BISCAYNE

Astondoa78m8 guests4 cabins

A BISCAYNE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Charter rate
€47,000 p/week + expenses Approx $55,000
Guests
8 guests
Cabins
4 cabins
Route
Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Astondoa · Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Overview

BISCAYNE yacht charter in Ibiza

A BISCAYNE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Astondoa78m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use BISCAYNE

BISCAYNE 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

BISCAYNE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Ibiza and Formentera. The decision should weigh 78'1 / 23.8m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
8 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 Ibiza
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

When this yacht makes sense

BISCAYNE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. 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

Ibiza can work well for BISCAYNE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Ibiza.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare BISCAYNE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for BISCAYNE 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
Astondoa
Length
78'1 / 23.8m
Built
2008 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
3
Price context
€47,000 p/week + expenses Approx $55,000
Cruising speed
22 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
19'8 / 6m
Draft
5'3 / 1.6m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

BISCAYNE is positioned around €47,000 p/week + expenses Approx $55,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Astondoa build, 78m 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 BISCAYNE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

BISCAYNE 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

BISCAYNE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 78m 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

BISCAYNE vs newer 60m+ superyachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. BISCAYNE 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 BISCAYNE

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 Biscayne. Principle among these are Flyboards which is a must for any self-respecting thrill-seeker, prepare for supersize thrills - even beginners will enjoy the thrill of swooping skywards and ‘dolphining’ back into the water. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Biscayne also features wakeboards, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. Biscayne has a 3.84m/12'7" Williams Jet Tenders to transfer you from ship to shore. Biscayne is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. A charter on motor yacht Biscayne will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

Overview

The 23.5m/77'1" motor yacht 'Biscayne' by the Spanish shipyard Astondoa offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Primed for exploring secluded beaches and tucked-away lagoons or simply relaxing and soaking up the rays onboard, motor yacht Biscayne is tailor-made for family fun.

Performance Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 22 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.6m/5'3" Biscayne can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2008, Biscayne offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Biscayne is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably 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

  • Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
  • Recent refit in 2025
  • Cruising speed of 22 knots
  • Sleeps 8 guests
  • 3.84m/12'7" Williams Jet Tenders

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Doughnut
  • Seabob
  • Flyboard
  • Paddleboard
  • Inflatable water toy

Tenders

  • 12'7 / 3.84m Williams Jet Tenders 385

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500

Ibiza · Mallorca · The Balearics

Cruising

Regions

Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BISCAYNE's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether BISCAYNE's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
  • Ask why BISCAYNE 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.
  • When requesting BISCAYNE, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request BISCAYNE charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BISCAYNE fits the route.

FAQ

BISCAYNE charter questions

Is BISCAYNE a good fit for Ibiza?

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 BISCAYNE?

BISCAYNE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Ibiza and Formentera timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting BISCAYNE?

For BISCAYNE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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What guests tell us matters

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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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