Heesen138m12 guests5 cabins
BYZANTIUM works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Heesen, 138'1 / 42.09m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Heesen · Monaco · French Riviera
Overview
BYZANTIUM works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Heesen, 138'1 / 42.09m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
BYZANTIUM 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
BYZANTIUM should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 138'1 / 42.09m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 1994 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
BYZANTIUM 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 Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, BYZANTIUM should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
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 BYZANTIUM as confirmed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. BYZANTIUM should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
BYZANTIUM 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.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For BYZANTIUM, 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
Charter price
BYZANTIUM is positioned around €100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $117,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Heesen build, 138m class
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.
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
Strong
BYZANTIUM gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 138m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. BYZANTIUM 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
Byzantium knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a wakeboard so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Byzantium also features kayaks, wakesurf boards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Byzantium features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 5m/16'5" Castoldi Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Byzantium this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Motor yacht Byzantium is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
The 42.43m/139'2" motor yacht 'Byzantium' by the Dutch shipyard Heesen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Diaship Design. Motor yacht Byzantium boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 55,000 litre fuel tanks. With a shallow draft of 2.17m/7'1" Byzantium can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. Byzantium features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Built in 1994, Byzantium offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Byzantium, particularly 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, particularly 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
Commercial
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
€80,000 p/week + expenses Approx $94,000
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BYZANTIUM fits the route.
FAQ
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.
BYZANTIUM 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.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for BYZANTIUM. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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