Each year the charter world welcomes brand new luxury yachts to the market and vessels under 40m/131ft are by far the most common additions.
As a result, not all of these luxury yachts receive the attention they deserve, so this list is to celebrate the outstanding launches from 2017 – and these beautiful and unique charter options from respected shipbuilders highlight that you don’t need to spend the family fortune for a lavish week away from the office.
Aqua Libra 131
Not to be confused with the 28m/92ft 2012 AQUA LIBRA also from Sunseeker, 40m/132ft AQUA LIBRA 131 will be entering the charter market in 2018 and shows the British shipyard’s dedication to keeping up with the competition from the world’s leading superyacht builders. Following the styling of sistership JACOZAMI, her interiors and exteriors will be styled by the Sunseeker in-house team and guests will be treated to floor-to-ceiling windows and evocative relaxation areas that use dark, high gloss wood for the optical illusion of double the space.
AQUA LIBRA 131 – EXTERIOR
AQUA LIBRA 131 INTERIOR
The cocktail bar in the skylounge will be a hit at your dockside parties, when AQUA LIBRA 131 can host up to 60 guests. Also of note is the sundeck which has a large forward Jacuzzi and the ideal setup for a lazy day outdoors.
Find out more about AQUA LIBRA 131’s rates and availability.
Soprano
If you’re looking to celebrate a special event with loved ones in stately surroundings, take a closer look at mahogany panelled 38m/125ft motor yacht SOPRANO from Hakvoort and Diana Yacht Design. After a delicious formal meal in the main salon, the skylounge offers a laid-back living area with a New England beach house style.
Soprano – Bridgedeck salon
Soprano – Exterior
Each exterior space is carefully considered for sunbathing, alfresco dining or outdoor living to make the most of every Mediterranean destination. Using elements of classic yacht design and incorporating the very best in cutting-edge technology, M/Y SOPRANO has something for those guests looking to the past as well as those focused on the future.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, gym
Accommodation: 9 guests/4 cabins
Price: From €100,000 per week plus expenses
Discover more about superyacht SOPRANO.
Skyler
One of the larger luxury charter yachts on this list, 38m/125ft SKYLER contains an indoor cinema, a beach club and a gym as well as a foredeck Jacuzzi for cocktails at sunset after a busy day. Stunning white living spaces with accents in black and chalky blue create a cool and calming relaxation area where guests can sit back in the cinema and watch a family film or plan together for the day ahead while enjoying the selection of spirits available at the bar.
Skyler – interior
Exterior
There is an excellent selection of motorised and non-motorised water toys for guests to get up close to the natural beauty of such places like Sardinia and Corsica.
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, beach club, cinema, gym
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Price: From $147,000 USD per week plus expenses
Want to know more? See the full details on luxury yacht SKYLER.
Les Bruxellois
Built by Sanlorenzo, superyacht LES BRUXELLOIS captures that seaside feeling with crisp white interiors and numerous windows for beautiful views and natural light to stream on through. Lighting of a warm yellow colour can illuminate the stairs and hallways to add to the ambience. The main salon and sky lounge have plenty of seating for guests and visitors while allowing for free movement of guests and each exterior area can be shaded with a canopy for outdoor living all day long.
Les Bruxellois
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi
Accommodation: 11 guests/5 cabins
Price: From €115,000 per week plus expenses
Learn more about the current availability and rates of motor yacht LES BRUXELLOIS.
December Six
Launched in 2017 with a charter availability in 2018, this brand new 33m/108ft superyacht from Custom Line (part of the Ferretti Group) is a great way to explore the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Mediterranean all throughout the year. The exteriors from Zuccon and interiors by Sarah Lee Design blend seamlessly into one another even as splashes of colour differentiate the alfresco lounges from the sophisticated main salon, skylounge and formal dining area.
December Six – Exterior shot
Sunbathers in in the group will love the enormous sunpads on the bow, while the sundeck has deep armchairs for sinking into and soaking up the picturesque views. M/Y DECEMBER SIX comes with a massive and unusual variety of water toys, including a submarine drone, to entertain children and adults alike.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 12 guests/5 cabins
Price: From €105,000 per week plus expenses
Don’t miss out on superyacht DECEMBER SIX – find out more and contact CharterWorld.
Freddy
Superyacht FREDDY from Sanlorenzo will get you from A to B at a top speed of 29 knots to make her an ideal choice for family charters looking to visit multiple locations and spend as much time among nature as possible. Renowned designer Francesco Paszkowski styled her exteriors and her air-conditioned indoor living areas provide an abundance of comfort. From the latest Waverunners to a large choice of fishing gear, luxury yacht FREDDY has plenty to entertain in the water as well as on it.
Freddy Sanlorenzo
Location: Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi
Accommodation: 12 guests/5 cabins
Price: From $55,000 USD per week plus expenses
Read more about luxury yacht FREDDY.
OneWorld
Part of the popular Majesty 100 series from Majesty Yachts, 32m/105ft superyacht ONEWORLD is a gorgeous luxury charter yacht with modern styling that plays effectively with light and shadow on reflective surfaces. Understated glamour throughout the surroundings makes the perfect fit for laid-back family charters or celebrating a special occasion.
OneWorld Exterior
Available for charter in the South Pacific, luxury yacht ONEWORLD has a berth secured for the Commonwealth Games running from the 4th-15th of April along Australia‘s gorgeous Gold Coast. Visit the casinos, theatres and wildlife parks before heading up to the Great Barrier Reef for an authentic experience of this unique and diverse region.
