With the current cold snaps it’s hard to believe that summer is on the way, but in only a month the Cannes Film Festival will announce the start of the summer luxury yacht charter season in the Western Mediterranean, followed by the Monaco Grand Prix.
Cannes Film Festival Luxury Yacht Charters
May is an excellent time to go on holiday by motor yacht or sailing yacht: The parties and events in Cannes are glamorous and memorable, the beaches are warm and not yet overcrowded, and you can explore the tourist sites and boutiques at your leisure.
There are some incredible last-minute charter yachts available for May but be sure that you are getting quality as well as a bargain. Onboard amenities such as saunas, Jacuzzis and alfresco cinemas all feature within the following list of 15 superyachts that have a proven reputation on the charter market, most of which have recently received a refit or meticulously maintained by their Owners.
Charter a luxury yacht to the Cannes Film Festival and discover why the South of France is such a popular destination, and why travelling on water is the only way to properly see it.
Preference 19 (2011)
Despite her military styling, 36.4m/119.5ft superyacht PREFERENCE 19 from Tansu Yachts is anything but austere: She bestows upon her guests extensive outdoor living areas, beautiful natural interiors with contemporary styling and guest cabins in which everyone will feelwell rested and rejuvenated.
Motor Yacht Preference – bow. Photo credit Tansu Yachts
In addition to the formal dining area and main salon, the pilothouse doubles as a second salon where the guests can catch up on their reading in air conditioned surroundings, with quick access to the upper deck aft for alfresco dining, or the foredeck for sunbathing and observing the dolphins and whales in the Ligurian Sea.
Amenities:Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Gym equipment, GoCycles (on request), Large variety of water toys
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:16 knots/12 knots
Preference 19’s rates & availability
Apogee (2003/2019)
62.5m/205ft motor yacht APOGEE from Codecasa is a sensational choice for close-knit family and friends groups as well as for hosting magnificent parties. Her sundeck Jacuzzi is surely the crowning feature of the alfresco spaces and the gym has panoramic views so that you are always in contact with the surroundings while maintaining a fitness regime or wearing off some summer excess.
APOGEE with water toys
There is also a 6.7m/22ft-long back-lit onyx topped bar, a dance pole, dance floor, Wurlitzer jukebox, karaoke machine and 60″ flat screen television for a night of entertainment that will be remembered for a long time to come.
Amenities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Elevator/lift, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation:12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed: 16 knots/11.5 knots
Zulu (2009/2017)
The vivacious and bohemian interiors of 36.1m/118.5ft luxury yacht ZULU from Inace Yachts will be perfect for bringing the party back on board: In addition to the main salon and formal dining area, the skylounge has an extensive collection of wine and unique artwork.
Inace motor yacht ZULU – Aft deck and swim platform
The guest accommodation is well considered for rest and recuperation, and the Master suite in particular has a day bed beneath the port window and a TV integrated into the forward mirror opposite the king-sized bed.
The outdoor living spaces embrace the natural environment with an extensive lower swim platform leading to an equally generous main deck aft, where the sofas and sunbeds can be shaded by umbrellas and canvases, and the entire upper deck aft has curtains around the perimeter for privacy.
Amenities:Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Deck Jacuzzi
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed: 12.3 knots/11 knots
Interior & exterior photos of ZULU.
Sarastar (2017)
For busy guests constantly on the go, 60m/197.6ft superyacht SARASTAR has a helipad to allow your visitors to come and go as they please. The French Riviera is also stunning from the air night or day, and you can also take in the region’s hidden beauty underwater with the Seabobs and Scuba diving equipment.
Motor yacht SARASTAR
Sunbathing space has been maximised on the foredeck and sundeck, where there are also dedicated alfresco dining and lounging areas, and inside the back-lit semi-precious walls and minimalist interiors put an emphasis on living in the moment with family and friends.
