Overview
SULA yacht charter in Mediterranean
A SULA charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Riva85m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SULA
SULA 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SULA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 85'4 / 26.02m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 | 2017 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
SULA suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for SULA, 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 compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. 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 SULA 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 SULA 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
- Riva
- Length
- 85'4 / 26.02m
- Built
- 2009 | 2017 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €42,000 p/week + expenses Approx $49,500
- Cruising speed
- 30 Knots
- Model
- 85 Opera Super
- Beam
- 20'4 / 6.2m
- Draft
- 6'8 / 2.04m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SULA is positioned around €42,000 p/week + expenses Approx $49,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Riva build, 85m 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 SULA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
SULA 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
SULA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 85m 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
SULA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SULA 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 SULA
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Sula. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are two F5 SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Sula also features wakeboards, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Sula features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 3.8m/12'6" Avon to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Sula is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Sula 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.
Overview
The 26.02m/85'4" 'Sula' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Riva is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Officina Italiana Design. Built in 2009, Sula is the ideal luxury yacht for kicking back and relaxing whilst on charter, showcasing clever use of space with an artful combination of integrated systems and luxurious features, she's a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Performance Range
Sula is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 30 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 33 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Sula offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen and 4 singles.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Additional tender for expedient island-hopping
- Interior design from Officina Italiana Design
- Cruising speed of 30 knots
- Sleeps 8 guests
Water toys
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Inflatable water toy
- Towable Toys
- Snorkelling Equipment
- 2 x F5 Seabobs
- Paddleboard
Tenders
- 1 x 12'6 / 3.8m Avon
- 1 x 11'10 / 3.6m Laser Pico Sail
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Mediterranean · France · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Winter Season
€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
Mediterranean · France · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SULA's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SULA's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
- Ask why SULA 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether SULA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request SULA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SULA fits the route.
FAQ
SULA charter questions
Is SULA a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 SULA?
SULA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting SULA?
For SULA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.