Motor yacht · Palmer Johnson
Five
- Length45.72 m
- Guests10
- cabins5
- crew8
- Built2009
Five is a 45.72 m motor yacht built by Palmer Johnson in 2009 (refitted 2025), for 10 guests in 5 cabins with 8 crew. Charter from €140,000 per week in summer (French Riviera, Monaco and Corsica); in winter from €140,000 (French Riviera, Monaco and Corsica), plus expenses.
A 2009 Palmer Johnson, now called Five after years as Silver Wave, whose aluminium planing hull lets ten guests string the Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia into one quick-moving week.
Five is the name she carries today. Until recently she chartered as Silver Wave, and earlier still as Blue Ice, so reviews and old brochures may use either. Palmer Johnson delivered her in 2009 as one of its PJ 150 models, with Nuvolari Lenard drawing both her profile and her interior, and a refit finished in 2025 freshened her up.
What draws people to her is pace. Hull and superstructure are aluminium and she rides on a planing hull, so the run from Antibes to Saint-Tropez, or over to Calvi, takes a fraction of the time a heavier yacht of the same length would need. That changes how a week is built: lunch in one country and dinner in another becomes a realistic plan, and fewer hours go on transit.
On board, life faces outwards. The top deck sits under a fixed hard top cut with skylights, which gives shade without making the space dark, and it brings a hot tub, a barbecue and a dining table together in one spot. Further forward, a wide sunpad covers the bow. Inside, the owner's suite takes the full width of the main deck and includes a small office; below are two doubles and two twins, and each twin has a Pullman berth that children tend to claim. She is also a registered RYA water sports centre, so guests who want proper lessons on the toys can have them.
Her base is Antibes, which makes the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia and the Italian coast the natural playground. She fits a family with young children, or two or three couples, who want to see a lot of that coast in seven days and enjoy the ride between stops. She is a weaker choice for a bigger party, as only ten sleep aboard, or for anyone who prefers slow passages and the feel of a floating villa: a full-displacement yacht of similar length will give them more room indoors.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 45.72 m
- Beam
- 8.3 m
- Draft
- 1.9 m
- Builder
- Palmer Johnson
- Built
- 2009
- Refit
- 2025
- Cruising speed
- 20 knots
- Top speed
- 27 knots
- Guests
- 10
- crew
- 8
Cabins5 · 1 master, 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 Pullman
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Jet skis×2
- Water skis
- Wakeboard
- Towable toys×2
- Snorkelling gear
- Seabobs×2
- Flyboard
- Paddleboard
- Fishing equipment
- Tender
03
Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Winter
From€140,000
- French Riviera
- Monaco
- Corsica
- Sardinia
- Italy
04
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)
- €140,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €42,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €18,000 – €31,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €14,000 – €21,000
Indicative total for the week
€214,000 – €234,000
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Questions about chartering Five
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Five?
Five takes 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 master, 2 doubles, 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 Five?
From €140,000 per week in summer and from €140,000 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 Five?
In summer she cruises in French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia and Italy. In winter: French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia and Italy. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Five have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Five carry?
2 × Jet skis, 1 × Water skis, 1 × Wakeboard, 2 × Towable toys, 1 × Snorkelling gear, 2 × Seabobs, 1 × Flyboard and 1 × Paddleboard. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Five?
She cruises at 20 knots with a top speed of 27 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 Five?
The yachts we list that are closest to Five are Deep Blue II (43.79 m, 10 guests, from €140,000 per week), Silver Dream (43.8 m, 10 guests, from €145,000 per week) and Panakeia (45.5 m, 10 guests, from €160,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Five?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Five 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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- APA on a Yacht Charter: What It Covers and How Much to Budget
- 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
Five 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 |  Five |  Deep Blue II |  Silver Dream |  Panakeia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 45.72 m | 43.79 m | 43.8 m | 45.5 m |
| Guests | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Crew | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Built | 2009 (refit 2025) | 1996 (refit 2022) | 2001 (refit 2019) | 2008 (refit 2025) |
| Summer, per week from | €140,000 | €140,000 | €145,000 | €160,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €140,000 | €140,000 | €145,000 | €160,000 |
| Summer areas | French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia +1 | Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica +2 | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Monaco +6 | Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Sardinia +7 |
| Winter areas | French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia +1 | — | Monaco, French Riviera | Thailand, Southeast Asia |
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Which one suits you?
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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
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Five
From €140,000