Heesen164m12 guests6 cabins
MADO is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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.
Heesen · Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Overview
MADO is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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.
Charter fit
MADO 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
MADO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2014 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use MADO when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 164'1 / 50m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
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.
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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why MADO is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
MADO is positioned around €200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Heesen build, 164m class
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.
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
Strong
MADO gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 164m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MADO 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
Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Mado 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 towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Mado also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and paddleboards. Mado features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.5m/24'7" Dariel Limo Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Mado is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Mado Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Mado certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
The 49.8m/163'5" motor yacht 'Mado' by the Dutch shipyard Heesen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski Design. Built in 2014, Mado offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 17 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots with a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles from her 68,800 litre fuel tanks at 16 knots. Mado features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Mado offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Mado is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos · Santorini
€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos · Santorini
Cruising
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MADO fits the route.
FAQ
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.
MADO is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MADO fits the plan.
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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
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