Overview
ZENJI yacht charter in France
ZENJI works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Perini Navi, 183'9 / 56m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Perini Navi183m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ZENJI
ZENJI 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
ZENJI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 183'9 / 56m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2004 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 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
Who this yacht suits
ZENJI 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around France and Mediterranean, ZENJI should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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. ZENJI should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
ZENJI 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 ZENJI, 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
- Perini Navi
- Length
- 183'9 / 56m
- Built
- 2004 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 11
- Price context
- €230,000 p/week + expenses Approx $270,000
- Cruising speed
- 13 Knots
- Model
- 56m Series
- Beam
- 39'2 / 11.95m
- Draft
- 31'10 / 9.7m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ZENJI is positioned around €230,000 p/week + expenses Approx $270,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Perini Navi build, 183m 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 ZENJI suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ZENJI 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
ZENJI by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 183m 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
ZENJI vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ZENJI 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 ZENJI
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Zenji lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these are two Cayago F5 SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. Another excellent feature are two kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. When it comes to Tenders, Zenji has you covered - with two tenders, including a 6.25m/20'6" Castoldi Jet Tender. Zenji and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Bermuda and the Caribbean. This ocean-going luxury charter sail yacht carries up to 11 professional crew who will cater to your every need.
Overview
The 56m/183'9" 'Zenji' sail yacht built by the Italian shipyard Perini Navi is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Perini Navi. A majestic sight at sea, Zenji effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and alfresco dining opportunities to guests.
Performance Range
Zenji is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Deutz engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 59,200 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Zenji thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2004, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and three twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 6 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Zenji is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. 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
- Impressive 4
- 000nm range
- Recent refit in 2025
- Interior design from Perini Navi
- Sleeps 12 guests
- 6.25m/20'6" Castoldi Jet Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Wi-Fi
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- 2 x 2 Person Kayaks
- 2 x Standup Paddleboards
- 2 x Cayago F5 Seabobs
Tenders
- 1 x 20'6 / 6.25m Castoldi Custom Jet Tender Yanmar 260 HP engine Diesel engines stored forward in tender bays under teak deck.
- 1 x Williams Jet Tenders 325 Tender 90 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€245,000 p/week + expenses Approx $288,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
$245,000 p/week + expenses
Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Sardinia · The Balearics · Virgin Islands
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ZENJI's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ZENJI's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why ZENJI 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.
- For ZENJI, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request ZENJI charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ZENJI fits the route.
FAQ
ZENJI charter questions
Is ZENJI 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 ZENJI?
ZENJI 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 ZENJI?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ZENJI. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.