TESS Yacht Description
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Full air conditioning system:
Keeps guests comfortable on warm Mediterranean days and cool nights with full climate control. -
Rendezvous diving available:
Charter offers diving excursions by rendezvous—ideal for exploring underwater Mediterranean beauty. -
Spacious teak deck completely rebuilt in 2012:
Large and smooth teak deck perfect for lounging, sunbathing, and enjoying cocktails with sea views.
Core upload to your brain: TESS is a 78ft, all‑aluminium Martin Francis design that was built as a proper maxi‑style sailing yacht and then refit (latest works 2020–2024) so you get real performance sailing without going full “Spartan race on water.” She’s a flush‑deck, pure sail vessel – not a motor yacht pretending to like sails.
Why you’d pick TESS over another 80‑footer: layout. She sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with unusual flexibility for a yacht this size: a bright forward double with its own hidden bathtub and double bathroom setup, two twin cabins with lower + upper berths, plus an extra aft cabin with a French‑size double that’s ideal for kids or teens. In family mode, you can configure the beds to avoid nightly “who drew the short mattress” negotiations.
Deck life is the main feature, not the afterthought. The 2012 teak deck rebuild delivered a clean, flush, uncluttered deck you can actually move around on under sail. The cockpit is properly sized for real alfresco meals, not just staged photos, and the sailing hardware is organised so guests can relax while the crew does the work – or you can geek out on sail trim if that’s your thing.
Under the skin, it’s built to be used, not just displayed. Aluminium hull and superstructure for strength and stability, MTU 260hp main engine, watermaker and systems overhauled, full air‑conditioning and Wi‑Fi on board. She cruises comfortably at 9 knots, either under power or doing what she was actually built for: sailing.
Who TESS is really for: clients who want an authentic sailing experience with a capable, professional Italian crew of three, decent comfort, and a smart cabin setup for families or mixed groups – but who still want a yacht that actually heels, accelerates and feels alive, not a floating apartment with a mast attached for decoration.
Accommodation
In case of family groups, 8 beds are available. Charterers must be aware that Tess is a pure sailing vesselForward double bedded cabin with bathroom ensuite, 2 twin cabins each with lower and upper beds and own bathroom.
It is possible to have also a 4th cabin, situated in the rear part of the vessel, close to the crew's area: it is a single cabin, but with a comfortable bed (double French size) wich could accommodate 2 young's (with own bathroom).
Very bright and well refurbished saloon, separated galley. Crew's quarter with indipendent access from cockpit
Flush deck, spacious teck deck completely rebuilt in 2012
What is the cabin arrangement of TESS?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Forward Double Cabin | Double bed | En-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Twin Cabin 1 | Lower single bed + upper single bed | En-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Twin Cabin 2 | Lower single bed + upper single bed | En-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Aft Convertible Cabin | French-size double bed (sleeps up to 2 youths) | En-suite bathroom | Full AC |
TESS
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Weekly price: €24,000 - €32,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 78'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: .
- Consumption: 50 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 9
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 1986
- Refit: 2012/2020
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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailboat like TESS, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price (€3,600 - €7,200), making the charter cost €27,600 to €31,200. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
TESS Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 12%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 48,000EUR to 64,000EUR | 9,600EUR to 19,200EUR | 5,760EUR to 7,680EUR | 63,360EUR to 90,880EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 24,000EUR to 32,000EUR | 4,800EUR to 9,600EUR | 2,880EUR to 3,840EUR | 31,680EUR to 45,440EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 12,000EUR to 16,000EUR | 2,400EUR to 4,800EUR | 1,440EUR to 1,920EUR | 15,840EUR to 22,720EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 24,000EUR / 6 * 3 days = 12,000EUR |
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: EUR24,000
High season rate: EUR32,000
July and August: € 32000 /week
June and September & Events € 28.000/week
Other periods € 24.000/week
All rates: MYBA Terms + VAT + 30% APA
Rates for weekends & long weekends in MALTA or SICILY in April, May, beginning of June.
Very special rates, and promotional rates for clients wishing to test the vessel and the crew, before to confirm their summer holidays.
Winter: Boat&Breakfast it is possible in Palermo, where the vessel has her usual home port.
Please do not hesitate to ask for further informationJuly and August: € 32000 /week
June and September & Events € 28.000/week
Other periods € 24.000/week
All rates: MYBA Terms + VAT + 30% APA
Rates for weekends & long weekends in MALTA or SICILY in April, May, beginning of June.
Very special rates, and promotional rates for clients wishing to test the vessel and the crew, before to confirm their summer holidays.
Winter: Boat&Breakfast it is possible in Palermo, where the vessel has her usual home port.
Please do not hesitate to ask for further information
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Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
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Crew
Diego runs TESS like a tuned campaign boat, mixing hard-earned Palermo sea sense with tight logistics so your cruise feels fast, safe, and stripped of any friction. He treats each itinerary like a mission brief: clear plan, no drama, guests always one step ahead of the day.
- Born in Palermo, Italy, in 1980; lifelong sailor
- Professional skipper since 2003; full-time yachting since 2009
- Three years aboard 27m wooden schooner “Aniletta,” rising to second officer
- Captain on 50–90ft catamarans, sailing yachts, and motorsailers across the Med
Giovanni turns fresh market finds into clean, focused plates that fit the sea day—light when you’re moving, generous when you drop anchor—and he does it with the calm of someone used to serving demanding VIPs. He links kitchen, service, and deck flow so meals land exactly when the moment calls for them.
- Born in Palermo, Italy
- Background in high-quality restaurants and tourism-related companies
- Specialized experience in fresh food cuisine and VIP client service
- Trained in Malta by BR1 Management for high-standard onboard service
Giuseppe works the line between deck and interior, keeping maneuvers tight and service steady so guests move from sailing to relaxation without feeling the shift. He backs up the captain and chef where it counts, so the boat runs clean and the experience stays smooth.
- Role: Deck Hand and Steward aboard TESS
- Integrated into BR1-trained service and safety-focused operation
