Overview
AORI yacht charter in Mediterranean
AORI is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Wally78m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use AORI
AORI 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
AORI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.99m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2004 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- 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 AORI when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 78'8 / 23.99m, 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 Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop. That keeps the charter practical around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. 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. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. 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 AORI 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
- Wally
- Length
- 78'8 / 23.99m
- Built
- 2004
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500
- Cruising speed
- 9 Knots
- Model
- Wally 80
- Beam
- 22'10 / 6.96m
- Draft
- 13'1 / 4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
AORI is positioned around €26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Wally build, 78m 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 AORI suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
AORI can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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.
Review imagery
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
AORI by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
Wellness and amenities
Check list
Ask for the latest amenities list before comparing against newer yachts.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
AORI vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. AORI 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 AORI
Overview
The 23.99m/78'8" 'Aori' sail yacht built by the Italian shipyard Wally is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Lazzarini. For those that love to sail, Aori is tailor-made for you. Offering the perfect mix of luxury living and high-octane adventure, this yacht ticks all the boxes.
Performance Range
Aori is built with a composite hull and composite superstructure. Aori comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots. Aori and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own sail yacht. Aori, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2004, Aori offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€32,000 p/week + expenses Approx $37,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Amalfi Coast · Sardinia
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether AORI's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether AORI's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why AORI beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- When requesting AORI, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request AORI charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether AORI fits the route.
FAQ
AORI charter questions
Is AORI a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider AORI?
AORI 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 Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting AORI?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether AORI fits the plan.