The best Super Yacht Charter Destinations

Super yacht charter is by far the best holiday experience.
It offers everything one can dream of, from luxury surroundings, 5 star service, excellent food, to enormous possibilities in terms of seclusion, privacy, space, prestige as well as time and most of all, feeling of relaxed, well deserved pleasure.

And although many of us take for granted the loving people that are on our side and always around us, who actually make up any of the experiences we make, the destinations which we visit are usually the best part of any holiday.

Birdsview of Monaco and its Port Hercules

In terms of super yacht charter, there are a huge number of new developments on the horizon.  More and more charter guests are looking for alternative super yacht charter destinations.  Whether it’s the unusual insurgence in explorer yachts providing access to remote areas of Alaska and Spitsbergen in the North Sea, an easier access to luxury mega yachts offering circumnavigation of the globe and therefore itineraries around unusual spots such as Patagonia in South America where the classic passenger ship, a 70m Sherakhan, modernised to the latest details, will be going this year or the need to go green or at low cost to remote countries which opened up to super yacht charters only recently, the changes are overwhelming.  One thing remains clear though, and this is that the traditional or easy accessible super yacht charter destinations are still here, they remain both the most popular as well as the best ones, so it is worthwhile looking at them briefly.

South of France:

Excellence, a fabulous 60m superyacht at Pampelonne Plage

The birthplace of super yacht charter is certainly the French Riviera between St Tropez and Monaco.  Thanks to its lovely, almost tropical climate, perfect azure-coloured waters and  regularly blue skies, the Côte d’Azur is the best super yacht charter destination.   Although in the recet times it became famous for the hedonistic lifestyle of some super yacht charter guests, the Côte d’Azur always retained the second, better side to its fabulous image.  Superb towns such as Monaco, Cannes, St.Tropez or Antibes and lovely anchorages around Lerin Islands and Porquerolles National Park are simply more then just party locations for the ueber-rich, Wall Street brokers or Arab Sheikh's sons.  The best artists have found home here too and the likes of Picasso and Renoir have been followed by streams of other creative souls.   And with almost 10,000 official moorings capable of welcoming super yachts of any size, the Côte d’Azur is also the best equipped super yacht charter destination which noone should avoid.  With numerous little towns such as Eze Bord de Meer or Villefranche or further East, lovely market towns such as Cassis or Bandol alongside even more beautiful, if not so popular Cote d'Provence, all of which abound with glorious beaches and whose coastline is covered with sprawling villas, should alone make you think twice about your next luxury crewed yacht charter venture.  Add to this lovely French Haute Couture shops and homely French breakfast baguette tradition and culture, indigenous only to this region, and you would be missing the point if ignoring once in a lifetime or even a regular stint on a super yacht of your choice alongside French Riviera.

Picturesque billionaire's playground harbour of Portofino

Italian Riviera:
Similarly to the French Riviera, the Italian one, around the billionaire  playground of Portofino and well-heeled neighbouring resorts of Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure, also used to be the inspiration for some of greatest local and European artists.  Despite the less favourable climate, making it only a summer holiday destination, rather then a full year round getaway paradise, Italian Riviera remains the second best super yacht charter destination.  Thanks to astounding natural beauty, fabulous Italian culture, splendid villas and unique coastline, with its uniquely sheltered beaches and tumbling cliffs, especially around the famous Cinque Terre, chartering a yacht here any August is almost as a must as visiting Monaco during it’s annual F1 Grand Prix race. 

Apart from the luxury of your mega yacht, the Italian Riviera abounds with fabulous little, privately owner restaurants alongside numerous coastal walking paths, all of which offer spectacular views while finding its way past traditional fishing villages and following soaring cliffs down to the sea level.  Add to this a spending mix of finest Italian food, Mediterranean charm and excellent event and facilities offered and it becomes clear that avoiding Italy is not a recommendable option for any super yacht charter client.   Laid back atmosphere, rather then posh showing off St Tropez style is the name of the game here and sprawling around brightly coloured cliff-top villages surrounded by the open Tyrrhenian sea on one side, and the villa-lined waterfronts on the other, will offer any yachteing enthusiasts best of all experiences.  The so called Riviera Di Levante is indeed the home to the most elite of Italian resort towns where exclusivity and luxury are a way of life.  ONE WAY Super yacht charter cruise from the most exclusive French resorts of Cannes or St Tropez, with an obligatory stopover at the sandy powder beach heaven of Alassio on the Riviera delle Palme, before hitting the Ravello and Portofino is therefore the best mega yacht charter itinerary on the planet.  Add to this an option to embark on a one way charter that will allow you to visit multi-millionaire resorts of Porto Cervo in Sardinia or mega-rich Island of Capri as well as the absolutely spectacular Amalfi Coast South from Naples and it is clear that Italy is indeed one of the best super yacht charter destinations in the world.

