BARBARA

Oceanco290m12 guests7 cabins

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

Overview

BARBARA yacht charter in Mediterranean

BARBARA 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. Oceanco, 290'4 / 88.5m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Oceanco290m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use BARBARA

BARBARA 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

BARBARA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 290'4 / 88.5m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2017 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

Who this yacht suits

BARBARA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, BARBARA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.

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. BARBARA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

BARBARA 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 BARBARA, 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
Oceanco
Model
Custom
Built / refit
2017
Length
290'4 / 88.5m
Beam
47'7 / 14.5m
Draft
13'1 / 3.99m
Cruising speed
16 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
27

Profile

About BARBARA

Toys

Barbara has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the four Yamaha FX Cruiser HO WaveRunners. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Barbara also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, wakesurf boards and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Barbara has you covered - with four tenders, including a 10.5m/34'5" Vikal Limo Tender. Barbara 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. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 27, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

Overview

The 88.5m/290'4" 'Barbara' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Australian designer Sam Sorgiovanni. Built in 2017, Barbara is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, you'll be in for a treat from the moment you step on board. She is equipped with a spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.

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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 16 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 8,300 nautical miles from her 342,200 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Barbara offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and four twin cabins. Additionally, there is a staff cabin on board. There are up to twenty-seven crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Barbara is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. Take the opportunity to be thoroughly pampered and indulged in the spa or elsewhere, guests can enjoy a dip in the pool. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and in addition a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Barbara benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Satellite communication systems keep you in touch wherever you voyage or elsewhere, soak up the atmosphere after dark with dramatic underwater lights. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Spa inspired living spaces
  • State of the art spa pool
  • Indoor and outdoor cinema facilities
  • Retracting balconies to blur interior and exterior spaces

Amenities

  • Tender Garage
  • Underwater Lights
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Massage Room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Wi-Fi
  • Video On-Demand
  • ipod Docking
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Hydraulic Swim Platform
  • Satcom

Water toys

  • 4 x Yamaha FX Cruiser HO Waverunners
  • Stand-up Yamaha Super Jet Jet-Ski
  • 3 x F5S Seabobs
  • 4 x Ocean Kayaks
  • 4 x Fanatic Paddleboards
  • 1 x Fun air Paddleboard
  • 1 x Fanatic Windsurfer
  • 4 x Hyperlite Wake Boards
  • 3 x Phase 5 Wakeskates
  • 2 x Ronix Wakesurfs
  • 12 x Scuba Diving Equipment
  • 4 x Connelly Water-Skis

Tenders

  • 1 x 34'5 / 10.5m Vikal Hybrid Custom Limo Tender
  • 1 x 32'2 / 9.8m Vikal Sport Open Tender
  • 1 x Zodiac P638io Rescue Boat
  • 1 x 24'11 / 7.6m Custom Super Air Nautique G25 Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€1,100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,292,500

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

Winter Season

$1,100,000 p/week + expenses

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

Cruising

Regions

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

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BARBARA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether BARBARA's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
  • Ask why BARBARA 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.
  • For BARBARA, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.

FAQ

BARBARA charter questions

Is BARBARA 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 BARBARA?

BARBARA 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 BARBARA?

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

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