What better way is there to spend a charter vacation than sharing the experience with your nearest and dearest? Discover the perfect luxury yacht for your getaway by checking out our edit of the vessels perfect for families

1. Victory

The basics: The 51.89 metre superyacht Victory was delivered in 2007 by Golden Yachts and refitted in 2010. She can sleep up to 12 guests in seven cabins, with accommodation for a crew of 12.

Stand out features: Her below deck highlights include a spacious main saloon with panoramic views, lounge, dining area and central bar, a cocktail lounge and a skylounge. Additionally, there is a grand owner's suite complete with office and walk-in wardrobe.

Up on deck, families can enjoy the view at a round seating area on the bow or relax on the vast sundeck, which has loungers, sunpads, a spa pool and dining tables, with an additional al fresco dining table and a lounge on the lower aft decks. She also boasts a myriad of toys, including wave runners, inflatables, kayaks and bicycles, to keep the kids entertained.

Location: Western Mediterranean

Charter rate:Managed for charter by Fraser, Victory has a weekly rate starting from €200,000.

The basics:Icon was delivered in 2010 by Icon Yachts and fully refitted in 2014, when she was extended by five metres. Now at 67.5 metres, she can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins.

Stand out features: Her below deck highlights include a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam room and a dive store, so while the adults relax the children can go exploring. Icon is brimming with entertainment for all ages, from the vast lounger-topped swimming platform and beach club lounge to the sundeck, a social hub that features a spa pool, sunpads and a lounge area. In the evening, everyone can come together for an al fresco supper aft.

Location: Western Mediterranean

Charter rate:Managed for charter by bluewater, she has a weekly rate starting from €500,000.

The basics: The 34.3 metre Cyrus One was delivered by Cyrus Yachts in 2008 and refitted in 2014. She can sleep up to eight guests in four cabins.

Stand out features: Her highlights include a cosy main saloon complete with dining area and TV, a vast water toy collection and a beautiful sundeck complete with bar, breakfast table and spa pool. Additionally, there are sunpads forward and a dining area on the main deck aft where the whole family can enjoy an al fresco supper.

Location: She is available in the Eastern Mediterranean all year round.

Charter rate:Managed for charter by Fraser, Cyrus One has a weekly rate starting from €60,000 in the winter season and €65,000 in the summer.

The basics: The iconic 90.1 metre superyacht Nero was delivered in 2007 by Corsair Yachts and refitted in 2016. She can sleep up to 12 guests in 10 cabins with a crew of 20.

Stand out features:Nero boasts a fantastic TV lounge perfect for watching movies with the family, a vast main saloon with numerous boardgames and a dining room for family meals.

Additionally, she has plenty of water toys to keep everyone entertained, as well as two spa pools, an outdoor cinema, a beach barbecue set-up and plenty of outdoor lounge and dining spaces for socialising all together.

Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean (winter).

Charter rate:Managed for charter by Burgess, she has a weekly summer rate starting from €497,000 in the low season and €525,000 in the high season. In winter, her weekly rate starts from $490,000 in the low season and $525,000 in the high season.

The basics:Blue Vision was delivered in 2007 by Benetti and was refitted in 2016. The 44 metre superyacht can sleep up to 12 guests in five cabins, which includes two twin rooms, with a crew of nine.

Stand out features: Fresh from a full interior refit, Blue Vision boasts an elegant main saloon where the whole family can socialise together, a small office area perfect for completing any summer homework and a beautiful skylounge, where adults can retire for a nightcap.

Out on deck parents can relax with a cocktail in the spa pool while the kids make use of the water toy box. Additionally, there are numerous sunbathing spots and an al fresco dining area.

Location: Western Mediterranean (summer)

Charter rate:Camper & Nicholsons manage Blue Vision for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from €130,000.

The basics:La Dea II was delivered in 2007 by Trinity Yachts and refitted in 2015. The 49 metre superyacht can sleep up to 12 guests in five cabins with a crew of nine.

