MUSA

AB Yachts118m9 guests5 cabins

AB Yachts · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Overview

MUSA yacht charter in Mediterranean

A MUSA 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.

AB Yachts118m9 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MUSA

MUSA 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

MUSA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 118'11 / 36.25m, 9 guests, 5 cabins, 2009 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
9 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
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

When this yacht makes sense

MUSA suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 9 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Mediterranean can work well for MUSA, 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 compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare MUSA 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 MUSA 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
AB Yachts
Model
AB 116
Built / refit
2009 | 2019 (Refitted)
Length
118'11 / 36.25m
Beam
24'7 / 7.5m
Draft
5'3 / 1.6m
Cruising speed
36 Knots
Guests
9
Cabins
5
Crew
5

Profile

About MUSA

Toys

Musa has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Musa also sports a Novurania Jet Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Musa is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Musa Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. A charter on open yacht Musa will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

Overview

The 36.25m/118'11" open yacht 'Musa' by the Italian shipyard AB Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Dutch designer Guido de Groot Design. Dynamic Musa can zip across the waters at a thrilling pace, and particularly impresses guests with her outdoor spaces perfect for lounging and sunbathing.

Performance Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by 3 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 36 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 42 knots with a range of up to 576 nautical miles from her 15,000 litre fuel tanks at 44 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.6m/5'3" Musa can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2009, Musa offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin, one twin cabin and one single cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 3 doubles and 3 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Musa benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Full-beam master suite
  • Incredibly high performing
  • Custom marble fixtures
  • On board barbecue
  • Concealed tender garage

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • Towable Toys
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x Novurania 5.4 Equator Jet Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€80,000 p/week + expenses Approx $94,000

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

Winter Season

€75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000

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

Cruising

Regions

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

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MUSA's 9 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MUSA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why MUSA 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.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether MUSA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

FAQ

MUSA charter questions

Is MUSA 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 MUSA?

MUSA 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 MUSA?

For MUSA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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