MENORCA

Botje Ensing & Co159m12 guests7 cabins

MENORCA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Botje Ensing & Co, 159'2 / 48.51m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Charter rate
POA
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
7 cabins
Route
Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez

Botje Ensing & Co · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez

Overview

MENORCA yacht charter in Mediterranean

MENORCA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Botje Ensing & Co, 159'2 / 48.51m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Botje Ensing & Co159m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MENORCA

MENORCA 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

MENORCA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 159'2 / 48.51m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 1961 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 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
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 MENORCA as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

MENORCA 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 high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, MENORCA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.

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 MENORCA 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. MENORCA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

MENORCA 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 MENORCA, 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
Botje Ensing & Co
Length
159'2 / 48.51m
Built
1961 | 2023 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
10
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
13.5 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
28'9 / 8.76m
Draft
11' / 3.35m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

MENORCA is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Botje Ensing & Co build, 159m 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 MENORCA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

MENORCA 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

MENORCA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 159m 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

MENORCA vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Menorca. 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. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Menorca also features kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Menorca has a 8.5m/27'11" Sea water Smeralda Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Menorca 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.

Overview

The 48.51m/159'2" motor yacht 'Menorca' by shipyard Botje Ensing & Co offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins and features interior styling by Apostolos Molindris & Associates. Built in 1961, Menorca offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.

Performance Range

Menorca is built with a steel hull and steel superstructure. Powered by twin MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 2,750 nautical miles from her 55,000 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Menorca offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and five cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. There are 12 beds in total, including 2 doubles and 10 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Menorca such as a piano, perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times and you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Refit to an exacting standard in 2017
  • Outdoor cinema on the sundeck
  • Large Jacuzzi
  • Superb range of water toys and tenders

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Piano
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Bow Thruster
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Satcom
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • 2 x 2 seat Jet-Skis
  • 3 x Paddleboards
  • Inflatable Kayak
  • Water-Skis
  • Wake Board
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 27'11 / 8.5m Sea water Smeralda Tender 280 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez

Winter Season

POA

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez

Cruising

Regions

Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MENORCA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MENORCA's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
  • Ask why MENORCA 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether MENORCA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request MENORCA charter availability

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

FAQ

MENORCA charter questions

Is MENORCA 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 MENORCA?

MENORCA 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 MENORCA?

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

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  • 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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