The 5th of June is Queen Elizabeth’s official birthday (her real birthday is the 21st of April) and countries across the Commonwealth receive an extended weekend to mark the occasion. With the fantastic weather already in the Mediterranean this year, those with holiday time stored up might consider extending their break for a week-long getaway together on a luxury yacht charter.
Sunseeker, Oyster and Pendennis are three highly successful British luxury yachts builders, creating charter yachts which have been awards winners and regatta participants. Take a look at some of their superyachts now available for charter, where opulent interiors are equally matched by impeccable facilities and high performance to represent the best of British design.
Sunseeker Yachts
Based in Poole, Dorset, Sunseeker Yachts has evolved since the late 1960s from designing and building power boats to open yachts. Ever evolving to meet modern demands, Sunseeker celebrated the sale of its 100th superyacht over 100ft in 2015 and has won numerous awards – including the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement – on multiple occasions.
Today, over 2,000 staff produce and distribute over 140 yachts to more than 45 countries and the company is known for producing polished interiors capable of high-speed performance and a plethora of water toys, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre status and that all-important sundeck Jacuzzi more often associated with larger, slower motor yachts.
Blush – Bright and bold
Luxury yacht BLUSH – Built by Sunseeker
Awards finalist BLUSH nearly went home from the World Superyacht Awards 2015 with 2 categories to her name: Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT and Semi-displacement or Planing Three Deck Motor Yacht – above 40m.
Luxury yacht BLUSH – Formal dining area and main salon
Strong contrasts of dark macassar wood against plush cream-coloured furnishings create a powerful environment for a lavish and modern environment equally suited for celebrations as a family holiday.
An Approved Watrer Sports Centre, motor yacht BLUSH comes with 2 jetskis, snorkelling equipment, fishing gear and towable toys.
Motor yacht BLUSH – Comfortable and spacious guest cabin
Length: 47m/154ft
Beam: 9.3m/30.6ft
Year: 2015
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €210,000 per week plus expenses
Thumper – Sparkling days and sensuous nights
Superyacht THUMPER – Built by Sunseeker
Another finalist at the World Superyacht Awards 2015, luxury yacht THUMPER came close to securing the Semi-displacement or Planing Three Deck Motor Yacht – 30m to 40m category.
Motor yacht THUMPER – Main salon. Photo credit Sunseeker
Her fine details fill her spectacular azure and ivory interiors, which in turn give way to refined exteriors designed for entertaining and making the most of the glorious Mediterranean summers.
An Approved RYA WAter Sports Centre, superyacht THUMPER comes with a great array of water toys: jetskis, Seabobs, Paddleboards, wakeboards, waterskis and towable toys.
Luxury yacht THUMPER – sundeck Jacuzzi. Photo credit Sunseeker
Length: 40m/131ft
Beam: 8.1m/26.5ft
Year: 2014
Accommodation: 10 guests
Rate: €155,000-€165,000 per week plus expenses
Princess AVK – Beauty and ability
Luxury yacht PRINCESS AVK is a Sunseeker 155 Yacht, as is her sister M/Y BLUSH
Motor yacht PRINCESS AVK takes an uncluttered approach to her interiors, combining classic elegance and contemporary sensibilities to create simple, stylish and practical interiors. A bar in the salon is conveniently close to the formal dining area for ease of service during a delicious meal and the exterior deck lounging areas and alfresco dining options are just as beautifully presented.
This Approved RYA Water Sports Centre comes whith a fantastic selection of water toys, including a flyboard, Waverunners and Seabobs. After a tiring time playing in the water, guests can relax in the Jacuzzi and admire the Mediterranean views, or unwind tired muscles in the steam room.
Length: 47m/154ft
Beam: 9.4m/30.8ft
Year: 2016
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €210,000 per week plus expenses
Barracuda Red Sea – Delve deep with this dive centre
Motor yacht BARRACUDA RED SEA – Built by Sunseeker
As rich as the interiors are – offering guests room after room of comfortable and stylish lounging areas – it’s the exterior of M/Y BARRACUDA RED SEA that truly shines on an Eastern Mediterranean charter. While heading to the sights of Greece or the dive sites of Croatia, there are plenty of areas for guests to enjoy private conversation and sunbathing, from the Portuguese deck in front of the bridge to the sundeck fully equipped with bar, alfresco dining, a Jacuzzi and spacious sunpads.
Motor yacht BARRACUDA RED SEA – Main salon with bar
Offering up kayaks, canoes and Waverunners among her water toys, this PADI Certified Dive Centre will keep everyone entertained for hours on end at every unique destination.
Luxury yacht BARRACUDA RED SEA – Sundeck lounging area and bar
Length: 37m/122ft
Beam: 8m/26.2ft
Year: 2010
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €115,000-€125,000 per week plus expenses
Black and White – Never monotonous in the Mediterranean
Luxury yacht BLACK AND WHITE – Built by Sunseeker
The furnishings might be black and white, but your holiday experience in the Western Mediterranean will remain a vivid memory for years to come. Minimalist interiors add to the voluminous atmosphere in the main salon and dining area to make a clutter-free living environment ideal for special events and young family groups alike.
Motor yacht BLACK AND WHITE – The ambient salon
Capable of reaching up to 16 knots and cruising at 20, motor yacht BLACK AND WHITE combines island-hopping speeds, glamorous interiors and exterior facilities for an experience unique to yachts of her size and price tag.
