The Best Charter Superyachts Without a Cancellation Fee

The coronavirus pandemic is causing uncertainty around booking travel, so, for added flexibility, a number of luxury superyachts are being offered for charter without cancellation fees or with limited cancellation penalties. Take a look at our top picks.

Moonlight II

Stats: 91.4 metres, Neorion, 2005, 36 guests and 35 crew

Highlights: With the ability to accommodate up to 36 guests, Moonlight II is the ultimate vessel for hosting larger groups. Her Grecian-style interiors feature 18 cabins as well as multiple saloons and dining areas for a large number of guests. Moonlight II also has an extensive spa, which features a marble Jacuzzi, and she even boasts a 3D cinema.

Charter rate: Available to charter with Burgess, Moonlight II has a weekly rate of €645,000.

Terms and Conditions: A full-rate booking for May-September 2020, made anytime before May 4, is offered with free cancellation. Additionally, no broker/stakeholder commission is due if the charter is cancelled.

Stats: 30.5 metres, Compositeworks, 2006, 10 guests and 4 crew

Highlights:  This all-carbon catamaran is both elegant and fast, making her perfect for a true sailing experience. Thanks to her light weight, she can reach top speed of 16 knots. Her interiors are decked out in mahogany, fig tree wood and leather, while living spaces above deck offer excellent options for al fresco entertaining. For soaking up the sun, Allures offers comfortable sunpads on her flybridge.

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Northrop & Johnson, Allures has a weekly charter rate starting from €50,000.

Terms and Conditions: Charter holidays booked before April 30 2020 include free cancellation insurance.

Stats: 73 metres, Lürssen, 2006, 12 guests and 21 crew

Highlights: Vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and expansive deck areas are all part of the package with Titania. Highlights include a beach club complete with a sauna and a toy box featuring a trampoline and a climbing frame. She's also got one of best superyacht slides, measuring in at a 13 metres long. There's also a dedicated spa room, a gym, a jacuzzi with a swim-up bar and a lavish saloon finished with a grand piano.

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Burgess, Titania has a weekly rate starting from $495,000.

Terms and Conditions: All full-rate bookings for May-September 2020, made anytime before May 4, are offered with free cancellation. Additionally, no broker/stakeholder commission is due if the charter is cancelled.

Stats: 56 metres, Benetti, 2012, 12 guests and 13 crew

Highlights: For ultimate indulgence, Bash has all the right characteristics. Her elegant interiors have a regal feel, decorated with soft furnishings in red and gold and finished with ivory carpets. Amenities include a private office and hairdressing salon in the master bedroom, as well as a Jacuzzi, sun pads and a bar above deck.

Charter rate: Available to charter with Ocean Independence, Bash has a has a weekly rate starting from $280,000.

Terms and Conditions: Revised conditions and penalty-free cancellations are applied to certain charters booked during the outbreak of COVID-19. For further information ask Ocean Independence.

Stats: 37.8 metres, Trinity Yachts, 2002, 11 guests and 6 crew

Highlights: An ideal boat for entertaining, Haven offers three bars and a custom Black Jack table, in addition to her jacuzzi tub and water toys. Ample al fresco dining is available on board with the added bonus of an air conditioned aft deck and a retractable roof on her sundeck. Her comfortable interior has subtle Art Deco accents throughout and she was last refitted in 2018.

Charter rate: Haven is available to charter with Worth Avenue Yachts. She has a has a weekly charter rate starting from $70,000.

Terms and Conditions: Free cancellation is available for charters booked before June 1 2020. Head to the Worth Avenue Yachts website for further information.