ARETHA

Aretha is a 49-metre custom-built steel motor yacht, launched in 2018 and refitted in 2024, sailing under the Croatian flag. Her scale — accommodating up to 30 guests across 15 cabins — places her firmly among the larger charter yachts operating in the Mediterranean, and her recent refit signals a vessel maintained to a current standard rather than one resting on her original specification.

She is best suited to large groups, extended families, or corporate parties seeking shared use of substantial communal spaces with the privacy of individual cabins. With 12 crew serving 30 guests, the crew-to-guest ratio is lean by superyacht standards, which prospective charterers should factor into expectations around personalised service. Aretha is not the right choice for those seeking an intimate, boutique experience or who prioritise crew attentiveness above volume capacity. Her natural operating ground is the Croatian coast and the broader Mediterranean, where her charter profile is well established.

What distinguishes Aretha from smaller vessels in her class is the breadth of onboard facilities relative to her footprint. A steel hull construction lends durability and stability in open water — a meaningful consideration for a vessel carrying large guest numbers. Her cruising speed of 8 knots is characteristic of a vessel prioritising comfort and range over pace, making her well suited to relaxed coastal itineraries rather than covering significant ground quickly.

Life aboard Aretha is oriented around outdoor living and active water use. The sun deck, deck jacuzzi, exterior bar, and swimming platform create a natural rhythm between sea and vessel, while the range of water toys — jet-ski, Seabob, wakeboards, paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkelling equipment — supports a genuinely active charter experience. Below deck, a sauna, gym, and massage room provide a counterpoint to the water activity, offering guests options for recovery and relaxation without going ashore. No tenders are listed, which is worth confirming with the operator ahead of booking.

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