The best yachts for charter in the west Mediterranean

Stats: 61.5 metres, Sanlorenzo, 2021, 12 guests, 16 crew

Highlights: Rest and relaxation are at the heart of all charters on board Lemon Tree, where sun pads abound and a crew of 16 cater to every whim. A barista serves up coffee each morning (which is best enjoyed from the sun deck) while a masseuse is on hand to soothe sore muscles after a day spent rummaging through her toy box. A flexible layout means she can host families of all shapes and sizes, with a convertible that can be used as a playroom for those with little ones in tow. The hardest decision guests will have to make during their stay on Lemon Tree is which of the two pools to swim in first.

Charter rate: From €485,000 per week with Y.CO.

Stats: 39 metres, Feadship, 2009, 10 guests, 7 crew

Highlights: Kathleen Anne has all the gear for fitness fanatics to keep up with their regimes while on board as she cruises through the Balearics this summer. On the sundeck, guests can work up a sweat on the treadmill while taking in vast ocean views, before unwinding with a dip in the hot tub or an afternoon nap on the sunpads. Kathleen Anne also offers a range of watersports on board including kayaking, paddleboarding, waterskiing, sailing and wakeboarding, plus there’s also a pair of SeaBobs and towable toys for more fun in the water. Indoors, each en suite cabin has an Apple TV and the full-beam master suite offers a private study and walk-in wardrobe.

Charter rate: From €140,000 per week with Hill Robinson.

Stats: 33.85 metres, Cantiere delle Marche, 2019, 8 guests, 6 crew

Highlights: Mimi La Sardine is a World Superyacht Award-winning vessel. Her beach-house style interiors are finished with natural materials such as plants, shells and reclaimed wood sculptures to emphasise the relationship with the natural world, flowing seamlessly into the outdoor spaces. The sundeck serves as the principal hub on board, with an illuminated, glass-encased hot tub offering panoramic views, sunpads, al fresco dining and a covered bar area for cocktails. There’s a toybox stocked with water sports gear while Mimi La Sardine cruises along the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast, with stops for snorkelling in the Porquerolles islands or a visit to thermal springs in Ischia.

Charter rate: From €120,000 per week in euros or cryptocurrency with SuperYachtsMonaco.

Stats: 33 metres, Custom Line, 2022, 12 guests, 7 crew

Highlights: Haiami will be spending her maiden season in the Med so charterers this year will be among the first guests to ever be welcomed on board. Packed into her 33-metre-length is a sundeck with a hot tub and al fresco dining, a large saloon that can be expanded via the innovative Dual Mode Transom system and a full-beam main deck master complete with separate his and hers ensuites.

Charter rate: From €128,000 per week with Fraser.

Stats: 27 metres, Jongert, 2007, 6 guests, 3 crew

Highlights: For charter guests keen to participate in the major sailing regattas taking place in Sardinia or Mallorca this summer, Icarus is the perfect vessel combining impressive racing capabilities with a range of on board comforts. Her performance at sea is enhanced by the powered furling sail system for easy handling and the revolutionary keel and rudder design combined with a carbon mast measuring five meters taller than average. Finally, an inner forestay helps to avoid pitching in rough seas and the cockpit with its retractable electronic sliding roof and electronic windows can be closed off when the weather has turned. When not racing, guests can unwind in the deck Jacuzzi, enjoy meals al fresco and dip into the toybox packed with gear for waterskiing and scuba diving.

Charter rate: From €35,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.

Stats: 60.9 metres, Abeking & Rasmussen, 2012, 12 guests, 16 crew

Highlights: Arience’s features are optimised for guests looking to make the most of the outdoors during their stay on board. Guests can enjoy a heart-pumping workout in the waterside gym, unwind in the beach club with its own folding sea terrace and drinks bar, take a dip in the sundeck jacuzzi with its swim-up bar and calming waterfall feature, top-up tans on the aft sunpads or watch the sunset from the forward observation lounge. Other highlights include al fresco dining on the bridge deck and a private master deck equipped with its own terrace, Jacuzzi and bar, leading directly to the panoramic owner’s suite.

Charter rate: From €595,000 per week with Cecil Wright & Partners.

Stats: 74.5 metres, Amels, 2006, 12 guests, 21 crew

Highlights: Following a rebuild in 2020, Lady E boasts a brand new beach club and a number of updates throughout her interior. For days spent on the water, Lady E is packed with toys from a climbing wall and Jet Skis to scuba gear, e-foils, Flyboards and sailing dinghies. When it’s time to dry off, guests can relax in the waterside beach club with its lounge, cocktail bar and 77 inch TV or they can head up to the BBQ deck which offers al fresco dining and is now equipped with a Turkish hammam and a heated pool with counter-current jets. Other features include a climate-controlled gym and a beauty salon on the bridge deck for guests to indulge in spa or beauty treatments, plus for movie nights the entertainment systems in the main saloon have also been updated.

Charter rate: From $665,000 per week with Burgess.

Stats: 52.4 metres, Palmer Johnson, 2010, 10 guests, 11 crew

Highlights: With her champagne-coloured hull, the striking exteriors of DB9 are well suited for a glamorous charter along the coastlines of France, Italy or Spain this summer. Ideal for guests wanting to make the most of their time in the sun, DB9 has as many as three swimming pools as well as a range of sunpads and lounging areas for topping up tans. The main deck is designed for al fresco entertaining with a dining space and wet bar while the sundeck can be transformed into a party area with its impressive sound system, Jacuzzi, BBQ, outdoor cinema setup and additional drinks bar. For spending time in the sea, the toybox comes with Jet Skis, paddleboards, kayaks and more.

Charter rate: From €250,000 per week with IYC.

Stats: 28.65 metres, Mulder, 2015, 8 guests, 4 crew

Highlights: Despite measuring on the smaller size, Firefly has surprisingly voluminous interiors perfect for entertaining. Able to host up to 50 guests for quayside events, this gentlemen’s yacht boasts a saloon, dining and bar area spanning 40 square metres and an 85 square metre flybridge with al fresco dining areas, a drinks bar and a BBQ. Other features include an intimate dining area at the bow for smaller parties, a hydraulic swimming platform and a toybox carrying the likes of SeaBobs, paddleboards, Jet Skis, bicycles and gear for wakeboarding, water-skiing or fishing.

Charter rate: From €65,000 per week with West Nautical.

Stats: 94.6 metres, Golden Yachts, 2020, 12 guests, 30 crew

Highlights: Whether basking in the sunshine during the day or celebrating on deck after dark, O’Pari is well equipped for entertaining as guests cruise along the Med. A touch-and-go helipad allows seamless arrivals and departures while the sundeck sets the scene for a party with a professional DJ booth, a cocktail bar and a hot tub with panoramic views. A packed toybox carries the likes of a Fliteboard, inflatable Jungle Jim, a Jetboard, transparent kayaks and various bikes and e-scooters for onshore exploration. After a long night or day, guests can unwind during the day with a massage or a session in the Finnish sauna or Turkish Hammam.

Charter rate: From €1,000,000 per week Atlanta Golden Yachts.