The pinnacle of crewed yacht charters, superyachts offer exceptional service, generous space across multiple decks, an attentive crew including your own captain, chef and deck crew that help to create a highly personalised and memorable experience on and off the water.
With many officially agreeing that superyachts begin at 24m, you can imagine there is quite a range from 24m to those exceeding 100m. Many will have multiple deck spaces that have a multitude of outdoor and indoor entertaining areas – from dining tables, to lounge pads and Jacuzzis, to a series of staterooms and interior bars and dining areas, there is no shortage of options when you want to move about the yacht.
Superyachts prioritise privacy, service, amenities, water toys and creating the ultimate luxury yacht charter. Crew members are on hand throughout the duration of your charter to make any and all arrangements both on the yacht and on shore. A preference sheet guides your interior crew on what meals you’d like, any preferred meals or allergies and ensures every meal you sit down to enjoy is gourmet.
With access to a tender, your group can also pick and choose where they’d like to spend their time without anyone having to sacrifice their choices. Are there some people in the group that prefer to hit the jet skis and go scuba diving, while others would rather explore the history on land? That’s no problem for your crew to make it happen.
Let’s begin with how many people will be joining you. If it’s a superyacht charter for two, we could perhaps look at entry level superyachts focusing on the master stateroom and any amenities you wish to have. However, if it’s a larger group of couples, we’ll want to ensure you have at least three large cabins with the appropriate accommodations; or if kids are involved, perhaps twin beds would be ok. We’ll explore all variables based on your group dynamics and goals.
In addition, if accessibility needs to be considered, or whether you’ll want to prioritise exterior spaces instead of interior spaces, this will help narrow down the right type of yacht for your charter.
As a general guide, you’ll want to bear in mind the following:
While you may have an idea of the superyacht you’d like to charter, it’s important to keep in mind what yachts may be available based on where you’d like to go and when. While peak season will offer the greatest selection of yachts, you do need to book at least six to 12 months in advance to have the best choice. However, if you prefer to book on a shoulder or off season either for budgetary or scheduling needs, you’ll need to consider the fact that you may not have as many yachts to choose from if they move on from this particular region once peak season has passed.
Superyachts can differ based on their capabilities as well. If you’re looking for more remote cruising with longer passages, you may need to choose a more robust superyacht than one that is simply moving along the coast with numerous ports of call in between.
Thanks to a global database of superyachts available for charter, there is no longer one or two seasons to choose from. If you wanted to, you could charter a yacht any time of the year as you follow the seasons around the world. Whether it’s summer in the Mediterranean, winter in the Caribbean, or Australia, the South Pacific and Asia in the shoulder seasons, you can find a yacht for every taste and style.
Peak seasons in each region will make superyacht selection more competitive, so we highly recommend booking at least six to 12 months in advance to have the best choice of yachts available.
A multigenerational family could cruise from the French Riviera to Corsica and northern Sardinia, with each day shaped around different interests. Younger guests might spend the morning using the water toys while others enjoy a treatment, relax by the pool or explore on shore. Evenings bring everyone together for dinner on deck. A superyacht with flexible cabins, several guest areas and an experienced crew would give the group space to be together without sacrificing privacy. Larger superyacht charters generally begin from around USD 150,000 per week before adding on APA, taxes and gratuity.
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There is no single universal definition, but the term generally describes a large, professionally crewed yacht offering extensive space, service and amenities starting at 30m and going up from there.
Depending on the yacht, amenities may include beach clubs, pools, Jacuzzis, cinemas, gyms, spa facilities and extensive water-toy collections.
Large superyacht rates commonly begin around USD $150,000 per week and can go up significantly from there. APA, taxes and gratuity are added onto the base rate before booking to get an idea of all-inclusive costs.
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