ALTA

Palmer Johnson144m12 guests5 cabins

ALTA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Palmer Johnson, 144' / 43.89m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Charter rate
€185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
5 cabins
Route
Monaco · French Riviera

Palmer Johnson · Monaco · French Riviera

Overview

ALTA yacht charter in Mediterranean

ALTA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Palmer Johnson, 144' / 43.89m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Palmer Johnson144m12 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ALTA

ALTA 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

ALTA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 144' / 43.89m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 2004 | 2021 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples
Compare by
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ALTA as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

ALTA 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 Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, ALTA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.

Planning window

May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting ALTA as confirmed.

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. ALTA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

ALTA 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 Mediterranean and Capri.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ALTA, 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
Palmer Johnson
Length
144' / 43.89m
Built
2004 | 2021 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
5
Crew
9
Price context
€185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500
Cruising speed
13.5 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
28' / 8.53m
Draft
7'3 / 2.22m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

ALTA is positioned around €185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Palmer Johnson build, 144m 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 ALTA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

ALTA 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

ALTA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 144m 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

ALTA vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Alta lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these is a Aquabanas waterslide letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Alta also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, bikes and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Alta has you covered - with two tenders, including a 11.28m/37' Intrepid Tender. Alta and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Alta certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.

Overview

The 43.93m/144'2" motor yacht 'Alta' by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Patricia Andrews. Built in 2004, Alta offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .

Performance Range

Alta is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 58,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. Her low draft of 2.22m/7'3" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Alta offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 5 king, 4 singles and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Alta is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Alta benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably 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

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 4
  • 500nm range
  • Impressive array of toys
  • Sleeps 12 guests
  • 11.28m/37' Intrepid Tender
  • Able to access shallow bays and coves

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ

Water toys

  • 2 x 3 seat Yamaha Waverunners
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Bote Inflatable Kayaks
  • 2 x Bote Inflatable Paddleboards
  • 10 x GoCycle G3 E-bike Bikes
  • 1 x Aquabanas Waterslide
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • Towable Toys
  • Surf Board
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Kneeboard

Tenders

  • 1 x 37' / 11.28m Intrepid Tender with 3 x Mercury 350 HP engines
  • 1 x 15' / 4.57m Novurania Rescue Boat with 1 x 50 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€205,000 p/week + expenses Approx $241,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$205,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Monaco · French Riviera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ALTA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ALTA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
  • Ask why ALTA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
  • Ask for ALTA with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request ALTA charter availability

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

FAQ

ALTA charter questions

Is ALTA a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider ALTA?

ALTA 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 ALTA?

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

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