The best luxury charter yachts for under €50k

If you’re after maximum space on board, then a catamaran may be the way to go, specifically Levante, which boasts a large square saloon with accommodation for eight guests across four cabins. Her interiors are contemporary, bright and minimalist and she boasts a sprawling aft deck and brimming toy box.

Designed and built by Sunreef, Levante is a great pick for families after smooth sailing in either the South Pacific or Southeast Asia and perhaps one for keen scuba divers, as you’ll find all the gear you need to explore the depths.

Levante is available for charter with Edmiston from €50,000 per week.

At 25 metres long, Nisi, may sit at the smaller side of the superyacht spectrum, but thanks to her full beam owner’s suite, light-filled saloon and jam-packed toy box, her amenities can rival that of a much larger vessel. Accommodating up to six guests overnight across three cabins– or 15 guests for day charters – Nisi is the perfect way to explore the famous beaches of Australia’s Whitsunday Island's or perhaps cruise the Great Barrier Reef, while getting the full superyacht experience with three crewmembers on board.

Available on a daily or weekly rate, guests looking to spend their time frolicking in the water will have their pick of paddle boards, Fliteboards, kayaks and an underwater drone in the recently updated toy box. But for those after a more serine time on board, Nisi boasts aft sunpads, a wet bar and a private chef on hand to cook up a storm.

Nisi is available for charter with Yachtsmen International at $8,000AUS per day (approx. €5,400)

Seas to See is the perfect option for families with children in tow. The VIP cabin has a partition that can be fully closed off from the main cabin and converts the seating area to Pullman bunks to create a 'mini cabin'. An enclosed cockpit meanwhile keeps little ones from wandering too close to the edge of the swim platform. The 28 metre yacht for charter carries a Great Tow tender for fishing excursions away from the boat, or guests can take advantage of the cockpit for a spot of trolling while underway. Cruising the Caribbean year-round, her interior is finished with tropical printed cushions.

Seas to See is available for charter with Worth Avenue Yachts from $36,000 per week.

This 31.62 metre is a beautiful example of a classic canoe stern Benetti. An extensive refit in 2018 saw her receive an extreme makeover offering a thoroughly modern charter yacht with honey wood panelling and playful bursts of blue concealed by exterior traditional styling. Sounion II can sleep up to 10 guests in four cabins with two master suites: one on the upper deck with direct access to an aft terrace, and the other positioned forward on the lower deck. The sun deck is fitted with plenty of sunpads for lounging while family-style lunches are enjoyed beneath the shade of the overhang.

Sounion II is available for charter with Hill Robinson from $41,800 per week.

Kefi was built by British shipyard Sunseeker and was the only yacht in the series to achieve its MCA large yacht code. She can sleep up to eight guests in four flexible cabins making her perfect for different all sorts of different charter parties. There is a master suite for primary guests, a VIP cabin and two twins that can be converted to doubles as required. Her toy collection includes an 8.5-metre Sea Hunt, four Seabobs, two waverunners, paddleboards, inflatable docks, a floating island, snorkel gear, and fishing equipment.

Kefi is available for charter with Denison Yachting from $49,000 per week.

At 22 metres in length, Enigma is the perfect pocket yacht for a week-long getaway with family and friends. Don't be fooled by her size, she's deceptively voluminous and can host groups up of to eight split between four en suite cabins. An open-plan saloon serves as the social hub on board and is bathed in natural light thanks to supersized windows. Up above, a partially shaded sun deck offers al fresco dining all day long while sundowners are best enjoyed from the foredeck lounge.

Enigma is managed by CSO Yachts starting from €43,000 per week.

Easily spotted from afar thanks to her distinctive blue and navy hull, Sunseeker superyacht Rehab is the perfect boat for a small group of four family or friends to relax and rejuvenate. Her compact size of 21 metres and shallow one-metre draft mean Rehab is a nimble superyacht ideal for exploring secret coves and peaceful anchorages otherwise inaccessible to larger yachts. Able to reach an impressive top speed of 40 knots, Rehab can also cruise quickly to new destinations, providing a thrilling experience above deck in the process. Other highlights on board this sporty Predator 68 include her ample al fresco entertaining spaces and wealth of water toys including waterskiing and wakeboarding gear.

Rehab is managed for charter by Bluewater with a weekly charter rate starting from €22,500.

First launched by Brooke Marine in 1939, Eros is a classic charter yacht with a colourful past, having previously been owned by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos and chartered by the former King of Spain Juan Carlos I during his royal honeymoon. The 31.39 metre sailing yacht retains many of her original features such as the teak panelling in the dining saloon and classic wooden helm, while her refitted interiors maintain a sense of gilded age charm with distinctly art-deco features. Up to eight guests and five crew can be accommodated on board, with the al fresco dining table offering the perfect spot to socialise over dinner. Other highlights on board Eros that will rival pricier yachts include her well-stocked toybox, which carries kayaks, deep-sea fishing equipment, paddleboards, gear for waterskiing and wakeboarding and more.

Eros is available to charter with Classic Charters, with a weekly rate starting from $42,000.

Lady Soul's wide open deck spaces boast sunpads, loungers, an al fresco dining table, barbecue and a capacious lounge area, perfect for sunset cocktails. The 30.9 metre superyacht also has a toy box brimming with gadgets and gizmos to ensure maximum fun can be had on the water. Below deck, Lady Soul can sleep up to 10 guests in five cabins with accommodation for a crew of five. Guests can unwind and catch up in a spacious wood-panelled main saloon with plenty of comfy seating and a dining area, or the elegant skylounge complete with corner sofa and office area.

Lady Soul is managed for by Fraser with charters starting from €49,000 per week.

Twelve guests can be accommodated in Martina’s five cabins, making her an ideal yacht for parties and larger families. The 30 metre yacht, which can reach a top speed of 27 knots, is managed by six crew members and can be found cruising the East Med. Martina features Indoor and outdoor dining areas and sports a classic, wood-finished interior design. Delivered by Falcon in 2002, she was last refitted in 2016. The best part about chartering Martina is that your holiday can be used for good; each year a percentage of the yacht’s charter revenues are donated to support non-profit organisations that protect marine life.

Martina is managed for charter by Atalanta Golden Yachts with a weekly charter rate starting at €45,000.