Amenities: Approved RYA water sports centre, Gym/exercise equipment, Helipad, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:19.5 knots/18 knots
Joy Me (2011)
There’s no missing the cherry-coloured hull of 50m/163.9ft superyacht JOY ME from naval architect and ship builder Peter Zepter Yachts, and the invigorating colour scheme continues inside with primary colours and pop art style murals breaking up the modern ice-white interior.
MY JOY ME – Salon
Wake up in comfortable characteristic surroundings and have breakfast together alfresco on any of the three aft decks. Warm up in the Jacuzzi and spend the afternoon sunbathing, then disappear for the day amongst the incredible sandy beaches of Corsica. Snorkel or try out the flyboard, then use the afternoon to explore the quaint villages and port towns of the region. Return on board and recharge in the spa, where the magnificent spa contains a hammam and a sauna. Your expert on board chef and crew can set up a beach-side meal for you and your group, or celebrate a special occasion on board with your entertainment systems on hand for a fantastic night in.
Amenities: Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Spa with hammam and sauna
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:15 knots/11 knots
4A (2008/2018)
Award-winning 38.5m/126.4ft Sanlorenzo superyacht 4A (ex.4H) is an adaptable vessel fitted with sunbathing spaces, alfresco dining areas and fold-out balconies for making the most of the outdoors at every opportunity. The sophisticated interiors have a main deck and the upper deck lounge, the latter also fitted with a bar. The occupants of the Master suite are also richly rewarded with direct access to the bow and a whirlpool bathtub in the en-suite bathroom. With a top speed of 26 knots, you can pack your social calendar and zip from one destination to the next while you change on board.
Motor yacht 4A
Amenities:Approved RYA water sports centre, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed: 26 knots/22 knots
More photos and information about 4A.
Rarity (2008/2017)
Rossinavi motor yacht RARITY received an extensive refit in 2017 that made significant improvements to her tender garage, engine room and interiors, which were originally styled by Officina Italiana Design and are now reinvigorated by Cristiano Gatto, who has combined matte and gloss textures on charcoal, cream and pastel blue furniture with warm wooden panelling and dynamic photography.
Superyacht RARITY
The beautifully laid out interiors include a skylounge with a 220-inch cinema screen in addition to a cosy forward lounge, seating within the helm station and an air-conditioned sundeck lounge aft of the well-equipped gym. Whether your group intends to live it up on land or spend the days attached to the water toys, life on board has the amenities to counterbalance indulgence or exhaustion.
Amenities: Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Elevator/lift, Gym/exercise equipment, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:15.5 knots/12 knots
Seahawk (2013)
Perini Navi sailing yacht SEAHAWK was called ‘the sexiest yacht in the world’ by Architectural Digest and she has ages exceptionally well since she was constructed in 2013: Metallic beams, wood in a range of colours and crisp white furnishings create a cosy and unique atmosphere for conversation and entertainment, and there is a large selection of board games to entertain the family as you cruise to the amazing beaches on Corsica. On quiet evenings, rest on the flybridge lounge and watch a film with the alfresco cinema.
Superyacht Seahawk
Flexible staff accommodation allows for a Dive Master and a masseuse to be added to the crew complement, further enhancing your holiday in the Cote d’Azur or the Italian Riviera.
Amenities:Approved RYA water sports centre, Gym/exercise equipment, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 10-12 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:15.5 knots/12.5 knots
Charter Seahawk’s rates and available dates.
Nero (2007/2016)
Based on the classic motor yacht CORSAIR by J. Pierpont Morgan, 90m/295.7ft luxury yacht NERO is as striking inside as when you first see her anchored at the marina. Her size affords plenty of space on board for pamper 12 guests, or for hosting lavish parties that will be remembered for her marvellous pale oak interiors, particularly the atmospheric library, observation lounge and skylounge with a wet bar, skylights and plenty of seating for conversation or catching up on the latest sports with the widescreen TV.