Sunskeeker open yacht BLACK AND WHITE – Jacuzzi
Length: 34m/112ft
Beam: 9.4m/30.8ft
Year: 2010
Accommodation: 10 guests
Rate: €95,000-€105,000 per week plus expenses
“Each of the above British shipyards have a comprehensive range of luxury yachts available for charter: To reserve any of these exceptional superyachts or to find a specific charter yacht or on board amenity, contact CharterWorld today.”
Oyster Marine
Based at Fox Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, Oyster Marine produces a range of motor and sailing yachts for the international market. Twice the winner of the Queen’s Award, Oyster Marine has over 40 years of expertise and has produced over 1,000 luxury yachts which have been sold worldwide.
Twilight – A shining example of performance and comfort
Superyacht TWILIGHT by Oyster Yachts – Last refitted in 2017
‘Make it fast and make it comfortable’ were the two key design requests from TWILIGHT’s experienced owner – and the result is a bright and efficiently laid out interior from Rhoades Young combined with racing performance. The upper salon offers 360 views and excellent illumination while eating together at the formal dining table or resting on the sofas. Similar to the upper salon, the lower salon has a widescreen TV and a cinema set-up for relaxing evenings together watching a film.
Luxury yacht TWILIGHT – Main salon and formal dining area
On deck the cockpit provides alfresco dining for 10 and an outdoor lounging area on the aft deck creates an ideal environment for sunbathing. Sailing yacht TWILIGHT has a spacious flybridge where guests can relax at the 10-seat lounging area or dine alfresco complemented by a cocktail mixed from the drinks fridge.
Sailing yacht TWILIGHT – Alfresco dining in the cockpit
Length: 38m/125ft
Beam: 9m/29.4ft
Year: 2013 (last refitted 2017)
Accommodation: 8 guests
Rate: €70,000-€80,000 per week plus expenses
Penelope – Spacious salons and sleeping quarters
Sailing yacht PENELOPE – An Oyster superyacht
Bright and airy with plenty of natural light streaming into the upper and lower salons, superyacht PENELOPE ‘achieves outstanding performance even in the lightest of winds’. PENELOPE was a participant in the Palma Superyacht Regatta in 2013 and her comfortable and spacious cabins will amaze every guest.
Luxury yacht PENELOPE – Lower salon
Sailing yacht PENELOPE has a great selection of water toys, including water skis, inflatable kayaks, a paddleboard, wakeboard and snorkelling equipment for fun in the Western Mediterranean from the Balearic Islands to the Amalfi Coast.
Superyacht PENELOPE – Lower salon office
Length: 34m/112ft
Beam: 9.4m/30.8ft
Year: 2013
Accommodation: 6 guests
Rate: €95,000-€105,000 per week plus expenses
Firebird – A regatta racer that flies through the waves
Participant in the Palma Superyacht Regatta 2016, luxury yacht FIREBIRD features the naval architecture of the acclaimed Rob Humphreys and has a proven performance record competing with well-established regatta names such as Win Win and Unfurled.
Although FIREBIRD is the smallest in this selection of Oyster yachts, she has plenty to recommend her: The cockpit will seat up to 8 guests for alfresco dining along the shores of Portofino or Elba. There in an impressive collection of water toys on board, and the equipment includes scuba diving gear, paddleboards, wakeboards and water skis.
Length: 27m/88ft
Beam: 6.3m/20.1ft
Year: 2016
Accommodation: 6-8 guests
Rate: €45,000 per week plus expenses
Pendennis Yachts
Creating bespoke yachts and completing refits for classic hulls and newer models, Pendennis Yachts has earned a stellar reputation for motor yachts and sailing yachts alike.
Hemisphere – See another side to your world
Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE – Built by Pendennis
Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE is the winner of two awards for her interior design and layout in 2012, as well as a finalist in four other other categories. Her exceptional interiors begin in the main salon, where the area has separate lounging areas so that the group can engage in close conversation while enjoying the atmosphere and the benefit of the well-stocked bar.
Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE – Main salon
Shaded sunpads on the main deck aft offer guests a place to stretch out and relax, however the bridge deck will command attention with the grand alfresco dining table and the arresting spa pool covered in glimmering mosaic-like tiles.
Superyacht HEMISPHERE is a PADI Certified Dive Centre and comes with an impressive selection of equipment which includes bikes, kayaks, windsurfers and scuba diving equipment for exploration over land and sea.
Sailing yacht HEMISPHERE – Dining, sunbathing and relaxation in the Jacuzzi
Length: 44m/145ft
Beam: 16.6m/54.5ft
Year: 2011
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €189,000-€217,000 per week plus expenses
Nostromo – Elegant easy living
Pendennis sailing yacht NOSTROMO
Sail through the majestic Mediterranean aboard a luxury yacht that brings together the classic sailing experience with modern entertainment. World-famous Redman Whiteley Dixon designed the contemporary interior for effortless comfort and luxury, to ensure that the sunny main salon will be the hub for morning gatherings before the group goes explore the transparent seas of the Cote d’Azure.
Luxury yacht NOSTROMO – Salon dining area
Sailing yacht NOSTROMO has a beautifully presented cockpit ready for alfresco dining and lazy summer days out in the Mediterranean sun – perfect for family holidays together or some peace and quiet on your own.
Sailing yacht NOSTROMO – Alfresco dining in the cockpit
Length: 30m/99ft
Beam: 7.3m/24ft
Year: 2014
Accommodation: 9 guests
Rate: €43,000-€39,000 per week plus expenses
Each of the above British shipyards have a comprehensive range of luxury yachts available for charter: To reserve any of these exceptional superyachts or to find a specific charter yacht or on board amenity, contact CharterWorld today.
