The 6th edition of the Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place on May 4-8 in Nafplion, Greece. It is a targeted trade show for professionals that displays yachts and expert crews in this part of the World, held by Greek Yachting Association. Along with the exhibition programme highlighted by significant players of the yacht market, the show will feature an entertaining part with especially popular annual Chefs' Competition. 



Below, Yacht Harbour lists 10 largest yachts on display at the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2019:


#1. O'Ptasia (85m, 2018, Golden Yachts).
Available for charter from € 800,000 per week.

The 85-metre superyacht O’Ptasia launched in 2018 by Greek yard Golden Yachts, joined the list of the top 200 largest superyachts in the world. Her exteriors and interiors were developed by Italian Studio Vafladis.

O’Ptasia can accommodate up to 12 guests in 11 cabins - 3 twin and 8 double cabins, including a 95-square-metre owner’s suite on the upper deck and 85-square-metre VIP suite with a private cinema room. The service is provided by the crew of 26.

 Key features on board O’Ptasia include a large beach club complete with wellness and spa centre, an elevator servicing all decks, and a fully equipped gym on the bridge deck. The central superyacht elevator provides quick access between all four decks, while the foredeck helipad allows guests to arrive in style.



#2. Sunday (59.8m, 2006, Benetti, refitted in 2010).
Available for charter from € 330,000 per week.


Built by Benetti in 2006, Sunday features a beam of 10 metres and a draft of 3.1 metres, adding up to a gross tonnage of 748 tons. The yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure along with interior design by Studio Ipso and exterior design by Stefano Natucci, can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. Sunday is powered by engines of 1850 HP each to a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.


#3. Capri I (58.6m, 2003, Lurssen, refitted in 2018).
Available for charter from € 220,000 per week.


Capri I was designed by Glade Johnson to a beam of 11.1 metres and a draft of 3.5 metres and a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. With her gross tonnage of 1226 tons, the yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. Powered by Caterpillar engines of 1957 HP, she boasts a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.


#4. O’Natalina (56m, 1985, Picchiotti, refitted in 2017).
Available for charter from € 130,000 per week.


O'Natalina was built by Picchiotti in 1985. With a beam of 8.9 metres and a draft of 2.5 metres, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The motor yacht can accommodate 14 guests in cabins. Meanwhile, she features a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. 


#5. Pegasus (53m, 1995, Feadship, refitted in 2009).
Available for charter from € 195,000 per week.


This yacht with a beam of 9.6 metres and a draft of 3.2 metres has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 679 tons. Powered by Caterpillar engines, she can reach a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots. Meanwhile, Pegasus's maximum range is estimated at 4000 nautical miles. 

Pegasus was awarded as Best Refitted Yacht at World Superyacht Awards in 2010. She offers accommodation to up to 12 guests in 6 cabins with interiors by Chester Jones and exteriors by Fritz De Voogt.


#6. Vertigo (52m, 2007, Golden Yachts, refitted in 2015).
Available for charter from € 145.000 per week.


Built by Golden Yachts with a beam of 9 metres and a draft of 2.62 metres, Vertigo features a steel hull and GRP superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 498 tons. She is powered by MTU engines giving her a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. Vertigo can play host to up to 14 guests in 7 cabins with interior design by Giorgio Vafiadis and exterior design by Giorgio Vafiadis.

She was sold asking € 12,500,000 in April 2019.


#7. Invader (50m, 1999, Codecasa).
Available for charter from € 182,000 per week.


Built by Codecasa in 1999 to a beam of 9.5 metres and a draft of 3.1 metres, Invader features steel hull and aluminium superstructure. With her interior volume of 608 tons, the yacht offers accommodation to 12 guests in 6 cabins with interiors by Della Role Design and exteriors by Codecasa. Invader is powered by CAT engines of 2200 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots.

Previously owned by media mogul Jim Gabbert according to Biz Journals, the yacht was sold in 2018 asking $ 12,500,000.


#8. Ouranos (50m, 2016, Admiral).
Available for charter from € 210,000 per week.


Ouranos features a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. She offers accommodation to up to 12 guests in 6 cabins with interior design by Gian Marco Campanino and Admiral Centro Stile and exterior design by Unielle Yacht Design. The superyacht's highlight is a large beach club with the wellness area inside, that includes spaces for massages and working out. 


#9. Marla (50m, 1999, Amels, refitted in 2015).
Available for charter from € 185,000 per week.


Built by Amels in 1999 with a beam of 9 metres and a draft of 3.3 metres, Marla has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by Cummins engines of 1200 hp each and a cruising speed of 13 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins.


#10. Alexandra (49.9m, 2002, Benetti, refitted in 2014).
On sale asking € 12,950,000.
Available for charter from € 161,000 per week.


Built by Benetti in 2002 with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Alexandra features interior design by Alan Jones and an exterior design by Terence Disdale. With a beam of 9 metres, a draft of 3 metres and interior volume of 496 tons, the yacht can accommodate 14 guests in 7 cabins on-board. She is powered by MTU engines of 2262 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. 

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