How to assess the Quality of a Charter Yacht in Menorca before making a reservation?

A man having to choose between two charter yachts

 

Choosing the right yacht for your charter is crucial for an unforgettable experience. There are several key factors to evaluate before making your decision. Many of the criteria for choosing a charter yacht are not so abvious.
There are different types of yachts to choose from. Generally the main categories of motor yachts in Menorca are:

Fly-bridge motor yachts for charter

Some love them, some hate them. They are maximized for indoor space and have limited space at stern for eating. This is compensated with the fly-bridge which many people love for the elevated position. But keep in mind that this also means more rocking and a higher chance of sea-sickness. Depending on the size of of the yacht, the result can be that the space on the fly bridge is limited AND not enough space on the main deck either. Also consider that with 8-12 people you can never be in one space together. That can be an advantage if you want smaller groups (kids, teenagers, parents, etc) to occupy different spaces. Lastly, the stairs to the fly-bridges of smaller yachts can be totally unsuitable for seniors or smaller kids.  I would say from 60ft (20m) upward a fly bridge yacht is a great option, if you like the style.

Fairline yacht with fly bridge.
Typical charter fly-bridge yacht.
Upper deck of fly bridge fairline yacht
Typical space on fly bridge
Stairs to fly bridge of a typicall charter yacht with less than 60 ft length
Typical stairs to fly. Not good for toddlers or seniors.

Sport Cruiser Yachts

At Boat Charter Menorca we prefer what we call Sport Cruiser Yachts.  Advantages are that you have more deck space, bigger outdoor eating tables.

https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_email_click&redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.com%2Flog-in%2Fjetpack%2Flink%2Fuse%2Fes%3Ftoken%3D5uBfAWfj794JVh8F9mX5SA%253D%253D%253A443s%252BfWCgDwXj1CJhpcIIw%253D%253D%26email%3Dinfo%40boatchartermenorca.com%26client_id%3D39911%26redirect_to%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwordpress.com%252Fjetpack%252Fconnect%252Fauthorize%252Fes%253Fclient_id%253D170367199%2526redirect_uri%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252Fwp-admin%25252Fadmin.php%25253Fhandler%25253Djetpack-connection-webhooks%252526action%25253Dauthorize%252526_wpnonce%25253Dd4deea9478%252526redirect%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fboatchartermenorca.com%2525252Fwp-admin%2525252Fadmin.php%2525253Fpage%2525253Djetpack%2526state%253D2%2526scope%253Dadministrator%25253A0799351c23cbe0cb149c96351f9fb9ac%2526user_email%253Ddarocamenorca%252540gmail.com%2526user_login%253Dwebscda%2526jp_version%253D10.9.1%2526secret%253DxCj6tqPbVYjaraoOgGuXDyi3L3722T2P%2526blogname%253DAlquiler%252Bde%252Bbarcos%252Ben%252BMenorca%252B-%252BBoat%252BCharter%252BMenorca%2526site_url%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252F%2526home_url%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252F%2526site_icon%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252Fwp-content%25252Fuploads%25252F2020%25252F06%25252Fcropped-alquiler_de_barcos_en_menorca_bcm-icono.jpg%2526site_lang%253Des_ES%2526site_created%253D2019-10-29%252B11%25253A59%25253A06%2526allow_site_connection%253D1%2526locale%253Des%2526_ui%253Djetpack%25253A3ZQtebb3B%25252BYl2TPGZE%25252FDjLh4%2526_ut%253Danon%2526_as%253Dsearch-term%2526_ak%253Djetpack%2526purchase_nonce%253D8STY3fF4%2526_wp_nonce%253Daa34ad7913%2526redirect_after_auth%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252Fwp-admin%25252Fadmin.php%25253Fpage%25253Djetpack%2526site%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fboatchartermenorca.com%25252F&sr=1&signature=0e16802354afa9ab8c95593f4955e8df&user=7b9ce4fc6e8dd46b04f0fcf400fda244&_e=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&_z=z
Typical sports yacht with sun pads at stern and bow and a lot of deck space on one level
Deck area of Princess V65 "LAYA"
Tons of deck space on one level

 

 

Minorquin yachts also called “Llauts”

Most Menorquin Yachts or Llauts like the category is called, have an amazing big sunpad on top of the cabin. Other areas can be a bit restricted. Not all have a usable fly bridge.

