14 of the best luxury yachts available to charter at the America's Cup

Lady Kathryn V

The basics: Lady Kathryn V is a stunning 62 metre motor yacht delivered in 2011 by Lurssen. She can host up to 12 guests in six opulent cabins.

Highlights: Her Adam Lay Studio interior has a style not dissimilar to a stately home. Below deck she features an impressive saloon with a Steinway piano, a bright conservatory-like room perfect for an intimate afternoon tea, a lounge complete with Champagne bar and a beautiful private office.

Lady Kathryn V boasts a great deal of deck space with enough seating to host a substantial dinner party beneath the stars. When relaxing between the competition antics, stretch out on a sunpad on the owner’s private terrace or bubble away in the Jacuzzi.

She has plenty of toys to keep everyone entertained, ranging from diving gear and Jet Skis to golfing equipment and gym machinery.

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Moran, Lady Kathryn V has a weekly summer rate starting from €450,000.

Grace E

The basics: _Grace E _was delivered in 2014 by Perini Navi - Picchotti. At 73 metres, she can sleep up to 12 guests in seven cabins.

Highlights: Located in berth seven in Hamilton Harbour, Grace E is the perfect yacht for those in need of a little TLC alongside the race. Her dedicated wellness deck has a massage room, steam sauna, fully-equipped gym, meditation room and a treatment room that comes complete with a cold dip bath, a hydrotherapy bath and a dry sauna. Additionally, there's a beauty salon on the upper deck for a spot more pampering.

Grace E boasts a modern and sleek design by Rémi Tessier featuring an enormous lounge with a sushi bar and an elegant formal dining table for up to 12 guests. She has a sumptuous a full beam master suite with his and hers shower rooms.

She has a 3.5 metre exercise pool on the main deck, a generous yoga space on the aft deck as well as a Jacuzzi, sunpads and a circular bar. Guests can choose from numerous al fresco dining spots and her large collection of water toys means that no one could fail to keep themselves entertained.

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Burgess, Grace E has a weekly charter rate starting from €805,000 for the America's Cup.

Maltese Falcon

The basics: Delivered in 2006 by Perini Navi, 88 metre Maltese Falcon features iconic design by Ken Freivokh and Sinnex. She underwent an extensive refurbishment in winter 2015/2016 and can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins.

Highlights: Noticeable at every port thanks to her three towering masts and unique sails, Maltese Falcon boasts an on deck Jacuzzi from which you can watch your favourite movies on the al fresco cinema screen. Additionally, there are a few different dining options to enjoy a delicious evening meal under the stars.

She features a state-of-the-art gym, spa area complete with masseuse, dedicated reading room, formal dining room, bar and a vast saloon perfect for socialising with cocktails while discussing the day’s events at the America’s Cup.

Her box of tricks includes a huge inflatable waterslide, four tenders, scuba diving gear, Jet Skis, waterskis, an anti-jellyfish sea pool and much more.

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Burgess, her weekly rate is €440,000 during the America’s Cup.

Jo

The basics: Jo was delivered in 2004 by Italian shipyard Benetti and had a refit in 2013. The 50 metre superyacht can sleep up to 12 guests in six traditionally decorated cabins.

Highlights: Below deck there are a multitude of options for relaxing and socialising. Settle down with a drink in the main saloon, head up to the sky lounge and bar (complete with jukebox) or simply relax in the TV room with a good film.

On deck there’s a Jacuzzi located between shaded sunpads and a cocktail bar, as well as plenty of seating for dining or admiring the horizon — perfect for lazy afternoons spent soaking up the Bermuda sun.

Her extensive toy box features two clear bottom kayaks, a Gyro towable tube, wind and kitesurfing boards (Jo has two instructors on board), an inflatable slide, waterskis and a vast number of other toys to keep the whole family entertained.

Charter rate: Jo is managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons and her America’s Cup weekly rate is $195,000.

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