Ferretti Yachts78m9 guests4 cabins
A SOFIA D 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 cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Ferretti Yachts · Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Overview
A SOFIA D 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 cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Charter fit
SOFIA D 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
SOFIA D 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, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 2004 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
SOFIA D suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 9 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Mediterranean can work well for SOFIA D, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
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.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare SOFIA D on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for SOFIA D 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
Charter price
SOFIA D is positioned around €28,000 p/week + expenses Approx $33,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Ferretti Yachts 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
SOFIA D 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.
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.
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. SOFIA D 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
Sofia D knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. In addition there is a SEABOB providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Sofia D also features wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys, kneeboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Novurania Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Sofia D is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Sofia D Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. This luxury motor yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
The 23.5m/77'1" motor yacht 'Sofia D' by the Italian shipyard Ferretti Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins. If you're looking for a family-friendly yacht with plenty of onboard amenities, Sofia D is the perfect choice, promising superb charter vacations whatever the destination.
Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 24 knots.
Built in 2004, Sofia D offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Commercial
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos
€31,000 p/week + expenses Approx $36,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos
Cruising
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SOFIA D 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.
SOFIA D is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
For SOFIA D, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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