Overview
TOP yacht charter in Mediterranean
A TOP 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.
Princess85m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use TOP
TOP 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
TOP should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 85' / 25.9m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2010 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 8 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
TOP suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for TOP, 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. The onboard setup should be reviewed against the route before the day is confirmed. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare TOP 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 TOP 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
- Princess
- Length
- 85' / 25.9m
- Built
- 2010
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €42,000 p/week + expenses Approx $49,500
- Cruising speed
- 30 Knots
- Model
- Princess V85-S
- Beam
- 20'8 / 6.3m
- Draft
- 5'11 / 1.8m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
TOP is positioned around €42,000 p/week + expenses Approx $49,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Princess build, 85m 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 TOP suits
Strong
Families and private groups
TOP 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
TOP by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 85m 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
TOP vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. TOP 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 TOP
Overview
The 25.9m/85' motor yacht 'Top' by the British shipyard Princess offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Built in 2010, Top's bespoke fittings and design ensure guests can explore the ocean's wonders in style and comfort.
Performance Range
Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 30 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Top is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Top Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. A charter on motor yacht Top will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Guest Accommodation
Top offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 2 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Cruising speed of 30 knots
- Sleeps 8 guests
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Mykonos · Portofino · Santorini · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Winter Season
POA
Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Mallorca · Mykonos · Portofino · Santorini · Sardinia · St Tropez · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether TOP's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether TOP's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why TOP 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.
- Ask for TOP with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request TOP charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether TOP fits the route.
FAQ
TOP charter questions
Is TOP 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 TOP?
TOP 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 TOP?
For TOP, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.