2025 in review: The year's standout new charter yachts

Stats: 55.2m, Admiral Yachts, 2025, 12 guests, 12 crew

Raja² hit the water in February this year and was delivered a few months later in June. Exterior and interior lines were penned in-house, with Raja²'s "distinctly sporty" exterior profile characterised by a plumb bow, gleaming metallic paint and high bulwarks on the aft deck, sheltering the beach club. Vast deck spaces, including a signature open-stern beach club and a sundeck equipped with a Jacuzzi, allow guests to soak up the experience out on deck, while benefiting from good access to the water and a long list of water toys.

Much like her striking metallic exteriors, Raja²'s interiors are a bold fusion of maximalism and elegance. A palette of taupe, Calacatta Gold marble and layered woods is enlivened by soft furnishings and bold contemporary art. Glossy Canaletto walnut contrasts with sandblasted or bleached dark chocolate oak, while natural-toned leathers are accented with notes of burnt orange and deep wine red.

Raja²  is available for charter with IYC. 

Stats: 55m, Tankoa Yachts, 2025, 12 guests, 10 crew

Early this year, Italian yard Tankoa Yachts delivered the second unit in its Sportiva 55 series, Loewe. With a sleek profile inspired by motorsports, the exterior design is penned by Italian designer Luca Dini, who condenses a variety of stand-out features into a sub-500GT package. A charter-friendly highlight is the beach club, which consists of a spa, an infinity pool and a semi-submerged window (coined the "sealine window") for underwater viewing.  The yacht's interiors follow a neutral, contemporary aesthetic that follows a cream and grey colour palette, while low-profile furniture and hammered metallic ceilings add visual interest. The yacht has a six-cabin layout, comprising five guest cabins on the lower deck and a main-deck master cabin with a private indoor-outdoor terrace and a Jacuzzi.

Additional al fresco spaces include the sundeck, arranged with another pool, a bar and a sunbathing area, and the foredeck, which is fitted with another sunpad. The bow design enables tenders and toys to be placed forward in an open but hidden tender bay.

Loewe is available for charter with Ocean Independence.

Stats: 50m, Heesen Yachts, 2025, 12 guests, 9 crew

Orion was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2025. She is defined by her predatory profile by Dutch studio Omega Architects as well as her hybrid propulsion system, which offers silent cruising up to 10 knots, as well as reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions. Accommodation on board is for 12 guests across six cabins, including an owners' suite located on the main deck forward as well as a full-beam VIP cabin on the lower deck. The design team has made full use of the yacht's large windows, adding low bulwarks and spacious internal layout to satisfy a brief for comfortable, yet elegant interiors.

Orion is available for charter with Ocean Independence.

Stats: 118.8m, Feadship, 2025, 12 guests, 46 crew

Delivered in 2025 by Feadship, Breakthrough is the world's first hydrogen superyacht and is now available for charter. The yacht marks a huge milestone in engineering and innovation while retaining all the luxuries expected of a vessel of her stature. Showcasing a handsome navy hull and crisp white superstructure, her profile is by British studio RWD and offers exceptional volume across five decks above the waterline and two below. Standout amenities include a sensational wellness centre, a cinema, an approved RYA water sports centre and a semi-submerged viewing area. Breakthrough also has 14 fold-out balconies, a glass-floored infinity pool and an entire private owner’s apartment spanning multiple decks.

Breakthrough is available for charter with Edmiston.

Stats: 60m, Golden Yachts, 2025, 12 guests, 15 crew

Having been delivered in June 2025, O'Madeline was an exciting project for the Greek shipyard, Golden Yachts.The 60-metre superyacht was designed by an all-Italian team and longstanding Golden Yachts collaborators, with Massari Design curating the interiors, while Studio Vafiadis designed the exterior, guest suites, and the bridge. Her interiors were developed "in close collaboration with the owner", featuring soft, sculptural furniture and leather ceiling vaults. O'Madeleine's layout sees four guest cabins located on the lower deck and the fifth VIP cabin positioned on the upper deck. The owner's suite can be found on the main deck, featuring a large walk-in closet and marble detailing in the en suite.

O'Madeleine is available for charter with Fraser

Stats: 50m, Factoria Naval Morla S.A. Famorsa, 2025, 20 guests, 17 crew

Delivered in 2025, Hermes is a 50-metre catamaran based in the Galápagos. With the capacity for up to 20 guests, she has a contemporary interior with two lounges, a library stocked with books on the islands and its wildlife, and a complete spa with Hammam. Each of her 11 suites are more akin owners’ suites in size, with their own private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, ocean-facing Jacuzzi baths and a private butler. Activities on Hermes begin in the two onboard briefing areas. Having two allows the group to split into smaller excursion parties, ideal for tailoring activities to personal interests or running presentations in multiple languages.

Hermes is available for charter with Via Natura or Pelorus Yachting.

Stats: 50m, Overmarine, 2025, 12 guests, 11 crew

Felicità was launched in June as the fifth unit from Mangusta Yachts' (a brand of Overmarine Group) Oceano 50 series. A popular full-displacement series, the flagship model is from the drawing boards of Italian designers Alberto Mancini and Pierluigi Ausonio, alongside the Italian yard's technical department. Her impressive charter credentials include her expansive beach club on board, which opens on three sides and contains a blue marble and mosaic-tiled Hammam. Guests can also enjoy a large glass-fronted, rectangular Jacuzzi pool forward on the sundeck, a swimming pool on the foredeck, an open-air cinema on the upper deck and an "oversized", well-equipped gym. 

Felicità is available for charter with Fraser.