The top new superyachts for charter in 2022

Stats: 75.2 metres, Admiral, 2022, 12 guests, 23 crew

Designed with nature at the forefront, Kenshō’s exteriors and interiors emulate the natural world with curved lines. Views out to the water are also the priority, meant to be enjoyed from almost every angle – particularly in the panoramic main saloon with its floor to ceiling windows.

Each of the decks are connected by a statement central staircase and elevator, with her Jouin Manku interiors finished with warm wood panelling and design touches inspired by Asian mythology.

Outdoors, a spectacular sundeck offers a glass-fronted Jacuzzi and cocktail bar, with glass windbreak doors that can close off the area to the elements without disrupting the vistas. Closer to the water, a swimming deck with direct access to the sea is topped off with a six metre pool, workout space and lounge area. Further entertainment is offered in the form of a well-stocked toy box, filled with Jet Skis, inflatables, e-Foils and mountain bikes for onshore exploration.

Kenshō will welcome her first charter guests on board from August 2022. She will spend the summer cruising the Mediterranean before heading to the US, Bahamas and wider Caribbean during the winter months.

Kenshō is available for charter with Y.CO from €850,000 per week.

Stats: 85 metres, AKYACHT, 2021, 12 guests, 26 crew

Victorious was designed and built with charter in mind, showing off an appealing interior by Jonny Horsfield of H2 Yacht Design and a whole host of amenities. With a cinema, dedicated children’s playroom and a top deck’s “gentleman’s club” cigar room with a working fireplace and wine bar, this is a yacht whose creators carefully considered every possible luxury and incorporated them all to appease any kind of guest.

The fully-open beach club spans 200 square metres and incorporates a counter-current swimming pool and wellness centre comprising a Hammam, gym, beauty salon and massage room for treatments. A fitness instructor, mixologist and drone pilot add their skills to the multi-talented crew of 26. RYA-approved, Victorious boasts a toy box filled with Jetsurfs, foiling boards, a sportfishing tender and many more.

A spacious master suite on the bridge deck offers access to a private balcony and hot tub, while the helipad on the main deck allows for seamless arrivals and departures of charter guests.

Victorious is available for charter with Burgess from €800,000 per week.

Stats: 115.1 metres, Lürssen, 2021, 16 guests, 36 crew

Another titan from the Lürssen shipyard, the immense Ahpo was designed inside and out by Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard and is immediately recognisable by the distinctive black stripe across her entire superstructure. The word "Ahpo" is understood to mean “grand lady” in Mandarin, and she certainly lives up to her name with her opulent interiors. Indoor spaces have been intricately designed with lavish decorations, from the Japanese Maple leaf-patterned bed in the master cabin to the sauna with mosaic tiling covering the walls in a deep blue hue.

At 115 metres long and offering 5,000 GT of interior space, there’s plenty of room on board for luxury amenities. Highlights include an interior spa with a hot tub and relaxation area, a gym and an elegant lounge with a piano and drinks bar. A helipad will provide seamless arrivals and departures for her first charter guests.

Ahpo will join the Moran Yacht & Ship charter fleet and be available for select charters in 2022.

Stats: 62 metres, CRN, 2022, 12 guests, 15 crew

Presented with a modern, sporty profile by Omega Architects, Rio offers luxurious living spaces including two full-beam VIP suites and a dedicated owner’s deck complete with a private foredeck with a hot tub and al fresco dining set up for intimate dinners. The owner’s cabin itself boasts an office for remote working as well as a dressing room, and separate his and hers bathrooms.

The upper decks, meanwhile, are outfitted for entertaining and socialising with both a swimming pool and a hot tub plus spaces for al fresco dining and lounges. For fitness fanatics keen to stay on top of their regime while on board, workouts can take place in the gym room while a well-stocked toybox offers plenty in the way of watersports and onshore activities, packed with e-foil boards, Jet Skis, SeaBobs, waterskiing and wakeboarding gear plus electric scooters and e-bikes.

