With the charter period already over its peak, there is still time to celebrate the beginning of mellow season aboard a charter yacht. While charter prices on some of the largest vessels traditionally remain unrevealed, Yacht Harbout lists 10 of the most expensive superyachts officially seen on charter market this summer.
#1. Flying Fox
Builder: Lurssen (2019)
LOA: 136m
Charter price: upon request
The impressive 130-metre Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox was delivered to her owner in March 2019, later sensationally listed for charter with Imperial. The superyacht boasts the most elegant and graceful exterior design by Espen Oeino, maintaining striking looks despite her massive volume of 9,100 GT.
This superyacht’s key features include two helipads, capable of hosting the largest helicopters and a generous swimming pool located aft of the main deck. Flying Fox also boasts vast sea terraces, swim platforms for watersports. She can accommodate up to 22 guests across 11 staterooms, along with a crew of 54.
Noteworthy, Flying Fox has recently caused vast social media buzz, rumouring the vessel belongs to the world’s richest person, Jeff Bezos. According to Business Insider, a representative of Amazon responded to the media, the Amazon CEO did not own the superyacht, and they had no information on who it belonged to.
The superyacht is available for charter in the Mediterranean in summer season and in the Indian Ocean in the winter season. According to MarineTraffic, Flying Fox is currently floating Turkish cost.
#2. TIS
Builder: Lurssen (2019)
LOA: 111m
Charter price: from € 2,200,000 per week (?)
One of the rear vessels of over 100 metres publicly listed for charter, the 111.5-metre Lurssen TIS was made available in July 2019 from € 2,200,000 per week, just a month after delivery. At the moment, however, she is not on the list of charter superyachts anymore.
TIS was commissioned for a long-time charter client of Moran Yacht & Ship. The vessel boasts exterior and interior styling by Andrew Winch Design and features 2 helicopter pads, a 12-metre swimming pool on the main deck aft, a resort inspired spa at beach club level, and opulent palatial staircases.
TIS comes with the tender storage able to house two 13-metre tenders, two additional 10-metre tenders, a submarine and diverse watersports toys.
With her impressive interior volume within a beam of 18.4 metres, TIS will accommodate up to 16 guests across a massive private owner’s deck and eight guests staterooms, served by the crew of 38. The featured top speed of the vessel makes 18 knots.
#3. Madsummer
Builder: Lurssen (2019)
LOA: 95m
Charter price: from €1,400,000 P/W (summer rate)
Firsr known as Project Fiji, the 95-metre superyacht Madsummer, has been recently delivered to her owner, a repeat client with Lürssen. During her construction period of nearly 2,5 years, the project was supervised by the owner’s captain and brokerage company Moran Yacht & Ship.
Featuring a 14-metre beam, the exterior profile of Madsummer comes from a British designer Harrison Eidsgaard maintaining sleek and elegant lines within impressive volumes, complemented by interior design for 20 guests across 10 suites by Laura Sessa.
Photo: Carl Groll
The vessel's main trademarks are the 12-metre swimming pool and Jacuzzi laid on the aft deck and protected with glass bulwarks. Spacious beach club and spa zone with a sea terrace on the lower deck also belong on the list of Madsummer’s special features. The bow is equipped with a helipad, while the sun deck aft features hidden crane in the bulwark, aimed to handle an aeroboat.
The superyacht is available for charter in the Mediterranean in summer period and in Caribbean/Bahamas in winter.
#4. Kismet
Builder: Lurssen (2014)
LOA: 95.2 m
Charter price: from € 1,200,000 p/w
95-metre superyacht Kismet was built in 2014 by Lurssen and is owned by Shadid Khan, Pakistani-American billionaire and business tycoon, who is also the owner of the Fulham FC and Jacksonville Jaguars. The yacht's interior has been designed by Reymond Langton Design and her exterior styling is by Espen Oeino.
Kismet is stretching over five decks, designed with corporate entertainment and charter in mind, thus suitable for parties of up to 270 guests. As an innovative feature, Kismet boasts video walls, extending up to two decks high, able to show regular television but programmed to display high-definition moving artwork.
A large swimming pool and Jacuzzi area, spa zone, movie theatre, an outdoor fireplace and winter garden can be found among the yacht’s luxury amenities.
In general, Kismet’s entertainment and design characteristics have been attracting top artists and events. For example, Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted on-board last year, while Netflix filmed Kismet in a party scene from its biggest production so far, "Six Underground", making Kismet one of the largest superyachts appearing on screen.
Kismet is available for charter in the Mediterranean in summer period and in the Caribbean waters in winter.
