Overview
DEEP BLUE II yacht charter in Mediterranean
A DEEP BLUE II charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Oceanco143m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use DEEP BLUE II
DEEP BLUE II 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
DEEP BLUE II should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 143'8 / 43.8m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 1996 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
DEEP BLUE II suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for DEEP BLUE II, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare DEEP BLUE II on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for DEEP BLUE II should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Oceanco
- Length
- 143'8 / 43.8m
- Built
- 1996 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 10
- Price context
- €140,000 p/week + expenses Approx $164,500
- Cruising speed
- 14 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 28'10 / 8.8m
- Draft
- 7'10 / 2.4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
DEEP BLUE II is positioned around €140,000 p/week + expenses Approx $164,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Oceanco build, 143m 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 DEEP BLUE II suits
Strong
Families and private groups
DEEP BLUE II 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
DEEP BLUE II by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 143m 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
DEEP BLUE II vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DEEP BLUE II 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 DEEP BLUE II
Toys
Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Deep Blue II lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding a Yamaha WaveRunner. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Deep Blue II also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, inflatable water toys, kneeboards. Deep Blue II has a 11.28m/37' Axopar Chase Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Deep Blue II and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Deep Blue II 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 43.8m/143'8" 'Deep Blue II' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by Donald Starkey. Built in 1996, Deep Blue II offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.
Performance Range
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 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 2,800 nautical miles from her 53,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Deep Blue II offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 1 double, 2 singles and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Deep Blue II is easy thanks to the available amenities, particularly a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Deep Blue II benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly 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
- Timeless interior styling
- €2 million refit in 2017
- Skylounge bar
- Spacious aft deck perfect for entertaining
- VIP suite converts into two separate cabins
- Long-standing crew
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Exterior Bar
- Owner Study
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
Water toys
- 1 x 3 seat Yamaha Waverunner
- 1 x 2 seat Seadoo Jet-Ski
- 2 x Seabobs
- 1 x Wake Board
- Water-Skis More Children & Adult
- 2 x Stand Up Paddleboards
- 1 x Kneeboard
- Doughnut
- Banana
- Inflatable trampoline
- Inflatable water toys
- Towable Toys
Tenders
- 1 x 37' / 11.28m Axopar Chase Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€155,000 p/week + expenses Approx $182,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
€155,000 p/week + expenses Approx $182,000
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether DEEP BLUE II's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether DEEP BLUE II's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
- Ask why DEEP BLUE II beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
- Ask for DEEP BLUE II with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request DEEP BLUE II charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DEEP BLUE II fits the route.
FAQ
DEEP BLUE II charter questions
Is DEEP BLUE II a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider DEEP BLUE II?
DEEP BLUE II is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting DEEP BLUE II?
For DEEP BLUE II, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.