin with private balcony
- Second foredeck jacuzzi adjoined by an intimate seating area
- A social sundeck with wet bar and entertainment system
- Plenty of alfresco spaces with optional shading
Amenities
- Underwater Lights
- Exterior Bar
- Tender Garage
- Sun Deck
- Starlink
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Beach Club
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€259,000 p/week + expenses Approx $304,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Turkey · Mykonos · Santorini
Winter Season
€259,000 p/week + expenses Approx $304,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Turkey · Mykonos · Santorini
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether STARBURST III's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether STARBURST III's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why STARBURST III beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Ask for STARBURST III with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request STARBURST III charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether STARBURST III fits the route.
FAQ
STARBURST III charter questions
Is STARBURST III a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider STARBURST III?
STARBURST III 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 Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting STARBURST III?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether STARBURST III fits the plan.