For the duration of August this year, retired professional basketball player Magic Johnson cruised around the Mediterranean on board 73.5 metre Siren, delivered by Nobiskrug in 2008. He was joined by his wife Earlitha and his children, Andre, Elisa and EJ. Various friends, including Samuel L. Jackson and his family, dropped in throughout the trip. When leaving the superyacht on August 30, he gave every crew member a jersey of his former team the LA Lakers.
Highlights on board Siren include a private cinema, an extraordinary master suite complete with fold-down balcony and office, spa and gym facilities as well as a masseuse, personal trainer and beauty therapist. Her deck space boasts a helipad, Jacuzzi, al fresco cinema and numerous fine dining and lounge areas.
In 2015, Johnson chartered the 70.41 metre Amadeus – now known as Felix – for six weeks in the Mediterranean.
Burgess manages Siren for charter, which has a weekly winter rate starting from €490,000 in the low season and €574,000 in the high season. In summer, her low season rate starts from €553,000 while her high season rate starts from €623,000.
American rapper Diddy (AKA Puff Daddy and P Diddy), whose real name is Sean Combs, shared a number of pictures on Instagram of himself enjoying the Italian Rivera on board 65 metre Double Down in July 2017. While on board he recorded music tracks, went jet skiing with his children and enjoyed a few drinks on board.
Delivered in 2010 by Codecasa and refitted in 2016, Double Down can accommodate up to 12 guests in nine cabins with a crew of 18. Below deck she boasts a gymnasium, TV lounge, an elegant dining room and a vast main saloon complete with a corner cocktail bar.
Guests can relax on deck in her vast Jacuzzi, which sits aft of a lounge area and drinks bar, with a cocktail or head up to the sundeck to recline on the sunpads and loungers. An optional al fresco dining room with retractable glass walls means guests can enjoy panoramic views in all weather.
Managed for charter by Thompson, Westwood & White Yachts, she has a weekly charter rate starting from €415,000.
Heidi Klum and boyfriend Vito Schnabel were spotted on July 29 in Cannes on board 45 metre classic superyacht Atlantic Goose, showering on the bathing platform after making use of the yacht's range of inflatables.
Delivered in 1987 by Tough Shipyard and extensively refitted in winter 2016/2017, Atlantic Goose can sleep up to ten guests in five elegant cabins, which includes a full-beam master suite with a private study. Her elegant main saloon is the perfect place for relaxing with the family and comes complete with lounge, drinks bar and a small informal dining area. She can host up to 100 people for static events or, during a more private adventure, guests can enjoy sunset cocktails in the al fresco dining area – you can even bring your dog too.
Atlantic Goose is managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons, she has a weekly rate starting from €80,000.
At the end of last month (July 2017), Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted on board 50 metre superyacht Impromptu in St Tropez, alongside a large group of friends that included Tobey Maguire and Kevin Connolly. Looking relaxed with a glass of wine in hand, Leo laughed and chatted on deck with his guests while enjoying the sunshine.
Impromptu (formerly known as Mia Elise), can sleep up to 12 guests in six luxurious cabins, which includes a stunning split-level master suite complete with his/hers en suites and a raised lounge. The skylounge boasts a wine cellar, drinks bar and games table, while the sundeck offers guests a luxurious space in which to soak up the sun thanks to a raised Jacuzzi, loungers and sunpads forward. Impromptu was delivered by Trinity Yachts in 2010 and refitted last year.
Available for charter with IYC, Impromptu has a weekly summer charter rate starting from €250,000 and a weekly winter rate starting from $220,000.
Singer and actor Jennifer Lopez was spotted in Antibes last month with baseball star boyfriend Alex Rodriguez (June 2017) on board Trending. They spent the day on the luxury yacht enjoying lunch in the sunshine and Rodriguez jumped into the water from the upper deck.
Trending was delivered by Westport in 2006 and underwent a $4M refit in 2015/2016. The 50 metre superyacht can sleep up to 12 guests in six luxurious cabins with a crew of 11, which includes Michelin-star trained chef Charlie Blacker, who won the 2016 Antigua Show Chef's Competition. She boasts an elegant interior with vast windows that provide plenty of natural light throughout, as well as a contemporary TV lounge complete with drinks bar.
On deck, guests can bask in the sunshine atop the sunpads or in the Jacuzzi. Alternatively, retire to the al fresco lounge area for a drink at the U-shaped seated bar.
Managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons, Trending has a weekly summer charter rate starting from €210,000.
