Amels164m12 guests6 cabins
MARLA 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.
Amels · Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera
Overview
MARLA 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.
Charter fit
MARLA 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
MARLA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1999 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use MARLA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 164'1 / 50m, 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.
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.
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.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why MARLA 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.
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
Charter price
MARLA is positioned around €180,000 p/week + expenses Approx $211,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Amels build, 164m class
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.
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
Strong
MARLA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 164m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MARLA 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
Marla has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there is a waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Marla also features a seabob, wakeboards, WindSurfers, scuba diving equipment and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Marla has you covered - with two tenders, including a 5.49m/18' Nautica Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Marla is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Marla Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Marla has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
The 50m/164'1" 'Marla' (ex. TJ Esperanza) motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Amels is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by English designer Terence Disdale. Built in 1999, Marla boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters.
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 Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 95,000 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. 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.
Families will particularly love Marla thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins, two twin cabins and one single cabin. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 2 queen, 5 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
A charter on Marla is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Marla benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly 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
Commercial
€215,000 p/week + expenses Approx $252,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
€180,000 p/week + expenses Approx $211,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
Cruising
Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MARLA fits the route.
FAQ
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.
MARLA 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.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MARLA fits the plan.
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Trust & booking clarity
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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.
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