ALTA

Palmer Johnson144m12 guests5 cabins

Palmer Johnson · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Overview

ALTA yacht charter in Mediterranean

ALTA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Palmer Johnson144m12 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ALTA

ALTA 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

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

ALTA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 144' / 43.89m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 2004 | 2021 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
Compare by
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

Best charter fit

Use ALTA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 144' / 43.89m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Route planning

For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Menorca coves with a calmer family pace. That keeps the charter practical around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.

Before confirming dates

The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. The broker note should be honest about limits: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why ALTA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Palmer Johnson
Model
Custom
Built / refit
2004 | 2021 (Refitted)
Length
144' / 43.89m
Beam
28' / 8.53m
Draft
7'3 / 2.22m
Cruising speed
13.5 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
5
Crew
9

Profile

About ALTA

Toys

Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Alta lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these is a Aquabanas waterslide letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Alta also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, bikes and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Alta has you covered - with two tenders, including a 11.28m/37' Intrepid Tender. Alta and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Alta certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.

Overview

The 43.93m/144'2" motor yacht 'Alta' by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Patricia Andrews. Built in 2004, Alta offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .

Performance Range

Alta is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 58,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. Her low draft of 2.22m/7'3" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Alta offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 5 king, 4 singles and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Alta is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Alta benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably 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

  • Impressive 4
  • 500nm range
  • Impressive array of toys
  • Sleeps 12 guests
  • 11.28m/37' Intrepid Tender
  • Able to access shallow bays and coves

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ

Water toys

  • 2 x 3 seat Yamaha Waverunners
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Bote Inflatable Kayaks
  • 2 x Bote Inflatable Paddleboards
  • 10 x GoCycle G3 E-bike Bikes
  • 1 x Aquabanas Waterslide
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • Towable Toys
  • Surf Board
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Kneeboard

Tenders

  • 1 x 37' / 11.28m Intrepid Tender with 3 x Mercury 350 HP engines
  • 1 x 15' / 4.57m Novurania Rescue Boat with 1 x 50 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€205,000 p/week + expenses Approx $241,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$205,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ALTA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ALTA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why ALTA beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether ALTA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

FAQ

ALTA charter questions

Is ALTA a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider ALTA?

ALTA is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.

What should I send before requesting ALTA?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ALTA fits the plan.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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