Overview
GAEL I yacht charter in Mediterranean
GAEL I is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Abeking & Rasmussen76m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use GAEL I
GAEL I 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
GAEL I should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 76' / 23.16m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 1962 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- 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 against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Best charter fit
Use GAEL I when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 76' / 23.16m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day. That keeps the charter practical around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
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 final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why GAEL I is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Abeking & Rasmussen
- Length
- 76' / 23.16m
- Built
- 1962 | 2024 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €17,000 p/week + expenses Approx $20,000
- Cruising speed
- 8 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 17'2 / 5.22m
- Draft
- 9'10 / 3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
GAEL I is positioned around €17,000 p/week + expenses Approx $20,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Abeking & Rasmussen build, 76m 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 GAEL I suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
GAEL I can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
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
GAEL I by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 76m 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
GAEL I vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. GAEL I 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 GAEL I
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Gael I. If that isn't enough Gael I also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Gael I also sports a 3.5m/11'6" AB Inflatables Dinghy to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Gael I is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Gael I Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own classic yacht. Gael I, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Overview
The 23.16m/76' 'Gael I' classic yacht built by the German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. The eternally elegant Gael I will take your breath away as she unfurls her sails and sets a course to her next destination. Offering a wealth of luxurious spacious living areas befitting her pedigree build, a yacht charter aboard this classic vessel has all the ingredients to be truly magical.
Performance Range
Gael I comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 10 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1962, Gael I offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising one double cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Gael I benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Recent refit in 2024
- Sleeps 6 guests
- 3.5m/11'6" AB Inflatables Dinghy
Amenities
Water toys
- 2 x Stand Up Paddleboards
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 11'6 / 3.5m AB Inflatables Dinghy Yamaha 20 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€25,000 p/week + expenses Approx $29,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Winter Season
€25,000 p/week + expenses Approx $29,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether GAEL I's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether GAEL I's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
- Ask why GAEL I 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether GAEL I is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request GAEL I charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GAEL I fits the route.
FAQ
GAEL I charter questions
Is GAEL I 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 GAEL I?
GAEL I is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting GAEL I?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether GAEL I fits the plan.