Menorquin Yacht - Llaut of 16m

Criteria to asses the quality of Charter Yachts in Menorca

This articles tries to list the relevant criteria for any charter motor yacht in Menorca. This can then applied to any specific yacht or to a category of yachts.

 

Details Points
Available Space Overall Depends on the length of the yacht. 40ft (12m) is minimum. 65ft (20/21m) is the max in Menorca 3
Available Space Outddoor Yachts with a flybridge offer extra outdoor space but may have limited deck area. Same for Llauts. 5
Eating Table Verify if there is a spacious dining table for meals. Many yachts have too small tables one inside
and one outside. not needed in Menorca		 4
Speed Consider the cruising speed if you plan to visit multiple locations quickly. 4
Fuel Economy Evaluate the yacht’s fuel consumption to estimate operating costs and environmental impact. 3
Sunbeds  Essential for relaxation; check how many sunbeds are available and their locations. 5
Access to Water A good swimming platform is crucial for easy water access. Larger platforms provide better comfort.
Submersible platforms are ideal especially if you have water toys or passengers with restricted mobility		 5
Equipment Look for amenities like high-end stereo, microwave, espresso machine, generator, and air conditioning 4
Quality of Crew A fixed crew is preferable over freelancers as they provide a more consistent and reliable service.
Ask for or look online for reviews of the crew		 5
Home Port A well-located home port allows for flexible sailing routes based on daily weather conditions.
Mahon is best. Fornells limited to north coast. Ciutadelle limited to south coast		 4
Google Reviews A yacht or charter company with many good reviews is great, but one with no or very few bad reviews is even better. 4
Style and Design Consider the aesthetics and interior layout to match your preference for modern or classic design. 4
Age New yachts are rare in charter due to needed investment. Hence, they are overly expensive.
If you are willing to pay 30% more it might be worth it. Well-maintained older yachts can be an excellent alternative.		 3
Charter Price Compare pricing to ensure value for money. But sometimes there is a reason for low prices. Beware. 4
Sailing Time  More sailing time enhances the experience; check the standard package. 5
Fuel Logic Having to refuel at the end of the day is inconvenient and will eat in your sailing time. 4
Capacity Some bigger yachts can legally only carry 10 people and others 11 or even 12 4

“YARA” (Princess V50) Assessment according to criteria

Yate Princess V50 von plataforma de bano enorme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Criteria Explanation Points
Available Space Overall 50ft/15m is a medium size yacht. Platform brings her to 16,7m 2/3
Available Space Outside Large cockpit and sunbed areas provide excellent outdoor comfort. 5/5
Eating Table Good size cockpit table, perfect for outdoor dining with 6 3/4
Speed Cruises efficiently at 20 knots, offering fast island hopping. 4/4
Fuel Economy Sport yachts consume more than Llauts 2/3
Sunbeds Available Large sunbeds on both the aft and bow for ultimate relaxation. 5/5
Access to Water Huge hydraulic swimming platform allows easy water access. 5/5
Equipment Equipped with AC, generator,espresso machine, high end stereo, toys 4/4
Quality of Crew Fixed crew with only 5* ratings ensures reliable and high-quality service. 5/5
Home Port Mahon: Well-positioned for flexible sailing routes based on weather. 4/4
Google Reviews Strong reputation with excellent customer feedback. 4/4
Style and Design Modern, sleek design with elegant interior finishes. 4/4
Age Well-maintained yacht in excellent condition. 3/3
Charter Price Not cheap but you can be sure the quality will be great 3/4
Sailing Time (Hours per Day) Full 8-hours sailing day with option to extend for a fee 5/5
Fuel Logic Fuel charged for hours of engine operation with tracker 5/5
Capacity With 12 guests plus crew very big capacity for its size 5/5
Total Score 68/72

According to the criteria listed above YARA scores 68/72 due to its large capacity of 12 passengers, foremost its splendid huge submersible swimming platform. But there might be cheaper options in the port.

By carefully evaluating these factors, you can select the perfect yacht that balances comfort, style, and functionality for your charter in Menorca. For expert recommendations and tailored yacht options, visit www.boatchartermenorca.com.

Top