Leopard88m8 guests4 cabins
Leopard · Ibiza · The Balearics
Overview
STARTUP is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
STARTUP 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
STARTUP should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 88'4 / 26.92m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 1997 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use STARTUP when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 88'4 / 26.92m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
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.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
A fair shortlist should explain why STARTUP 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.
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
Charter price
STARTUP is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Leopard build, 88m 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
Strong
STARTUP gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
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 88m 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. STARTUP 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
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Startup. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Williams 225 Tender. This luxury open yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
The 26.44m/86'9" 'Startup' open yacht built by shipyard Leopard is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Arno. Built in 1997, Startup provides the exhilarating thrill of a sports car while providing charter guests the utmost outdoor comfort onboard.
Startup is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 35 knots with a range of up to 350 nautical miles from her 8,300 litre fuel tanks. With a shallow draft of 1.19m/3'11" Startup can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.
Startup is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin, one twin cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. The bed configuration includes 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
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
Commercial
POA
Ibiza · The Balearics
POA
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Ibiza · The Balearics
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether STARTUP fits the route.
FAQ
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.
STARTUP 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 France.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether STARTUP 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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