ZIA

Ortona Navi164m12 guests6 cabins

ZIA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Charter rate
€220,000 p/week + expenses Approx $258,500
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
6 cabins
Route
Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Ortona Navi · Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Overview

ZIA yacht charter in Mediterranean

ZIA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Ortona Navi164m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ZIA

ZIA 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

ZIA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2008 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 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

Best charter fit

Use ZIA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 164'1 / 50m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Route planning

For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages. That keeps the charter practical around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.

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 final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why ZIA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Ortona Navi
Length
164'1 / 50m
Built
2008 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
12
Price context
€220,000 p/week + expenses Approx $258,500
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
30'2 / 9.19m
Draft
9'1 / 2.76m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

ZIA is positioned around €220,000 p/week + expenses Approx $258,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Ortona Navi build, 164m 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 ZIA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

ZIA 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

ZIA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 164m 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

ZIA vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ZIA 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 ZIA

Toys

Zia knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Zia also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys and much more. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 13.8m/45'3" Technohull Chase Tender. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Zia this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Zia certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.

Overview

The 49.9m/163'9" 'Zia' (ex. Arbema) motor yacht built by shipyard Ortona Navi is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Alberto Pinto. Built in 2008, Zia offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,300 nautical miles from her 67,617 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Zia offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The master suite incorporates its own study benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 3 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Zia benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Completed €4.5m Refit in 2014
  • Wine Cellar & 2 Elevators
  • Interior by Esteemed Italian Interior Designer Piero Pinto
  • Oak Panelling & Wenge Flooring
  • Master Suite with Private Study & Jacuzzi

Amenities

  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Exterior Bar
  • Owner Study
  • Sun Deck
  • Gym Equipment
  • Starlink
  • Crane
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi

Water toys

  • 2 x SEADOO Jet-Skis
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • 2 x E-Foil Foilboard
  • Waterslide
  • 4 x Stand-Up Paddleboards
  • 1 x Inflatable Kayak
  • Kneeboard
  • Water-Skis
  • Wake Board
  • Towable Toys
  • Inflatable water toys

Tenders

  • 1 x 45'3 / 13.8m Technohull Omega 47 Chase Tender with 3 x 600 HP engines

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€248,000 p/week + expenses Approx $291,500

Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos

Winter Season

€220,000 p/week + expenses Approx $258,500

Cruising

Regions

Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ZIA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ZIA's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
  • Ask why ZIA 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.
  • When requesting ZIA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request ZIA charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ZIA fits the route.

FAQ

ZIA charter questions

Is ZIA 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 ZIA?

ZIA is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.

What should I send before requesting ZIA?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ZIA fits the plan.

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  • 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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