MERIDIAN A

Lurssen279m12 guests9 cabins

Lurssen · Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez

Overview

MERIDIAN A yacht charter in Mediterranean

MERIDIAN A works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Lurssen, 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Lurssen279m12 guests9 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MERIDIAN A

MERIDIAN A 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

MERIDIAN A should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 279'2 / 85.1m, 12 guests, 9 cabins, 2011 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
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
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MERIDIAN A as confirmed

Who this yacht suits

MERIDIAN A is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, MERIDIAN A should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.

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. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting MERIDIAN A as confirmed.

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. MERIDIAN A should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

MERIDIAN A 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 MERIDIAN A, 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
Lurssen
Model
Custom
Built / refit
2011 | 2019 (Refitted)
Length
279'2 / 85.1m
Beam
46'10 / 14.28m
Draft
12'10 / 3.9m
Cruising speed
12.5 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
9
Crew
27

Profile

About MERIDIAN A

Toys

Equipped with a selection of water-toys Meridian A lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Meridian A also features wakeboards, fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Meridian A has you covered - with three tenders, including a 10m/32'10" Royal Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Meridian A is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Meridian A 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 motor yacht. Meridian A, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

Overview

The 85.1m/279'2" motor yacht 'Meridian A' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Reymond Langton Design. Built in 2011, Meridian A 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 a helipad, beauty salon, spa, 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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 200,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Meridian A features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Guest Accommodation

Meridian A offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, three double cabins and two twin cabins. A crew of twenty-seven, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Meridian A is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, particularly a piano, perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. If you're in need of indulgence, the beauty salon offers a range of treatments to pamper and restore. For the ultimate relaxation experience, she plays host to a luxury spa and in addition the swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or elsewhere, maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Meridian A benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Seamlessly travel from land to see thanks to the helipad 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 or elsewhere, guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Stunning Reymond Langton interiors featuring high ceilings and full-height windows
  • On-deck Master suite with private terrace and Jacuzzi
  • Vast sundeck area replete with 6-meter swimming pool
  • sumptuous loungers
  • Jacuzzi
  • dining options and shaded bar with screen
  • Musical fountain feature
  • which can be illuminated at night
  • Fully-equipped spa with Hammam sauna
  • massage area
  • beauty salon and gymnasium
  • Fabulous waterside beach club with loungers and parasols

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Tender Garage
  • Underwater Lights
  • Massage Room
  • Piano
  • Exterior Bar
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Hammam
  • Commercial Helipad
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Towable Toys
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 32'10 / 10m Royal Landing Craft Tender
  • 1 x 32'10 / 10m Royal Limo Tender
  • 1 x 20'6 / 6.25m Fassmer Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000

Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez

Winter Season

€950,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,116,000

Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MERIDIAN A's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MERIDIAN A's 9 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
  • Ask why MERIDIAN A 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.
  • For MERIDIAN A, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.

FAQ

MERIDIAN A charter questions

Is MERIDIAN A 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 MERIDIAN A?

MERIDIAN A is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. 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 MERIDIAN A?

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

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