Stand out features: Perfect for family getaways, the sundeck on board La Dea II is perfect for gathering together thanks to it's spa pool, sunpads and lounge area. Below deck, guests can enjoy intimate suppers in the dining room followed by games in the main saloon, which features plenty of seating and a cocktail bar for the adults.

Location: Western Mediterranean

Charter rate:Managed for charter by IYC, she has a weekly rate starting from €185,000.

The basics: The 34.1 metre superyacht Wild Kingdom was delivered in 2011 by Westport and refitted in 2016. She can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins with a crew of five.

Stand out features: A bright and open main saloon offers the perfect spot for movie or games nights, while a dining table provides a cosy space for family suppers. Out on deck, guests can unwind around the spa pool on the sundeck or head out on a variety of water toys, including Jet Skis, paddleboards, SeaBobs and towables for a day of fun in the ocean.

Location: East Coast of North America, Florida, Bahamas

Charter rate:Wild Kingdom is managed for charter by Merle Wood and has a weekly rate starting from $49,500.

The basics: Set for delivery later this year, 50 metre Meira was built by Neta Marine and can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins with a crew of 10.

Stand out features: Highlights on board include a sauna and massage room so that parents can take some time to relax while the kids head out on the ocean waves with the crew atop water toys. Additionally there is an elegant main saloon complete with dining area.

Up on deck guests can unwind in the spa pool or atop sunpads and enjoy a sunset supper on the main aft deck.

Location: Eastern Mediterranean

Charter rate:Managed for charter by Ocean IndependenceMeira has a weekly rate starting from €105,000 in the low season and €133,000 in the high season.

The basics: 75.4 metre Bella Vita (formerly Northern Star) was delivered in 2009 by Lürssen and refitted in 2017. She can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins with a crew of 22.

Stand out features: Her beautiful main saloon features a fireplace and plenty of comfy sofas, there's a wonderful cinema space and the library is the perfect place for a quiet story. For those that like to be pampered, the beauty salon and gym should be the first port of call. Up on the sundeck, she boasts a Jacuzzi surrounded by curved seating, while an additional spa pool can be found on the upper deck aft, forward of the helipad.

Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean (winter)

Charter rate: Bella Vita is managed for charter by Moran Yacht & Ship and has a weekly rate starting from €650,000 in the summer season and $650,000 in the winter.

The basics: The blue-hulled 61.7 metre Mary Jean II was delivered by ISA in 2010 – she can sleep up to 12 guests in seven cabins with a crew of 16.

Stand out features: The elegant skylounge features a vast projector screen for movie nights and the spacious light-filled main saloon has plenty of cosy seating for everyone to sit down together, as well as a dining area. Additionally, there is a gym for adult guests to workout and a private study so you can send those last-minute emails in peace.

Out on deck, guests can leap into the ocean from the generously-sized swimming platform before heading up to the sundek lounge area, which comes complete with spa pool, sunpads, umbrellas, a dining area and drinks bar.

Location: Western Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean and South America (winter)

Charter rate:YPI manages Mary Jean II for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from €310,000 in the low season and €345,000.

The basics: Launched earlier this year by Admiral, 73.2 metre Planet Nine can sleep up to 12 guests in eight cabins with a crew of 20.

Stand out features: With stunning exterior lines by Tim Heywood, Planet Nine's sundeck offers the perfect spot for socialising and sunbathing, with a spa pool and loungers, while a helideck (available for charter use) can be found aft. Additionally, her beach club boasts a sea terrace, steam room and sauna. She also features a fully-dedicated owners' deck as well as a large cinema.

Location: All Mediterranean (summer only)

Charter rate: Managed for charter by Edmiston, she has a weekly rate starting from €650,000 in the low season and €725,000 in the high season.

The basics: The 31.39 metre classic sailing yacht Eros was delivered in 1939 by Brooke Marine and underwent a refit in 2016. She can sleep up to eight guests in four cabins, crewed by a team of five.

Stand out features: Her stunning interior is classically styled, perfect for families looking for a more traditional getaway. The open-plan main saloon features a dining area and a piano, the perfect spot to spend time with your nearest and dearest. Her spacious deck is extremely versatile, perfect for al fresco lunches and sunbathing.

