WAHOO

Pershing80m9 guests4 cabins

Pershing · Ibiza · The Balearics

Overview

WAHOO yacht charter in Bahamas

WAHOO works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Pershing, 80'5 / 24.51m, 9 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Pershing80m9 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use WAHOO

WAHOO 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

WAHOO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 80'5 / 24.51m, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
9 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

WAHOO 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 Bahamas and Mediterranean, WAHOO 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. WAHOO should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

WAHOO 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 Bahamas and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For WAHOO, 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
Pershing
Length
80'5 / 24.51m
Built
2009 | 2024 (Refitted)
Guests
9
Cabins
4
Crew
3
Price context
€48,650 p/week + expenses Approx $57,000
Cruising speed
25 Knots
Model
Pershing 80
Beam
18'4 / 5.58m
Draft
4'7 / 1.4m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

WAHOO is positioned around €48,650 p/week + expenses Approx $57,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Pershing build, 80m 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 WAHOO suits

Strong

Families and private groups

WAHOO 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.

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

WAHOO by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 80m 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

WAHOO vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. WAHOO 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 WAHOO

Toys

When not cruising Wahoo has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are FS8 SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Wahoo also features wakeboards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Wahoo also sports a 3.3m/10'10" AB Inflatables Tender to transport you with ease. Wahoo offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Open yacht Wahoo boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

Overview

The 24.5m/80'5" open yacht 'Wahoo' by the Italian shipyard Pershing offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Fulvio de Simoni. Built in 2009, Wahoo provides the exhilarating thrill of a sports car while providing charter guests the utmost outdoor comfort onboard.

Performance Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 25 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 50 knots with a range of up to 350 nautical miles from her 5,950 litre fuel tanks at 38 knots. Her low draft of 1.4m/4'7" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Wahoo offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one double cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 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 such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
  • Recent refit in 2024
  • Interior design from Fulvio de Simoni
  • Cruising speed of 25 knots
  • Sleeps 9 guests

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • Sunpads
  • Foredeck Seating
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 1 x SeaDoo Spark Jet-Ski
  • FS8 Seabob
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 10'10 / 3.3m AB Inflatables turbojet 350 Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€62,650 p/week + expenses Approx $73,500

Ibiza · The Balearics

Winter Season

€48,650 p/week + expenses Approx $57,000

Ibiza · The Balearics

Cruising

Regions

Ibiza · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether WAHOO's 9 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether WAHOO's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why WAHOO 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.
  • Ask for WAHOO with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request WAHOO charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether WAHOO fits the route.

FAQ

WAHOO charter questions

Is WAHOO a good fit for Bahamas?

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 WAHOO?

WAHOO 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 WAHOO?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for WAHOO. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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Safety-led planning

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.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

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We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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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.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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