Each week, we place a spotlight on one of the world’s finest yachts for charter. This week, BOAT steps on board the 74-metre fully custom CRN yacht, Starburst IV to discover what makes her such a sensational charter yacht.
In terms of design, there is little to poke at regarding Starburst IV: perfect proportions, ample deck space and a sweeping superstructure defined by a long flowing window forward. Proportions here have come out on top, disguising her sky-high air draught and large volume of 2,218GT thanks to a design penned by Zuccon International Project and build by Italian shipyard CRN.
Inside, things are just as impressive thanks to the keen eye of Winch Design, with bright interiors, bold oceanic patterns and sculpture. The design is festooned with deep nautical blues and plenty of texture, creating an elegant yet relaxed charter yacht – perfect for this Mediterranean season. Out on deck, entertaining spaces are huge with lounge space, Jacuzzis, bars and more.
Key Features
LOA: 74-metres
Builder: CRN
Year: 2017
Guests: 12
Crew: 22
As the automatic doors open to the main saloon, guests will be met by a sprawling white sofa surrounded by a sea of blue walls, white hand-tufted carpets and a bar to the port side. This is just a hint of Stardust IV’s impressive lounge and open entertaining area, which also doubles as a cinema, though you wouldn’t know it thanks to clever disguising.
The yacht feels intrinsically elegant, yet there is an relaxed air, due to the textured interior and blended interior/exterior spaces. A fine example of this can also be seen on the upper deck lounge, which merges seamlessly into the exterior.
With her circular dining area and retractable glass door, Starburst IV is no stranger to more formal gatherings too. The space is surrounded by billowing voiles, which are dipped in blue in a nod to the ocean beyond. In fact, the yacht is devoid of a conventional dining room at her commissioning owners’ request, which opens up more room on the main deck.
Accommodation on board the yacht for charter is for 12 guests across eight cabins, each of which follow the same bright theme as the yacht, with pale hues and pops of blue. A long, wide corridor leads to the guest cabins (should guests need a nanny or security on charter, staff cabins can also be finished as guest cabins). Cabins are connected sundeck to beach club by a central glass and steel elevator, its design representing a waterfall and echoing the exterior blue stripe to the interior.
Life on board Starburst IV
One thing that you certainly not going to run out of during your Starburst IV charter is deck space. Out on deck, stairs flank a 10,000 litre superyacht spa pool with a glass bottom, which is at the heart of a recreation area on the main aft deck. Moving up, to the primary outdoor dining area, there is more space here to drift into the evening on deck.
Another impressive – and important – attribute is her beach club, which has an espresso bar complete with a professional machine and a seating area. The space can also be used to dine al-fresco while the waves lap upon the swim platform. The foredeck is also equipped with a DJ station featuring nightclub lighting and sound systems.
Wellness is very much at the heart of the vessel and, thanks to her superior volume, the yacht has a number of dedicated wellness spaces including a hair and beauty salon and therapy room. The on-board masseuse is on hand to carry out countless beauty treatments including massages and facials. Should guests wish to feel connected to the waves, a massage table can be set up on the fold-down balcony.
For those that want to keep up the fitness routine, there is also a fully stocked gym on board including weights, a treadmill, a rowing machine and much else. Yoga classes can also be set up on the main deck forward with a canopy to protect from the Mediterranean sun.
Starburst IV’s toybox is also brimming with fun, housing enough action to keep all 12 charter guests entertained for the entire week. Here guests will find Waverunners, SeaBobs, sailing dinghies, flyboards, wingfoils and an inflatable aquapark.
Where will Starburst IV be cruising this summer?
Starburst IV is available to charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from €870,000. She will be available in the Western Med and Adriatic from 13 August to 10 September. Following the summer season, Starburst IV will make her way over to the Caribbean where she will also be available for charter this winter.