Motor yacht · Maiora
Always Believe
- Length39.6 m
- Guests12
- cabins5
- crew8
- Built2008
Always Believe is a 39.6 m motor yacht built by Maiora in 2008 (refitted 2023), for 12 guests in 5 cabins with 8 crew. Charter from €100,000 per week in summer (Balearics & Spain and Ibiza), plus expenses.
A 40-metre Maiora built for pace, with a planing hull good for 30 knots and a bright, uncluttered interior: the yacht for a group that wants to see several islands in one week.
Most yachts of this size cruise at the speed of a bicycle. Always Believe does not. Maiora built her in 2008 on a planing composite hull with twin MTU engines, and she runs at well over twenty knots, with a top end around thirty. Roberto Del Re drew a low, sharp profile to match. In practical terms, the hop from Ibiza to Formentera or across to Mallorca becomes a matter of an hour or two rather than half a day, so a week can take in several islands without long days spent in transit.
The interior was refreshed in a 2023 refit and stays deliberately calm: pale fabrics, timber underfoot from end to end, a pair of Eames chairs in the salon and the dining table forward. Nothing is overdone, which suits a boat whose guests spend most of the day outside. Up top, the sun deck is fully covered, with a large lounge and a table for eating in the shade; forward there are sunpads for anyone who wants quiet, and aft a generous swim platform is where the toys go in and out.
All five guest cabins sit below the main deck. Besides the master there are two VIPs with double beds, plus two twin cabins with a fold-down Pullman berth in each. That makes her practical for a family with children or for two or three couples travelling with friends, and eight crew look after twelve guests.
Who is she not for? Speed has a price. A planing yacht burns a lot of fuel at pace, and fuel is paid on top of the charter fee, so a group that wants to rack up miles every day should budget for it. Her range is also a coastal one, around a thousand miles, which means island hopping in one region rather than long passages. And if you picture a slow week at anchor in the same bay, a displacement yacht of this length will give you more volume for the money.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 39.6 m
- Beam
- 7.6 m
- Draft
- 1.9 m
- Builder
- Maiora
- Built
- 2008
- Refit
- 2023
- Cruising speed
- 27 knots
- Top speed
- 32 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 8
Cabins5 · 1 master, 2 VIP, 2 twins, 2 Pullman
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
Water toys
- Jet skis
- Paddleboards×2
- Towable toys×2
- Snorkelling gear
- Tender×2
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€100,000
Winter
From€100,000
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €100,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €30,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €13,000 – €22,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €10,000 – €15,000
Indicative total for the week
€153,000 – €167,000
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Questions about chartering Always Believe
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Always Believe?
Always Believe takes 12 guests in 5 cabins (1 master, 2 VIP, 2 twins, 2 Pullman). A crew of 8 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Always Believe?
From €100,000 per week in summer and from €100,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Always Believe?
In summer she cruises in Balearics & Spain and Ibiza. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
Which water toys does Always Believe carry?
1 × Jet skis, 2 × Paddleboards, 2 × Towable toys, 1 × Snorkelling gear and 2 × Tender. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Always Believe?
She cruises at 27 knots with a top speed of 32 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Always Believe?
The yachts we list that are closest to Always Believe are Elena nueve (36.6 m, 12 guests, from €110,000 per week), Veni Vidi Vici (39.65 m, 11 guests, from €120,000 per week) and Secret Life (45.01 m, 12 guests, from €100,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Always Believe?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Always Believe and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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- Yacht Charter VAT by Country: Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece
- Yacht Crew Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip and How to Pay
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Compare with similar yachts
Always Believe side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Always Believe |  Elena nueve |  Veni Vidi Vici |  Secret Life |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 39.6 m | 36.6 m | 39.65 m | 45.01 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Cabins | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Crew | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Built | 2008 (refit 2023) | 2007 (refit 2018) | 2006 (refit 2019) | 1974 (refit 2023) |
| Summer, per week from | €100,000 | €110,000 | €120,000 | €100,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €100,000 | €115,500 | €120,000 | €100,000 |
| Summer areas | Balearics & Spain, Ibiza | Ibiza, Balearics & Spain | Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica +4 | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +10 |
| Winter areas | — | — | Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica +4 | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +10 |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Always Believe
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
Your enquiry is answered by Xavier Esteva GrasCharter Director since 2021, in yacht charter since 2010 (previously COO of Boat Bureau)
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Always Believe
From €100,000