Some yachts arrive with a story already written into their hull. Backsoon is one of them. Built by Codecasa in 1989 — arguably the finest era for Italian classic motor yacht construction — she has just emerged from new ownership with a new name, a refreshed soul, and a berth in our portfolio for luxury yacht charter along the Italian coast and wider West Mediterranean. We were excited the moment we heard about her. Having spent time studying her lines and her interiors, that excitement hasn't dimmed.
A Classic Codecasa, Reborn
Formerly known as Espinola, Backsoon carries the kind of pedigree that simply can't be engineered into a modern build. Codecasa yachts from this period are celebrated for their deep-keeled stability, their extraordinary quietness under way, and their unmistakably Italian sense of proportion — wide sterns, generous freeboard, and a profile that looks purposeful without ever being showy. The new owners have been careful stewards. The character has been preserved; what's changed is everything under the skin. A technical refit of her engine room means she's as reliable as she is beautiful, with notably low fuel consumption for a yacht of her size. At sea, she is — frankly — a gentleman's yacht in every sense of the phrase.
The interiors are warm rather than clinical. Natural materials, honey-toned wood finishes, and considered fabrics give her saloon the feel of a well-loved private residence rather than a showroom. And that saloon — it's genuinely huge. The kind of space where guests actually want to spend time together, rather than retreating to their cabins.
Accommodation That Punches Above Its Waterline
Backsoon sleeps up to eight guests across four cabins — plus two children — and the layout is cleverly done. The master stateroom sits on the main deck, which is rarer than you'd think at this length and makes an enormous practical difference: natural light, easy movement, and that subtle psychological lift of being at the heart of the yacht rather than tucked below. Below deck, the full-beam VIP cabin is — and we're not exaggerating here — genuinely large. Full beam means exactly that: the width of the yacht, wall to wall, with no compromise.
Six crew look after up to ten guests. That's a ratio that allows for attentive, personalised service without ever feeling intrusive. The crew sets the tone for any charter, and on a yacht like Backsoon — intimate, characterful, unhurried — the right team makes all the difference.
Italy Yacht Charter: The West Mediterranean at Its Finest
Based out of Nice and operating across the West Mediterranean, Backsoon is ideally positioned for an Italy yacht charter holiday that takes in some of the most storied coastline in the world. Think the Amalfi Coast at dawn, before the day-trippers arrive — cliffs dropping sheer into cobalt water, the scent of lemon groves drifting offshore. Think Sicily's northwestern tip, where the salt pans of Marsala glow amber at sunset and the Egadi Islands offer some of the clearest anchorages in the Med. Think the Ligurian Riviera, threading between Portofino and the Cinque Terre, villages stacked vertically above fishing harbours that have barely changed in a century.
The Italian coast is, honestly, unmatched for variety — and a private yacht charter is the only way to experience it properly. No queues for the ferry. No crowded beach clubs. Just you, the sea, and wherever you decide to drop anchor next.
Why Backsoon Stands Apart
In a market full of ultra-modern charter yachts bristling with carbon fibre and touchscreen everything, there's something quietly radical about choosing a classic. Backsoon doesn't try to be the loudest yacht in the anchorage. She's the most interesting one. Her proportions are right; her noise levels at sea are exceptionally low; her deck space is generous; and her fuel economy means more time exploring and less time at the fuel dock.
She is — and our team genuinely believes this — one of the more compelling additions to our Italy luxury charter portfolio this season. If your idea of the perfect charter holiday involves character, craftsmanship, and coastlines you'll remember for years, Backsoon deserves to be at the top of your shortlist.
Backsoon at a Glance
Builder: Codecasa | Length: 34.70m | Built/Refitted: 1989/2026 | Cabins: 4 | Guests: 8 + 2 children | Crew: 6 | Cruising Speed: 12 knots | Base: Nice, France
Get in touch with our team to check availability and start planning your West Mediterranean gulet cruise aboard Backsoon. Dates are already moving — this is a yacht worth booking early.