Location: Caribbean, New England

Charter rate: Nicholson Yachts manages Eros for charter, which has a weekly rate of $42,000 in the low season and $48,000 in the high season.

The basics: Delivered in 2006 by Mondomarine and refitted in 2013, the 49.07 metre superyacht O'Ceanos can sleep up to 12 guests in seven cabins with a crew of 11.

Stand out features: Families can gather together bright and early for breakfast on the sundeck before either relaxing atop the nearby sunpads (perhaps with a cocktail for the adults) and in the spa pool, or heading out on a group adventure to explore the idyllic coastlines of the Mediterranean. The elegant main saloon boasts a dining area for 12 as well as plenty of sofas so that the grown-ups can enjoy evening drinks together, while the kids can watch a movie in the skylounge.

Location: Mediterranean

Charter rate:Managed for charter by Atalanta Golden Yachts, she has a weekly rate starting from €145,000 in the low season and €195,000 in the high season.

The basics:Sunliner X was delivered in 1990 by Siar-Moschini, was refitted in 2003 and again in 2014/2015. At 36 metres, she can sleep up to eight guests in four cabins with a crew of six.

Stand out features: Guests can sit together in the elegant main saloon, which features a bar and dining area, or out on the bow atop sunpads. An elegant sundeck features further seating and loungers while the aft deck boasts a dining area and lounge.

Location: Mediterranean

Charter rate:Sunliner X is managed for charter by CSO yachts and has a weekly rate starting from €42,000 in the low season and €49,000 in the high season.

The basics: The 50.3 metre Broadwater was delivered in 2000 by Feadship and underwent an extensive refit that was completed in March 2017. She can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins with a crew of 11.

Stand out features: Boasting numerous cosy lounges as well as a sleek dining area (complete with a wine fridge for the adults), Broadwater's focus on communal spaces makes her idea for a family charter. Her highlights include a spacious sundeck complete with spa pool, sunpads, wet bar and seating area, a bridge deck gym area and a capacious main aft deck complete with bar and al fresco lounge.

Location: Western Mediterranean (summer)

Charter rate:Worth Avenue Yachts manages Broadwater for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from $260,000.

The basics: The 55 metre superyacht Astra was delivered in 2014 by Amels and can sleep up to 10 guests in five cabins, crewed by a team of 13.

Stand out features: Below deck she boasts a roomy main saloon, skylounge, a TV lounge / study and a generously-sized beach club with a steam room. Up on deck, there is a large sundeck complete with a Jacuzzi, drinks bar, Teppanyaki grill, TV and seating areas.

Location: Embarking on world tour in May 2018, starting in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Charter rate:Imperial Yachts manages Astra for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from €275,000.

The basics: Delivered in 2010 by Codecasa and refitted in 2016, 65 metre Double Down can sleep up to 12 people in nine cabins.

Stand out features: Her highlights below deck include a vast main saloon complete with a grand piano for family gatherings, a cinema, a dining room, gym and karaoke equipment for the ultimate evening entertainment. Up on deck, there's a huge dining table and lounge area where guests can enjoy supper and relax, while the sundeck boasts a spa pool and further al fresco lounging spots.

Location: Mediterranean (summer), Caribbean and Bahamas (winter)

Charter rate:Thompson Westwood & White Yachts manages Double Down for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from €455,000 in the high season and €415,000 in the low season.

The basics: The 35.36 metre superyacht Renaissance was delivered by Hargrave Custom Yachts in 2016. She can sleep up to 10 guests on board in five cabins, with a crew of six.

Stand out features: The spacious flybridge features a Jacuzzi, wet bar, sunbathing area and dining table, while forward is a quiet observation area with sunpads and an umbrella. Below deck families can sit together in the main saloon, which features plenty of cosy sofas, a chess set and a large dining table.

Location: New England (summer), Bahamas (winter)

Charter rate:Denison Yachting manages Renaissance for charter, which has a weekly rate starting from $82,500.