Overview
FIVE yacht charter in Mediterranean
A FIVE 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 Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Palmer Johnson150m10 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use FIVE
FIVE 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
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
FIVE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 150' / 45.72m, 10 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
FIVE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for FIVE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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 Mediterranean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare FIVE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for FIVE 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
- Palmer Johnson
- Length
- 150' / 45.72m
- Built
- 2009 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 8
- Price context
- €140,000 p/week + expenses Approx $164,500
- Cruising speed
- 20 Knots
- Model
- PJ 150
- Beam
- 27'3 / 8.3m
- Draft
- 6'3 / 1.9m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
FIVE is positioned around €140,000 p/week + expenses Approx $164,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Palmer Johnson build, 150m 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 FIVE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
FIVE 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
FIVE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 150m 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
FIVE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. FIVE 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 FIVE
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Five. Principle among these are Flyboards for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two SeaDoo RXP 300hp WaveRunners. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Five also features scuba diving equipment, a seabob, wakeboards, fishing equipment and paddleboards. Five has a 6m/19'8" Castoldi Jet Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Five is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Five Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, open yacht Five has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
Overview
The 45.7m/149'11" 'Five' open yacht built by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Sporting a sleek design, impressive speed and wealth of fabulous convivial spaces, luxury yacht charters aboard Five promise to be nothing short of spectacular.
Performance Range
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots with a range of up to 850 nautical miles from her 34,850 litre fuel tanks at 22 knots. Her low draft of 1.9m/6'3" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Five features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Five is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2009, She offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 3 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Five, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Five benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, 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
- Recent refit in 2025
- RYA water sports centre
- Interior design from Nuvolari Lenard
- Sleeps 10 guests
- 6m/19'8" Castoldi Jet Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x 3 seat SeaDoo RXP 300hp Waverunners
- Water-Skis
- Wake Board
- Doughnut
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Banana
- 2 x F5S Seabobs
- Flyboard
- Paddleboard
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 19'8 / 6m Castoldi Jet Tender with 1 x 125 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€190,000 p/week + expenses Approx $223,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
€190,000 p/week + expenses Approx $223,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether FIVE's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether FIVE's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
- Ask why FIVE beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
- When requesting FIVE, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request FIVE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether FIVE fits the route.
FAQ
FIVE charter questions
Is FIVE a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider FIVE?
FIVE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting FIVE?
For FIVE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.