Motor yacht · CRN
Wind of Fortune
- Length52.1 m
- Guests12
- cabins7
- crew11
- Built1981
Wind of Fortune is a 52.1 m motor yacht built by CRN in 1981 (refitted 2020), for 12 guests in 7 cabins with 11 crew. Charter from €120,000 per week in summer (Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and Dubai); in winter from €120,000 (Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and Dubai), plus expenses.
A 1981 CRN refreshed in 2020 whose seven guest cabins include five twins, which makes her an easy fit for families with several children or friends travelling without partners.
Wind of Fortune dates from 1981 and comes from the CRN yard in Ancona. Her exterior was worked out between the yard and Kevin Calhoun, and the Merritt Knowles Design Group handled the interior. She has kept the tall bulwarks and the wooden joinery of her era, but a thorough refit in 2020 lightened the soft furnishings and brought the guest areas up to date.
What really marks her out is how the beds are arranged. Besides the owner's suite and a double VIP, five of the seven guest cabins have two separate beds. That suits parties that are not simply made up of couples: a family with several children, friends travelling without partners, a sports club or a team on a company trip. All seven are on the lower deck, and the owner's, spanning the full beam, sits furthest forward around a wooden-framed bed.
The decks invite you to walk round. Side decks circle the whole yacht behind high bulwarks, a comfort for parents of small children. Right aft, down at water level, the bathing area is open by design: nothing has to fold out of the hull, so swimmers can go in as soon as the yacht is anchored. Dinner is served in a closed dining room apart from the lounges, and the informal lounge one level up, with windows facing aft, tends to turn into the family room. A gym doubles as a yoga space, and on the water the crew bring out Seabobs, paddleboards, kayaks and even floating golf.
She is right for groups of up to twelve who value a good bed each over the latest fittings, and who enjoy the character of an older yacht. If you expect a glass-walled modern design, or everyone in your party is a couple wanting a double bed, other boats will serve you better.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 52.1 m
- Beam
- 8.35 m
- Draft
- 2.9 m
- Builder
- CRN
- Built
- 1981
- Refit
- 2020
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 14 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 11
Cabins7 · 1 master, 1 VIP, 5 twins
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Beach club
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Outdoor bar
- Wi-Fi
- Sunpads
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Jet skis×2
- Kayaks×2
- Paddleboards×2
- Seabobs×2
- Water slide
- Water ski
- Wakeboard
- Fishing equipment
- Snorkelling gear
- Tenders×2
- Kneeboard
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€120,000
Also cruises in
- Western Mediterranean
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Dubai
Winter
From€120,000
- Western Mediterranean
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Dubai
- Mykonos
- Ibiza
- Sardinia
- French Riviera
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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)
- €120,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €36,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €16,000 – €26,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €12,000 – €18,000
Indicative total for the week
€184,000 – €200,000
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Questions about chartering Wind of Fortune
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Wind of Fortune?
Wind of Fortune takes 12 guests in 7 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 5 twins). A crew of 11 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 Wind of Fortune?
From €120,000 per week in summer and from €120,000 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 Wind of Fortune?
In summer she cruises in Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Dubai, Mykonos, Ibiza, Sardinia and French Riviera. In winter: Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Dubai, Mykonos, Ibiza, Sardinia and French Riviera. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Wind of Fortune have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, beach club, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Wind of Fortune carry?
2 × Jet skis, 2 × Kayaks, 2 × Paddleboards, 2 × Seabobs, 1 × Water slide, 1 × Water ski, 1 × Wakeboard and 1 × Fishing equipment. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Wind of Fortune?
She cruises at 12 knots with a top speed of 14 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 Wind of Fortune?
The yachts we list that are closest to Wind of Fortune are Ipanemas (45.01 m, 12 guests, from €125,000 per week), il Sole (45 m, 12 guests, from €125,000 per week) and Va Bene (47.5 m, 12 guests, from €140,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Wind of Fortune?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Wind of Fortune 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.
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Compare with similar yachts
Wind of Fortune 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 |  Wind of Fortune |  Ipanemas |  il Sole |  Va Bene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 52.1 m | 45.01 m | 45 m | 47.5 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Built | 1981 (refit 2020) | 2012 (refit 2019) | 1994 (refit 2019) | 1992 (refit 2023) |
| Summer, per week from | €120,000 | €125,000 | €125,000 | €140,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €120,000 | €125,000 | €125,000 | €140,000 |
| Summer areas | Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Dubai, Mykonos +3 | Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey +1 | Ibiza, Balearics & Spain | Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Italy +5 |
| Winter areas | Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Dubai, Mykonos +3 | Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey +1 | — | — |
| Compared with Wind of Fortune | — |
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Which one suits you?
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- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Wind of Fortune
From €120,000