Overview
GAIA SOFIA yacht charter in Amalfi
GAIA SOFIA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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.
Mangusta76m7 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use GAIA SOFIA
GAIA SOFIA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
GAIA SOFIA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Amalfi and Capri. The decision should weigh 76'4 / 23.27m, 7 guests, 3 cabins, 2011 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 7 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- 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 against another yacht only after checking route fit around Amalfi
- 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 GAIA SOFIA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 76'4 / 23.27m, 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 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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. 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 GAIA SOFIA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Amalfi, 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
- Mangusta
- Length
- 76'4 / 23.27m
- Built
- 2011 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 7
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- €33,000 p/week + expenses Approx $39,000
- Cruising speed
- 30 Knots
- Model
- Mangusta 72
- Beam
- 18'4 / 5.6m
- Draft
- 3'9 / 1.15m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
GAIA SOFIA is positioned around €33,000 p/week + expenses Approx $39,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Mangusta 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 GAIA SOFIA suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
GAIA SOFIA 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
GAIA SOFIA 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
GAIA SOFIA vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. GAIA SOFIA 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 GAIA SOFIA
Toys
When not cruising Gaia Sofia has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 3.84m/12'7" Williams Jet Tenders. Gaia Sofia offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. This luxury motor yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 23.26m/76'4" motor yacht 'Gaia Sofia' by the Italian shipyard Mangusta offers flexible accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 cabins. If you're looking for a family-friendly yacht with plenty of onboard amenities, Gaia Sofia is the perfect choice, promising superb charter vacations whatever the destination.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Gaia Sofia comfortably cruises at 30 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 40 knots. Her low draft of 1.15m/3'9" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2011, Gaia Sofia offers guest accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one twin cabin.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Gaia Sofia benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter 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 30 knots
- Sleeps 7 guests
- 3.84m/12'7" Williams Jet Tenders
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- Doughnut
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 12'7 / 3.84m Williams Jet Tenders 385
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000
Ibiza · The Balearics
Winter Season
€24,900 p/week + expenses Approx $29,500
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether GAIA SOFIA's 7 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether GAIA SOFIA's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why GAIA SOFIA 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 GAIA SOFIA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request GAIA SOFIA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GAIA SOFIA fits the route.
FAQ
GAIA SOFIA charter questions
Is GAIA SOFIA a good fit for Amalfi?
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 GAIA SOFIA?
GAIA SOFIA 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 Amalfi.
What should I send before requesting GAIA SOFIA?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Amalfi and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether GAIA SOFIA fits the plan.