Lurssen279m12 guests9 cabins
MERIDIAN A works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Lurssen, 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Lurssen · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Overview
MERIDIAN A works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Lurssen, 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
MERIDIAN A is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
MERIDIAN A should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests, 9 cabins, 2011 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
MERIDIAN A is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, MERIDIAN A should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
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. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. MERIDIAN A should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
MERIDIAN A 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.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For MERIDIAN A, 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
Charter price
MERIDIAN A is positioned around €950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Lurssen build, 279m 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
MERIDIAN A 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 279m 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. MERIDIAN A 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 a selection of water-toys Meridian A 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. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Meridian A also features wakeboards, fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Meridian A has you covered - with three tenders, including a 10m/32'10" Royal Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Meridian A is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Meridian A Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Meridian A, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
The 85.1m/279'2" motor yacht 'Meridian A' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Reymond Langton Design. Built in 2011, Meridian A is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, you'll be in for a treat from the moment you step on board. She is equipped with a helipad, beauty salon, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 200,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Meridian A features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Meridian A offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, three double cabins and two twin cabins. A crew of twenty-seven, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.
A charter on Meridian A is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a piano, perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. If you're in need of indulgence, the beauty salon offers a range of treatments to pamper and restore. For the ultimate relaxation experience, she plays host to a luxury spa and in addition the swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or elsewhere, maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Meridian A benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Seamlessly travel from land to see thanks to the helipad and in addition at night, guests can enjoy a mesmerizing light spectacle in the water thanks to underwater lights. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or elsewhere, guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000
Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000
Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MERIDIAN A 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.
MERIDIAN A is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for MERIDIAN A. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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