While most yachts accommodate up to 12 guests, there are several on the charter market that can truly bring a large group together. Whether it's a multi-generational family celebration, a milestone birthday or a corporate retreat, today's largest charter yachts can host in style. From soaring atriums and large dining tables to dance floors and sprawling decks, BOAT takes a look at some of the finest yachts available for charter that can host up to 36 guests...
Renaissance - 36 guests
Stats: 111.6m, Freire, 2023, 36 guests, 45 crew
Highlights: Following her launch in early 2023, the 112-metre motor yacht Renaissance is one of the most expensive yachts for charter, with accommodation for up to 36 guests. Built by the Spanish shipyard Freire, she is the largest yacht built in Spain and one of the largest projects by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell. While her sheer size contributes to her hefty price tag, it's her masterful interiors – which include a double-height dining saloon and a private owner's deck – that truly justify the cost.
Across her six decks, Renaissance has an expansive beach club stocked with the latest water toys, plus a bar and waterside dining area. There is an entire spa deck, which includes a fitness centre, hot and cold plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, treatment rooms, as well as hair and beauty salons.
Renaissance is available for charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from €3,000,000.
Aqua Lares - 30 guests
Stats: 77.4m, IHC Verschure, 1974 (2025), 30 guests, 33 crew
Highlights: In 2025, the 77.4-metre IHC Verschure explorer yacht Aqua Lares (ex. Legend) was converted into a luxury cruise ship by Aqua Expeditions. Spanning six decks, Aqua Lares offers accommodation for up to 30 guests in what it refers to as the "superyacht experience", including personalised service, a 1:1 crew to guest ratio, cuisine by "world-renowned chefs" and expert-led excursions in small groups.
With a volume of 2,400GT, cabins range from 13 to 66 square metres, including three generous owner's suites. Wellness is also a major focus for Aqua Expeditions, with two Jacuzzis, a sauna, a massage room and a spa found on board.
Aqua Lares is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from $539,000.
Emir - 28 guests
Stats: 83m, Golden Yachts, 2004 (2022), 28 guests, 28 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2004, Emir had an all-encompassing refit in 2022. Her enormous beam of 11.6 metres and towering profile mean that 28 guests will have all the space they need and an elevated position to take in the excitement. This is a yacht for celebration and is beautifully equipped to host large gatherings and events.
Accommodation on board Emir is made up of 14 sumptuous staterooms, including a Royal Master Suite, which is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large central skylight over a king-sized bed. The yacht's outdoor spaces are equally impressive and a great place for entertaining.
Emir is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €700,000.
Bleu de Nîmes - 28 guests
Stats: 72.3m, Clelands Shipbuilding, 1980 (2020), 28 guests, 23 crew
Highlights: Following a four-year rebuild and a 16-metre extension completed in 2020, Blue de Nîmes now has even more space for her full complement of 28 guests. Perfect for larger groups or extended families, the former ocean liner Blue De Nîmes offers 13 cabins across her Pier Vittorio Cerruti-designed interiors.
Guests can unwind in the sauna, massage room or with a yoga session in the bridge deck gym, or even head up to the large sun deck with its two large Jacuzzis, drinks bar and ample sun loungers.
Bleu de Nîmes is available for charter with Superyachts Monaco with a weekly rate from €490,000
Sherakhan - 26 guests
Stats: 70m, Vuyk en Zonen, 1965 (2005), 26 guests, 19 crew
Highlights: With space for up to 26 guests, Sherakhan is in a league of her own for large charters. Originally built in the Netherlands and extensively refitted to luxury standards, she has become one of the most versatile discovery yachts on the water. Her volume of 1,945GT allows for a spectacular range of amenities, including a soaring seven-metre atrium that forms the heart of the yacht, complete with a chandelier and a 26-seat dining table.
On deck, highlights include an 18-person glass-bottomed Jacuzzi, expansive al fresco dining, and generous lounging areas across multiple levels. Inside, her interiors combine light woods, a fresh white palette and a touch of worldliness, with curios, first editions and bespoke furnishings throughout. Accommodation spans 13 cabins.
Sherakhan is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from €595,000.
Kismet - 20 guests
Stats: 122m, Lürssen, 2024, 20 guests, 40 crew
Highlights: Kismet was commissioned by repeat client and sports tycoon Shahid Khan, who previously owned the 95.2-metre Lürssen yacht Whisper (formerly Kismet). She was one of 2024's standout deliveries and has accommodation for 20 guests. Her intricate interiors by Reymond Langton Design feature fireplaces, painted ceiling frescoes, floor-to-ceiling glass and marble detailing throughout with a “champagne and caviar” theme.
The champagne bar and wine cellar room are highlights, alongside a cocktail bar and lounging area found in the retro ‘Tron corridor.’ Even the yoga studio has its own bar, albeit a juice version. Kismet is kitted out with every conceivable amenity, including a Balinese-inspired spa with a cryotherapy chamber.
Kismet is available for charter with Cecil Wright & Partners with a weekly rate from €3,000,000 per week.
Boadicea - 18 guests
Stats: 76.6m, Amels, 1999 (2024), 18 guests, 24 crew
Highlights: Built in 1999 by Amels, Boadicea is no stranger to the charter circuit, and since 2015, when the yacht first changed hands (and was temporarily renamed Reborn), she has been carrying families in opulent comfort around the world. She was originally built for extended world cruising and consequently has a special emphasis on the large owner’s suite and crew accommodation.
Boadicea will be one of the yachts cruising the Red Sea this Spring, where she will be available for charter with Northrop and Johnson. There was a great deal of refit work carried out on board in 2024, and she still stands in immaculate condition.
Boadicea is available for charter with Northrop and Johnson with a weekly rate from €725,000.
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