NERO
Outside, the bow swimming pool and sundeck Jacuzzi will be equally coveted, and the group will have their pick of sun loungers and sunbeds across the decks.
Amenities:Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Swimming pool, Gym/exercise equipment, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:16 knots/14 knots
Charter NERO this summer in the Mediterranean.
La Mirage (2007/2018)
This fantastic superyacht from Amels has established its reputation on the charter market, and following a refit in 2018 is looking better than ever. Make the most of the fine weather and even finer scenery in Sicily with the three external decks granting plenty of lounge space, and a sundeck Jacuzzi and sunpads to take in the views.
La Mirage – alfresco dining
The contemporary interiors of LA MIRAGE are just as suited to family gatherings as impressing visitors or honeymoon charters, with spa treatments and an on board masseuse available.
Amenities: Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:15 knots/13 knots
LA MIRAGE’s photos and more information.
Platinum (2009)
The golden-cream salons and guest cabins aboard 49.99m/164ft superyacht PLATINUM are a delight for holding parties and special occasions, with wet bars, dining tables and entertainment inside and out. The experienced crew will take care of everyone on board, with the chef producing original top quality three-course meals that cater to each individual’s allergies and dietary requirements.
PLATINUM – dining area
The upper deck hosts an office convertible to a VIP stateroom, and the Master suite with his-and-hers bathroom makes use of the full beam on the main deck forward.
Amenities: Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:16 knots/13 knots
More information about PLATINUM.
Avant Garde 2 (2010/2016)
42.6m/139.9ft luxury yacht AVANT GARDE 2 from the CRN Ancona shipyard has a zesty colour scheme that will invigorate the group first thing in the morning or returning from an exhausting day exploring all the sights (including Fort Royal on Iles de Lerins) that Cannes has to offer. Plush alfresco seating along the stern, a wet bar and a Jacuzzi will make your group reluctant to head indoors, unless it’s for a sumptuous meal at the formal dining table, where the modernist artwork and matching chandelier create an ambience.
Avant Garde 2 – exterior
Amenities:Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:13.5 knots/11 knots
AVANT GARDE 2’s photos and details.
Beverley (2009/2016)
Benetti motor yacht BEVERLEY boasts classic styling and an unusual emerald green hull, but that’s not all that’s different about her: Infrared heating, windbreakers and ventilation make alfresco dining a comfortable experience in all weather conditions, and the sundeck is installed with a Jacuzzi, wet bar, BBQ and a steam room with shower.
BEVERLEY at anchor with a selection of toys
The Master suite has its own private lounge and guests looking for some peace and quiet for time spent on personal pursuits have the L-shaped sofa and table within the wheel house, all finished in rich wooden panelling and cream furnishings for timeless elegance.
Amenities:Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation: 9 guests/4 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:13.4 knots/9 knots
AWOL (2009/2017)
When outdoor living in style is your priority, choose motor yacht AWOL from Sanlorenzo. At 37.4m/122.10ft there is plenty of room for hosting glamorous events, with the main deck and upper deck aft fitted with sofas with tables along the stern, and the Portuguese deck has broad sunpads with large sun umbrellas to shade the entire space.
AWOL – Upper deck lunch set up
Indoors, guests have a calming skylounge and main salon with open-plan formal dining area to choose from, where the family can get together and watch a film in perfect peace.
Amenities: Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation: 12 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed:17 knots/14 knots
Thumper (2014)
Immerse yourselves in beach club chic aboard 40m/131.4ft Sunseeker superyacht THUMPER. The cool crisp interior will impress anyone who steps on board with its combination of originality, functionality and style, where the meals are just as much a work of art as the canvases and semi-precious stones.
Thumper – sundeck
Sun worshippers have their choice of seating or sun loungers on the upper deck and sundeck respectively, and with a top speed of 26 knots, guests will be able to jet between events in no time flat.
Amenities:Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Top speed/Cruising speed: 24 knots/12 knots
