In the final quarter of 2013, Spain modified the Special Tax on Particular Means of Transport (IEDMT) to make exempt from tax all yachts exclusively for charter, and the result has been substantial.
Without any limits placed upon charter yacht length, the popularity for luxury charters in and around Spain has grown considerably year on year since 2013 – from only 31 yachts above 20m available in the Balearic Islands in 2013 to 125 in 2016 – quadruple the number of yachts for charter over a three year period.
The change in rules allows for yachts owned by a non-resident company to charter exempt from tax, as long as the persons chartering the yacht are non-residents of Spain and do not own an establishment in the country. These new rules are closer to the legislation used in other EU member state countries such as Italy and France, which receive the vast majority of the 600 or so 25m+ yachts for charter in the Western Mediterranean every summer.
AQUIJO – The quintessential contemporary sailing experience
Thoroughly modern in appearance and her on board entertainment, luxury sailing yacht AQUIJO is one of the most unique recent additions to the Western Mediterranean charter market. The inspired beach club contains a sauna and steam room as well as a sitting area, plus a hot tub for soaking in style with a different awe-inspiring view every day.
Alfresco dining aboard luxury yacht AQuiJo. Photo credit: Stuart Pearce
Ideal for the party atmosphere of the Balearic Islands, luxury yacht AQUIJO has an expansive main deck aft with a generous bar and lots of outdoor lighting for evening affairs that blaze long into the night.
Sailing yacht AQuiJo beach club jacuzzi. Photo credit: Stuart Pearce
Length: 85m/279ft
Beam: 14.5m/47.5ft
Builder/year: Oceanco and Vitters/2015
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €400,000 per week plus expenses
TAKARA – Treasured memories along ancient shores
Superyacht TAKARA – Main salon with balcony
Superyacht TAKARA – or ‘Treasure’ in Japanese – is filled with inspiring modern Asian interiors that employ metallic textures against traditional wood and fibre furnishings for uplifting environments.
Swim with the local fauna with the snorkelling and scuba diving gear among the water toys, or take in the view from above: The Jacuzzi at the tip of the bow has uninterrupted views of your Balearic Islands destination and with the plethora of outdoor lounging areas, you and your group will never be lost for chances to experience the sensational Mediterranean summers.
Motor yacht TAKARA – Master suite
Length: 38m/125ft
Beam: 8m/26.3ft
Builder/year: Sanlorenzo/2016
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €130,000-145,000 per week plus expenses
KOHUBA – Speedy and seductive
Open yacht KOHUBA might not stand out as one of the largest yachts on this list for charter, but this sleek black beauty is an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre with a wealth of water toys and is capable of a maximum speed of 27 knots.
Salon image for open yacht KOHUBA from Princess Yachts
A luscious flybridge with a spa pool, sun loungers, outdoor seating and alfresco dining make a hub the whole family will want to use. In addition, her Bernard Oliensk designed light-flooded interiors and her sky-lit master suite create a hard-to-resist near-new superyacht at a fantastic price.
Flybridge aboard luxury yacht KOHUBA
Length: 30m/98ft
Beam: 7m/23ft
Builder/year: Princess/2015
Accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €80,000-€85,000 per week plus expenses
LA VIE – Live life to its fullest
Perfect for smaller family and friends charter groups, motor yacht LA VIE has a large selection of water toys for entertaining children and adults alike, as well as sunpads on the foredeck and alfresco dining on the aft for outdoor living at any time of the day.
Superyacht LA VIE – Dining area and salon view aft
The modern interiors are designed around family living, providing luxurious surroundings without removing comfort or function.
Motor Yacht LA VIE – Alfresco dining on the sundeck
Length: 25.5m/83.7ft
Beam: 5.74m/18.8ft
Builder/year: Princess/2016
Guest accommodation: 8 guests
Rate: €47,000-€49,000 per week plus expenses
J SIX – A personal sailing experience
Thoroughly French in build and design, sailing yacht J SIX features the naval architecture of well know naval architect Philippe Briand and interior design by Jean-Marc Piaton.