The Balearics:
The fabulous island of Mallorca, amazing Menorca, exceptionally varied Ibiza and secluded Formentera are the crown Jewells for the luxury crewed yacht charter clients in the West Mediterranean. The best of the Mediterranean idyllic scenery, amazing climate as well as unique cultural experience is what makes this region one of the best super yacht charter destinations in the world.

Vertically flipped view of Super Yacht Marina in Palma de Mallorca

Far from the glitzy lifestyles of St Tropez, Monaco and Portofino,  the Balearics offer different kind of luxury.  The typical mega yacht charterer heads here to find seclusion from the bustle and hustle of the Rivera’s and numerous powder sand beaches, secluded coves, and many historical monuments scattered throughout are the main attractions here.  Even though the notoriously crazy night life on Ibiza and pampered presence of Palma de Mallorca or crowds in Alcudia town do attract the plenty, the islands themselves are fonder of clients seeking peace and tranquillity in their lovely pine forests, rather then the show off culture preferred in Italy or France.
 

East Mediterranean:
It would be difficult to pinpoint one single destination as the most important or indeed the best one in this spectacular region.  Both Greece and Turkey can boast with a huge number of pre-historic monuments and ancient history spots, coupled with fabulous scenery and amazing customer service provided throughout the usual mega yacht charter itineraries, spanning the whole of Turkish Lycian and Antalya coasts or Greek Cyclades Archipelago and the Saronic Gulf.  Luxury crewed yacht charter routes which allow clients to visit historic island of Crete and super picturesque island of Santorini, coupled with stopovers in the luxury resort of Bodrum and historic port of Marmaris are currently the most sought after super yacht charter getaways.

Sights and Sounds of a restaurant in the Croatian Adriatic

Further West, the amazingly beautiful Adriatic Sea, that includes countries such as Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia have recently become the most popular yachting destination in the world.  The itineraries between Split and Kotor, covering the unique Dubrovnik and its neighbouring Elafiti Archipelago, as well as the celebrity Island of Hvar are simply the most recommendable ones at this moment in time.  If heading to the East Med, ideally you would visit all these in one go, thus longer term one way charter starting in Croatia and ending in Turkey would indeed be the ideal super yacht charter destination for those who can either afford it or allow that much time, (3-4 weeks minimum) out of their usually busy schedules.


The Caribbean Leeward Islands:
One of the most exotic super yacht charter destinations in the world, East Caribbean Leeward Islands are the absolute best and most enchanting chain of volcanic islands, rich with coral beds and highest number of white sand beaches anywhere else. 

Lovely diving catch in the Bahamas

The secluded, ueber-luxury Anguilla, historical Antigua, posh Saint Martin, remote Montserrat, as well as Islands such as Dominica, Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saba and the prestige island of Saint Barths, taken all together, are simply said the best of what the Caribbean has to offer. Each of them offering slightly different cultures and experience they are simply unavoidable luxury crewed yacht charter spots. 

St Barths is in particular known for congregations of jet-set clientele who bring with them the highest number of super yachts in the Caribbean.  A genuine billionaire’s playground, St Barths first and foremost offers finest dining pleasures and most luxurious designers shopping alleys.  On top, thanks to a huge number of lovely sandy beaches, this French influenced island country is also the home for some of the finest super yacht events, especially in late spring when the St Barth’s Bucket regatta holds its annual presence.  Coupled with the northernmost island of the Leewards, the exquisite island country of Anguilla, where mega yacht charter clients seek privacy and opulence in equal measures, these two are the most important stopovers for any super yacht enthusiasts.  

The Bahamas:

One of the finest Caribbean beaches

This sumptuous, breath-taking tropical archipelago composed of sixteen islands amongst which the Grand Bahama, the New Providence and San Salvador are the most visited ones, is the dream location for many a super yacht charterer.   

Rich with Colonial history, mountain plateaus and crystal clear Caribbean seas, this island country of music, festivals and most luxurious villas in the world is preferred by the laid-back, super rich who have choosen Bahamas as their second home for decades now. Swimming with dolphins, relaxing on a hammock within numerous, meticulously maintained English gardens or shopping on the Victorian streets of Nassau are some of the most popular activities for the billionaire locals living here. As a super yacht charter client, you would be bound to appreciate the remoteness of individual islands and their perly beaches as much as the bustling entertainment quarters of the New Providence capital and the famous Marsh marina on the Great Abaco. 

