As the new year approaches, the window is quickly closing on last-minute yacht charters for the Caribbean in 2021 and early 2022, and the best options for the Mediterranean in 2022. Whatever your travel plans, there’s no time like the present to consider the best yachts for charter.
Cruising on warm, open seas in luxurious comfort and grand style on a well-appointed superyacht is at the top of the list for today’s most discerning travellers.
Here’s some of the best motor yacht charter vessels, both motor yachts and sailboats, to ensure a spectacular getaway to remember.
Best yachts for charter
M/Y SURi
Cruise into the New Year in stunning comfort aboard this 63.39-meter yacht, available from January 2022. In the winter months she heads to Australia and New Zealand, Asia and the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific. With accommodations for 12 guests in seven luxurious staterooms, M/Y SURI offers every amenity for a fabulous holiday. Guests will enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings from a spectacular observation lounge with a glass-bottom floor. Enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous toys on board, such as fishing gear, and aerial “toys,” including a helicopter. A crew of 22 is onboard to enhance a superb sailing experience, ensuring exceptional service at sea.
M/Y PAOLUCCI
Italian company Picchiotti built this elegant and innovative motoryacht, which measures 29.76 meters and sleeps up to 10 guests in five beautifully appointed staterooms. Among its top features are an alfresco dining table shaded by the flybridge overhead, as well as an interior formal dining area and a spacious lounge with multiple sofas. This classic vessel is available for winter and summer Mediterranean cruising in Monaco, France, and Italy.
M/Y SEDATIVE
Calm cruising awaits aboard this brand new, exquisite luxury yacht for charter, built in 2020 by British shipyard Sunseeker. The 35.2-meter superyacht can accommodate up to 11 guests in five cabins, with plenty of room for family and friends. A crew of seven makes for a carefree voyage on summer Mediterranean charters in Monaco, France, and Italy. The stunning scenery can be enjoyed via large windows throughout the formal dining area, complete with modern chandelier, and in the sleek, comfortable lounge. But most of the time will likely be spent enjoying the on-deck hot tub and a plethora of toys, including personal watercraft, water skis, wakeboards, and even a slide into the sea from the upper deck.
S/Y DRUMBEAT
One of the fastest sailing ketches, with a comfortable cruising speed of 14 knots, the award-winning sailing yacht DRUMBEAT is available for cruising the Caribbean this winter, and for your Mediterranean getaway next summer. This 53-meter sailing yacht features five luxurious cabins that can accommodate up to 11 guests, alfresco dining with a panoramic view, a wood-paneled lounge styled with sophistication and elegance, and a formal dining room. In addition, there’s plenty of room for sunbathing on the flybridge, and an oversized swim platform makes it easy to dive into the warm ocean waters. Tenders, inflatables, kayaks, and other water toys provide many options for outdoor entertainment and fun on the water.
With the holidays just around the corner, ward off the winter chill by planning your getaway now with the best yachts for charter.