Abeking & Rasmussen262m12 guests7 cabins
Abeking & Rasmussen · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands
Overview
EXCELLENCE 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. Abeking & Rasmussen, 262'6 / 80m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
EXCELLENCE 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
EXCELLENCE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 262'6 / 80m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2019 against route timing and guest flow.
EXCELLENCE 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 high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, EXCELLENCE should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
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.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. EXCELLENCE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
EXCELLENCE 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.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For EXCELLENCE, 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
Profile
Excellence has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these is a Angeboat RS 200 sailboat to bring out the explorer in you. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha VX cruiser WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Excellence also features a seabob, kayaks, scuba diving equipment, inflatable water toys and kneeboards. When it comes to Tenders, Excellence has you covered - with three tenders, including a 9.8m/32'2" Hogdon Limo Tender.
A masterpiece of modern design, the 262.47ft /80m Custom motor yacht EXCELLENCE was launched by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2019. Winch Design is responsible for her futuristic exterior design and contemporary interior styling. With her innovative features and host of cutting-edge amenities, EXCELLENCE is a superyacht worthy of her title. She is a charter platform designed for the discerning, and promises a superyacht vacation in the lap of luxury.
One of the defining characteristics of EXCELLENCE is her unique exterior design, which has been compared to a spaceship. Penned by Winch, her iconic profile features a reverse bow and sharp lines which work to blend the hull with the superstructure to create a unique and eye-catching silhouette. The expanses of mirrored glazing across her superstructure further add to her visionary good looks. The final effect is not only attractive to the outside viewer, but the wide sections of glass also provide stunning vistas over the surroundings. Abeking & Rasmussen have stated that glass has never been installed in these dimensions on one of their superyachts before, marking an impressive first for the German yard.
Winch has ensured a perfect harmony between the yacht’s innovative exteriors and her cool and contemporary interior design. Her social spaces are infused with natural light, with a triple-height glass atrium taking centre stage. The space serves as the social hub during charters, providing an unparalleled setting for enjoying the company of the entire charter party while still feeling connected to the outside world. The motor yacht is also home to a tiered cinema for indulging in movie nights at sea, as well as a spa with sauna and well-equipped gym facilities. All of which these sumptuous features can be found on the main deck.
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 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 6,300 nautical miles from her 150,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 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.
EXCELLENCE provides accommodation for 12 guests in seven cabins. Each cabin is well-appointed, and benefits from its own individual colour palette. The principal charter guest can take advantage of the owner’s deck, which has been designed to provide the finest in privacy, comfort and luxury living. The cabin boasts an outdoor terrace with jacuzzi, sun lounging area and private office to offer everything a guest might need right at their fingertips. The owner’s suite also represents a feat of incredible engineering, as it is partially encased in floor-to-ceiling mirrored glass to provide 180-degree views over the surroundings. The largest panel measures a staggering 6m in length, and has been designed to offer a totally unobstructed connection to the world outside.
EXCELLENCE has been custom-built for an owner with a wealth of experience owning charter yachts. They have also been vastly successful on the charter fleet, and no doubt EXCELLENCE will follow in their footsteps. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Excellence this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Excellence, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
On a private yacht charter on board EXCELLENCE, guests can enjoy relaxing and unwinding as well as entertaining and socialising. On the aft deck, a large pool with swim-up bar is a great spot for getting together and having a dip or a drink. Those looking to get closer to the sea can do so, thanks to a spacious beach club which benefits from a wide sea terrace, bathing steps and a large swim platform. A large locker of toys and tender can also be accessed from here; among her range of water accessories, EXCELLENCE boasts Seabobs, sail boats, inflatable toys, jet-skis, paddleboards and scuba-diving equipment. She also plays host to two limousine tenders for the ultimate elegant arrivals and departurers The sundeck is also a lovely spot for topping up your tan, and is complete with a deck jacuzzi and multiple lounging areas.
Onboard
Commercial
€1,260,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,480,500
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
$1,300,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands
Planning notes
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
EXCELLENCE 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.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for EXCELLENCE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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