WEATHERBIRD

Chantelot & Lemaistr98m8 guests4 cabins

Chantelot & Lemaistr · Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Overview

WEATHERBIRD yacht charter in France

WEATHERBIRD is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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.

Chantelot & Lemaistr98m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use WEATHERBIRD

WEATHERBIRD 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

WEATHERBIRD should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 98'5 / 30m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 1931 | 2021 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
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 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 WEATHERBIRD when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 98'5 / 30m, 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 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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. 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 WEATHERBIRD 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
Chantelot & Lemaistr
Length
98'5 / 30m
Built
1931 | 2021 (Refitted)
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
4
Price context
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Cruising speed
7.5 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
21'4 / 6.5m
Draft
11'6 / 3.5m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

WEATHERBIRD is positioned around €45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Chantelot & Lemaistr build, 98m 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 WEATHERBIRD suits

Strong

Families and private groups

WEATHERBIRD 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

WEATHERBIRD by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 98m 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

WEATHERBIRD vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Onboard Weatherbird 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 the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 3.85m/12'8" Williams Jet Tenders Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Weatherbird is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Weatherbird Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Weatherbird is a unique classic yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.

Overview

The 30.48m/100' 'Weatherbird' classic yacht built by shipyard Chantelot & Lemaistre is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. The eternally elegant Weatherbird will take your breath away as she unfurls her sails and sets a course to her next destination. Offering a wealth of luxurious spacious living areas befitting her pedigree build, a yacht charter aboard this classic vessel has all the ingredients to be truly magical.

Performance Range

Weatherbird is built with a wood hull and wood superstructure. Weatherbird comfortably cruises at 7 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots with a range of up to 1,000 nautical miles from her 2,500 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 1931, Weatherbird offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 2 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Weatherbird is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a stunning fireplace, providing the perfect place to curl up and relax. You and your guests can enjoy an evening of entertainment with the beautiful on board piano. Weatherbird benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably 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

Amenities

  • Piano
  • Fireplace
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 Jet-Ski

Tenders

  • 1 x 12'8 / 3.85m Williams Jet Tenders Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Winter Season

€40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether WEATHERBIRD's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether WEATHERBIRD's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why WEATHERBIRD 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether WEATHERBIRD is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request WEATHERBIRD charter availability

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

FAQ

WEATHERBIRD charter questions

Is WEATHERBIRD a good fit for France?

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 WEATHERBIRD?

WEATHERBIRD 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.

What should I send before requesting WEATHERBIRD?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether WEATHERBIRD fits the plan.

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Your 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.

Clear booking terms

Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

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.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

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.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

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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Speak with a charter expert before you choose a yacht.

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.

  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
  • Check availability and shortlist yachts that fit.
  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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