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: 49.5 metres, Picchiotti, 2010, 9 guests, 8 crew

Highlights: Fresh from a 2021 refit Falco Moscata is ready to welcome guests back on board with brand new soft furnishings and an added guest area on the foredeck which can be used as a yoga or workout area. She also boasts a large hot tub on the sundeck and an impressive toybox filled with Jet Skis, e-foils, scuba dive gear and more to enjoy as she cruises around Greece and its islands this summer. Designed by Philippe Briand, this explorer yacht is engineered for long passages, economical cruising and navigation in shallow waters for easier access to anchorages and lagoons.

Charter costs: From €200,000 per week with Fraser.

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: 54.7 metres, Turquoise, 2009, 12 guests, 12 crew

Highlights: Easily recognisable from her deep blue hull, Rare Find is well-suited for wellness-focused charters in eastern Med destinations such as Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Albania. Her vibrant, wood-finished interiors styled by H2 Yacht Design boast a fully-equipped gym, a VIP stateroom that can double as a massage and spa space plus deck areas ideal for sunrise yoga sessions. Her toybox offers ample opportunities for watersports such as Laser sailing yachts and paddleboards as well as gear for diving, wakeboarding and waterskiing. After a day in the sun, ease muscles with a dip in the hot tub followed by drinks and dinner either indoors or al fresco. As night falls, primary charter guests can return to the master stateroom with its private office, walking up to stunning views in the morning thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.

Charter costs: From €260,000 per week with IYC.

Stats: 49.5 metres, Van der Graff, 2000, 8 guests, 9 crew

Highlights: Styled as a faithful replica of legendary America’s Cup racing schooner Westward, Van der Graff's creation Eleonora is an extraordinarily fast sailing yacht that’s perfect for competing in the Mediterranean’s major summer season regattas. While offering the thrill of high speeds, Eleonora also has a classic design that transports guests back to the golden age of yachting, with her wood-panelled interiors, classic lines and traditional-style rigging. When not raring around the racetrack, charter guests can dine indoors or al fresco, enjoying a cocktail or a sunbathing session on her uncluttered decks as she cruises around the eastern Med.

Charter costs: From €70,000 per week with YPI.

Highlights: Koukles returns to the charter market this season after a 2021 refit that saw her classic-style, nautical interiors by Carlo Galeazzi refreshed with new linens and dinnerware. As she cruises the mythology-rich Greek islands within the Cyclades group, guests can enjoy the balmy weather and stunning views by dining al fresco, with meals accompanied by the outdoor sound system. Alternatively, take in the scenery from the flybridge hot tub, surrounded by additional outdoors entertaining spaces including a cocktail bar. For days spent swimming in the water, Koukles also carries a range of toys including fishing and snorkelling gear, Jet Skis, Seabobs and waterskiing or wakeboarding equipment – plus a pair of bikes for onshore exploration of the Cyclades’ famous archaeological sites and local tavernas.

Charter costs: From €50,000 per week with West Nautical.

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: 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.