Overview
NOVELA yacht charter in Mediterranean
NOVELA 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.
CBI Navi100m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use NOVELA
NOVELA 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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
NOVELA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 100'5 / 30.6m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2000 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Best charter fit
Use NOVELA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 100'5 / 30.6m, 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.
Route planning
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.
Before confirming dates
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: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why NOVELA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- CBI Navi
- Length
- 100'5 / 30.6m
- Built
- 2000 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- €76,000 p/week + expenses Approx $89,500
- Cruising speed
- 12.5 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 23'7 / 7.2m
- Draft
- 7'3 / 2.2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
NOVELA is positioned around €76,000 p/week + expenses Approx $89,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
CBI Navi build, 100m 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 NOVELA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
NOVELA 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.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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
NOVELA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 100m 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
NOVELA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NOVELA 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 NOVELA
Toys
Novela has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are Zapata Flyboards for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. Another excellent feature is a sailboat to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Novela also features towable toys, waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kneeboards. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 7.8m/25'7" Brig Eagle Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Novela is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Novela Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Motor yacht Novela boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 30.6m/100'5" 'Novela' motor yacht built by shipyard CBI Navi is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer LUCA DINI Design & Architecture. For outdoor living nonpareil, Novela is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
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 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 40,000 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
Built in 2000, Novela offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 2 king and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Novela, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. 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, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Impressive 3
- 500nm range
- Interior design from LUCA DINI Design & Architecture
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 7.8m/25'7" Brig Eagle Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 1 x 2 seat Seadoo RXP-X 260hp Jet-Ski
- 1 x 3 seat Seadoo RXT-X 260hp Jet-Ski
- Zapata Flyboard
- Zapata Hoverboard
- 2 x Seabobs
- 1 x Sail Boat More (New 2014)
- 2 x Paddleboards
- 2 x Wake Boards
- 2 x Kneeboards
- 2 x Water-Skis
- 4 x Doughnuts
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 25'7 / 7.8m Brig Eagle Tender with 1 x 300 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€76,000 p/week + expenses Approx $89,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
Winter Season
€76,000 p/week + expenses Approx $89,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether NOVELA's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether NOVELA's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why NOVELA beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- When requesting NOVELA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request NOVELA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NOVELA fits the route.
FAQ
NOVELA charter questions
Is NOVELA a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider NOVELA?
NOVELA 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.
What should I send before requesting NOVELA?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether NOVELA fits the plan.