The BVI's:
No super yacht charter destination is like the other.  British Virgin Islands alone are worth a separate mention here. Sprinkled like diamonds in the best part of the East Caribbean, these sixty dizzying islets provide one with the best cruising grounds in the world.  Rich with splendid climate, numerous secluded coves, fabuluos yachting facilities and perfect climate, the islands can welcome the largest of the giga yachts cruising around these waters.  This is not only the best super yacht charter destination in the Caribbean, but probably the one where ''once in a lifetime phrase'' would not be acceptable, as coming back every year is simply unavoidable treat amongst many super yacht charter clients.

At the end, regardless what your favourite super yacht charter destination is, missing out on any of these will not change you as a person.  If you do feel inspired though, asking others who have explored all or any of these areas if you should indeed commit to a luxury crewed charter in one of the best super yacht charter destinations in the world, could be the next best step for you and your closer circle of family and friends.

To find out more or to request a detailed super yacht charter quote, you can contact us through SuperSailYachts.com or directly by E-mail.

ONE WAY CHARTERS ON MEGA YACHTS

One of the most sought after type of super yacht holiday experience is one way charter.

Starting out in Monaco and disembarking in Corsica or flying into Tivat in Montenegro to board your 50m super yacht, then disembarking in UNESCO town of Trogir in Croatia, or even in Venice on the Northern Adriatic coast, is one of the best and most cost effective ways to enjoy both your yacht, as well as the fabulous scenery.

The cost:
Many super and mega yachts are usually very happy to offer ONE WAY charters. The cost of making a round trip can at times be either very expensive or time consuming.  In order to avoid this additional cost or to allow your charter party to visit the locations of your choice within a set period of time, most super yacht captains will agree to a one way charter.

Sailing out of St Tropez's old harbour towards Portofino

The most popular one way charters usually last 1 or 2 weeks, allowing the guests to head out in one direction only, without the need to return to the home port of the yacht in question.  The cost of fuel or one way fee is usually smaller than the cost of returning to the home port on time. For this reason, you should always request a quote as well as advice prior to arranging the booking.  Embarking on your yacht near Nice airport in South of France, then heading West towards St Tropez, before going all the way East to Monaco or Portofino in Italy is indeed, one of the most useful ONE WAY mega yacht charters.

Special ONE WAY charter deals:

Indian & Pacific Oceans are vast, One way charter here is a must

At times, a super yacht owner will be sailing on his own to a destination far away from the boats original home port.  In such cases, the crew are bound to make the return journey on their own, thus the owner may agree to offer a special mega yacht charter deal on a one way basis.  In other scenarions, clients themselves may request a unique ONE WAY super yacht charter experience, leaving the boat hundreds of not thousands of miles away from its home berth. Again, the crew will be bound to come back at some point in time and during this transit period, individual ONE WAY mega yacht charter deals may be possible.  In rare occasions these deals or options will be advertised, so  you are advised to enquire about such possibilities.  When they are not, and you are planning your charter with immediate effect, consider enquiring about any such special deals, in particular if you are flexible in terms of what type of yacht and what locations you wish to visit.

Regardless what your charter plans are, next time when your family or company will be planning a mega yacht charter adventure, you should consider ONE WAY charter as the best possible itinerary option.  In one occasion, the owner was for example very happy to deliver the boat for free all the way from Rome to Amalfi Coast so they clients can enjoy ONE WAY charter with embarkation in the picturesque Sorrento with disembarkation being in luxury Portofino near Cinque Terre and a casual three day stopover on the Island of Elba in Tuscany.

Oslo in Norway is covered in ice as late as end of April

On other occasions, the clients love the experience of being picked up in Trogir near the Split airport in Croatian South Adritaic and a one way cruise towards Dubrovnik and Tivat in Montenegro with obligatory stopovers on the magnificent Elafiti and secluded Cavtat and Kotor bay.  

One of the best areas for ONE WAY charters is in the Baltic Sea.  Starting out of Tromso in the North or in Oslo in the South and cruising ONE WAY on your chosen mega yacht is indeed one of the most spectacular experiences in super yacht charter world. This area is so vast and the limiations in terms of time are so great, especailly given the increasing number of alterantive super yacht charter destinations available nowadays, it would be a big waste of time if you are to go all the way to the Baltic and not experience most of what it has to offer in terms of available itineraries.

Caribbean:
One way super yacht charters between Grenada or even ABC islands in the Dutch Antiless all the way to the Bahamas or even Florida, with stopovesr along the Windward and Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean are the most sought after options.  These are regularly offered and depending on the duration of the charter and the type of yacht, all options are on the table for some of the mega yachts on offer.

Whatever your dream, plan or wish, in case you are interested in the ONE WAY  super yacht charter experience, do enquire first, then plan second.  It will prove a great decision if not the best cost effective choice.

Super Yacht TANDEM CHARTERS

Luxury crewed yacht charter is all about limitless time, ultimate freedom and space, extraordinary experiences and total privacy.  Those who charter luxury mega yachts do so mainly because they value their freedom.   Chartering a private yacht is on their vacation schedule mainly as they wish to avoid sharing facilities with unknown people, indulge in their own world created by numerous sacrifices and hard work throughout the year, all away from home and because they would like to be only with the people they choose to be around them.

