Overview
STARFIRE yacht charter in Mediterranean
STARFIRE 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.
Lurssen239m12 guests7 cabins
Charter fit
How to use STARFIRE
STARFIRE 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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
STARFIRE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 239'6 / 73m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2007 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
- 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 STARFIRE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 239'6 / 73m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
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.
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. 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.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why STARFIRE 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
- Lurssen
- Length
- 239'6 / 73m
- Built
- 2007 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 20
- Price context
- €680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 42' / 12.8m
- Draft
- 12'2 / 3.7m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
STARFIRE is positioned around €680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Lurssen build, 239m 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 STARFIRE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
STARFIRE gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
STARFIRE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 239m 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
STARFIRE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. STARFIRE 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 STARFIRE
Toys
Starfire has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are two SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Starfire also features kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Starfire features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 12m/39'4" Hinckley Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Starfire this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 20, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.
Overview
The 73m/239'6" 'Starfire' motor yacht built by the German shipyard Lurssen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by French designer Zuretti. Built in 2007, Starfire is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She has sensational features such as a dancefloor, wheelchair accessibility, spa, elevator, underwater lights and gym.
Performance Range
Starfire is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 204,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Starfire features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Starfire offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and one twin cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. There are up to twenty crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Starfire such as a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. The yacht's library is a beautiful addition to her range of leisure facilities, and acts as a lovely spot for relaxing or browsing. You can recreate the full cinema experience while at sea with the included movie theatre and the steam room is great for your skin and a perfect place to unwind. Kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa plus revive yourself after an intense workout in the sauna. Take a plunge in the pool under the sun or a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Starfire benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Effortlessly return to your stateroom from any other deck onboard the elevator and for those needing to take care of work at sea, conference facilities are available to make business on board that much easier. Soak up the atmosphere after dark with dramatic underwater lights plus take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Wheelchair access
- Elevator for convenient access
- Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
- his/her en suite and study
- Impressive 5
- 500nm range
- Recent refit in 2025
Amenities
- Exterior Bar
- Sun Deck
- Stabilizers Underway
- Gym Equipment
- Tender Garage
- Underwater Lights
- Massage Room
- Observation Lounge
- Owner Study
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- 2 x Seabobs
- Foilboard
- 4 x Inflatable Fishing Kayaks
- Paddleboards
- Inflatable water park
- Inflatable Climbing Wall
- Inflatable jet-ski dock
- Waterslide
- Floating Pool
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Airbuddy
Tenders
- 1 x 39'4 / 12m Hinckley Tender
- 1 x 26'7 / 8.1m Osmotec Sport Tender Tender
- 1 x Ski Nautique G25
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€750,000 p/week + expenses Approx $881,000
Mediterranean · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Mykonos · Portofino · Santorini · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Winter Season
$750,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether STARFIRE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether STARFIRE's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why STARFIRE beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
- Ask for STARFIRE with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request STARFIRE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether STARFIRE fits the route.
FAQ
STARFIRE charter questions
Is STARFIRE a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider STARFIRE?
STARFIRE 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 Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting STARFIRE?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether STARFIRE fits the plan.