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
- Length
- 118'11 / 36.25m
- Built
- 2009 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- €75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000
- Cruising speed
- 36 Knots
- Model
- AB 116
- Beam
- 24'7 / 7.5m
- Draft
- 5'3 / 1.6m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
MUSA is positioned around €75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
AB Yachts build, 118m 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 MUSA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
MUSA 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.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
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
MUSA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 118m 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
MUSA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MUSA 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 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
Monaco · French Riviera
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.
Availability
Request MUSA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MUSA fits the route.
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.