Overview
GRANIL yacht charter in Mediterranean
A GRANIL 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 turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Cantiere delle March85m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use GRANIL
GRANIL 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
GRANIL should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 85'4 / 26m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2014 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- 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
- ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
- Watch-out
- the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change
When this yacht makes sense
GRANIL suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow 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 GRANIL, 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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The onboard setup should be reviewed against the route before the day is confirmed. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare GRANIL 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 GRANIL 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
- Cantiere delle March
- Length
- 85'4 / 26m
- Built
- 2014 | 2024 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Darwin 86
- Beam
- 24'5 / 7.43m
- Draft
- 7'7 / 2.3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
GRANIL is positioned around €54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Cantiere delle March build, 85m 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 GRANIL suits
Strong
Families and private groups
GRANIL gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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
GRANIL by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 85m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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
GRANIL vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. GRANIL 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 GRANIL
Overview
The 26.21m/86' expedition yacht 'GraNil' by the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by HydroTec. Offering a wealth of uncluttered spaces throughout, expedition yacht GraNil is tailor-made for adventures across the high seas; from the tropics to the poles, where all you need to do is kick-back, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas as you cruise on by.
Performance Range
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 MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round GraNil is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let GraNil Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own expedition yacht. GraNil, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2014, GraNil offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on GraNil, 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
- Recent refit in 2024
- Sleeps 8 guests
Amenities
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€62,000 p/week + expenses Approx $73,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
€62,000 p/week + expenses Approx $73,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Amalfi Coast · Sardinia
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether GRANIL's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether GRANIL's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why GRANIL 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.
- Ask for GRANIL with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request GRANIL charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GRANIL fits the route.
FAQ
GRANIL charter questions
Is GRANIL 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 GRANIL?
GRANIL 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 GRANIL?
For GRANIL, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.