ANCORA

Mengi Yay155m10 guests5 cabins

Mengi Yay · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Overview

ANCORA yacht charter in Mediterranean

ANCORA 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. Mengi Yay, 155'2 / 47.3m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Mengi Yay155m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ANCORA

ANCORA 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

ANCORA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 155'2 / 47.3m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
10 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

Who this yacht suits

ANCORA 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 Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, ANCORA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.

Planning window

May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. ANCORA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

ANCORA 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 Ibiza.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ANCORA, 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

Specifications

Builder
Mengi Yay
Model
Virtus 47M
Built / refit
2023
Length
155'2 / 47.3m
Beam
28'10 / 8.8m
Draft
9'2 / 2.8m
Cruising speed
13 Knots
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
9

Profile

About ANCORA

Toys

When not cruising Ancora has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are three SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Ancora also features wakeboards, kayaks, wakesurf boards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Ancora features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 16.46m/54' Maori Yachts Chase Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Ancora this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Ancora 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 47.3m/155'2" 'Ancora' motor yacht built by the Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Turkish designer Red Yacht Design. Built in 2023, Ancora offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. She has sensational features such as underwater lights and beach club.

Performance Range

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 Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,100 nautical miles from her 50,800 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Ancora offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite and two double cabins. The bed configuration includes 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Ancora is easy thanks to the available amenities such as a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to or elsewhere, you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Master cabin with dressing room
  • Impressive 4
  • 100nm range
  • Interior design from Red Yacht Design
  • Private beach club
  • Sleeps 10 guests

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Tender Garage
  • Sun Deck
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Underwater Lights
  • Crane
  • Bow Thruster
  • Stern Thruster
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads

Water toys

  • 2 x Seadoo GTX 300 Jet-Skis
  • 3 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • 2 x E-foil
  • 2 x Inflatable Kayaks
  • Wake Board
  • Wakesurf
  • Floating Pool
  • Towable Toys
  • Wet suits
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 54' / 16.46m Maori Yachts Chase Tender
  • 1 x 16'5 / 5m Castoldi Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $340,500

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$290,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ANCORA's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ANCORA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why ANCORA 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.
  • When requesting ANCORA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

FAQ

ANCORA charter questions

Is ANCORA 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 ANCORA?

ANCORA 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.

What should I send before requesting ANCORA?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ANCORA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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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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