LAUREL

Delta Marine240m12 guests7 cabins

Delta Marine · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Overview

LAUREL yacht charter in Mediterranean

LAUREL 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. Delta Marine, 240'2 / 73.2m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Delta Marine240m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use LAUREL

LAUREL 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

LAUREL should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 240'2 / 73.2m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2006 | 2015 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 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

Who this yacht suits

LAUREL 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, LAUREL should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.

Planning window

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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. LAUREL should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

LAUREL 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.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For LAUREL, 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

Specifications

Builder
Delta Marine
Model
Custom
Built / refit
2006 | 2015 (Refitted)
Length
240'2 / 73.2m
Beam
40'4 / 12.3m
Draft
12'2 / 3.7m
Cruising speed
13 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
24

Profile

About LAUREL

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 Laurel. Principle among these are waterslides letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two SeaDoo WaveRunners. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Laurel also features scuba diving equipment, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Laurel has you covered - with three tenders, including a 7.62m/25' Nautica Tender. Laurel and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. As you can see, luxury motor yacht Laurel offers guests the very best onboard experience, from its sun-kissed top deck down to its standout waterside beach club promising truly memorable vacations that you"ll want to repeat again and again.

Overview

The 73.15m/240' motor yacht 'Laurel' by the American shipyard Delta Marine offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins and features interior styling by Donald Starkey. With an abundance of space and superlative amenities across her luxurious decks, you'll be spoilt for choice on a luxury yacht charter aboard Laurel. She is equipped with wheelchair accessibility, movie theatre, elevator, beach club and gym.

Exterior Design

Built by Delta Marine in the Pacific Northwest, Laurel is the second largest yacht to be built in North America since the Great Depression. Her sun deck extends fore and aft of a central observation room, the forward part being a belvedere terrace and the aft offering a gym, spa pool and sunbathing. Tenders are stored on the lower deck and launched through doors to port and starboard. Aft of the boats is a diving room that opens to the large bathing platform created by opening the stern door.

Interior Design

The master suite is positioned amidships on the main deck, flanked by private side decks, and is entered through a private lobby that opens forward to the bedroom through a sitting room/office. The forward part of the main deck is devoted to a crew mess and leisure area. The interior features a blend of anigre and is furnished in a comfortably eclectic style. Notably, the central staircase spirals around a three-storey-high glass sculpture depicting marine life by Seattle artist Mary van Cline.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and composite superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 173,307 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. 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.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Laurel thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2006, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 5 king, 1 queen, 1 single and 1 pullman. There are up to twenty-four crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Laurel is easy thanks to the available amenities such as a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Elsewhere Laurel boasts a movie theatre, perfect to relax after a long day on the water. Make your day truly exceptional at the beach club and maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Laurel benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator and take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Stunning Donald Starkey-designed interior
  • Extensive sundeck area with central spa pool
  • belvedere terrace and glass-enclosed gym
  • Main deck Owner's suite
  • flanked by private terraces
  • Central spiral staircase featured around a 3-storey high glass sculpture
  • Generous beach club with treasure chest of water sports toys

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage Room
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Movie Theatre
  • Gym
  • Beach Club
  • Elevator

Water toys

  • 2 x 3 seat SeaDoo Waverunners More 2014
  • 4 x 2 Person Kayaks
  • 2 x F5 Seabobs
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Water-Skis
  • Wake Boards
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Doughnut
  • Inflatable trampoline
  • Inflatable Climbing Wall
  • 4 x Mountain Bikes
  • Waterslide

Tenders

  • 1 x 25' / 7.62m Nautica Widebody Tender Yanmar 315 HP engine
  • 1 x 22' / 6.71m Nautica Widebody Tender Yamaha 250 HP engine
  • 1 x 15' / 4.57m Nautica rescue tender Yamaha 60 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€525,000 p/week + expenses Approx $617,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$525,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether LAUREL's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether LAUREL's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why LAUREL 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 LAUREL, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.

FAQ

LAUREL charter questions

Is LAUREL 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 LAUREL?

LAUREL 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.

What should I send before requesting LAUREL?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for LAUREL. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
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