#5. Tranquility
Builder: Oceanco (2014)
LOA: 91.5
Charter price: from € 1,100,000 p/w
Built in 2014, Tranquility features exteriors by Oceanco’s in-house design team and interiors by Winch Design. Trademarked with extensive spa area on the lower deck, plunge pools and customised interior, the yacht can accommodate up to 26 guests on-board, along with 28 crew members.
First known as Equanimity, the vessel has undergone a notorious chain of events, being seized and then auctioned by the Malaysian government, alleged purchased by her former owner Low Taek Jho on money embezzled from the 1MDB state fund.
In 2019, the vessel was finally sold to Malaysia-based hospitality investment holding Genting Group for $126,000,000, receiving a new name and a clean state.
Recently, Tranquillity has once again returned into the spotlight with the world’s youngest self-made billionaire Kylie Jenner chartering the superyacht to celebrate her 22nd birthday off the coast of Italy.
Tranquility is available for charter in the Mediterranean (Western) in summer period and in the Caribbean waters in winter.
Builder: Amels (2016)
LOA: 83m
Charter price: from € 1,200,000 p/w
Photo by maritimephoto
The largest Amels superyacht to date, Here Comes The Sun became her Russian owner's 4th superyacht named after The Beatles' song. The superyacht features exterior design by Tim Heywood and interior style by Winch Design.
Amongst her main features are a 5.5-metre swimming pool aft of the main deck, an extensive 87-square-metre beach club area located right underneath with a sitting area, sauna and gym. Other amenities also include a cinema room and a large Jacuzzi on the sundeck.
As for the accommodation, there are 8 guest cabins on board and space for 27 crew. The six-decks yacht comprises 900 square metres of outside deck space and a garage capable of storing four jet skis and two 11m tenders.
The superyacht is available for charter in Western Mediterranean in winter and summer periods. Meanwhile, the superyacht generated one of the highest charter revenues during the summer 2017, estimated at €9-9.5 million.
#7. Phoenix 2
Builder: Lurssen (2010)
LOA: 90.02m
Charter price: from € 1,000,000 p/w
Photo: @Superyacht_styles
Launched in 2010 by German shipbuilder Lurssen and last refitted in 2011, the 90-mere Phoenix2 boasts design by Andrew Winch and offers elegant exterior lines, complemented by beautiful interiors and spacious socialising areas throughout. The most notable feature is definitely the giant sculpted phoenix figurehead that sits proudly on the prow of the vessel.
Built for the late Polish billionaire, Jan Kulczyk as a replacement for his previous 61-meter Lurssen, Phoenix was delivered by the German shipyard in 2010. Designed by Andrew Winch, Phoenix boasts over 100 metres of steel handrails built specially to follow the shape of the hull.
The owner's stateroom located forward of the yacht is styled like a New York duplex from the 1930s with a private staircase linking the two areas together and leading to a private jacuzzi and owner's deck on the yacht's bow. Other features include a spa pool, Jacuzzi and cinema on the sundeck.
#8. Savannah
Builder: Feadship (2015)
LOA: 83.5m
Charter price: from € 1,000,000 p/w
Launched in January 2015, the 83.5-metre Savannah was built to a design of CG Design in collaboration with Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. The vessel boasts a one-of-the-kind seafoam green paint job.
One of the first examples of a hybrid superyacht, Savannah is powered by extremely quiet electric-diesel engines. At the urging of her owner, the system has been optimized to feature five operation modes from diesel to diesel-electric combinations to fully electric - courtesy of a 30-ton lithium-ion battery bank capable of holding a million watts of electricity.
Another innovation onboard the superyacht is the underwater observation room letting charter guests see both over and under the sea.
More traditional amenities also include a large swimming pool aft of the main deck, an extensive master suite forward of the upper deck with panoramic windows and a private deck as well as a gym with a sea view, a spa and a hammam.
Savannah is available for charter in Western Mediterranean in summer and in Indian Ocean in winter. During the summer period of 2017, she made one of the highest charter revenues of estimated €10-10.5 million.
#9. Solandge
Builder: Lurssen
LOA: 85.1m
Charter price: from € 1,000,000 p/w
The yacht that won the Monaco Yacht Show Award for Best Exterior Design in 2014 features harmonious lines and balanced proportions by Espen Oeino, enhancing a vast selection of outdoor living, dining and entertainments zones.
Solandge’ panoramic top deck plays host to a beach club area with customised dance floor, Jacuzzi and a bar while the bridge deck is ideal for relaxation and casual al fresco dining with a spacious seating area. On the bridge deck, there is also a fully-equipped health spa featuring massage room, sauna and gymnasium leading out onto a glass-edged plunge pool.
