Most charter megayachts are limited to carrying 12 passengers, regardless of LOA, due to regulations. That may lead you to believe you have to compromise if you want to throw a big party: stay at the dock, book multiple boats, or pare down the guest list. Well, you’re not out of luck, at least in Spain. Queen South, a 100-foot (30.48-meter) megayacht, is permitted to welcome aboard 36 guests.
Queen South is now in the fleet of easyboats, which specializes in Balearics charters. Built in 1988 by Italy-based Versilcraft, Queen South is still classed as a yacht, bearing a special license for the extra capacity. That license is restricted to day charters, too, it’s important to note. For traditional weeklong charters where you’d stay aboard, Queen South still can only take a maximum of 12 passengers. However, if you’re considering a celebration for a few hours, or a similar-length corporate event, you can still go out on the water aboard.
Lorenzo Vila, director of easyboats, is delighted he can offer such flexibility. “Up until now, and that’s 25 years of trading, all we could suggest was a low-budget, mass-market catamaran or to charter multiple vessels at the same time,” he explains. “In order to enjoy comfort and luxury, the second option was really the only option.” Even with that, it wasn’t an ideal solution. Queen South allows all guests to remain together, plus avoids the cost of booking multiple yachts. Consider her day rate starts at €14,400 (about $16,666 at press time).Multi-yacht bookings easily run 10 times that amount.
Queen South is based at Club de Mar in Palma de Mallorca. Last refitted in 2009, she has rich woodwork and four staterooms, all below decks, including the full-beam master. A VIP is also full beam, accompanied by a twin and a third guest stateroom with a mix of singles and a double bed. The latter would be well-suited to children, with or without a nanny. A crew of five are on hand, too.
If you’re interested in weeklong charters aboard Queen South, you’ll have snorkeling and waterskiing gear at your disposal, plus a handful PWCs. The weekly rate starts at €69,500 (about $80,437 at press time).
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