Description
Built in 2017 by Bilgin Yachts — Turkey’s most acclaimed superyacht builder — STARBURST 3 is a 47.5-metre yacht offering an exceptional blend of performance cruising and contemporary luxury across the Western Mediterranean.
Accommodation: 5 Staterooms for 10 Guests
STARBURST 3 yacht deliberately accommodates fewer guests than most yachts of her size — just 10 guests in five staterooms — a design decision that translates directly into larger-than-standard cabins throughout. The full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck features a private sea balcony, a dedicated office, walk-in wardrobes, and generous en-suite facilities. On the lower deck, four further staterooms include two VIP cabins and two twin cabins, all with volumes rarely found at this guest ratio.
The steel hull and aluminium superstructure give the yacht impressive stability and interior volume. Her 8.75-metre beam delivers genuinely spacious cabins, all designed by British studio H2 Yacht Design. A distinctive copper colour scheme complemented by marble, leather, and precious metals, creates a warm, singular atmosphere throughout the yacht.
Onboard Amenities & Entertainment
STARBURST 3 yacht stands apart for several features unusual even among superyachts of her category. She carries two jacuzzis: a glass-bottomed jacuzzi on the sundeck — which allows natural light to filter through to the deck below — and a second jacuzzi on the upper deck forward with an intimate seating area. Both create memorable settings at anchor, day or evening.
The beach club functions as both water access point and a fully equipped gymnasium. A transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles at cruising speed of 12 knots (top speed 16 knots) means the yacht moves comfortably between the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearics. At-anchor and underway stabilisers keep the yacht settled in all conditions.
Charter STARBURST 3 Yacht: Destinations & Sample Itinerary
The STARBURST 3 yacht operates across the Western Mediterranean, typically starting the summer season on the French Riviera. A first week might open in Antibes, followed by a day east toward Cannes and the calm bays around the Lérins Islands. The glass-bottomed jacuzzi and expansive sundeck make every morning at anchor feel like an event in itself.
Moving west along the coast to Saint-Tropez gives guests access to Pampelonne and the surrounding coves via tender, before the yacht heads south on the open water crossing toward Corsica. Bonifacio, the Lavezzi Archipelago, and Porto Vecchio form a natural three-day sequence before the route continues into Sardinia and the La Maddalena Archipelago, where the beach club, toys, and two jacuzzis come into their own in some of the clearest water in the western Mediterranean.
Water Toys & Tenders aboard STARBURST 3 Yacht
The STARBURST 3 yacht carries an impressive selection of water toys and tenders designed to complement her Western Mediterranean itinerary. Her standout piece of equipment is the Ribco Marine Venom 11.5-metre tender — a high-performance chase boat capable of 62 knots top speed with twin 400hp engines, carrying up to ten passengers plus crew. Few yachts of her size offer this level of tender performance.
For water sports, the STARBURST 3 yacht carries two Sea-Doo Rotax RXP-X 300 jet skis — among the most powerful personal watercraft available — alongside two Seabob F5 underwater scooters for exploring reefs and rocky coastlines beneath the surface. Four stand-up paddleboards, a two-person kayak, and a towable sofa cover the more relaxed end of the spectrum, while waterskis, a wakeboard, and full snorkelling and fishing equipment complete the package for guests who want to spend time in the water at every stop.
The yacht also holds RYA approval as a jetski training centre, meaning guests can obtain a provisional PWC licence on board — an unusual and practical bonus for those who want to take the helm of the jet skis themselves during the charter.
The combination of a world-class chase tender, top-tier jet skis, and a fully equipped beach club gymnasium makes the STARBURST 3 yacht unusually self-contained — guests have everything they need for an active day at anchor without ever leaving the yacht.
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