The best superyachts to charter in the East Mediterranean

Stats: 64.5 metres, Van der Graaf, 2010, 12 guests, 12 crew

Highlights: A true-to-life replica of one of the world’s most iconic sailing yachts, Atlantic offers classic charm with modern amenities while cruising along the stunning coastlines of Turkey and Greece. Her traditional wood-panelled and red velvet interiors are paired with modern tech, with upgraded AV systems throughout. Meals can be taken al fresco or indoors aboard this rigged schooner, with a toybox offering sailing dinghies, Jet Skis and waterskiing gear for charter guests to enjoy.

Charter costs: From €110,000 per week with Camper & Nicholsons.

Stats: 54 metres, Uljanik Shipyard, 1952, 12 guests, 9 crew

Highlights: Looking for a taste of classic charm while cruising the Mediterranean this season? First delivered in 1952 but meticulously maintained with modern amenities, the bright blue hull and traditional steamship style lines of Seagull II are bound to turn heads in every port. Her retro-style wood panelled interiors offer a unique master apartment with two private staterooms and a shared saloon, while outdoors guests can enjoy ample sunbathing areas, a deck Jacuzzi and al freso dining or drinks. Seagull II also comes with a floating platform for easy access to the water and a toybox carrying the likes of kiteboarding equipment, Jet Skis, paddleboards and workout gear.

Charter costs: From €95,000 per week with Ocean Independence.

Stats: 52 metres, Sanlorenzo, 2017, 10 guests, 11 crew

Highlights: An ideal charter yacht for guests who want to soak up as much sunshine as possible during their eastern Mediterranean cruise, Seven Sins offers sprawling outdoor spaces and expansive glass windows to brighten up her interiors. A key feature is the glass bottom swimming pool with a counterflow current, Jacuzzi function and speciality lighting for night-time dips. Underneath the shimmering light of the swimming pool, the vast beach club offers a drive-in tender bay as well as fold-out balconies plus a gym and sauna. Her toybox is well stocked too, offering dive and snorkelling gear, an inflatable slide, Jet Skis, kayaks and more.

Charter costs: From €275,000 per week with YPI.

Stats: 46.33 metres, Perini Navi, 1991, 10 guests, 8 crew

Highlights: For sailing enthusiasts, Antara offers the perfect combination of old-school charm with superyacht facilities. Cruising around the Adriatic coastlines this summer, the 46.33 metre Perini Navi offers a flybridge with a hot tub, an aft swimming platform, al fresco dining spaces, ample sunpads and an upgraded entertainment system throughout. Her satin-finished wood interiors offer a dining space and drinks bar for more formal entertaining after sunset.

Charter costs: From €125,000 per week with Fraser.

Stats: 29.5 metres, Monte Carlo Yachts, 2018, 10 guests, 5 crew

Highlights: MCY 96 model Vivaldi was designed and built for charter. She features multiple al fresco dining options throughout and can expand her interior spaces with opening side balconies. For those keen on spending time in the water, Vivaldi’s hydraulic swimming platform offers easy access and an ideal launching pad for her toys including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, a JetSurf, paddleboards and gear for waterksiing or wakeboarding. Other treats in the toybox include an inflatable slide as well as two GoCycle e-bikes for exploring on land as she cruises the eastern Mediterranean hotspots of Montenegro, Croatia, Malta, Venice and the Adriatic-facing regions of Italy as well as the Ionian Islands in Greece.

Charter costs: From €72,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.