Overview
JOHN yacht charter in Mediterranean
A JOHN 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 Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Sanlorenzo100m9 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use JOHN
JOHN 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
JOHN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 100'3 / 30.55m, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 2011 | (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 9 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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
- 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
JOHN suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting 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 JOHN, 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 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. 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 JOHN 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 JOHN 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
- Sanlorenzo
- Length
- 100'3 / 30.55m
- Built
- 2011 | (Refitted)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- €40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000
- Cruising speed
- 20 Knots
- Model
- SL100
- Beam
- 22'4 / 6.8m
- Draft
- 6'11 / 2.1m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
JOHN is positioned around €40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Sanlorenzo build, 100m 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 JOHN suits
Strong
Families and private groups
JOHN 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
JOHN by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 100m 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
JOHN vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. JOHN 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 JOHN
Toys
When not cruising John 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 towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough John also features inflatable water toys and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 4.3m/14'1" Novurania RIB. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round John is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let John Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. This luxury motor yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 30m/98'5" 'John' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo is available for charter for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins. Built in 2011, John is the ideal luxury yacht for kicking back and relaxing whilst on charter, showcasing clever use of space with an artful combination of integrated systems and luxurious features, she's a crowd-pleaser for sure.
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 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 28 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Guest Accommodation
John is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 2 queen, 5 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 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 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
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- Water-Skis
- Towable Toys
- Inflatable water toys
- Kayak
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 14'1 / 4.3m Novurania RIB Yamaha 70 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
€35,000 p/week + expenses Approx $41,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether JOHN's 9 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether JOHN's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
- Ask why JOHN 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.
- When requesting JOHN, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request JOHN charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether JOHN fits the route.
FAQ
JOHN charter questions
Is JOHN 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 JOHN?
JOHN 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 JOHN?
For JOHN, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.