A classic superyacht whose fame has stood the test time, 49.45 metre Highlander is famous for her celebrity guests. Originally built for Malcolm Forbes, a myriad of stars have stepped on board, from actors and rock stars to politicians and presidents.
Past guests have included President Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Prince Charles while musicians Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger and actors Liz Taylor and Robert De Niro have all made appearances on board Highlander. More recently, in summer 2014, Chris Brown was spotted on board in St Tropez partying with friends.
Highlander was delivered by Feadship in 1986 and underwent a major rebuild in 2014 that included the addition of a helipad, sundeck Jacuzzi and zero-speed stabilisers. Her lower decks feature a variety of al fresco dining spots, loungers and a cocktail bar - the perfect place for a sundowner with friends.
She can sleep up to 12 guests in seven cabins and boasts a colourful skylounge with a Champagne bar and cosy seating, as well as a most sophisticated main saloon. Guests can also make the most of her private office with stunning wood panelling and flooring, her artistic floating marble staircase and her spacious TV lounge.
Managed for charter by Edmiston, Highlander has a weekly summer charter rate starting from €134,000 in the low season and €174,000 in the high season.
On June 20 American actress Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted on board 66 metre Invictus in Cannes, alongside her ex-husband Chris Martin. Invictus has since cruised to Monaco, where she is currently moored.
She was delivered in 2013 by Delta Marine and her exterior lines were designed in-house. Her spacious sundeck has a vast spa pool, which sits near to a cocktail bar and sun loungers. There are further loungers and seating areas on the lower aft deck, which includes a casual dining area with C-shaped sofa seating and a more formal table with seating for 10 people. Her enviable swim platform boasts comfortable seating and built-in umbrellas.
Below deck, she has an opulent interior with bright splashes of colour throughout. Her sleek main saloon has an intimate seating area, a small table perfect for afternoon tea and a larger dining table, which sits atop decadent dark wood flooring. Her skylounge offers additional seating options for catching up with friends and has enormous windows that provide panoramic views of her surroundings. Additionally, she has a vibrant cocktail lounge as well as a comfortable cinema room.
Invictus is managed for charter by Burgess and has a weekly summer rate starting from €532,000 in the low season and €574,000 in the high season.
Lewis Hamilton was spotted at the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix alongside models Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow on board 82 metre Alfa Nero, just hours after he finished seventh in the iconic race.
Delivered by Oceanco in 2007, she boasts both a Jacuzzi and a vast aft deck swimming pool, with sunbeds, an al fresco lounge area, dining tables and a cocktail bar close by.
Below deck, her fresh and bright interior, designed by Alberto Pinto, boasts accommodation for up to 12 guests in six chic cabins. She has a spa with a fully qualified therapist and fold-down balcony, a beauty salon and a gymnasium with panoramic views. After a sundowner on deck or a sumptuous feast in the elegant dining room, guests can relax in the sleek cinema lounge or in the main saloon, which offers up a number of seating areas as well as a quirky grand piano.
Available for charter with Royale Oceanic, she has a weekly rate starting from €840,000.
Selena Gomez was spotted with fellow musician The Weeknd in February 2016 enjoying a night on board 42.67 metre Leight Star. Moored_ _in Marina del Ray, Los Angeles, the couple were seen relaxing on deck in the evening before heading inside for a private dinner. Afterwards, the superyacht headed out of the marina under the midnight stars.
Leight Star was delivered in 1984 by Sun State and was last refitted in 2009. She can sleep up to 10 guests in five cabins and features a cosy TV lounge and a luxurious main saloon, complete with stone-topped drinks bar and a formal dining table.
On deck she boasts a Jacuzzi, a cocktail bar, a barbeque, several comfy seating areas and two al fresco dining spots.
She is also currently listed for sale, asking $9,950,000.
The world-famous yet notoriously private singer Adele has reportedly been spending some time on board Ghost II in Sydney Harbour. She arrived in a private jet for her first ever Australian tour, which began on February 28.
It's not clear whether Adele stayed on board overnight, but 37.5 metre Ghost II sleeps up to 12 guests in five cabins which include a main deck master suite with stunning panoramic views. Her sleek and modern interior features a sophisticated main saloon and dining area with plenty of natural light.
Delivered by Gulf Craft last year, she boasts an on-deck Jacuzzi and drinks bar, as well as an al fresco dining spot that's perfect for a light brunch out of the mid-morning sun.
Managed for charter by Ocean Alliance, she has a weekly charter rate starting from $125,000.
