Overview
MARIU yacht charter in Mediterranean
A MARIU 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 short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Codecasa163m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use MARIU
MARIU 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
MARIU should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 163'9 / 49.9m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2003 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 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 MARIU as confirmed
When this yacht makes sense
MARIU suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for MARIU, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.
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 check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare MARIU on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for MARIU 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
- Codecasa
- Length
- 163'9 / 49.9m
- Built
- 2003 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 11
- Price context
- €185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500
- Cruising speed
- 14 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 31'2 / 9.5m
- Draft
- 11'2 / 3.4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
MARIU is positioned around €185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Codecasa build, 163m 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 MARIU suits
Strong
Families and private groups
MARIU 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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
MARIU by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 163m 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
MARIU vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MARIU 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 MARIU
Toys
Mariu has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. If that isn't enough Mariu also features scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, a WindSurfer, fishing equipment. Mariu features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.5m/31'2" Novurania Chase Tender to transport you in style. Mariu and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Luxury motor yacht Mariu is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
Overview
The 49.9m/163'9" motor yacht 'Mariu' by the Italian shipyard Codecasa offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Giorgio Armani S.p.A.. Built in 2003, Mariu offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter . She is equipped with an elevator and gym.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 46,000 nautical miles from her 120,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Mariu thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two double cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 5 king, 1 queen, 1 double, 2 pullmans and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Mariu benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times and in addition you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Built for and styled by Giorgio Armani
- Chic
- minimalistic interior with teak floors throughout
- Flexible accommodation
- Unique enclosed aft deck dining option
- On-demand entertainment
- Brilliant range of water toys
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Yamaha 1300R (2008 model) Jet-Skis
- 2 x Kneeboards
- 1 x Wake Board
- 1 x Wake Board More Ladies (new winter 2011/2012)
- 2 x Water-Skis
- 2 x Kayaks More Inflatable
- 1 x Banana More Inflatable
- 2 x Doughnuts More Inflatable
- Fishing Equipment
- 12 x Snorkelling Equipment
- 1 x Windsurfer More With various sails (new winter 2011/2012)
- 6 x Scuba Diving Equipment More 6 full sets (rendez-vous diving only) (new equipment winter 2011/2012)
Tenders
- 1 x 31'2 / 9.5m Novurania RHIB 2008 Chase Tender (Overhauled in 2011)
- 1 x 13'1 / 4m Castoldi RHIB Jet Tender (Overhauled in 2011)
- 1 x 20' / 6.1m RHIB Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€245,000 p/week + expenses Approx $288,000
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos
Winter Season
€245,000 p/week + expenses Approx $288,000
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether MARIU's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether MARIU's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
- Ask why MARIU 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.
- For MARIU, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Capri.
Availability
Request MARIU charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MARIU fits the route.
FAQ
MARIU charter questions
Is MARIU 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 MARIU?
MARIU 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 MARIU?
For MARIU, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.