Mangusta82m7 guests3 cabins
Mangusta · Mediterranean · France
Overview
A WAI 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 Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Charter fit
WAI 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
WAI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 82' / 25m, 7 guests, 3 cabins, 1998 | 2010 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
WAI suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 7 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 3 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Mediterranean can work well for WAI, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare WAI on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for WAI 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
Profile
The 24.38m/80' open yacht 'Wai' by the Italian shipyard Mangusta offers flexible accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Mangusta. Built in 1998, Wai is the perfect yacht for zipping between destinations, with an array of social and lounging options, as well as a convenient swim platform offering easy access into the sea, she is primed for fabulous outdoor adventures.
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 32 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 35 knots. Her low draft of 1.58m/5'2" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Wai this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Open yacht Wai has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Wai offers guest accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Wai benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500
Mediterranean · France
€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500
Cruising
Mediterranean · France
Planning notes
FAQ
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.
WAI 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.
For WAI, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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