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MARINA WONDER

  • Weekly price:
    ‎€110,000

  • Length: 125'
  • # of Guests: 10
  • # of Cabins: 5
  • # of Crew: 7
  • Builder: Gulf Craft
  • Cruising Speed: 12kn
  • Built Year: 2012
  • Refit: 2023
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MARINA WONDER Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Taxes: 20%, exceptions available Total Note
14 day charter 220,000‎€ to 220,000‎€ 44,000‎€ to 66,000‎€ 44,000‎€ to 44,000‎€ 308,000‎€ to 330,000‎€ Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 110,000‎€ to 110,000‎€ 22,000‎€ to 33,000‎€ 22,000‎€ to 22,000‎€ 154,000‎€ to 165,000‎€ Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 55,000‎€ to 55,000‎€ 11,000‎€ to 16,500‎€ 11,000‎€ to 11,000‎€ 77,000‎€ to 82,500‎€ The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
110,000‎€ / 6 * 3 days = 55,000‎€

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: ‎€110,000

High season rate: ‎€110,000

Amenities

Air Conditioning: yes
BBQ: yes
Exercise Equipment: yes
Gym: yes
Jacuzzi On Deck: yes
Stabilizers At Anchor: yes
Wi-Fi: yes

Specifications

Guests: 10
Cabins: 5
Jacuzzi:
Helipad: no
Aft Deck
Aft Deck
Features
Features

Features

Cruising Speed: 12kn

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Diving

Snorkeling Gear: Snorkeling Gear

Fishing

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Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

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Crew Information

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