FRIEND'S BOAT

Custom Line86m8 guests4 cabins

Custom Line · Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Overview

FRIEND'S BOAT yacht charter in Mediterranean

A FRIEND'S BOAT charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Custom Line86m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use FRIEND'S BOAT

FRIEND'S BOAT 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

FRIEND'S BOAT should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 86' / 26.21m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
Compare by
compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
Watch-out
the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed

When this yacht makes sense

FRIEND'S BOAT suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. 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

Mediterranean can work well for FRIEND'S BOAT, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.

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 by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.

Life on board

a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare FRIEND'S BOAT on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Menorca coves with a calmer family pace easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for FRIEND'S BOAT 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
Custom Line
Model
Navetta 26 Crescendo
Built / refit
2008 | 2025 (Refitted)
Length
86' / 26.21m
Beam
22'9 / 6.93m
Draft
7'1 / 2.16m
Cruising speed
10.5 Knots
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
4

Profile

About FRIEND'S BOAT

Toys

When not cruising Friend's Boat has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these is a Flyboard 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. Additionally, there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there is a wakeboard so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Friend's Boat also features kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.8m/19' VSR Tender. Friend's Boat and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Motor yacht Friend's Boat has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.

Overview

The 26.22m/86' 'Friend's Boat' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Custom Line is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Zuccon. Built in 2008, Friend's Boat is the ideal luxury yacht for kicking back and relaxing whilst on charter, showcasing clever use of space with an artful combination of integrated systems and luxurious features, she's a crowd-pleaser for sure.

Performance Range

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 MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 1,500 nautical miles from her 12,400 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Friend's Boat offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one twin cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Friend's Boat benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as 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 with dressing room
  • Recent refit in 2025
  • 1
  • 500nm range
  • Interior design from Zuccon
  • Sleeps 8 guests

Amenities

  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x Yamaha Sea-Scooters
  • 1 x Flyboard
  • 1 x 2 Person Kayak
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • 1 x Doughnut
  • 1 x Wake Board
  • 1 x Water-Ski
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 19' / 5.8m VSR Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€44,000 p/week + expenses Approx $51,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Winter Season

€39,500 p/week + expenses Approx $46,500

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether FRIEND'S BOAT's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether FRIEND'S BOAT's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why FRIEND'S BOAT beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
  • For FRIEND'S BOAT, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.

FAQ

FRIEND'S BOAT charter questions

Is FRIEND'S BOAT a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider FRIEND'S BOAT?

FRIEND'S BOAT is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting FRIEND'S BOAT?

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

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