The best superyachts to charter in the East Mediterranean

Stats: 42.6 metres, CRN, 2007, 10 guests, 9 crew

Highlights: Greek-licensed Emotion2 has all the gear on board for an unforgettable summer charter around the islands. Her toybox holds a wealth of treasures including a golf setup, a Jetsurf, fishing gear and more. When not splashing about in the water, primary guests can enjoy relaxing in the full beam master with its private balcony, office and walk-in dressing room, before heading out to join other guests for a dip in the sundeck hot tub, an al fresco meal and drink at the bar, or an outdoor cinema movie night.

Charter costs: From €140,000 per week with Burgess.

Stats: 48.3 metres, Rossinavi, 2014, 10 guests, 10 crew

Highlights: For special occasions on board while cruising through Croatia this summer, Parillion’s decadent interiors set the scene perfectly. Despite weighing in just under 500GT, Parillion’s spaces are surprisingly voluminous; the main saloon with an entertaining and dining area spans 60 square metres, accompanied by a 42 square metre skylounge cinema room. The full-beam master suite spans 55 metres and offers his and hers bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and a private study, gym and balconies. For outdoor spaces, Parillion is equipped with a 120 square metre sundeck boasting an al fresco bar, BBQ and a 3.5 metre swimming pool finished with Murano glass tiles and a waterfall feature. Her beach club also comes with a swimming platform and sauna, and a well-stocked toybox. As the cherry on top, interior spaces are elaborately decorated with colourful mosaics, crystal chandeliers and gem-scattered ceilings.

Charter costs: From €220,000 per week with Edmiston.

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.