HOUBARA

Sunreef Yachts78m6 guests3 cabins

HOUBARA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Sunreef Yachts, 78'8 / 23.99m, 6 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Charter rate
€34,000 p/week + expenses Approx $40,000
Guests
6 guests
Cabins
3 cabins
Route
Monaco · French Riviera

Sunreef Yachts · Monaco · French Riviera

Overview

HOUBARA yacht charter in Mediterranean

HOUBARA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Sunreef Yachts, 78'8 / 23.99m, 6 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Sunreef Yachts78m6 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use HOUBARA

HOUBARA 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

HOUBARA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.99m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2012 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
6 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
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting HOUBARA as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

HOUBARA 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, HOUBARA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.

Planning window

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 HOUBARA as confirmed.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. HOUBARA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

HOUBARA 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.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For HOUBARA, 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

Specifications

Builder
Sunreef Yachts
Length
78'8 / 23.99m
Built
2012 | 2024 (Refitted)
Guests
6
Cabins
3
Crew
3
Price context
€34,000 p/week + expenses Approx $40,000
Cruising speed
9 Knots
Model
Sunreef 82 DD
Beam
36'9 / 11.2m
Draft
6'7 / 2m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

HOUBARA is positioned around €34,000 p/week + expenses Approx $40,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Sunreef Yachts build, 78m 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 HOUBARA suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

HOUBARA 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

HOUBARA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 78m 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

HOUBARA vs newer 60m+ superyachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. HOUBARA 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 HOUBARA

Toys

Equipped with a selection of water-toys Houbara lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Houbara also sports a 5.5m/18'1" Zodiac Tender to transport you with ease. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Houbara this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. A charter on catamaran yacht Houbara will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

Overview

The 25m/82' 'Houbara' catamaran yacht built by the Polish shipyard Sunreef Yachts is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Polish designer Sunreef Yachts. For those looking for a little more space without compromising on luxury, Houbara has everything you need. Boasting a wealth of spacious living areas and charter-focused amenities, this yacht is purpose-built for fabulous vacations with families and friends.

Performance Range

Houbara is built with a composite hull and composite superstructure. Powered by twin Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 8,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2012, Houbara offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, 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

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Houbara such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Houbara benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as 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

  • Impressive 2
  • 400nm range
  • Recent refit in 2024
  • Interior design from Sunreef Yachts
  • Sleeps 6 guests
  • 5.5m/18'1" Zodiac Tender

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Water-Ski
  • Doughnut
  • Scuba Diving Equipment

Tenders

  • 18'1 / 5.5m Zodiac Tender 80 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€37,999 p/week + expenses Approx $44,500

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

€42,000 p/week + expenses Approx $49,500

Cruising

Regions

Monaco · French Riviera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether HOUBARA's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether HOUBARA's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
  • Ask why HOUBARA 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 HOUBARA with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request HOUBARA charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether HOUBARA fits the route.

FAQ

HOUBARA charter questions

Is HOUBARA 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 HOUBARA?

HOUBARA 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.

What should I send before requesting HOUBARA?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for HOUBARA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

Safety-led planning

Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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