The summer season is party season in the Mediterranean and following every prestigious event comes more than one lavish party on an equally opulent superyacht. Although every amazing vessel comes with its own unique layout, decor and facilities to make each party truly unique, some are better suited to your event than others.
Whether you are looking for a full-on dockside party of over 200 or a more intimate celebration with close family and friends, here are 10 of the best superyachts to charter to impress your party guests and ensure that your event starts and ends with a bang.
1 – Saluzi
Motor yacht SALUZI – Built by Austral
Named after the warhorse of Chinese emperor Taizong, luxury yacht SALUZI (meaning Autumn Dew) features an unmistakable vibrant decal on the outer hull and interiors that transform after sunset with glowing colours. Not just beautiful to look at, superyacht SALUZI has plenty of facilities to prepare for the big event and wind down afterwards, including a gorgeous wet and dry spa room, and her expansive decks are home to an outdoor cinema.
Motor yacht SALUZI – Main salon – Interiors by DeBasto Designs
No matter if you are hosting a high-class evening filled with sophisticated entertainment or spending an afternoon relaxing with friends, the automatic shuffle MahJong table and transformable casino table will keep your visitors amused for hours.
Able to host up to 32 guests across 16 cabins while in transit and hundreds of guests when dockside, mega yacht SALUZI is the ideal yacht for entertaining with state-of-the-art sound and visual systems set in a stunning contemporary environment.
Luxury yacht SALUZI – Sundeck
Length: 69m/227ft
Beam: 14m/45ft
Facilities: PADI Certified Dive Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, spa facilities, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 32 guests, 16 cabins
Crew: 32
Price per week: €480,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
2 – Barents Sea
Superyacht BARENTS SEA – Available this summer in the Eastern Mediterranean
A finalist in the World Superyacht Awards 2009 for Best Semi – Semi-Displacement or Planning Yacht 40m+, luxury yacht BARENTS SEA wowed with her eye-catching textures and patterning throughout the interiors. Coupled with her exceptional crew with many years of experience within the yachting industry, every party on board is sure to be a hit: her award-winning chef has received high praise for the variety of delectable meals prepared on a daily basis.
Superyacht BARENTS SEA – Al Fresco Dining in the Eastern Mediterranean
The large exterior fly-deck features a back-lit LED display to add to the atmosphere of after dark-parties in the ‘otherworldly’ Eastern Mediterranean, and the latest home theatre technology features throughout the cabins.
Whatever the occasion for the celebration, motor yacht BARENTS SEA is ready with the drinks and video entertainment, inside and out.
Motor yacht BARENTS SEA – Sundeck, forward view
Length: 42m/137ft
Beam: 8.5m/28ft
Facilities: Home theatre, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests, 6 cabins
Crew: 8
Price per week: €110,000-€120,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean
3 – Endless Summer
Superyacht ENDLESS SUMMER – Built by Westport
With activities available to pack your every hour, luxury yacht ENDLESS SUMMER from Westport will effortlessly live up to her name and leave you wishing your holiday would never end. Rich wooden panelling and design details form her beautiful classic environment that will add opulence to any party.
Luxury yacht ENDLESS SUMMER – Main salon
Last refitted in 2016, M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER is in ‘as new’ condition with the latest technology on board to ensure comfort and efficiency at all times: select your own tunes from your iPod and play your music throughout the living areas, or select your tracks from the large variety of karaoke songs on board.
As an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, there is a fantastic selection of water toys on board; the inflatable collection can add to the fun during your event and for the adventurous, a flyboard is available on request.
MY ENDLESS SUMMER – Sunny lounging on the upper deck
Length: 40m/130ft
Beam: 8m/26ft
Facilities: Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests, 6 cabins
Crew: 8
Price per week: €89,000-€105,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean
4 – Harle
Motor yacht HARLE – Ready for your Mediterranean charter
Not every party has to take place on board your superyacht: motor yacht HARLE is fully prepared to make your private beach party a hit wherever you charter. Beach games and towable toys give your group plenty to do on land and in the sea before heading back on board for a mouthwatering meal cooked on the sundeck barbeque.
The spacious beach club offers an alternative venue for guests to socialise and remain close to the water, however the clean contemporary interior design contains excellent sitting areas in the main salon and skylounge and there is a great variety of drinks available to guests to accompany any occasion.
