Superyachts for charter with the coolest water toy collections

Stats: 55.2 metres, Admiral, 2020, 12 guests, 13 crew

Geco’s distinctive exterior is not the only thing that sets her apart from the crowd, as her packed toybox offers plenty of unique opportunities for experiences above and below the surface. Guests can start their helicopter sightseeing tours on board with the touch-and-go helipad, or dive to the depths in a scuba session. Water sports also on offer include waterskiing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, snorkelling and spotting colourful marine life from clear-bottomed kayaks. For more high-octane activities, Geco boasts state-of-the-art tech and toys, including a Flyboard, Jetsurf, SeaBobs, Jet Skis and even electric bikes for onshore adventures.

Art-filled interiors offer equally exciting amenities, with a special “Buddha bar,” for cocktails, an outdoor cinema and a beach club offering al fresco dining right next to the water.

Geco is managed by IYC with a weekly charter rate starting at €335,000.

Stats: 51.82 metres, Benetti, 1998, 12 guests, 11 crew

Refitted in 2020, Akira One has all the charm of a classic Benetti with her elegant wood-panelled interiors, but her toybox is bursting at the seams with modern trinkets and gadgets for charter guests to enjoy. Alongside the usual SeaBobs, Jet Skis and kit for waterskiing, windsurfing and snorkelling, Akira One boasts other unique toys including an inflatable water park, pedal boards and water bikes on catamaran inflatable boards. There’s also an inflatable water slide and a Flyboard for making impressive splashes into the water. Afterwards, unwind in the hot tub or soak up the sun on the top deck.

Akira One is managed by Atlanta Golden Yachts with a weekly charter rate starting at €140,000.

Stats: 47.85 metres, Oceanfast, 2010, 11 guests, 10  crew

Following a 2021 refit, Big Sky’s well-stocked toybox is set up for a number of activities on and off shore. The yacht boasts a wide range of kid-friendly inflatables, such as a jungle joe floating climbing structure and waterslide, as well as a floating Jet Ski dock and blow up paddleboards. A fleet of Jet Skis, e-foil boards, SeaBobs, and a Flyboard, combined with gear for fishing, snorkelling, wakesurfing, waterskiing and kneeboarding will keep guests of all ages entertained. A beach party set up with assorted games including a volleyball net will also help charter guests stretch their sea legs on sandy shores. For further entertainment on board, there’s a top deck Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads and a drinks bar.

Big Sky is managed by Northrop & Johnson with a weekly charter rate starting at $180,000.

Stats: 72 metres, Dunya Yachts, 2013, 12 guests, 20  crew

Axioma has some marvellous toys to offer guests, including an Aquaglide custom slide and an ocean pool. She also has a range of inflatable pool toys such as a basketball set and football net, perfect for letting the kids have a paddle in the sea. Additionally, she boasts two inflatable sailing boats, water skis for adults and children, an eight-person banana boat, SeaBobs, a Waverunner, kayaks, paddleboards, diving equipment and a surfboard. 

Back on board, Axioma’s elegant Alberto Pinto interiors offer an impressive mezzanine main saloon, a formal dining room, a 3D cinema, a fully-equipped gym, a massage room, steam room and deck spaces complete with a Jacuzzi with a swim-up bar.

Axioma is managed by YPI and has a weekly charter rate starting from €450,000.