WAI

Mangusta82m7 guests3 cabins

Mangusta · Mediterranean · France

Overview

WAI yacht charter in Mediterranean

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.

Mangusta82m7 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use WAI

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

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

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.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
7 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm
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

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.

Where to use it

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 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 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.

Compare before booking

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.

What to verify

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

Specifications

Builder
Mangusta
Model
Mangusta 80 Open
Built / refit
1998 | 2010 (Refitted)
Length
82' / 25m
Beam
19'4 / 5.9m
Draft
5'2 / 1.58m
Cruising speed
32 Knots
Guests
7
Cabins
3
Crew
3

Profile

About WAI

Overview

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.

Performance Range

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.

Guest Accommodation

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.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Wai benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Interior design from Mangusta
  • Cruising speed of 32 knots
  • Sleeps 7 guests
  • 3.5m/11'6" Novamarine
  • Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Doughnuts

Tenders

  • 1 x 11'6 / 3.5m Novamarine 110 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500

Mediterranean · France

Winter Season

€30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether WAI's 7 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether WAI's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
  • Ask why WAI beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
  • Ask for WAI with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

FAQ

WAI charter questions

Is WAI a good fit for Mediterranean?

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.

Who should consider WAI?

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.

What should I send before requesting WAI?

For WAI, 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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MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

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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