Overview
DOUBLE D yacht charter in Mediterranean
A DOUBLE D charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Dalla Pietà86m9 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use DOUBLE D
DOUBLE D is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. 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
DOUBLE D should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 86'9 / 26.43m, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 9 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- 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
- ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
- Watch-out
- the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change
When this yacht makes sense
DOUBLE D suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 9 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for DOUBLE D, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare DOUBLE D on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for DOUBLE D 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
- Dalla Pietà
- Length
- 86'9 / 26.43m
- Built
- 2008 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €39,500 p/week + expenses Approx $46,500
- Cruising speed
- 36 Knots
- Model
- DP 80 HT
- Beam
- 20'11 / 6.37m
- Draft
- 6'7 / 2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
DOUBLE D is positioned around €39,500 p/week + expenses Approx $46,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Dalla Pietà build, 86m 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 DOUBLE D suits
Strong
Families and private groups
DOUBLE D 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
DOUBLE D by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 86m 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
DOUBLE D vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DOUBLE D 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 DOUBLE D
Toys
Double D has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Double D also features wakeboards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Double D has a Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Double D this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own open yacht. Double D, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Overview
The 26.43m/86'9" 'Double D' open yacht built by shipyard Dalla Pietà is available for charter for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Dalla Pietà. Built in 2008, Double D is the perfect yacht for zipping between destinations, with an array of social and lounging options, as well as a convenient swim platform offering easy access into the sea, she is primed for fabulous outdoor adventures.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 36 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 36 knots with a range of up to 360 nautical miles from her 7,700 litre fuel tanks at 28 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Double D offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including 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
- Cruising speed of 36 knots
- Sleeps 9 guests
- Tender
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Hydraulic Swim Platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- Jet-Ski
- Seabob
- Floating Pool
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- Paddleboard
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether DOUBLE D's 9 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether DOUBLE D's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
- Ask why DOUBLE D 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.
- For DOUBLE D, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Capri.
Availability
Request DOUBLE D charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DOUBLE D fits the route.
FAQ
DOUBLE D charter questions
Is DOUBLE D 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 DOUBLE D?
DOUBLE D is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting DOUBLE D?
For DOUBLE D, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.