Westport Yachts164m12 guests6 cabins
CHASING DAYLIGHT is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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.
Westport Yachts · Monaco · French Riviera
Overview
CHASING DAYLIGHT is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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.
Charter fit
CHASING DAYLIGHT is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
CHASING DAYLIGHT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2008 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use CHASING DAYLIGHT when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 164'1 / 50m, 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.
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.
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: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting CHASING DAYLIGHT as confirmed.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why CHASING DAYLIGHT is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting CHASING DAYLIGHT as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
CHASING DAYLIGHT is positioned around €230,000 p/week + expenses Approx $270,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Westport Yachts build, 164m class
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.
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
Strong
CHASING DAYLIGHT gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 164m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CHASING DAYLIGHT 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
Chasing Daylight 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. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the three WaveRunners. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. If that isn't enough Chasing Daylight also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, beach games. Chasing Daylight features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 10.6m/34'9" Everglade Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Chasing Daylight this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Motor yacht Chasing Daylight is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
The 49.71m/163'1" motor yacht 'Chasing Daylight' by the American shipyard Westport Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Donald Starkey. Built in 2008, Chasing Daylight offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. She has sensational features such as an elevator and gym.
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots with a range of up to 5,200 nautical miles from her 73,320 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. 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.
Chasing Daylight is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 4 king, 2 queen, 1 double, 1 pullman and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Chasing Daylight benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€240,000 p/week + expenses Approx $282,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
$225,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CHASING DAYLIGHT fits the route.
FAQ
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.
CHASING DAYLIGHT is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether CHASING DAYLIGHT fits the plan.
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Trust & booking clarity
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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
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