Overview
YCM FIFTY yacht charter in Mediterranean
YCM FIFTY is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Oceanfast162m14 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use YCM FIFTY
YCM FIFTY is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. 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
YCM FIFTY should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 162'5 / 49.5m, 14 guests, 6 cabins, 1989 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 14 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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 by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Best charter fit
Use YCM FIFTY when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 162'5 / 49.5m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Menorca coves with a calmer family pace. That keeps the charter practical around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why YCM FIFTY is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Oceanfast
- Length
- 162'5 / 49.5m
- Built
- 1989 | 2024 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 14
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 9
- Price context
- $140,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 24 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 30'6 / 9.3m
- Draft
- 5'10 / 1.77m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
YCM FIFTY is positioned around $140,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Oceanfast build, 162m 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 YCM FIFTY suits
Strong
Families and private groups
YCM FIFTY 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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
YCM FIFTY by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 162m 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
YCM FIFTY vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. YCM FIFTY 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 YCM FIFTY
Toys
Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys YCM Fifty lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough YCM Fifty also features a seabob, wakeboards, fishing equipment, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. YCM Fifty also sports a 5.79m/19' Nouvarania Tender to transport you with ease. YCM Fifty and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean and the South Pacific. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht YCM Fifty has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
Overview
The 50.4m/165'4" motor yacht 'YCM Fifty' (ex. High Occupancy) by the Australian shipyard Oceanfast offers flexible accommodation for up to 14 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Steve Mallory. Built in 1989, YCM Fifty boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters.
Performance Range
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium / grp superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by 3 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 24 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots with a range of up to 3,120 nautical miles from her 93,688 ton fuel tanks at 15 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.77m/5'10" YCM Fifty can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Guest Accommodation
YCM Fifty offers guest accommodation for up to 14 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 3 king, 2 doubles, 2 singles and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on YCM Fifty is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Refit to an incredible standard
- Dedicated media room for entertaining guests
- Large deck Jacuzzi
- Iconic exterior styling by the legendary Jon Bannenberg
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Exterior Bar
- Sun Deck
- Helipad
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Air Conditioning
- golf
Water toys
- 2 x Yamaha Waverunners
- 2 x Seabobs
- Inflatable jet-ski dock
- Inflatable water toys
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- 6 x Stand up Paddleboards
- 2 x E-foil Foilboard More (experienced only users)
- Towable Toys
- Fishing Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 2 x 19' / 5.79m Nouvarania Tender with 2 x Yamaha 60 HP engines (with Bimini Tops)
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$140,000 p/week + expenses
Mediterranean · France · Monaco · South Pacific · French Polynesia · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
$140,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether YCM FIFTY's 14 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether YCM FIFTY's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why YCM FIFTY 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 YCM FIFTY, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request YCM FIFTY charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether YCM FIFTY fits the route.
FAQ
YCM FIFTY charter questions
Is YCM FIFTY 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 YCM FIFTY?
YCM FIFTY is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting YCM FIFTY?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether YCM FIFTY fits the plan.