VIBRANCE

VIBRANCE is a 49.30-metre custom steel yacht built by Amels in 2004 and refitted in 2024, registered in the Cayman Islands. Both exterior and interior were designed by Donald Starkey Designs, giving her a coherent aesthetic that reflects Starkey's characteristic blend of classical proportion and refined material finish. With 659 gross tonnes and a crew of eleven attending twelve guests across five cabins, she operates on a displacement hull at 12 knots cruise and 16 knots maximum, with a range of 4,182 nautical miles. The 2024 refit — the most recent in this review — positions her as a fully current charter offering despite her 2004 hull.

VIBRANCE is available for yacht charter across both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, with an itinerary range that covers the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, Ibiza, the Balearics, Monaco, and Calvi in European waters, and Antigua, the Bahamas, Saint Martin, and St Barts in the Atlantic. Her 4,182-mile range and Cayman registration support the transatlantic programme, and the displacement hull ensures a steady, comfortable passage in open-water conditions. She suits parties of up to twelve who value comfort, proven build quality, and a yacht that has been thoroughly brought up to date. Those who require very high speeds or a minimalist modern interior may find the Starkey aesthetic more traditional than they prefer.

The Amels yard has a consistent record in steel displacement yachts, and the 2004 hull has been maintained to a standard that the 2024 refit reinforces. Starkey's work across this period carries a warmth and craftsmanship that holds well across decades, and the five-cabin layout gives the twelve-guest capacity reasonable space per person for a vessel of under 50 metres.

Onboard amenities include a deck jacuzzi, spa, gym, sun deck, sunpads, tender garage, at-anchor and underway stabilisers, and full air conditioning. The water sports programme includes two three-seat waverunners, three Seabobs, four kayaks, four paddleboards, a wakeboard, water-skis, a kneeboard, fishing equipment, snorkelling gear, and towable inflatables. The combination of spa and gym with an active water sports programme reflects a charter offering that balances wellness with physical activity, suited to mixed groups with varying appetites for water use.

The provisional rating is based on available public data, reflecting acceptable standards across safety documentation, maintenance records, and operational protocols. As an independent authority, RightYacht provides owners and charterers with transparent, third-party evaluation — helping inform decisions beyond marketing materials alone.