Overview
SIXTEEN TONS yacht charter in Capri
A SIXTEEN TONS charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
North Wind70m8 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SIXTEEN TONS
SIXTEEN TONS 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SIXTEEN TONS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Capri and Positano. The decision should weigh 70'10 / 21.6m, 8 guests, 3 cabins, 2007 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples
- Compare by
- ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
- Watch-out
- the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change
When this yacht makes sense
SIXTEEN TONS suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 3 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Capri can work well for SIXTEEN TONS, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare SIXTEEN TONS on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for SIXTEEN TONS 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
- North Wind
- Length
- 70'10 / 21.6m
- Built
- 2007 | 2014 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- €21,000 p/week + expenses Approx $24,500
- Cruising speed
- 8 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 17'7 / 5.35m
- Draft
- 9'2 / 2.8m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SIXTEEN TONS is positioned around €21,000 p/week + expenses Approx $24,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
North Wind build, 70m 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 SIXTEEN TONS suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
SIXTEEN TONS can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
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
SIXTEEN TONS by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 70m 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
SIXTEEN TONS vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SIXTEEN TONS 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 SIXTEEN TONS
Toys
When not cruising Sixteen Tons has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Also there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 3.6m/11'10" Aermarine Tender. Sixteen Tons offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Sail yacht Sixteen Tons boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 21.6m/70'10" sail yacht 'Sixteen Tons' by shipyard North Wind offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Damen Sanchez. Experience the rush of the wind through your hair onboard sailing yacht Sixteen Tons, primed for harnessing the power of nature, as well as entertaining and relaxing once her sails are stowed away.
Performance Range
Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 9 knots with a range of up to 1,950 nautical miles from her 2,400 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Sixteen Tons thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2007, She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 doubles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- 1
- 950nm range
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 3.6m/11'10" Aermarine Tender
Amenities
Water toys
- Paddleboard
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Kayak
Tenders
- 1 x 11'10 / 3.6m Aermarine Cabrio Tender 40 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€25,000 p/week + expenses Approx $29,500
Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics
Winter Season
POA
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SIXTEEN TONS's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SIXTEEN TONS's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
- Ask why SIXTEEN TONS beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
- When requesting SIXTEEN TONS, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request SIXTEEN TONS charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SIXTEEN TONS fits the route.
FAQ
SIXTEEN TONS charter questions
Is SIXTEEN TONS a good fit for Capri?
Yes, if the route is planned around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider SIXTEEN TONS?
SIXTEEN TONS is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Capri and Positano timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting SIXTEEN TONS?
For SIXTEEN TONS, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.