Sailing yacht J SIX – Built by CNB
Below deck, the salon and the cabins use the space efficiently, with bright minimalist design that implements fold-back tables in the dining area among many details in the design. Ideal for small guest groups looking for a true sailing experience, luxury yacht J SIX also comes with a tender and a great range of water toys for making full use of the clear water lagoons surrounding the beaches throughout the Balearic Islands.
Luxury yacht J SIX – Salon
Length: 23.1m/76ft
Beam: 6.1m/20ft
Builder/year: CNB/2016
Guest accommodation: 6 guests
Rate: €23,000-€26,000 per week plus expenses
“Contact CharterWorld to find out more about any of these fantastic superyachts, or discover more luxury yachts available for Spain charters this summer season.”
If superyacht size matters for your Mediterranean charter, the luxury yachts listed below are some of the biggest licensed for charter in Spanish waters:
O’MEGA – Spectacular celebrations
Mark any occasion in style aboard superyacht O’MEGA, a 1984 Mitsibushi motor yacht last refitted in 2015 to update her technology and appearance for the 21st Century.
Luxury yacht O’MEGA – Aft deck lounging
Your 28 accommodated guests will never be at a loss for things to do while cruising from one impressive destination to the next: A dedicated spa and beauty room for massages, a generous cinema, conference room, gym and an indoor and outdoor spa pool are all available on board, to say nothing of her glamorous interiors and her exterior lounging spaces and alfresco dining options.
Waverunners, windsurfers and scuba diving gear makes up only part of the water toys selection for fun in the sun for all ages and physical activity levels.
Motor yacht O’MEGA – Sundeck
Length: 83m/271ft
Beam: 11.6m/38ft
Builder/year: Mitsubishi/1984 (last refitted 2015)
Guest accommodation: 28 guests
Rate: €550,000 per week plus expenses
NERO – Traditional glamour for the modern era
Designed to resemble the famous Corsair yacht from J. Pierpont Morgan, motor yacht NERO will certainly draw looks at 90m/295ft. Neil Taylor designed the interior and exterior for contemporary charm with timeless appeal. Luxury yacht NERO contains a study area, library, private dining room and gym as well as a side hatch that can be used as a swim platform for ease of access to the water and the tenders and as an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, guests can learn how to use the water toys for the first time and leave with skills that last a lifetime.
Superyacht NERO – Built by Corsair Yachts
The sundeck Jacuzzi and foredeck pool create two eye-catching focal points where guests can gather to socialise, and dining alfresco in the fresh air at sunset will turn an everyday activity into memorable moments. At night, the deck can be used as an open air cinema for the whole family for films under the stars.
Motor yacht NERO – Jacuzzi
Length: 90m/295ft
Beam: 12m/39.4ft
Builder/year: Corsair Yachts/2007 (last refitted 2016)
Guest accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €475,000 per week plus expenses
TITANIA – The presence at the party
Espen Oeino exterior styling and Zuretti interiors come together to create relaxing environments ideal for formal occasions and as an opulent treat for friends an family: Vast outdoor deck space, a beach club, swimming pool and comprehensive spa and massage facilities will help you gear up for a big event and wind down the day after.
Superyacht TITANIA – Main salon
This Approved RYA Water Sports Centre comes with an exceptional collection of water toys, including 2 sail boats and scuba diving equipment as well as bikes for land-based exploration. While in transit, the fitness instructor in the gym will show you how to best wear off excess energy and get fit, or guests can choose instead to wallow in the warm waters of the sundeck Jacuzzi with a cocktail from the nearby bar.