The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 7 staterooms on-board, including a panoramic master deck featuring 180 degree windows, and a private deck with spa pool. The interior designs have been thought-out by Rodriguez Interiors.
At the moment of her sale in March 2017, Solandge was asking €155,000,000. She is available for charter in the Mediterranean in winter and summer seasons.
Formerly known as Cakewalk, the largest superyacht built on the territory of the USA since the 1930s, was sold to her current owner at an asking price of €119,000,000 at the end of 2014. Consequently, the 85-metre vessel underwent a 12-month refit at Pendennis in the UK and had her name changed to Aquila.
The motor yacht can accommodate 14 guests in 7 cabins with an interior design by Dalton Designs and an exterior design by Tim Heywood. She is powered by MTU engines of 3306 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.
Aquila's improvement focused mainly on the interior. For instance, the owner's stateroom was entirely remodelled, a 60 square metre private deck was added, while the Jacuzzi was repositioned to the forward sun deck.
Denison Yachting and OneWater Yacht Group have finalized a merger creating what they describe as the world's largest yacht firm. The combined entity will operate under the Denison Yachting brand with existing leadership from both organizations. The merger establishes a network of 23 offices across the United States and Europe.The expanded portfolio now includes representation of Absolute Yachts, HCB, Riviera, Prestige, and Belize Yachts. Denison becomes the largest Sunseeker dealer globally through the transaction. The combined company will list over 800 yachts with 180 brokers facilitating transactions.Denison Yachting President Bob Denison stated: "By joining with OneWater Yacht Group, we're bringing together two of the strongest teams in the industry. Our clients will benefit from more boats to choose from, the best marketing and technology, and a full-service approach that makes yacht ownership simpler."OneWater Yacht Group President Bryan Braley added: "By combining Denison's unmatched expertise in brokerage and charter with their industry leading marketing, we are creating the most comprehensive and customer-focused yachting company."The publicly-traded entity will continue offering new yacht sales, brokerage, charter services, management, crew placement, and after-sales support. Company representatives will provide additional details during the Monaco Yacht Show from September 24-27, with a press presentation scheduled for September 25.Denison Yachting maintains operations from waterfront offices with licensed brokers providing services including superyacht sales and new construction. The company traces its origins to Broward Marine established in Fort Lauderdale in 1948. The merger significantly expands the company's manufacturer representation and brokerage inventory across multiple market segments.Credits: Denison Yachting
September 11, 2025
Pearl Yachts has introduces the Pearl 100 Hybrid, a 30-meter raised pilothouse model featuring hybrid propulsion. The vessel becomes the largest and first hybrid-equipped yacht in the company's portfolio, designed for extended range cruising with reduced environmental impact.The hybrid system combines twin MAN V12 2000hp engines with E-Motion electric technology, enabling multiple operational modes including silent zero-emission cruising and 24-knot maximum speed. The Power Pack allows overnight operation without generator operation, reducing noise and emissions during stationary periods.Accommodations include five staterooms with two full-beam master suites - one on the main deck with private forepeak terrace access, another midship on the lower deck. Additional spaces include a forward VIP cabin and two twin guest cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms. Crew accommodations consist of two cabins with separate mess and service access.Design collaboration involves Dixon Yacht Design for naval architecture and Kelly Hoppen Interiors for styling. The layout emphasizes social areas including a Riviera-style aft cockpit with folding balconies, foredeck lounge, and extended flybridge with Technogym equipment, Jacuzzi, and dining facilities.Founder and Managing Director Iain Smallridge stated: "As our first hybrid model and our largest to date, it embodies our vision of what the future of yachting should be: elegant, liveable, efficient, and sustainable."The yacht incorporates a concealed garage accommodating a Williams Dieseljet 445 tender, Sea-Doo Spark watercraft, and multiple Seabobs. Construction includes a five-year warranty covering hull and engineering systems, consistent with Pearl's existing product support framework. The Pearl 100 Hybrid enters production as the flagship of Pearl's model range, targeting owners seeking increased range capabilities and reduced environmental impact without compromising interior volume or amenities. Delivery timelines and pricing remain undisclosed at this initial presentation phase.Founded in 1998, Pearl Yachts has established itself as one of the UK’s leading shipyards, specializing in designing luxury motor yachts known for their voluminous interiors, opulence, and design excellence. Credits: Pearl Yachts
September 11, 2025
