The best superyachts to charter in the East Mediterranean

Stats: 88 metres, Perini Navi, 2006, 12 guests, 19 crew

Highlights: An industry re-defining vessel, Maltese Falcon is an instant head-turner in any port. At 88 metres she offers ample on board amenities combined with the sensation of cruising under sail. This is best exemplified on the deck, which is ideal for sunbathing during a day crossing, but after dark transforms into an outdoor cinema with the Jacuzzi offering the best seats in the house. Inside, elegant interiors are decorated with a stunning art collection and feature a formal dining area with a circular bar, a playroom for poker nights and a conference centre for business on board. There’s also a state of the art gym with a resident personal trainer, updated spa facilities including a hair salon and massage room with a qualified beauty therapist plus a toybox carrying SeaBobs, wakeboards, waterskis, fishing gear and more.

Charter costs: From €460,000 per week with SuperYachtsMonaco, in cash or cryptocurrency.

Stats: 29.5 metres, Monte Carlo Yachts, 2018, 10 guests, 5 crew

Highlights: MCY 96 model Vivaldi was designed and built for charter. She features multiple al fresco dining options throughout and can expand her interior spaces with opening side balconies. For those keen on spending time in the water, Vivaldi’s hydraulic swimming platform offers easy access and an ideal launching pad for her toys including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, a JetSurf, paddleboards and gear for waterksiing or wakeboarding. Other treats in the toybox include an inflatable slide as well as two GoCycle e-bikes for exploring on land as she cruises the eastern Mediterranean hotspots of Montenegro, Croatia, Malta, Venice and the Adriatic-facing regions of Italy as well as the Ionian Islands in Greece.

Charter costs: From €72,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.

Stats: 49.9 metres, Codecasa, 2004, 12 guests, 11 crew

Highlights: Last refit in 2019, Elena V features timeless interiors with light wood panelling and neutral soft furnishings throughout for an elegant look. An elevator can whisk guests up to the sundeck, complete with a Jacuzzi, and sea-view gym with air conditioning. There are multiple options for al fresco dining and entertaining, with a number of drinks bars throughout and a special al fresco sunken lounge at the bow. For unwinding after a long day on the water, guests can head to the upper saloon with its drinks bar and home cinema setup before the primary charter guests retreat to the full-beam master suite complete with a private study and his and hers walk-in wardrobes. To make the most of her time cruising through Greece and its islands, Elena V also offers a well-stocked toybox with the likes of wakeboarding and waterskiing gear, Jet Skis, sea scooters, SeaBobs, scuba dive gear and more.

Charter costs: From €195,000 per week with Atlanta Golden Yachts.

Stats: 34.6 metres, Tansu, 2012, 8 guests, 6 crew

Highlights: Following a €750,000 refit in the winter of 2021, this explorer yacht offers a completely redesigned and extended top deck catered towards charter guests. Now spanning 110 square metres, this area offers al fresco dining for eight, a backlit onyx drinks bar, a Euro 35K sound system with a karaoke setup and a lounge area with sunpads that can be used for open-air movie nights under the stars. Only Now also carries a range of watertoys including paddleboards and snorkelling gear as well as new Jet Skis and SeaBobs.

Charter costs: From €80,000 per week with Hill Robinson.

Stats: 44 metres, Fitzroy, 2007, 10 guests, 16 crew

Highlights: Cruising the stunning coastlines of Greece and its sun-baked islands this summer, Mes Amis offers a modern sailing experience with her crisp, contemporary interiors and well-stocked toybox. Highlights include the main saloon with its cocktail bar and the al fresco lounging options on deck. For launching her water toys including SeaBobs, paddleboards and gear for wakeboarding and waterskiing, Mes Amis has a fold-out swimming platform for easier access to the water.

Charter costs: From €115,000 per week with Cecil Wright & Partners.