Overview
PAOLUCCI yacht charter in Mediterranean
PAOLUCCI 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. Picchiotti, 97'8 / 29.76m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Picchiotti97m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use PAOLUCCI
PAOLUCCI 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
PAOLUCCI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 97'8 / 29.76m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 1970 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 10 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
Who this yacht suits
PAOLUCCI 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, PAOLUCCI 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 final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
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. PAOLUCCI should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
PAOLUCCI 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 PAOLUCCI, 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
- Picchiotti
- Length
- 97'8 / 29.76m
- Built
- 1970 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- €35,000 p/week + expenses Approx $41,000
- Cruising speed
- 14 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 24'7 / 7.5m
- Draft
- 10'6 / 3.21m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
PAOLUCCI is positioned around €35,000 p/week + expenses Approx $41,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Picchiotti build, 97m 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 PAOLUCCI suits
Strong
Families and private groups
PAOLUCCI gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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
PAOLUCCI by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 97m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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
PAOLUCCI vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. PAOLUCCI 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 PAOLUCCI
Overview
The 30m/98'5" 'Paolucci' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Picchiotti is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. For outdoor living nonpareil, Paolucci is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
Performance Range
Built with a wood hull and wood superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by 3 x MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 27 knots with a range of up to 375 nautical miles from her 9,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Paolucci and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Motor yacht Paolucci has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1970, Paolucci offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin. The bed configuration includes 4 doubles and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Recent refit in 2025
- Sleeps 10 guests
Amenities
- Sun Deck
- Crane
- Foredeck Seating with Table
- Swimming platform
- Air Conditioning
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia
Winter Season
€40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether PAOLUCCI's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether PAOLUCCI's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why PAOLUCCI 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.
- When requesting PAOLUCCI, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request PAOLUCCI charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether PAOLUCCI fits the route.
FAQ
PAOLUCCI charter questions
Is PAOLUCCI 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 PAOLUCCI?
PAOLUCCI 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 PAOLUCCI?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for PAOLUCCI. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.