Former heavyweight boxing champion David Haye has been preparing for his next fight in style on board 57.91 metre superyacht _Skyfall _in Miami. He's been spotted playing basketball and training on deck in the sunshine, enjoying a game of volleyball on the beach, partaking in a gym session and indulging in a pedicure.
This lavish superyacht was delivered in 2010 by Trinity Yachts and features exterior design by Geoff Van Aller. On deck there's a Jacuzzi, plunge pool, sunpads, exercise equipment and plenty of al fresco dining spots.
Below deck there's accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven cabins, as well as a combined workout and massage room, a stunning dining room and a vast main saloon complete with bar, cinema screen and games.
Skyfall is managed for charter by Thompson, Westwood & White Yachts and has a weekly charter rate starting from $275,000.
Last August TV presenter Caroline Fleming took a break from her busy schedule on 47 metre Orient Star with her friend, Victoria's Secret model Josephine Skriver, in Santorini.
Orient Star has everything a celebrity could possibly need — a fully-equipped gym, secluded study and a minimalist formal dining room for sumptuous feasts with friends. She also two saloons for entertaining, one of which has a beautiful wooden bar and the other that has floor-to-ceiling sliding windows that reveal intimate balcony areas.
The CMB Yachts motor yacht sleeps up to 10 guests in five exceptional and contemporary cabins, which includes a full beam master suite complete with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
On deck there's a vast al fresco dining area, a bar and Jacuzzi, making Orient Star the perfect option for a chic celebrity gathering.
Managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons, she has a weekly charter rate starting from €145,000.
Last summer, F1 champion Lewis Hamilton was spotted on board 46.8 metre sailing yacht Roxane with a group of friends in St Tropez before the Hungarian Grand Prix. He shared pictures on social media relaxing on deck in the sun, and even reclining on the boom.
Roxane can sleep up to nine guests in four contemporary cabins and features a welcoming main saloon, complete with two small dining tables, comfortable sofas and a cocktail bar. Her Remi Tessier interior is refined and modern, but ties in perfectly with the traditional sailing yacht exterior design.
Delivered by Turkish yard Su Marine in 2010, she boasts a spacious deck complete with sunpads with casual dining tables and a more formal dining area with U-shaped sofa seating and optional shading.
Roxane is managed for charter by Burgess and has a summer weekly rate of €77,000 in the low season and €98,000 in the high season.
Earlier this month, 38.7 metre Gladius played host to a group of bloggers, models and designers in Anguilla.
Negin Misalehi, founder of Gisou hair products sunned herself in a Tularosa bikini while author Aimee Song posed alongside make-up Youtube blogger Camila Coelho. Bikini blogger and designer Natasha Oakley was also on board with her personal trainer boyfriend Gilles Souteyrand and business partner Devin Brugman.
It's no surprise that Gladius is popular with the stars due to her great amenities. She was delivered in 2007 by Cantieri di Pisa and can accommodate up to 10 guests in five cabins. Her spacious deck features a Jacuzzi spa, bar, barbecue and loungers, ideal for those hoping to soak up the sun.
Below deck there's a cinema lounge, a main saloon with plenty of comfortable seating as well as a bar and a separate music room complete with electric piano.
Gladius is managed for charter by Worth Avenue Yachts and has a weekly rate starting from $85,000.
British singer Ellie Goulding was photographed in July 2016 relaxing on 77 metre Silver Fast in St Tropez, after being spotted in April on 37 metre Never Say Never.
Delivered by Silver Yachts in 2015, Silver Fast was also used as the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show Owners' Club lunch venue.
Her distinctive silver exterior design was created by Espen Oeino and she is one of the largest aluminium motor yachts with conventional propulsion in the world. On deck she boasts a helipad, bar, numerous lounging areas and an eight-person Jacuzzi.
Her interior is contemporary, featuring sleek design and a unique use of space. Below deck there's a cinema room, gymnasium, convertible indoor or outdoor dining area and a dedicated spa area with a sauna, massage room and beauty salon. She sleeps up to 12 guests in eight luxurious cabins.
Managed for charter by Burgess, Silver Fast is available for charter with a weekly winter rate starting from $650,000 and a summer rate available on request.
After sibling Kendall Jenner enjoyed a holiday on superyacht Axioma with Gigi and Bella Hadid last May, Kourtney Kardashian opted for the 61.8 metre Sealyon for a trip to the Mediterranean with her mother Kris Jenner in September.
They were joined by Kourtney's three children and Kris' boyfriend Corey Gamble, and the group cruised around Portofino, Capri, St Tropez and Monaco.