M/Y HARLE – Stylish main salon
Motor yacht HARLE won the Best Power 40m – 65m category at the International Superyacht Society Awards 2008, proving that this Feadship yacht is more than looks alone. As an added benefit, the Master suite can be turned into a spa during the day and it has its own Jacuzzi for more intimate evenings away from the main group.
For a light-hearted holiday where barbeques and beach club banter fill your afternoons, award-winning 45m/147ft superyacht HARLE has the appeal you are looking for.
Luxury yacht HARLE – Sundeck Spa Pool
Length: 45m/147ft
Beam: 9m/30ft
Facilities: PADI Certified Dive Centre, RYA Approved Water Sports Centre, spa facilities, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests, 6 cabins
Crew: 9
Price per week: $225,000-$240,000 USD p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
5 – Sea Force One
Mega yacht SEA FORCE ONE
Created for large and loud entertainment, Mariotti Yachts 54m/177ft SEA FORCE ONE has an unmistakable interior from Luca Dini Design that dazzles the senses with opulence with a pirate theme. Stage-quality sound and lighting and DJ station are ready to take you from the late afternoon to the early hours of the following day.
Luxury yacht SEA FORCE ONE is just as well equipped for fun and relaxation in the daytime hours and there is an extensive CD/DVD library and home theatre systems are available in the main salon and the Master suite.
M/Y SEA FORCE ONE – Salon
In the master suite, an exquisite headboard depicts marine animals in bright white made even more striking against the reflective and glittery black walls that form a close and cosy environment. As functional as it is beautiful, the Master suite has a separate lounge and office space for necessary work as well as play.
Superyacht SEAFORCE ONE is just as ready to entertain in the daytime as she is at night: The deck areas can accommodate up to 80 guests for cocktails and 20 guests for dining, and her impressive levels contain numerous places to dine alfresco, sunbathe or simply sit out in the sunshine and fresh air with a cocktail from the sundeck bar.
Special commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2009 for Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m).
Luxury yacht SEA FORCE ONE – The upper aft deck is just as beautiful at night
Length: 54m/177ft
Beam: 11m/35ft
Facilities: Home theatre, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 10 guests, 5 cabins
Crew: 13
Price per week: €250,000-€275,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
“Ready to pair a luxury party yacht with your unique celebration? Contact Charterworld’s friendly and experienced brokers for more information, to secure your booking or find out about other fantastic superyachts available in the Mediterranean.”
6 – Christina O
Motor yacht CHRISTINA O – Historic interiors and lavish living
A classic from 1943, few superyachts can compare to the historic motor yacht CHRISTINA O (ex.HCMS STORMONT), which was once owned by shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and hosted the wedding party of Princess Grace and Prince Rainer of Monaco. Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne are among the start-studded guests that once mingled in the original interiors, which were last lovingly restored in 2015.
Superyacht CHRISTINA O – Special occasion alfresco dining
Up to 250 of your own guests can attend your extravagant affairs while dockside and the raised mosaic pool on the main deck aft and the Ari’s bar will receive looks of admiration from more than one party-goer.
Classic yacht CHRISTINA O – Formal dining
Among her facilities are two massage rooms, a beauty room and a sitting room and library attached to the Master suite. Young children can keep themselves busy in their own playroom while the adults enjoy live music and refreshments from the bar in the music lounge to the Lapis lounge at the aft of the ship.
Luxury yacht CHRISTINA O – Mosaic swimming pool
Length: 99m/325ft
Beam: 11m/37ft
Facilities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, massage room, beauty room, children’s playroom, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 34 guests, 17 cabins
Crew: 39
Price per week: €560,000-€630,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
7 – Blush
Luxury yacht BLUSH – Built by Sunseeker
A finalist at the Showboats Design Awards 2015 and the World Superyacht Awards 2015 for Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT and Semi-displacement or Planing Three Deck Motor Yacht – above 40m respectively, open yacht BLUSH is a relatively new yet proven superyacht on the charter market and there are few that can compete against her flawless interiors and quick performance in the Western Mediterranean.
M/Y BLUSH – Formal dining area and main salon
Come together over a sumptuous meal in the elegant formal dining area decorated in matte and gloss textures in natural monochrome contrasting strongly between pale and dark shades.
