Overview
MERCURY yacht charter in Mediterranean
A MERCURY 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.
Amels164m12 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use MERCURY
MERCURY 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
MERCURY 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, 5 cabins, 2001 | 2006 (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 MERCURY as confirmed
When this yacht makes sense
MERCURY 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. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for MERCURY, 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 MERCURY 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 MERCURY 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
- Amels
- Length
- 164'1 / 50m
- Built
- 2001 | 2006 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 12
- Price context
- €170,000 p/week + expenses Approx $199,500
- Cruising speed
- 13 Knots
- Model
- Tigre D'Or 50
- Beam
- 29'6 / 9m
- Draft
- 10'2 / 3.1m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
MERCURY is positioned around €170,000 p/week + expenses Approx $199,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Amels build, 164m 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 MERCURY suits
Strong
Families and private groups
MERCURY 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
MERCURY by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 164m 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
MERCURY vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MERCURY 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 MERCURY
Toys
Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Mercury 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. In addition there are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Mercury also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment. Mercury features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6.71m/22' Custom Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Mercury is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Mercury Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Luxury motor yacht Mercury 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 49.99m/164' 'Mercury' (ex. Malibu) motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Amels is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by English designer Terence Disdale. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Mercury is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.
Performance Range
Mercury is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 5,758 nautical miles from her 95,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. 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 Mercury thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2001, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 6 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 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 such as a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Mercury benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter 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 guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- RYA Approved
- Award Winning Interior Designers
- Recently Repainted
- Longe Range Yacht
- Huge Outdoor Areas
- Canopes for Shade
- Custom Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Sun Deck
- Crane
- Wi-Fi
- ipod Docking
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Satcom
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
Water toys
- 1 x Stand-up Kawasaki Super Jet 700 Jet-Ski
- 2 x SeaDoo Spark Jet-Skis
- 2 x Seabobs
- 2 x Kayaks
- 2 x Water-Skis
- 2 x Wake Boards
- 2 x Paddleboards
- 4 x Scuba Diving Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Towable Toys
Tenders
- 1 x 22' / 6.71m Custom Tender 250 HP engine
- 1 x 18' / 5.49m Novurania Rescue Boat 115 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Turkey · Mykonos
Winter Season
€185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether MERCURY's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether MERCURY's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
- Ask why MERCURY 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether MERCURY is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request MERCURY charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MERCURY fits the route.
FAQ
MERCURY charter questions
Is MERCURY 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 MERCURY?
MERCURY 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 MERCURY?
For MERCURY, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.