BABBO

Cantiere delle March139m12 guests6 cabins

Cantiere delle March · Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · St Tropez

Overview

BABBO yacht charter in Mediterranean

BABBO is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Cantiere delle March139m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use BABBO

BABBO 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

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

BABBO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 139'10 / 42.61m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2024 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop
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 BABBO when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 139'10 / 42.61m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Route planning

For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx. That keeps the charter practical around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.

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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why BABBO 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
Cantiere delle March
Model
EXP 43
Built / refit
2024
Length
139'10 / 42.61m
Beam
28'3 / 8.6m
Draft
8'10 / 2.7m
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
10

Profile

About BABBO

Toys

Babbo knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed 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. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Babbo also features kayaks, beach games, bikes, inflatable water toys and scooters. Babbo features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 12.55m/41'2" Saxdor Tender to transport you in style. Babbo and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own expedition yacht. Babbo, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

Overview

The 43m/141'1" expedition yacht 'Babbo' is an excellent new superyacht for the luxury charter market. Delivered by the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche and featuring interior styling by Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski Design she can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Offering a wealth of uncluttered spaces throughout, expedition yacht Babbo is tailor-made for adventures across the high seas; from the tropics to the poles, where all you need to do is kick-back, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas as you cruise on by.

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 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 60,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2024, Babbo offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Babbo is easy thanks to the available amenities such as a sauna to help you detox and regenerate. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Babbo benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 5
  • 000nm range
  • Premium wellness facilities
  • including beach club and sauna
  • Built in 2024
  • Interior design from Francesco Paszkowski Design
  • Sleeps 12 guests

Amenities

  • Hammam
  • Exterior Bar
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Turkish Bath
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Hydraulic Swim Platform
  • Sunpads
  • Sauna
  • Beach Club

Water toys

  • 1 x Jet-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • Beach Games
  • Water-Skis
  • Waterbike
  • 2 x Foilboard
  • 4 x Electric Scooters
  • 4 x E-Bike Bikes
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 41'2 / 12.55m Saxdor 400 GTO Tender Mercury
  • 1 x 16'6 / 5.03m Williams Jet Tenders DieselJet 505 Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500

Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · St Tropez

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · St Tropez

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BABBO's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether BABBO's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
  • Ask why BABBO beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether BABBO is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

FAQ

BABBO charter questions

Is BABBO a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider BABBO?

BABBO 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 BABBO?

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

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