Both the indoor and outdoor lounging areas are serviced by wet bars and seating is arranged so that all 12 guests can sit together for large group conversation or freely roam the deck. For large quay-side events, superyacht BLUSH can hold up to 100 guests.
Superyacht BLUSH – Guest cabin
Length: 47m/155ft
Beam: 9m/31ft
Facilities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 10 guests, 5 cabins
Crew: 10
Price per week: €200,000-€220,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Western Mediterranean
8 – Sherakhan
Motor yacht SHERAKHAN
A titan on the water, motor yacht SHERAKHAN is a remarkable yacht made all the more unique by her atrium setting where the main salon is placed on the upper level overlooking the shimmering bespoke furnishings of the formal dining area, which consists of a long table for a traditional and festive dining experience.
Superyacht SHERAKHAN – Formal dining area
Massage therapy in the spa room and a sauna will assist guests in a gentle recovery from an evening of excess and prepare for a day of high-energy fun using the diverse collection of water toys, or a quiet afternoon sunbathing on the grand sundeck that has an enticing array of soft sun loungers and a substantial Jacuzzi to complete a fully pampered experience.
Spending the summer season in the Mediterranean, mega yacht SHERAKHAN is periodically available for charter in Antarctica for a truly memorable trip. Contact CharterWorld for her full itinerary and upcoming availability.
Luxury yacht SHERAKHAN – The spacious sundeck for entertaining
Length: 70m/229ft
Beam: 9m/31ft
Facilities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 26 guests, 13 cabins
Crew: 19
Price per week: €425,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Western Mediterranean
9 – Highlander
Luxury yacht HIGHLANDER – Built by Feadship
A classic from 1986, luxury yacht HIGHLANDER (ex.THE HIGHLANDER) effortlessly merges her vintage layout with 21st Century trends for quirky and vibrant interiors superbly balanced with generous deck spaces for outdoor parties. Able to host up to 70 guests while quay-side, she is an excellent choice for special events, celebrations and exclusive corporate event charters.
Superyacht HIGHLANDER – The glass domed skylounge is an energizing place with spectacular views
Arguably the most captivating of the interior spaces, the skylounge consists of glass walls and ceiling for a lighthouse-like observation area complete with a lustrous wet bar for refreshments. Above, the Jacuzzi and sun-saturated forward lounging area command sweeping views of such destinations as the Amalfi Coast or the Cyclades.
Equipped with a dance floor, home theatre and helipad for ferrying your VIPS to and from the mainland, M/Y HIGHLANDER has youthful appeal and practical amenities to ensure that your event is a hit with everyone in attendance.
Motor yacht HIGHLANDER – Sun loungers on the helipad with adjacent Jacuzzi
Length: 50m/162ft
Beam: 9m/29ft
Facilities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, dancefloor, home theatre, spa facilities, Jacuzzi, gym, helipad
Accommodation: 12 guests, 7 cabins
Crew: 11
Price per week: €150,000-€195,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
10 – TV
Superyacht TV – Built by Lurssen
If you’re searching for a yacht packed with recreation for play day or night, luxury yacht TV can make your Mediterranean charter spark with energy: A massive variety of water toys on this PADI Certified Training Centre, a swimming pool, spa facilities and much more keep the party moving from one activity to the next.
Superyacht TV – Alfresco dining leading into salon
The luscious interiors from renowned designer Alberto Pinto add a touch of warmth to your gathering and the practical layouts allow guests to flow from one lounging area to the next while stopping by at the wet bar for refreshments on the way. A wide beam and a large crew of 25 means that superyacht TV is ready to cater to dockside parties… and when your group of 12 is away cruising the shining seas, that same large crew will still be around to provide a stellar service including massage therapies and diving lessons to your charter group.
Mega yacht TV – Owner’s deck Jacuzzi
Length: 78m/257ft
Beam: 14m/46ft
Facilities: PADI Certified Training Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, steam room, sauna, spa facilities, beauty room, Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests, 10 cabins
Crew: 25
Price per week: €850,000 p/w plus expenses
Charter grounds: Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean
Ready to pair a luxury party yacht with your unique celebration? Contact Charterworld‘s friendly and experienced brokers for more information, to secure your booking or find out about other fantastic superyachts available in the Mediterranean.
