The World’s Most Expensive Superyachts for Charter
We are loving these newly released superyachts in destinations around the globe now available for charter. Our members are thrilled to see the options now available along the high seas from a week to however long they deem fit to enhance their social distancing.
This year has seen two of the most expensive superyachts in the world to join the charter market. Lana and O’Pari are now available for hire priced at $2million and $1.2m per week, respectively. Freshly launched, these stunning ships add to an already impressive array of superyachts on the charter market right now.
These ships enter an industry that is facing unprecedented challenges, with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic likely to be felt for some time. Countries have begun to lift travel restrictions and from June, port cities around the world have been reopening their doors to charterers. When compared with air travel, chartered superyachts offer privacy and the opportunity for splendid isolation away from crowded airports and resorts.
Here, we look at the esteemed company that Lana and O’Pari will be joining with some of the most expensive superyachts to charter.
Flying Fox
Rate: From $3,780,,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean (summer), Indian Ocean (winter)
Built: 2019
Length: 446.2 ft
Guests: 22 in 11 cabins (up to 36)
Built by Lürssen and delivered in 2019, Flying Fox (pictured above) is the most significant addition to the charter market in recent times. Over 100 ft longer and twice as expensive as the nearest entry on this list, this superyacht is as good as it gets. The weekly fee to charter her means she is in reach of just a select few (Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man and owner of Amazon, was rumored to be on the verge of purchasing her for nearly $400m last summer).
We have covered Flying Fox in greater detail in a piece here, but in short, this is a one-of-a-kind vessel that offers a truly unique experience. At a hulking 446 ft, space is no issue with the yacht home to two helipads, a two-story spa, a 40-ft swimming pool, which is unique for a yacht of this size, and a full gym and beauty center, among other similarly impressive features.
It is worth drawing special attention towards the vessel’s cryotherapy chamber, as it’s the first to ever be installed on a private yacht and can reach -166 Fahrenheit. With 54 expert staff on board, including some former Olympians, Flying Fox is well-equipped to look after up to 36 guests, either in the Mediterranean in the summer months, or the Indian Ocean for the rest of the year. Whichever option is chosen, this superyacht is the peak luxury experience.
Lana
Rate: From $2,000,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean
Built: 2020
Length: 351.05 ft
Guests: 12 in 8 cabins
The newly delivered Lana is Benetti’s largest-ever build, at 351 ft and a maximum beam of 50 ft. The $2m weekly fee goes a long way with this much space. Benetti’s Italian craftsmanship is on display in the seven VIP staterooms, along with one master suite. The rooms are able to accommodate 12 guests in these eight cabins, with each room equipped with an individual color scheme and panoramic windows.
Lana is kitted out with everything we have come to expect with a superyacht of this size, featuring a spa, gym, cinema, helipad, and an outdoor pool. Perhaps most striking is its Beach Club that comes with folding terraces. Currently situated in the Mediterranean, this brand-new superyacht is well-prepared for its first summer season.
Lady S
Rate: From $1,730,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean (winter)
Built: 2019
Length: 305.12 ft
Guests: 12 in 7 cabins
Also a relatively new vessel, Lady S was delivered in 2019 by Dutch builder Feadship. The interior was designed by Reymond Langton and described by them as “a contemporary jewelry box”, with the glitzy white and crystal chandeliers just one detail that highlights the truth behind this statement. Such is the quality of its construction Lady S was the recipient of two awards from Boat International for both its interior and exterior design.
Beyond aesthetics, the vessel is equipped with all the amenities and facilities that any charterer could desire. This includes the very first IMAX cinema to be installed on a yacht, a basketball court and an ice plunge pool, along with all else that you would expect in this price range.
Madsummer
Rate: From $1,644,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean (summer), Bahamas/Caribbean (winter)
Built: 2019
Length: 312.66 ft
Guests: 12 in 10 cabins
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Delivered last summer and 12 weeks ahead of schedule, Madsummer is a striking vessel, designed by the renowned Espen Oeino. Studio Laura Sessa furnished the interior, making use of a broad and bold color palette. Each of the 10 staterooms has a custom color scheme that is both contemporary and tastefully finished. Sessa has applied similar levels of customization throughout the ship. One notable detail of this is the custom-built dining table (a work of art in itself), which topped off with layers of colored lacquer for a beautiful result.
For the nautically inclined, the ultra-modern bridge is situated alongside the master suite, allowing the charterer easy access to the organizational hub of the yacht. The vessel’s fundamentals are state-of-the-art, with a 125kW, lithium-ion battery pack as just one example of this. This battery means less fuel is required and helpfully retains any excess energy produced.
Aquarius
Rate: From $1,500,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean (winter)
Built: 2016
Length: 301.84 ft
Guests: 14 in 7 cabins
Aquarius is an eye-catching vessel. Her all-white four-deck exterior was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and built by Feadship. The company was also responsible for its interior, one of its notable features being the floor-to-ceiling windows that surround its outsides. In keeping with its ambitious glass work, there is a bar at water level underneath a glass-bottom pool, that when emptied can turn into a dance floor. Based in the Mediterranean in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter, Aquarius has six VIP cabins, with a private deck for the master suite, suitable for 14 guests in total.
Kismet
Rate: From $1,412,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean (winter)
Built: 2014
Length: 312.34 ft
Guests: 12 in 7 cabins
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Kismet has more than a touch of glamour about her, previously hosting Beyoncé and Jay-Z, along with other celebrities, while it has recently featured in ‘Six Underground’, Michael Bay’s $150 million new film. The appeal is clear with the ability to hold large parties for up to 270 guests and two helipads for ease of access for the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Owned by Shadid Khan, owner of NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Kismet features a large silver jaguar at the bow in a nod to his team. The interior was designed by Reymond Langton, who was inspired by “champagne and caviar”.
Lengton has successfully combined traditional opulence with the latest technology, including state of the art video walls that can switch between regular television and moving artwork. The deck is laid with black marble, while the master suite’s bathroom contains an onyx bath that oozes glamor.
O’Pari
Rate: From $1,190,000 per week
Location: Mediterranean, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Ionian Islands (all year)
Built: 2020
Length: 311.68 ft
Guests: 12 in 6 cabins
At just under 312 ft, O’Pari is the largest superyacht Greek yard Golden Yachts has produced and was delivered in June of this year. Both the interior and exterior were designed by Studio Vafiadias and part of the brief was to commission a custom art collection for display onboard. The theme chosen for this was the relationship between man and nature, a particularly apt choice given the generous outdoor space on O’Pari. This includes a huge sky lounge, with panoramic ocean views, as well as a bar with DJ booth and an al fresco dining area on the upper deck. Also on the upper deck is the master suite with all other guest is located on the main deck. Available to charter in some of the most attractive regions in the world, the Golden Yachts flagship is an outright success and is one of the most attractive high-end options out there.
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Intelligence
Rate: From $1,100,000 per week
Location: Bahamas
Built: 2019
Length: 262.5ft
Guests: 12 in 7 cabins
This striking superyacht is sure to turn heads wherever she goes. Designed by Winch Design, Excellence remains at the forefront of what a modern superyacht should look and feel like. The curved floor-to-ceiling mirrored glass is designed to reflect her surroundings. Natural light floods through the triple-height glass atrium and the full-height windows. Her striking and angular plumb bow gives her the unmistakable look of a futuristic spaceship. There is a large swimming pool with a swim-up bar on the main deck aft and an upper deck entirely dedicated to the owner. Above the owner’s deck is the substantial sun deck with a lounge area and jacuzzi. There is also a large water-level tender garage where the yacht’s limousine tenders are stored.
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