In an age when technology is rapidly advancing year upon year, it can be difficult for a superyacht to claim to have ‘the latest gadgets’ or ‘cutting-edge technology’ even a couple of seasons after first entering the charter market. Yet there are luxury yachts that stand the test of time and remain as popular as the day they were launched thanks to a reputation for countless amenities, unusual onboard features or even for visiting uncommon charter grounds with the best water toys selection around.
As we bid goodbye to 2017, let’s take a look back at some of the year’s most luxurious superyachts, where a week aboard could be the ultimate Christmas or New Year’s present to your family and friends.
Here Comes The Sun
Amels has a reputation for producing high-quality contemporary superyachts and 83m/272ft HERE COMES THE SUN is a prime example of the shipyard’s dedication to offering guests a wealth of on board activities. Placed within the Tim Heywood designed exterior are a covered swimming pool, an 8-person Jacuzzi and a deep swim platform that connects to a spacious beach club.
Here Come The Sun – aft shot with water slide
Here Comes the Sun – interior
After SCUBA Diving and playing on the water toys, the indoor facilities will help guests unwind with a sauna, steam room, massage facilities and live entertainment from the grand piano all within the bespoke interiors from renowned British designer Andrew Winch. Whether visiting the Mediterranean in summer or winter, luxury yacht HERE COMES THE SUN is a breath-taking treat to impress on special occasions and corporate event charters.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, swimming pool, massage room, sauna, steam room, beach club, gym, cinema, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/10 cabins
Price: From €1,200,000 per week plus expenses
Find out more about superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN here.
Kismet
Winning the Displacement Motor Yachts of 1,300GT to 2,999GT – 75m and Above category at the World Superyacht Awards 2015 and making it into the finals of a number of awards categories at the Showboats Design Awards 2016, 95m/313ft motor yacht KISMET has a great selection of original design features that make her stand out from the rest of the offerings on the charter market.
Kismet
Kismet – exterior living area
The sultry styling of Espen Oeino and Reymond Langton Design sets the scene for a week of revelry under the sun and the stars: A main deck fire pit adds to the ambience in the plush outdoor lounge and the sundeck is home to a lengthy swimming pool that connects to a large Jacuzzi. The art nouveau interiors are picture perfect for lavish gatherings or that unforgettable opulent family treat.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, swimming pool, massage room, sauna, steam room, beauty room, beach club, gym, cinema, helipad, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Price: From €1,200,000 per week plus expenses
Explore your options and learn more about motor yacht KISMET here.
Solandge
At the Monaco Yacht Show Awards 2014, 85m/279ft superyacht SOLANDGE from Lurssen won The Exterior Design Award category, and she was recognised for her exterior design and power at three other awards shows.
Solandge
Yacht Solandge – Aft Deck Sunbathing
Blending the best design features throughout the ages, M/Y SOLANDGE boasts beautiful surroundings that change from a warm gold to cool silvery blue. Gold leaf ceilings, Schonbek chandeliers, back-lit amethyst walls and 49 different marbles and granites have been used to decorate the interiors, yet the most impressive sight is the Tree of Life running from the tank deck up to the very top of the sundeck.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, swimming pool, massage room, sauna, steam room, hammam, beauty room, beach club, dance floor, gym, cinema, karaoke, helipad, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Price: From €1,000,000 per week plus expenses
Read on for more information about luxury yacht SOLANDGE.
Cloud 9
The launch of 74m/243ft superyacht CLOUD 9 was closely followed by the media and her gorgeous recreational spaces coupled with an impressive list of amenities and the latest water toys prove that she has been well worth the wait. Andrew Winch and Zuccon International Project have created indoor and outdoor spaces respectively that naturally flow into one another and the extensive alfresco living options ensure that she is perfect for large-scale celebrations throughout the year.
CRN Cloud 9
Cloud 9 – pool
As well an indoor and outdoor cinema there is a 14m water slide, a ‘greenhouse’ room for the owner’s bonsai collection and an expansive beach club lit from above by glass-bottomed holes in the considerable spa pool above. For guests looking for a brand new charter yacht featuring the best cutting-edge technology and design innovations, luxury yacht CLOUD 9 will surpass all expectations.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, swimming pool, massage room, beauty room, beach club, gym, cinema, helipad, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Price: From €1,000,000 per week plus expenses
Discover more about superyacht CLOUD 9.
Amaryllis
78m/257ft luxury yacht AMARYLLIS from Abeking & Rasmussen offers the uncommon opportunity to cruise around the UK and Northern Europe during the summer months before heading to the Caribbean and Bahamas for the winter season. Her art nouveau surroundings are the work of Reymond Langton Design and span five decks for guests to spend their holidays in bright and elegant surroundings.
