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$525,000

per week

Laurel

Delta Marine

The 73.15m/240' 'Laurel' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Delta Marine is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Donald Starkey. Built in 2006, Laurel is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She is equipped with wheelchair accessibility, movie theatre, elevator, beach club and gym.

Exterior Design Built by Delta Marine in the Pacific Northwest, Laurel is the second largest yacht to be built in North America since the Great Depression. Her sun deck extends fore and aft of a central observation room, the forward part being a belvedere terrace and the aft offering a gym, spa pool and sunbathing. Tenders are stored on the lower deck and launched through doors to port and starboard. Aft of the boats is a diving room that opens to the large bathing platform created by opening the stern door.

Interior Design The master suite is positioned amidships on the main deck, flanked by private side decks, and is entered through a private lobby that opens forward to the bedroom through a sitting room/office. The forward part of the main deck is devoted to a crew mess and leisure area. The interior features a blend of anigre and is furnished in a comfortably eclectic style. Notably, the central staircase spirals around a three-storey-high glass sculpture depicting marine life by Seattle artist Mary van Cline.

Guest Accommodation Families will particularly love Laurel thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 5 king, 1 queen, 1 single and 1 pullman. A crew of twenty-four, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment A charter on Laurel is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. You can recreate the full cinema experience while at sea with the included movie theatre or make your day truly exceptional at the beach club. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out or elsewhere, retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Laurel benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator or with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range Built with a steel hull and composite 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 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 173,307 litre fuel tanks at 13 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.

Toys Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Laurel. Principle among these are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two SeaDoo WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Laurel also features scuba diving equipment, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and much more. Laurel features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.62m/25' Nautica Tender to transport you in style. Laurel and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Laurel has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

240.17'
Length
12
Guests
24
Crew
2006
Built
Charter Rates

Detailed Rates

summer Season
€525,000
per week + expenses
winter Season
$525,000
per week + expenses
Build Information
Builder
Delta Marine
Model
Custom Custom
Year Built
2006
Year Refit
2015
Exterior Designer
Delta Design Group
Interior Designer
Donald Starkey
Stabilizers
At-anchor stabilizers
Technical Specifications
Length
240.17' (73.2m)
Beam
40.33' (12.3m)
Draft
12.17' (3.7m)
Gross Tonnage
1595 GT
Cruising Speed
15 knots
Cabin Configuration
Master Cabins
1
Double Cabins
4
Twin Cabins
1

1 Master, 4 Double, 1 Twin, 1 Pullman

Tenders & Water Toys

Water Toys

Waterslides

water-sports

Waterskis

water-sports

Scuba Diving Equipment

diving

Waverunners

water-sports

Seabobs

water-sports

Wakeboards

water-sports

Kayaks

water-sports

Fishing Equipment

fishing

Special Features
Stunning Donald Starkey-designed interior
Extensive sundeck area with central spa pool, belvedere terrace and glass-enclosed gym
Main deck Owner's suite, flanked by private terraces
Central spiral staircase featured around a 3-storey high glass sculpture
Generous beach club with treasure chest of water sports toys

Charter cost estimator

Base charter
$525,000
APA estimate
$157,500
Estimated total
$682,500

Excludes VAT and local taxes. Final pricing varies by itinerary and broker terms.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the weekly charter rate for Laurel?+
    $525,000. Excludes APA (advance provisioning allowance, typically 25–35%) and any applicable VAT.
  • How many guests can Laurel accommodate?+
    Laurel accommodates 12 guests across 7 cabins.
  • When was Laurel built?+
    Laurel was built by Delta Marine in 2006.
  • What water toys are aboard Laurel?+
    Laurel carries Waterslides, Waterskis, Scuba Diving Equipment, Waverunners, Seabobs, Wakeboards, and 2 more.
  • What is the crew complement of Laurel?+
    Laurel sails with 24 professional crew for 12 guests.

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