HDW - Howaldtswerke-239m12 guests8 cabins
PLAN B 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. HDW - Howaldtswerke-, 239'9 / 73.07m, 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.
HDW - Howaldtswerke- · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Overview
PLAN B 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. HDW - Howaldtswerke-, 239'9 / 73.07m, 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
PLAN B 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
PLAN B should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 239'9 / 73.07m, 12 guests, 8 cabins, 2012 against route timing and guest flow.
PLAN B 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, PLAN B 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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. PLAN B should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
PLAN B 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 PLAN B, 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
PLAN B is positioned around €800,000 p/week + expenses Approx $940,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
HDW - Howaldtswerke- build, 239m 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
PLAN B 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 239m 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. PLAN B 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 Plan B 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. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are two F5S SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. Plan B features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.3m/30'6" Royal Limo Limo Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Plan B this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 20, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.
The 73.07m/239'9" 'Plan B' motor yacht built by shipyard HDW - Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Alberto Pinto. Built in 2012, Plan B is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She is equipped with a spa, elevator, 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 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 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.
Plan B is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, three VIP cabins, one double cabin and three twin cabins. There are 11 beds in total, including 5 king, 6 singles and 1 pullman. There are up to twenty crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Plan B, notably a steam room, all you need to relax muscles and reduce stress. Take the opportunity to be thoroughly pampered and indulged in the spa and visit the sauna and disconnect in peace and quiet. Even the most discerning of charter guests will enjoy the included beach club or a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Plan B benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€800,000 p/week + expenses Approx $940,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Monaco · Cannes · French 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 PLAN B 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.
PLAN B 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 PLAN B. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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