Motor yacht TITANIA – Upper deck aft alfresco dining
Length: 72m/236ft
Beam: 13m/43.4ft
Builder/year: Lurssen/2009 (last refitted 2012)
Guest accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €490,000-€600,000 per week plus expenses
SHERAKHAN – Opulence for everyone
One of the few superyachts licensed to sleep more than 12 guests while on charters, luxury yacht SHERAKHAN is also one of the most impressive: The glamorous formal dining room and main salon form a lower and upper atrium respectively main salon forms the upper atrium and every exterior deck space has received the highest attention to detail for alfresco dining and a tranquil outdoor living environment. The Master suite has its very own Jacuzzi and terrace for a private relaxation space, while the rest of the guests have an abundance of sun loungers and sofas to choose from.
Motor yacht SHERAKHAN – Formal dining area on the lower atrium
There is a marvellous variety of water toys for use by all ages and fitness levels, as well as a comprehensive gymnasium. The spa contains a sauna for easing tired muscles after a busy day exploring the Balearic Islands, while the sundeck has a fantastic elongated Jacuzzi at its heart.
Superyacht SHERAKHAN has two offers available for the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix at the moment – a great additional destination after visiting the Balearics. Find out more here.
Superyacht SHERAKHAN – Sundeck spa pool
Length: 70m/230ft
Beam: 12m/40ft
Builder/year: Vuyk/2005 (last refitted 2014)
Guest accommodation: 22 guests
Rate: €425,000 per week plus expenses
ICON – around magnificent islands
The namesake of Icon Yachts, motor yacht ICON glitters inside and out. Her gym, hammam and sauna will keep guests fit even with the sumptuous three-course meals on offer from your expert chef.
Superyacht ICON salon. Photo: Icon Yachts
Guests can sun bathe on the spacious beach club while listening to the water lapping at the hull, or take a swim in the infinity pool with sweeping views of Mallorca right in front of you.
Motor yacht ICON – Outdoor lounging area
Length: 67.5m/221.5ft
Beam: 11.4m/37.4ft
Builder/year: Icon Yachts/2010 (last refitted 2014)
Guest accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €500,000-€540,000 per week plus expenses
ILLUSION V – There’s far more on offer than smoke and mirrors
Italian luxury yacht ILLUSION V from Benetti was built to impress, and as an awards finalist in no fewer than five categories in 2015, she does exactly that. Green and Mingarelli Design are responsible for her cohesive interior and exterior design, bringing together striking contrasts between dark and light to draw attention to the rose motif to be found throughout the decks.
Superyacht ILLUSION V – Sundeck bar, lounging area and Jacuzzi
The flyboard makes an uncommon addition among the amazing selection of water toys, and whether at anchor or cruising the brilliant blue waters, the spa pool on the sun deck will become a favourite spot to beat the midday heat.
Motor yacht ILLUSION V – Owners Cabin
Length: 67.5m/221.5ft
Beam: 10.8m/35.4ft
Builder/year: Benetti/2014
Guest accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €350,000 per week plus expenses
THE WELLESLEY – Stately splendour in the finest of the Western Mediterranean
Winner of the Best Motor Yacht Interior at the Showboats Awards in 1994, superyacht THE WELLESLEY has gone from strength to strength in the Western Mediterranean and thanks to her refit in 2016, she remains a popular summer charter.
Oceanco superyacht THE WELLESLEY
Captivating 1920s interiors plus the largest deck space of any yacht of her size give her appeal to Art Deco lovers and charter parties looking to spend as much time outdoors as possible. As an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, she has an excellent selection of water toys for use in the picturesque bays and coves of the Balearic Islands.
Master suite aboard motor yacht THE WELLESLEY
Length: 56.2m/184.5ft
Beam: 9.14m/29.1ft
Builder/year: Oceanco/1993 (last refitted 2016)
Guest accommodation: 12 guests
Rate: €220,000-€240,000 per week plus expenses
Contact CharterWorld to find out more about any of these fantastic superyachts, or discover more luxury yachts available for Spain charters this summer season.