The Italian Sea Group will participate in the 34th Monaco Yacht Show from September 24-27, 2025, displaying six yachts at Port Hercule. The exhibition will feature recent launches from the group's Admiral, Perini Navi, Picchiotti, and Tecnomar brands.Chief Commercial Officer Gianmaria Costantino stated: "In our exclusive lounge, located in the Quai Rainier Ier area, shipowners and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and stylistic innovation that distinguish our yachts."Exhibited vessels include:Admiral Giorgio Armani 72m (Project 596) with design collaboration between Giorgio Armani and Giovanni CostantinoAdmiral Amalya 78m designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & DesignPerini Navi Katana 60m sailing ketch with interiors by Rémi TessierAdmiral Raja² 55m from the S-Force line designed in-housePicchiotti Gentleman 24m by Luca Dini Design & ArchitectureTecnomar for Lamborghini 63 production modelThe group will host a press conference at the Monaco Yacht Club preceding the show to unveil a new collaborative project with Automobili Lamborghini. The presentation will also include updates on future developments across the company's brand portfolio.The Italian Sea Group currently maintains production facilities in Marina di Carrara, La Spezia, and Viareggio. The company's portfolio ranges from 24-meter motor yachts to 78-meter megayachts, with both sail and power configurations available.Recent deliveries include multiple vessels across all brands, with order books extending through 2028 for larger custom projects. The Monaco exhibition represents one of several international shows where the group maintains annual presence, alongside events in Cannes and Fort Lauderdale.The show expects approximately 120 superyachts and 40,000 visitors during its four-day run. The Italian Sea Group is a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, listed on Euronext Milan (“EXM”) and active in the construction and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters. The Company, led by Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Costantino, operates on the market with the brands Admiral, renown for elegant and prestigious yachts, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti; the Company has a business unit, NCA Refit, that manages the maintenance and refit services for yachts and mega yachts with a length over 60 meters. Credit: The Italian Sea Group
September 11, 2025
Benetti has unveiled its B.Neos concept, a motor yacht design emphasizing sailing yacht proportions and hybrid propulsion technology. The design collaboration involves Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design for exterior styling and FM Architettura for interior spaces.The concept prioritizes reduced volume pursuit in favor of spatial efficiency and functional layouts. Standard hybrid propulsion systems enable silent operation at anchor, reflecting the design's focus on acoustic comfort. The approach targets owners seeking understated luxury rather than ostentatious displays.Azimut|Benetti Group Chair Giovanna Vitelli stated: "B.Neos represents a new approach that looks ahead. We chose a leading designer from the sailing segment to bring the sleek proportions of sailing yachts to a motor yacht, avoiding the pursuit of volume at any cost."Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design brings experience from over 200 yacht projects, incorporating extensive glazing and structural innovation. FM Architettura, led by Francesca Muzio, applies its background in luxury residential and yacht interiors to create minimalist environments.The B.Neos concept forms part of Benetti's ongoing development of alternative propulsion solutions and contemporary design approaches. The company continues to offer both traditional motor yacht configurations and new concepts addressing evolving owner preferences regarding sustainability and spatial utilization.Production timelines and specific technical specifications remain undisclosed at the concept phase. Benetti's current portfolio ranges from 37 to 112 meters, with the B.Neos concept expected to occupy the mid-range segment of the company's offerings. The concept will be presented to selected clients before potential production decisions.Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard specializing in luxury yachts. Benetti designs, builds and sells composite vessels from 29 to 44m and steel and aluminum boats from 37 to over 100m. The fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom to meet all the needs of the market. Benetti belongs to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately owned luxury yachting group in the world.Credits: Benetti
September 11, 2025
Italian yacht builder Maiora, part of NEXT Yacht Group, will preview its new M|30 model at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. The 30.4-meter yacht is scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, representing the latest addition to the brand's M line.Designed in collaboration with Quartostile studio and Acube Design, the vessel features a 7.5-meter beam and three-deck configuration. Accommodations include five cabins for 12 guests, with a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck and four guest suites below. Crew quarters aft of the lower deck accommodate five staff members.Design characteristics incorporate full-height windows and glass bulwarks to connect interior and exterior spaces. The exterior profile emphasizes coupé-like lines while maintaining interior volume. The beach club area has been enlarged and reconfigured as an open veranda space connected to the main deck.Acube Design's interior approach utilizes natural materials and organic aesthetics. The main saloon offers flexible usage options, while the owner's suite includes walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with windows, and convertible desk space. The upper deck provides customizable layouts alongside a separate wheelhouse area.Outdoor features include a redesigned sundeck, WalkAround concept passageways, and a forward garage convertible between toy storage and swimming pool functions. The hull incorporates a signature lighting strip consistent with Maiora's M|36 model.The presentation forms part of NEXT Yacht Group's strategy to expand its European market presence. The company describes the M|30 development as contributing to its "Renaissance" initiative focused on contemporary Italian yacht design standards. Production will utilize Maiora's existing facilities with the first unit currently in development.Credits: Maiora
September 10, 2025