Azimut78m8 guests4 cabins
MINERVA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Azimut · Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Overview
MINERVA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
MINERVA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
MINERVA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'9 / 24m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2004 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use MINERVA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 78'9 / 24m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop. That keeps the charter practical around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
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: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MINERVA as confirmed.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
A fair shortlist should explain why MINERVA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MINERVA as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
MINERVA is positioned around €26,000 p/week + expenses Approx $30,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Azimut build, 78m 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
MINERVA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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. MINERVA 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
The 23.99m/78'8" motor yacht 'Minerva' by the Italian shipyard Azimut offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Primed for exploring secluded beaches and tucked-away lagoons or simply relaxing and soaking up the rays onboard, motor yacht Minerva is tailor-made for family fun.
Minerva is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Minerva comfortably cruises at 24 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Minerva is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Minerva Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. A charter on motor yacht Minerva will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Built in 2004, Minerva offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MINERVA fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
MINERVA 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 MINERVA fits the plan.
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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.
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