Sealyon is the perfect superyacht for keeping everyone entertained — on deck she features a large Jacuzzi and rotating sun bed, as well as a shaded bar area, outdoor cinema and plenty of al fresco dining spots.
Below deck, her stand out features include a luxurious media room, which has a 103-inch screen, comfortable sofas and a rotating solar system model on the ceiling. The striking interior design is wonderfully contemporary and she sleeps up to 12 guests in six cabins.
Sealyon is managed for charter by Y.CO and her winter weekly charter rate starts from $325,000.
Never one to be left behind the times pop star Beyoncé has swapped charter yachts this summer and has been spotted on board 57.45 metre Halo. Delivered by Feadship last year the yacht’s owner was inspired by his own chartering experiences to build his own yacht.
Beyoncé has been joined on board by her partner Jay Z and her daughter Blue Ivy. She has been showing that being a mother doesn’t mean having less fun on your superyacht vacation and was pictured jumping from the top deck of the yacht into the Sardinian sea.
Halo offers plenty of space for alfresco fun thanks to her enormous sun deck, which Feadship says extends five metres further forward than on comparable sized superyachts. Her interior, designed by Bernardi Peschard, offers accommodation for 12 guests and she is believed to have a crew of 15.
At the moment Halo has not been openly marketed for charter and it is believed that the celebrity couple have come to a special agreement with the owner.
Actor, producer and singer Will Smith chose to enjoy a luxury yacht charter in Italy on board d 52.4 metre Baglietto superyacht Mischief. Will Smith was joined on his vacation exploring the Amalfi Coast by his family as well as fellow American actor Denzel Washington.
Formerly called Blue Scorpion,Mischief was in London for last year’s Rugby World Cup and was available for special match day experiences. The blue-hulled yacht was refitted earlier this year following an extensive improvements to her interior and toy box last year. Her sun deck is particularly spectacular thanks to an eight-person Sienna Spa Pool and large sun pads. With a crew of 13 Will Smith and his guests are guaranteed to have been given excellent service.
Mischief is managed for charter by Y.CO and her weekly rate starts from $235,000 in winter, and €295,000 in summer.
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo decided that the best way to prepare for the European Championships was by taking a relaxing break onboard 36.5 metre Ascari. Ronaldo enjoyed a luxury yacht in the Balearics on board the yacht which is in “pristine condition” following a major refit in 2015.
Ascari is packed with features to keep sporty types happy with a well equipped toy box that includes fly boots and a fly board. Ascari is also one of the best charter party yachts with a cocktail bar, complete with a trained mixologist, as well as full DJ decks, lasers and a state of the art sound system.
Ascari is based in Ibiza year round and is great for exploring the islands with an impressive top speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots.
Ascari is available for charter with prices starting from €90,000 a week.
Lindsay Lohan is no stranger to the joys of a luxury yacht charter and was spotted on several vacations last summer. Most recently she was seen taking in the delights of the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival on board 45 metre Fathom.
The yacht features bespoke interiors by Mark Zeff of Zeff Design with a modern sleek feel and standout elements such as a deck made of selected planks of old-growth plantation teak.
Lindsay is known to like to keep in shape during her vacations and Fathom is equipped with a treadmill, cross-trainer and free weights on her upper deck. While her toy box includes stand-up paddle boards, waverunners and an extensive range of towables.
Fathom is available to charter from €110,000 a week.
Accompanying fellow actor and multiple superyacht charterer Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis shared snaps of herself relaxing on board Rising Sun last summer.
The 138 metre Lürssen, which is the 11th largest yacht in the world, has also hosted other acting royalty in the past including Orlando Bloom.
It’s easy to see why celebs love this boat — with a crew-to-guest ratio of 45 to 16, the impeccable service is just what these Hollywood types are used to.
As you would expect from a yacht of her size Rising Sun is also packed with great facilities including a gym, movie theatre, swimming pool and helipad.
Justin Bieber tried to fool fans in April 2014 into thinking that he owned _Never Say Never _- which shares a name with one his biggest hits - when in fact he was just spending some time of the popular charter yacht.
The 37 metre Oceanfast was also used by Andy Samberg to shoot the I’m on a Boat video while Ocean Award winner Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh held their wedding reception on it in 2013.
The yacht's unique exterior styling and big, round portlights make it perfect for the attention-seeker. She can accommodate up to eight guests in four luxurious staterooms.
Never Say Never also has plenty of great entertaining spaces including a large aft deck which is perfect for al fresco dining or enjoying sundowners on deck and a sundeck with BBQ and spa pool tub.
