Overview
STARLIGHT yacht charter in France
STARLIGHT works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Derecktor Shipyards, 106' / 32.31m, 6 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Derecktor Shipyards106m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use STARLIGHT
STARLIGHT 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
STARLIGHT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 106' / 32.31m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2003 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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 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
Who this yacht suits
STARLIGHT is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, 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 France and Mediterranean, STARLIGHT 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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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. STARLIGHT should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
STARLIGHT 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 France and Mediterranean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For STARLIGHT, 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
- Derecktor Shipyards
- Length
- 106' / 32.31m
- Built
- 2003 | 2023 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $39,500 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 21 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 23'5 / 7.14m
- Draft
- 6'11 / 2.11m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
STARLIGHT is positioned around $39,500 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Derecktor Shipyards build, 106m 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 STARLIGHT suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
STARLIGHT 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
STARLIGHT by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 106m 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
STARLIGHT vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. STARLIGHT 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 STARLIGHT
Toys
Onboard Starlight has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski 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. Additionally, there is a kayak - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Starlight also features fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Starlight has you covered - with two tenders, including a 10.06m/33' Southport Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Starlight is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Starlight Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. Motor yacht Starlight boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 32.31m/106' motor yacht 'Starlight' by Derecktor Shipyards offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by A La Mer. For outdoor living nonpareil, Starlight is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 21 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots with a range of up to 850 nautical miles from her 19,493 litre fuel tanks.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2003, Starlight offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one twin cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 1 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 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, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
- Cruising speed of 21 knots
- Sleeps 6 guests
- 10.06m/33' Southport Tender
Amenities
- Starlink
- Sun Deck
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
Water toys
- 1 x SeaDoo Jet-Ski
- 2 x Seabobs
- 4 x Paddleboards More Stand Up
- various sizes (one rigid
- three inflatable)
- 1 x Kayak More inflatable
- More Inflatable tubing toys
- 4 x Snorkelling Equipment More (4 persons)
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Inflatable tubing toys
Tenders
- 1 x 33' / 10.06m Southport 33 Tender with 2 x Yamaha 350 HP engines Tender has a dive door and complete set of deep sea fishing gear
- 1 x 14' / 4.27m Novurania RIB
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$42,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · New England
Winter Season
$44,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida
Cruising
Regions
Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida · New England
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether STARLIGHT's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether STARLIGHT's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why STARLIGHT 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.
- For STARLIGHT, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request STARLIGHT charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether STARLIGHT fits the route.
FAQ
STARLIGHT charter questions
Is STARLIGHT a good fit for France?
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 STARLIGHT?
STARLIGHT is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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 STARLIGHT?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for STARLIGHT. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.