Super Yacht Tandem charter in the Mediterranean

Indeed, one of our regular super yacht charter clients told me how he does not want anyone on board apart from his wife, and even the crew always must have their own companionway and full facilities, so they are seen and called into action only when absolutely necessary.  In most cases, the couple even prepare their own basic snacks while ordering their superyacht crew to prepare other meals and move out of the way once these are served, with chief stewardess, the captain or the deck hand for their water sports fun staying around on suitable occasions only.

However, there are times when one luxury boat will simply not be sufficient or at least the preferred choice will be unsuitable or out of the budget.  The legality of having more guests on board than allowed by local or international maritime regulations will almost certainly play a crucial role too.

Thus, when you will plan your next luxury crewed charter, one of the first priorities of arranging one, is finalising a number of guests on board.   In most cases, the yacht charter parties on luxury crewed yachts will number between 6 to 8 adults or as a general rule, less than 12 guests.  The choice of such yachts is usually great in all major super yacht charter destinations.  Tandem charter for such groups is therefore rarely required, unless the clients will want to have a super yacht tender to whisk them to the shore as the one carried on board may not be sufficiently luxurious.  In that case, the captain of the tender will act as a tandem yacht which will follow the main boat wherever it moves.

The cost of chartering mega yachts which can accommodate more than 12 guests can be prohibitively expensive, and finding such luxury boats could be very difficult. Mega yachts which can accommodate more than 12 guests are very rare or would have to be registered under special terms, for example a SOLAS regulation for ‘’cruise ships’’.   Should you require such a super yacht, the lovely Super Yacht O’Rama could be the best choice.  On the highest end of the scale, you would need to look at the ultimate giga yachts such as the Giga Yacht O’Mega.  If you would be on a budget, yet still require a luxury yacht, less expensive but impressive sailing boat such as Gulet Barbara could be a solution.

In reality however, super yacht tandem charter is likely to be the best choice.  The most usual scenario is that your party will be an extended family with children.  In those situations chartering a luxury crewed sailing catamaran for children is the way to go.  Children will love the space on board of such yacht as they will want to roam around and run on deck all day.  Add to this safe and easy access to the water thanks to wide stairs on two separate hulls and fabulous trampolines and the decision will be made easy for you.  In case your party will have only adults on board, hiring two equal yachts both in terms of size as well as facilities is likely to be suggested by one of our SuperSailYacht charter brokers.

Sailing Catamarans are best suited for tandem charters with children

Regardless of your party set up, many of our clients with larger groups opted to charter not one, but two or more super yachts in the past.  This way, two or more comparable luxury crewed yachts charter in tandem throughout the week.  These yachts will sail together, anchor within a short distance of one another, and provide some casual get-togethers throughout the charter week, always based on your preferences, pre-arranged activities or last minute crew suggestions.   During a tandem charter you can sail side by side taking part in watersport activities, luxury dinners or privately arranged competitions and beach games or pre-arranged excursions ashore as a group.    During meals served on board, the chefs on both super yachts will be able to create best of the menus and serving staff will be happy to arrange either a formal dining for the adults and a kid-friendly menu for the children or a special BBQ on the beach party for guests from both yachts.  If everybody wants to eat together while on board, the buffet-style service served on board is the usual way of entertaining demanding guests.

One of the best benefits of a tandem yacht charter is an extensive choice of water sports toys on board.  It is likely that you will have at least two if not four waverunners, a couple of great tenders to tow the inflatable toys or to embark on a competitive water skiing challenge. While tandem charter in general requires a bit more organisation, all super yacht charter clients can expect a truly extraordinary vacation that was worth the added planning.

Super Yacht Tandem Charter in Monaco

And if your requirement for two or more yachts is motivated by other reasons, the decision to embark on a tandem charter will be made even easier.  If you have ever wanted to gather the entire extended family for a fun-filled luxury yacht charter holiday, such charters will be the way to go from the outset.

Maritime laws and regulations restrict yachts from taking more than 12 guests but if this problem surfaces during your own yacht charter scheduling, rest assured, as there are solutions galore. A tandem yacht charter is designed for larger groups to cruise together while still enjoying all the privacy and benefits of a luxury yacht charter at the pace you and your guests desire.

Although arranging a tandem super yacht charter requires more planning and various options have to be considered, in particular continuous co-ordination efforts between the head charterer or his representative as well as our charter manager, the two captains and their respective crew, the projects are always much better than expected.  I could therefore only suggest you to consider tandem yacht charters as they are both fun, exciting and will not cost as much as the ultimate giga yachts of this world.