In the realm of holiday planning, these vessels represent the epitome of luxury, providing an exceptional seafaring experience equipped with an array of lavish amenities. From helipads to mosaic hammams, alfresco cinemas, and more, these yachts offer a distinctive way to embark on your journey. Among them are a few that have never before been available for charter. Here, we present the 11 most opulent yachts available for charter this season:
Phoenix 2 (295 feet), Lürrsen
The Phoenix 2 exudes the Art Deco charm reminiscent of the 1920s, offering a summer cruise experience like no other. Featuring two helipads, two Jacuzzis, and two cinemas, this Winch-designed yacht provides an abundance of charter amenities. The lavish interior boasts a grand Steinway piano in the main-deck ballroom, a dining room with a crystal chandelier, a gold bas-relief jazz mural, and an adjoining wine cellar. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the 23-foot sundeck pool or dive into the ocean from the 13-foot-deep swim platform. For relaxation, the spa includes a gold-mosaic hammam. Available through Moran Yacht & Ship, starting at $1 million per week.
Maltese Falcon (288 feet, 6 inches), Perini Navi
The Maltese Falcon is renowned for its innovative design, featuring a three-masted, freestanding DynaRig and sails that unfurl automatically in six minutes. Following a comprehensive double refit, it now stands as a top choice in the charter market. New features include a telescoping passarelle for easy access to the inflatable beach club and a state-of-the-art indoor cinema, complementing the largest outdoor cinema on any yacht. The yacht also offers a revamped Japanese-style dining room, gym, and massage room. The main suite boasts a walk-in wardrobe, private gym, and double en suites with Jacuzzi bath and shower room. Charter through Burgess, starting at $420,000 per week.
Wanderlust (279 feet, 8 inches), Silveryachts
As a “sports-activity vessel” succeeding the Bold, the Wanderlust is a recent addition to the 2023 charter market. Distinguished by its striking triangular glazing and a band of privacy glass surrounding the owner’s deck “loft,” the yacht offers a unique ambiance. Highlights include a winter garden with sliding glass for an open-air experience, a glass-fronted Jacuzzi on the sun deck, and a versatile outdoor cinema area that transforms into a night club beneath the stars. The yacht’s extensive watersports hangar doubles as tender storage. Charter through Burgess, starting at $953,500 per week.
Wheels (247 feet, 8 inches), Oceanco
The Wheels yacht, following a 2022 refit, offers an impressive array of gadgets, toys, and tenders. Guests can indulge in alfresco massage treatments on the spacious sun deck during the day and enjoy two cinema options by night, including a starlit outdoor cinema. The main salon transforms into a party area with disco lights and smoke machines, while the lower deck is dedicated to dive and watersports experiences, housing a vast toy collection and a new Hobie sailing catamaran. Exceptional cuisine further elevates the experience. Charter through Fraser, starting at $840,900 per week.
Ahpo (377 feet, 7 inches), Lürssen
Ahpo, which made its world debut at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, has transitioned from a private yacht to being available for charter. Accommodating up to 16 guests in eight expansive staterooms, including a two-story owner’s apartment, the yacht also features quarters for personal staff and a crew of 36. The beach club boasts a mosaiced hammam, plunge pool, sauna, massage room, and beauty salon. The forward helideck is commercially compliant for long-distance exploration. Charter through Moran Yacht & Ship, starting at $2.93 million per week.
Kenshō (246 feet, 7 inches), Admiral
Kenshō stands out with its distinctive blue hull and unconventional interior layout. The yacht’s design emphasizes asymmetry, with lofty ceilings, wide walkways, and panoramic sea views from every angle. Notable features include a 20-foot glass-fronted sea-level pool, gym, glass-encased sundeck Jacuzzi, and a salon/observation room with floor-to-ceiling windows. The main suite comprises four interconnected rooms, including a lounge/media room, bedroom, walk-in dressing room, and a bathroom featuring a marble bathtub carved from a single block. Charter through Y.CO, starting at $906,000 per week.
Lammouche (144 feet, 3 inches), Burgess
Lammouche is the ideal choice for those seeking a motoryacht charter with a commitment to environmentally friendly travel. It’s the only yacht on the global charter market powered by biofuel, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Cruising the Dalmatian coast, the yacht is equipped with a 37-foot chase boat, a sun-deck Jacuzzi, and a lower-deck beach club for a minimal environmental impact experience. Charter through Burgess, starting at $194,000 per week.
O’Rea (252 feet, 6 inches), Golden Yachts
O’Rea, a next-generation Golden Yachts creation designed by Giorgio Vafiadis and Massari Design, boasts an opulent interior featuring over 250 finishes, materials, and precious stones. Highlights include a contemporary Lasvit glass chandelier and an oversized cinema screen. Guests have the choice of two glass-bottomed pools, a spa with a sauna, hammam, and massage room. Charter through Atalanta Golden Yachts, price upon request.
Falco Moscata (162 feet, 5 inches), Picchiotti
The Falco Moscata, Picchiotti’s first Vitruvius motoryacht, offers fuel efficiency through its lightweight aluminum hull and superstructure, reducing fuel consumption by up to 30 percent. Following an extensive refit, it features modern artwork and updated decor. Outdoors, guests can enjoy two Jacuzzis, and the crew of four also serves as watersports instructors. Charter through Fraser, starting at $213,400 per week.
Cloud 9 (290 feet, 3 inches), Oceanco
Available for charter for the first time since its 2015 delivery, Cloud 9 offers an array of amenities, including a pool, two Jacuzzis, and a wellness center with a beauty salon. The owner’s deck includes an office, lounge area, bedroom with double ensuites, and a walk-in dressing room. The private owner’s lounge features balconies on both sides and a convertible cinema deck. A glass elevator provides seamless access between decks. Charter through Burgess, starting at $1 million per week.
Coral Ocean (240 feet), Lürssen
Built in 1994 to a Jon Bannenberg design, Coral Ocean has undergone a recent $35 million refit, expanding the master suite and adding a glass-bottomed spa pool to the open upper deck. The yacht offers a classic yet modern luxury experience. Charter through Ahoy Club, starting at $694,500 per week.
