The most famous location in the Australia charter grounds is the Great Barrier Reef, where adults and children are awed by the variety of wildlife that calls this natural wonderland home. The nearby Whitsunday Islands are serene and wonderful for relaxation under the shade of a palm tree on the white sandy shores.
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort – Queensland – Photo credit to Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Sydney is a modern metropolis that has myriad experiences to offer at any time of the year, however, there are fireworks over the harbour on New Year and boutique shopping, casino thrills, art galleries and theatre performances are easy to discover.
Freycinet – Tasmania – Photo by Hugh Stewart – credit to Tourism Australia
Tasmania and the surrounding islands are visited by many luxury charter groups looking for a wildlife holiday with plenty of fresh air and outdoor activities. The bays around Hobart are ideal as quiet areas to practice using the water skis and other equipment on board, and there are many sandy beaches to savour a candlelit meal at sunset.
Western Australia – Photo Nicolas Benazeth – CharterWorld.com
In North Western Australia the raw power of the Kimberleys has attracted many a tourist – now you can see it at your own leisure at a time of day to suit you. Wake up at sunrise to waterfalls and rocks glowing with the colours of dawn, and have breakfast alfresco as you cruise to some of the area’s fantastic beaches.
Mitchell Falls – Australia – Photo Nicolas Benazeth – CharterWorld.com
New Zealand itself is a land of stark contrasts, and you could be cruising past the Southland fjords one day and swimming in clear tropical water with sea turtles the next. Auckland is preparing to host the next Bermuda Cup and has excellent facilities for superyachts of all sizes, with nearby sandy beaches, bays ideal for water sports and some of the world’s best dive sites.
Auckland – Photo by Chris McLennan – Image courtesy of Tourism New Zealand
Take a look below at some of the amazing luxury yachts on offer, for big spends to family-friendly budgets that all offer great surroundings, excellent crews and an abundance of water toys to use at your destinations.
AQUIJO – 86m/282ft
Built in 2016 by highly respected shipyards Oceanco and Vitters, sailing yacht AQUIJO is an award-winning superyacht that took Best Naval Architecture – Sailing Yacht at the Showboats Design Awards 2017 as well as becoming a finalist in three categories for styling and innovation at the same awards ceremony.
Sailing Yacht AQUIJO
This contemporary masterpiece is an excellent way to see in the New Year with close friends and family or a large gathering to watch the fireworks over Sydney Harbour. Once the celebrations are over, rejuvenate in the beach club spa Jacuzzi, steam room or sauna, or wear off the night’s excesses in the fully-equipped gym.
Aquijo – Jacuzzi on board
Amenities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, sundeck and beach club Jacuzzis, gym, beach club, sauna, steam room, large selection of water toys, life/elevator, wheelchair accessibility
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Crew: 17
CALLISTO – 65.2m/214ft
Built in 2006, this sturdy and modern Feadship superyacht keeps on retaining her reputation on the charter market with her excellent crew and impressive indoor and outdoor offerings for guests: Soak in the sundeck Jacuzzi, dine alfresco formally or take in the laid-back ambiance and follow lunch with a rest on the sun pads.
CALLISTO offering a great range of water toys
Amenities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, sundeck Jacuzzi, gym, extensive selection of water toys, lift/elevator
CALLISTO alfresco dining set up
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Crew: 16
DE LISLE III – 42m/138ft
The gorgeous and sophisticated Gulf Craft luxury yacht DE LISLE III will appeal to honeymooners, grown-up families and groups looking to mark a special event. With a VIP lounge to pamper guests in addition to the more public main salon and skylounge, M/Y DE LISLE III is an excellent choice for those looking to spend time on hobbies as well as party with the entire group.
De Lisle III offering unforgettable charter experience
A jet service is also available at additional cost to provide connect luxury charter guests with a fast connection between the international airports and marinas.
DE LISLE III – Upper Deck
Amenities: Sundeck Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 9 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 7
INFINITY PACIFIC – 40.2m/132ft
The crisp and clear interior from Luca Dini creates a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe that blends classic design elements such as the square windows with sleek exterior styling.
INFINITY PACIFIC – Aerial with tenders
There is a natural flow between the interior and exterior living areas, where there are double sunpads on the foredeck and to the aft as well as a sundeck Jacuzzi and ample alfresco dining space on the main deck aft.
INFINITY PACIFIC – Main salon
Amenities: Sundeck Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 8
SILENTWORLD – 40m/132ft
Superyacht SILENTWORLD is a classic-looking superyacht last updated inside and out in 2016 that comes with an excellent array of water toys, including snorkelling and Scuba diving equipment with the Captain being a Scuba diving instructor as well as a drone operator to capture your family holiday fun.
SILENTWORLD Superyacht
The sundeck, in particular, is a relaxing family-friendly environment fitted with a barbeque, sunbeds and a Jacuzzi able to seat four guests at a time.
SILENTWORLD aft deck sunbathing area
Inside, the timeless interiors are suited to casual charters as well as special occasions, and the skylounge has a dedicated office so that busy individuals can remain on holiday longer and turn cruising hours into productive hours. Occupants of the Master suite are treated to a massive en-suite bathroom with spa tub through glass sliding doors.
Amenities: Sundeck Jacuzzi, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Crew: 8
MOHASUWEI – 33m/108ft
The rosy-tinted wooden panelling aboard superyacht MOHASUWEI adds a jovial touch to her shared guest areas, which include a spacious salon and a separate cinema/library room with a large widescreen TV. Among her features is photography from 1960s icon Terry O’Neill, who captured the celebrities and fashions of the time.
MOHASUWEI yacht
She has an incredibly shallow draft of only 1.2m/4.2ft that allows her to access shallow waterways and get up close to the best beaches in the region.
Amenities: Sundeck Jacuzzi, cinema
Accommodation: 10 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 5
MURCIELAGO – 30.5m/100ft
Named after the highly desirable model of Lamborghini, open yacht MURCIELAGO can reach a top speed of 40 knots – perfect for darting between the mainland and islands such as the Whitsundays, Lizard Island or Tasmania.
MY MURCIELAGO – a cool, sporty and fast motor yacht
The classic interiors are spacious and comfortable for resting after a busy day enjoying the southern hemisphere summer, and for beach days there is plenty of seating and sunpads on board for simply relaxing and taking in the views from on board.
Main deck aft and bar
Amenities: Large selection of water toys
Accommodation: 6 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 3
JALUN – 20m/65.7ft
Luxury catamaran JALUN is an appealing family vessel with the forward trampolines for the kids to wear off excess energy or use for sunbathing. Shaded and sun-exposed alfresco dining areas complement the indoor dining area and the comprehensive selection of spirits to pair with your meal or special occasion, and the comfortable, stable cabins are bright thanks to their position hovering above the water.
JALUN an excellent choice for vacations
The water toys selection is enough to keep children and adults alike active, with snorkelling and Scuba diving equipment available along with kayaks, sea scooters and much more.
JALUN offering diving possibilities
Amenities: Large selection of water toys
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 3
For more information on any of the above yachts, the South Pacific charter grounds and in particular what Australia and New Zealand have to offer, contact the expert brokers at CharterWorld to secure your preferred vessel and dates.
