Overview
KENSHO yacht charter in Mediterranean
KENSHO is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Admiral Yachts246m12 guests8 cabins
Charter fit
How to use KENSHO
KENSHO 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
KENSHO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 246'8 / 75.18m, 12 guests, 8 cabins, 2022 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 12 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
Best charter fit
Use KENSHO when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 246'8 / 75.18m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Route planning
For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages. That keeps the charter practical around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
Before confirming dates
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: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why KENSHO is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Admiral Yachts
- Length
- 246'8 / 75.18m
- Built
- 2022
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 23
- Price context
- €900,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,057,500
- Cruising speed
- 11 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 42' / 12.8m
- Draft
- 11'2 / 3.4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
KENSHO is positioned around €900,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,057,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Admiral Yachts build, 246m 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 KENSHO suits
Strong
Families and private groups
KENSHO 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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
KENSHO by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 246m 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
KENSHO vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. KENSHO 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 KENSHO
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Kensho. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are three SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Kensho also features bikes, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. Kensho features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 13m/42'8" Alia Yachts Chase Tender to transport you in style. Kensho and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Kensho certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
Overview
The multi-award winning 75.2m/246'9" motor yacht 'Kensho' by the Italian shipyard Admiral Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins and features interior styling by Jouin Manku. Built in 2022, Kensho is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, you'll be in for a treat from the moment you step on board. She is equipped with an elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.
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 Veth engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 145,000 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Kensho offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, two twin cabins and three cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. There are up to twenty-three crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Kensho is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities including the pool, useful to practice your technique or just cool off. Even the most discerning of charter guests will enjoy the included beach club and in addition maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications and in addition at night, guests can enjoy a mesmerizing light spectacle in the water thanks to underwater lights. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Nature-inspired interior design with floor-to-ceiling windows and lofty 2.7m/9ft ceilings
- Expansive Owner's suite which can be partitioned for extra privacy
- Vast beach club featuring a stunning glass-sided swimming pool
- State of the art technology throughout
- Veth azimuth gearless propulsion system with iElectric motor offering 360° manoeuvrability
- Exceptional high-quality craftsmanship
Amenities
- Gym Equipment
- Stabilizers Underway
- Underwater Lights
- Sun Deck
- Tender Garage
- Helipad
- Outdoor Shower
- Wi-Fi
- Video On-Demand
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Satcom
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- 3 x Seabobs
- Radinn Jet board Jetsurf
- E-Foil Foilboard
- Banana
- Paddleboards
- Pedal Board
- Inflatable trampoline
- Ebikes Bikes
- Inflatable water toys
- Towable Toys
Tenders
- 1 x 42'8 / 13m Alia Yachts KATANA Chase Tender
- 1 x 29'6 / 9m Steeler Limo Tender
- 1 x 23' / 7m Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€1,100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,292,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
€1,100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,292,500
Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether KENSHO's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether KENSHO's 8 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
- Ask why KENSHO 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether KENSHO is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request KENSHO charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether KENSHO fits the route.
FAQ
KENSHO charter questions
Is KENSHO 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 KENSHO?
KENSHO is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting KENSHO?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether KENSHO fits the plan.