Why book a holiday on land when you can sail the world’s seas on a yacht? Offering five-star accommodation and first-class entertainment options, the world’s best yachts really can be described as floating resorts.
Irisha: a Bond-esque cruiser for the Med
Built by Heesen and designed by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard, the 51m Irisha was inspired by a modern-day fighter jet aircraft. Inside she features a chic neutral colour palette paired with an ultra-contemporary interior design. A dramatic open staircase connects the upper and lower decks, while full-length glass doors flood the space with natural light. She combines the very latest technology with an impressive top speed of 25 knots, taking high-speed cruising to the next level. Made entirely from aluminium, she offers sumptuous staterooms, an open-air jacuzzi, a beach club wellness area, as well as her own cinema. Very Bond-esque. Irisha is available for charter in western Mediterranean for summer 2021. From €280,000 (£240,932) per week; superyachtsmonaco.com
Cloudbreak: explore the Norwegian fjords and beyond
At 75m, Cloudbreak is an expedition yacht designed for extreme exploration with the capacity to withstand the harshest of weather conditions. Custom-built for an owner with a passion for the great outdoors, she is named after a legendary surfing reef in Fiji in the South Pacific. No matter where you wish to explore, she is fully equipped for epic adventures in the planet’s most remote destinations, and features two large tenders, one helipad for heli-skiing and heli-fishing, and a complete range of water toys. Cloudbreak is available for charter in Norway in May 2021, and eastern Mediterranean for summer 2021, From €750,000 (£646,677) per week; superyachtsmonaco.com
Khalilah: the charter scene’s golden girl
Khalilah is the yacht to board for those who want to be seen. At 49m she is the largest private yacht built entirely in carbon composite, and her dynamic design combines performance and space to offer seriously smooth cruising. Packed with the latest water toys, and a custom 7m gold tender, Khalilah is cool, stylish and the true golden girl of the charter scene. She also features a sky lounge, an open bar and floor to ceiling windows for a stunning ocean backdrop. Khalilah is available for charter in the Mediterranean for summer 2021. From €255,000 (£219,400) per week; superyachtsmonaco.com
Mischief: experience Asia on an eco-conscious vessel
Built to emulate the style of a traditional Indonesian Phinisi boat, Mischief blends a traditional exterior, with a contemporary interior. An environmentally-friendly yacht, with a sustainable bio-treatment plant, she is based in Indonesia, for south eastern Asian cruises. Ideal for families, she can welcome six to eight guests on board to explore Indonesia’s beautiful natural surroundings, coasts and rivers. Mischief is available for charter from April 2021 in Bali and Komodo (Indonesia), before sailing to Raja Ampat (Indonesia) in October 2021. From $59,500 (£42,177) per week; superyachtsmonaco.com
DB9: champagne lifestyle for sport enthusiasts
The first hull from Palmer Johnson’s ground-breaking PJ 170 SportYacht range, DB9 is a sleek 52m champagne coloured superyacht. For any sport enthusiast, she can cruise up to 24.4 knots. Her highlights include a full-beam master suite, three separate pool areas, plus a fabulous open-air cinema on the sundeck. Outside, she offers an extensive range of water toys from paddleboards to jet skis, through seabobs, wakeboards and an entire collection of towables and inflatables, including an inflatable assault course, for endless fun in the sun. DB9 is available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean this winter, before sailing to the west Mediterranean for summer 2021. From $250,000 (£177,228) per week; superyachtsmonaco.com
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