The best yachts for charter in the west Mediterranean

Stats: 33.85 metres, Cantiere delle Marche, 2019, 8 guests, 6 crew

Highlights: Mimi La Sardine is a World Superyacht Award-winning vessel. Her beach-house style interiors are finished with natural materials such as plants, shells and reclaimed wood sculptures to emphasise the relationship with the natural world, flowing seamlessly into the outdoor spaces. The sundeck serves as the principal hub on board, with an illuminated, glass-encased hot tub offering panoramic views, sunpads, al fresco dining and a covered bar area for cocktails. There’s a toybox stocked with water sports gear while Mimi La Sardine cruises along the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast, with stops for snorkelling in the Porquerolles islands or a visit to thermal springs in Ischia.

Charter rate: From €120,000 per week in euros or cryptocurrency with SuperYachtsMonaco.

Stats: 27 metres, Jongert, 2007, 6 guests, 3 crew

Highlights: For charter guests keen to participate in the major sailing regattas taking place in Sardinia or Mallorca this summer, Icarus is the perfect vessel combining impressive racing capabilities with a range of on board comforts. Her performance at sea is enhanced by the powered furling sail system for easy handling and the revolutionary keel and rudder design combined with a carbon mast measuring five meters taller than average. Finally, an inner forestay helps to avoid pitching in rough seas and the cockpit with its retractable electronic sliding roof and electronic windows can be closed off when the weather has turned. When not racing, guests can unwind in the deck Jacuzzi, enjoy meals al fresco and dip into the toybox packed with gear for waterskiing and scuba diving.

Charter rate: From €35,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.

Stats: 74.5 metres, Amels, 2006, 12 guests, 21 crew

Highlights: Following a rebuild in 2020, Lady E boasts a brand new beach club and a number of updates throughout her interior. For days spent on the water, Lady E is packed with toys from a climbing wall and Jet Skis to scuba gear, e-foils, Flyboards and sailing dinghies. When it’s time to dry off, guests can relax in the waterside beach club with its lounge, cocktail bar and 77 inch TV or they can head up to the BBQ deck which offers al fresco dining and is now equipped with a Turkish hammam and a heated pool with counter-current jets. Other features include a climate-controlled gym and a beauty salon on the bridge deck for guests to indulge in spa or beauty treatments, plus for movie nights the entertainment systems in the main saloon have also been updated.

Charter rate: From $665,000 per week with Burgess.

Stats: 43 metres, Benetti, 2007, 10 guests, 8 crew

Highlights: Cruising between Ibiza and Mallorca this summer, Diane offers a calming retreat from the high-octane lifestyle of the Balearic islands. The sundeck provides al fresco dining with a BBQ and optional awning as well as a Jacuzzi and sunpads. Closer to the water, the fold-down beach club offers a space for dipping into the sea and launching her range of water toys including Jet Skis, paddleboards and gear for waterskiing or wakeboarding, plus she also carries full gym equipment for those wanting to stay on top of their fitness regimes while at sea.

Charter rate: From €140,000 per week with Edmiston.

Stats: 74.5 metres, Amels, 2006, 12 guests, 21 crew

Highlights: Saluzi is an instant head-turner wherever she goes and is sure to standout in the Mediterranean this summer. Named after a mystical warhorse that belonged to Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong, a colourful artwork by Li Jiwei is plastered across the hull as a modern interpretation of this ancient Chinese tale. But her interiors are equally as captivating as the graphic decorations of her exterior. As many as 32 guests can be hosted overnight, with her vibrant interiors designed as a fusion of eastern and western tastes. Key features for entertaining on board include a karaoke room, an extensive spa and gym serviced by two resident therapists and a personal trainer, an open-air cinema and two hot tubs on the sundeck. Saluzi can also hold game nights with her automatic shuffle MahJong table and transformable Casino table. Additional features include an expansive beach club and an extensive list of water toys such as kayaks, a golf driving range, fishing gear and SeaBobs.

Charter rate: From €480,000 per week with Camper & Nicholsons.

Stats: 61.26 metres, Lürssen, 2004, 12 guests, 17 crew

Highlights: Marguerite is offered for charter fresh from a winter refit and is ready to welcome guests on board. A key feature is the dedicated owner’s area, spanning a two-story apartment with a study, dressing rooms, his and hers ensuites and private indoor and outdoor observation lounges. For socialising as a group, guests will find a sizable collection of waters toys and a professional dive centre to enjoy during the day and a formal dining table in the saloon accompanied by a piano and drinks bar for evening entertainment. Designed to cruise for thirty days at a time, Marguerite has ample capacity for island hopping and exploring in-depth the coastlines of the western Med.

Charter rate: From €450,000 per week with Moran Yacht & Ship.

Stats: 52.4 metres, Palmer Johnson, 2010, 10 guests, 11 crew

Highlights: With her champagne-coloured hull, the striking exteriors of DB9 are well suited for a glamorous charter along the coastlines of France, Italy or Spain this summer. Ideal for guests wanting to make the most of their time in the sun, DB9 has as many as three swimming pools as well as a range of sunpads and lounging areas for topping up tans. The main deck is designed for al fresco entertaining with a dining space and wet bar while the sundeck can be transformed into a party area with its impressive sound system, Jacuzzi, BBQ, outdoor cinema setup and additional drinks bar. For spending time in the sea, the toybox comes with Jet Skis, paddleboards, kayaks and more.

Charter rate: From €250,000 per week with IYC.

Stats: 28.65 metres, Mulder, 2015, 8 guests, 4 crew

Highlights: Despite measuring on the smaller size, Firefly has surprisingly voluminous interiors perfect for entertaining. Able to host up to 50 guests for quayside events, this gentlemen’s yacht boasts a saloon, dining and bar area spanning 40 square metres and an 85 square metre flybridge with al fresco dining areas, a drinks bar and a BBQ. Other features include an intimate dining area at the bow for smaller parties, a hydraulic swimming platform and a toybox carrying the likes of SeaBobs, paddleboards, Jet Skis, bicycles and gear for wakeboarding, water-skiing or fishing.

Charter rate: From €65,000 per week with West Nautical.

Stats: 94.6 metres, Golden Yachts, 2020, 12 guests, 30 crew

Highlights: Whether basking in the sunshine during the day or celebrating on deck after dark, O’Pari is well equipped for entertaining as guests cruise along the Med. A touch-and-go helipad allows seamless arrivals and departures while the sundeck sets the scene for a party with a professional DJ booth, a cocktail bar and a hot tub with panoramic views. A packed toybox carries the likes of a Fliteboard, inflatable Jungle Jim, a Jetboard, transparent kayaks and various bikes and e-scooters for onshore exploration. After a long night or day, guests can unwind during the day with a massage or a session in the Finnish sauna or Turkish Hammam.

Charter rate: From €1,000,000 per week Atlanta Golden Yachts.

Stats: 49.7metres, Fitzroy, 2012, 10 guests, 8 crew

Highlights: A sailing yacht that has proved herself with wins on the racing circuit including in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, Ohana’s impressive performances on the water make her perfect for those looking to take part in one of the many prestigious Mediterranean regattas lined up this year. She is also equipped for more slow-paced holidays with al fresco dining spaces, a cinema room and a selection of water toys including diving gear, waterskis, wakeboards and paddleboards. Ohana is ready to explore the sun-baked shores of France and the Adriatic.

Charter rate: From €165,000 per week with Fraser.