Location: South Pacific
Amenities: Jacuzzi
Accommodation: 12 guests/5 cabins
Price: Enquire
Discover all that superyacht ONEWORLD has to offer here.
Sugaray
Yet to enter the charter market, 34m/112ft motor yacht SUGARAY was launched in 2017 with an expected delivery of early 2018 but when she becomes available she will surely be a desirable superyacht with her immaculate and glamorous interiors from Evan K. Marshall and her excellent charter price.
Exterior profile
Dining table
The recreational areas are a beautiful balance of space and recreational facilities: The main salon uses floor lighting to enhance the ambiance of a soiree and the sundeck offers an intimate retreat with aft seating, a shaded forward Jacuzzi and a drinks cabinet for refreshments in the summer sunshine. Waverunners, paddleboards and towable toys are just a part of the collection for guests to look forward to.
Location: Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities: Jacuzzi
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Price: From $85,000 USD per week plus expenses
Find out more about SUGARAY’s rates and availability.
Serenitas II
Designed by Ginton Naval Architects and built in Istanbul by Mengi-Yay, 32m/105ft SERENITAS II is decorated in a futuristic and minimalist style as unique and beautiful as her pure white hull that exhibits a modern silhouette with a plumb bow.
Project Serenitas II – official launch
State-of-the-art technology will keep the party in full swing long into the night and for those quieter evenings spent with close family and friends, there is a gorgeous alfresco formal dining area to celebrate over a mouth-watering meal under a vibrant sunset.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Jacuzzi
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Price: From €70,000 per week plus expenses
Sabbatical
Deceptively simple in her decor, 29m/95ft M/Y SABBATICAL is another speedy Sanlorenzo superyacht capable of a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. The flybridge has a great layout to make the most of the beautiful Mediterranean weather, with an exposed aft lounge and sun loungers as well as a shaded forward bar and alfresco dining table.
Sabbatical
Superyacht SABBATICAL is the model ‘home away from home’ – just remember to leave your work behind.
Location: Mediterranean
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Price: From €70,000 per week plus expenses
Discover more about superyacht SABBATICAL.
How Ya Dooz’n?
Sanlorenzo has been completing a number of orders this year, and the interiors from Marty Lowe attest that quality need not be compromised by the popularity of a shipyard: Cool white interiors use accents in blue and gold to create fresh living spaces that are even more beautiful at night. Translucent walls act as enormous and practical light displays in the formal dining area while sliding doors on the port and starboard sides allow the sea breezes to sweep through the interior. How Ya Dooz’n is a perfect yacht of a smaller size, ideal for family vacations and charters with friends.
Sanlorenzo 86 How ya Dooz’n
Capable of a top speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots, you’ll have just enough time to savour a sweet cocktail at the flybridge bar before your arrive at your next exotic destination.
Location: Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities:
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Price: From $50,000 USD per week plus expenses
Learn more about the amenities and layout of motor yacht HOW YA DOOZ’N?
Ayni
For those who like to glide to their destination in style, Oyster Marine have the answer with 26m/85ft sailing yacht AYNI. The raised cockpit allows for a large interior saloon and formal dining area lit by a large ring of skylights and finished in warm wooden panelling.
Exterior
Salon. Photo credit © Carlo Baroncini Photography
The deck space above has plenty of room for sunbathing or sitting and watching the world go by, and the aft section stores an excellent variety of water toys with paddleboards, canoes and water skis among the selection.
Location: Caribbean & Bahamas
Amenities:
Accommodation: 6 guests/3 cabins
Price: From $42,000 USD per week plus expenses
Find out more about the facilities and availability of superyacht AYNI.
Namaste
Catamarans have always been a popular choice for family charters due to their shallow draft, greater stability, brightly lit cabins and trampolines which always prove a hit with the kids.
Exterior
Interior
Unusual for a sailing yacht, NAMASTE has a Jacuzzi among her exceptional facilities, which include cutting-edge electronic systems and a library for books, music and video. Spend a mellow afternoon in the hammocks or watch sit together and socialise on the flybridge while your freshly caught lunch is cooked on the barbeque below.
Location: Bahamas & Caribbean
Amenities: Jacuzzi, PADI Certified Dive Centre, barbeque, large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Price: From $59,000 USD per week plus expenses
Want to know more about catamaran NAMASTE? See full details.
Armonee
Open yacht ARMONEE from Couach Yachts is designed for speed, reaching 34 knots flat out or cruising at 24 knots. As such, she is an outstanding vessel for jumping from island to island while guests unwind in her plush and homely lounge. As the kids watch the latest films on the widescreen TV, the older family members can catch up and sunbathe on the bow or the flybridge.
Armonee
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities:
Accommodation: 6 guests/3 cabins
Price: From €28,000 per week plus expenses
Learn more about the facilities and availability of luxury yacht ARMONEE.
Mowana
The 23m/76ft motor yacht MOWANA from British shipbuilders Sunseeker is another example that you don’t have to choose a larger luxury yacht to indulge in first-rate craftsmanship and performance. Classic materials and design elements are updated for 21st Century living and there are added benefits of a remote-controlled bimini cover on the flybridge for sunshine or shade as desired.
Mowana exterior
The interiors are finished to the highest standard and entertainment systems are to be found throughout her four beautifully appointed guest cabins. Coupled with an excellent variety of water toys, MOWANA is an excellent family yacht that with the elegance to host an exclusive special occasion.
Location: Mediterranean
Amenities: Large variety of water toys
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Price: From €37,500 per week plus expenses
Discover more about motor yacht MOWANA here.