Amaryllis
Amaryllis – sun loungers
Chef Leishan Van Denberg won 3rd Place at the Antigua Charter Show 2015 for Yachts 160 ft and over, ensuring that every mealtime will be a mouth-watering delight for all guests.
Location: Northern Europe/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, swimming pool, massage room, sauna, steam room, beach club, gym, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Price: From €770,000 per week plus expenses
Learn more and secure your dates aboard the beautiful motor yacht AMARYLLIS.
Mogambo
Multi-award winning MOGAMBO is a 74m/241ft motor yacht from Nobiskrug that has been celebrated for everything from her recreational areas to her naval architecture and design. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the salons with natural light, and the balance between dark and light creates the ideal atmosphere for daytime socialisation and evening chic.
Mogambo – exterior profile
Mogambo – Guest cabin
There is an excellent variety of water toys aboard this PADI Certified Dive Centre and Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, which will be popular with children and adults alike. Alfresco living will be a breeze with the amount of sunbathing and alfresco dining space available, which can be shown off at a sizeable dock-side party or kept all to yourself to unwind in tranquil environments with uninterrupted views.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, swimming pool, massage room, beauty room, beach club, gym, cinema, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Price: From $600,000 USD per week plus expenses
Find out about the amenities and current availability of luxury yacht MOGAMBO.
Naia
A finalist three times for her interior and exterior design at the Showboats Design Awards 2012, 74m/241ft NAIA from Spain-based Freire Shipyard is constructed for exploration and lives up to its designation more than most expedition yachts. This fully equipped research vessel has a laboratory on board, as well as status as a PADI, Certified Dive Centre and an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre. The water toys are designed to ensure that you have every opportunity to see everything your destination has to offer above and below the waves, and mountain bikes and a submarine are among the collection.
Naia At Anchor
Naia – helipad sundeck
The salons from Mark Berryman are practical, elegant and allow for free movement between the interior and exterior lounges and the bars. While each deck has excellent outdoor facilities for alfresco dining and lounging, the occupants of the topmost Owner’s deck will be the envy of everyone due to the private fore and aft terraces and uninterrupted views from the stateroom.
Location: Mediterranean/Indian Ocean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, gym, submarine, helipad, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/8 cabins
Price: From $525,000 USD per week plus expenses
Read on about the facilities and availability of superyacht NAIA.
Siren
74m/241ft motor yacht SIREN celebrates her 10th birthday in 2018, and her continuing popularity on the charter market is in part due to her brilliant white and gold interiors from Newcruise. Her glamour continues outside onto the sun-drenched decks sparkle night through under-lit spa pools and subtle lighting. Sink into the comfortable sofas and watch a family film together in the warm night breeze, or settle into the sky lounge cinema to sample the selection at the wet bar instead.
Siren – exterior profile
Siren – dining area
Luxury yacht SIREN also won Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT (approximately 60m – 84m) at the World Superyacht Awards 2009, proving her quality, performance and suitability for your next big celebration.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, beach club, gym, helipad, cinema, lift (elevator)
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Price: From €553,000 per week plus expenses
Learn more about motor yacht SIREN.
AQuiJo
Sailing yacht AQUIJO won Best Naval Architecture – Sailing Yacht at the Showboats Design Awards 2017 and was a finalist in three other categories at the same awards ceremony. Her incredible list of amenities is unusual for a sailing yacht, yet it’s not the only reason for her popularity: Spacious and innovative deck layouts with immaculate styling from Tripp Design and Dölker+Voges Design form the backdrop for a memorable vacation.
S/Y AQuiJo. Photo credit Stuart Pearce
Beach club
The beach club contains an inviting Jacuzzi illuminated by a skylight, and the main deck cockpit features a folding bimini roof for sunny or shaded alfresco dining. An expansive bar connects the main deck aft and the main salon for natural flow between guest areas.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, sauna, steam room, gym
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Price: From €450,000 per week plus expenses
Discover more about the facilities and availability of sailing yacht AQUIJO.
Invictus
The timeless styling of 66m/216ft INVICTUS from Delta Marine covers five amenity-filled decks for a spectacular quay-side party or an escape with family and friends. The main salon aft of the cinema has a grand piano for live music while socialising and the Owner’s deck salon will be the hub for indoor evening dining between 20 guests. Above, the lavishly styled skylounge has an excellent selection of spirits for refreshing guests while they unwind at the games table or in the plush sofa seating.
Invictus – Main
Invictus – Salon0.
There is an excellent collection of water toys on board for exploring the Mediterranean coast or the islands of the Caribbean and Bahamas to make the most of every destination you visit.
Location: Mediterranean/Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, beach club, gym, cinema, helipad, lift (elevator), wheelchair accessible
Accommodation: 12 guests/9 cabins
Price: From $476,000 USD per week plus expenses
Find out more about superyacht INVICTUS here.