Never Say Never is available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas.
One model who is no stranger to being spotted on a superyacht is Naomi Campbell and one of her favourite yachts to charter is Galaxy. The 56 metre Benetti, which is currently for sale, has also attracted a host of music stars in the past including Rihanna, Jay Z and Beyoncé.
One of the reasons why celebrities love to charter this yacht is her styling and artistic interior — with an original Andy Warhol in the owner's study, a David Lachapelle Pop Art image in the elevator foyer and quirky sketches by Jean-Michel Basquiat dotted around the yacht.
Galaxy was given an extensive refit in 2014 and offers spacious accommodation for 12 guests in six cabins.
Galaxy is managed for charter by Burgess and her weekly summer rate starts from €249,000.
Wolf of Wall Street star Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to the delights of chartering a superyacht and in 2014 he enjoyed the World Cup in Brazil aboard 147 metre Topaz.
Topaz was launched in 2012 and was designed by Tim Heywood. Built by Lürssen, Topaz comes in at number five on the list of the top 200 largest yachts in the world.
Topaz features stabilisers, a Jacuzzi, a lift, a helicopter landing pad, swimming pool, tender garage, swimming platform, air conditioning and underwater lights.
Topaz can provide accommodation for up to an impressive 64 guests, although Leo apparently only invited 21.
The yacht is owned by Manchester City-owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is not openly on the market for charter.
Cara and her friend Rihanna enjoyed a vacation on Andreas L in August 2013.
The 60 metre motor-yacht built by Benetti has a vast sun deck with gym, Jacuzzi and sunbathing areas as well a dedicated massage room. Andreas L also has an extensive toy box including jet skis, a water trampoline with attachments and an inflatable iceberg and slide.
Andreas L can accomodate 12 guests in six large cabins. She is available for charter from €350,000.
Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates treated his family to a vacation aboard superyacht Serene off the coast of Sardinia in 2014. Built in 2011 by Fincantieri she was awarded a top spot at the World Superyacht Awards in 2012.
The 134 metre motor-yacht boasts twelve staterooms, two helipads, a wet bar, two further bars, a bandstand and dance floor and numerous dining areas. Serene has one of the best superyacht spas offering a sauna and a snow room, as well as a jet-stream swimming pool (pictured above).
Serene can accommodate up to 24 guests and can carry up to 52 crew. Serene is available to charter but price is on application.
Movie star Gwyneth Paltrow opted for the 50 metre Phinisi-style sailing yacht Silolona for a trip around Indonesia in May 2013.
Posting on her blog she described the trip as a dream come true. “Never did I imagine that we would run our hands through the dark ocean at night and watch it light up with phosphorous, see a Komodo dragon in the wild, or swim over a massive sea turtle,” she said.
Launched in 2004 Silolona is a traditional wooded schooner which can accommodate up to ten guests.
Silolona is available to charter for a weekly rate of $108,500 plus taxes.
Music mogul Simon Cowell has enjoyed holidays on Slipstream in both in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean over the past few years.
The 60 metre motor-yacht has an outdoor cinema, karaoke machine, smoke machine, bubble machine, Jacuzzi and gymnasium.
The stylish yacht has accommodation for 12 guests in seven cabins, spread across three decks.
Slipstream is managed for charter by Burgess and is available to charter from €329,000 a week.




























Celebrities' 28 favourite superyachts to charter
Magic Johnson – Siren
For the duration of August this year, retired professional basketball player Magic Johnson cruised around the Mediterranean on board 73.5 metre Siren, delivered by Nobiskrug in 2008. He was joined by his wife Earlitha and his children, Andre, Elisa and EJ. Various friends, including Samuel L. Jackson and his family, dropped in throughout the trip. When leaving the superyacht on August 30, he gave every crew member a jersey of his former team the LA Lakers.
Highlights on board Siren include a private cinema, an extraordinary master suite complete with fold-down balcony and office, spa and gym facilities as well as a masseuse, personal trainer and beauty therapist. Her deck space boasts a helipad, Jacuzzi, al fresco cinema and numerous fine dining and lounge areas.
In 2015, Johnson chartered the 70.41 metre Amadeus – now known as Felix – for six weeks in the Mediterranean.
Burgess manages Siren for charter, which has a weekly winter rate starting from €490,000 in the low season and €574,000 in the high season. In summer, her low season rate starts from €553,000 while her high season rate starts from €623,000.