Rio is available for charter with TWW Yachts from €600,000 per week.

Stats: 61 metres, Hakvoort, 2021, 12 guests, 19 crew

Top Five II was designed as a new and improved reincarnation of her owner’s former yacht, offering an added 14 metres of length than her predecessor Mi Amore. With an ice-class hull and extended cruising range, Top Five II is well-prepared for charters in all types of climates. Her outdoor spaces even have glass panelling to protect from high winds, as well as air conditioning to cool down on warmer days. 

High ceilings and expansive interiors allow Top Five II to host up to 100 guests for events, but for those who prefer a quieter cruise, intimate moments can be enjoyed on the dedicated owner’s deck with its private dining area and foredeck hot tub. The suite is finished with 180-degree floor to ceiling windows for optimum views on board. A cinema room also offers entertainment for more low-key evenings.

For soaking up the sunshine, deck spaces boast a wide range of amenities including a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen for al fresco dining, a firepit and a drinks bar for entertaining after dark. Her beach club doubles as a fully-equipped gym while ample storage is set aside for tenders and toys including Jet Skis and SeaBobs.

Top Five II is available for charter with Worth Avenue from $500,000 per week.

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

Haiami is a Navetta model, which means “little ship”, and as such, she packs a lot into her 33 metres. The tri-deck has six guest cabins, including a full-beam master on the main deck with separate his and hers ensuites. Expansive deck spaces with a family-friendly layout offer al fresco dining for 12 on the upper deck and a hot tub with uninterrupted views combined with a lounge area on the sundeck. Interiors finished in a clean, contemporary style are further expanded with fold-down balconies.

For her first charter season, Haiami will be cruising the western regions of the Mediterranean Sea throughout summer 2022.

Haiami is available for charter with Fraser from €128,000 per week.

Stats: 40.8 metres, Benetti, 2022, 12 guests, 8 crew

Northern Escape is the newest Benetti to join the charter market and will spend her first season cruising around Monaco and the South of France. As one of the prolific Italian builder’s latest models, an Oasis, she was designed around the philosophy of symbiosis with nature. Her defining feature is the proprietary Oasis deck, an expansive open-air beach club lounge with opening side wings, a drinks bar, teppanyaki grill and al fresco dining, infinity pool and sunpads all within splashing distance of the sea. A transformer platform offers easy access to the water when lowered or can double up as a scuba diving platform when raised.

Indoors, a formal dining area is accompanied by two large wine cellars for gourmet meals and a wellness room with a massage table offers treatments to help guests unwind. An additional hot tub and further al fresco dining is found on the sundeck.

Northern Escape is available for charter with Edmiston from €195,000 per week.

Stats: 30 metres, Ocean Alexander, 2022, 8 guests, 4 crew

Designed inside and out by Evan K. Marshall, new Ocean Alexander superyacht O boasts impressive volumes and spacious interiors for her compact size. Floor to ceiling windows and light, contemporary furnishings give spaces an airy feel and allow up to 10 guests to feel seamlessly connected to the surrounding sea as she cruises between Florida and The Bahamas for her first charter season.

The main social hub of the superyacht is the saloon, where guests can gather for a meal at the formal dining table, enjoy a drink at the wet bar or watch your favourite film. There’s also a plethora of outdoor spaces that make her perfect for cruising in warmer climes – a highlight is the vast flybridge, which is well equipped for al fresco entertaining with a dining space, cocktail bar, sunbathing area and hot tub. For days spent on the water, O also carries a fleet of water toys including SeaBobs, kayaks, paddleboards and fishing gear.

O is available for charter with Northrop & Johnson from $90,000 per week.

Stats: 36 metres, Ocean Alexander, 2022, 10 guests, 5 crew

Though measuring on the smaller size for a superyacht, Entrepreneur boasts interior volumes equal to those found on yachts measuring around the 40 metre mark. Designed inside and out by Evan K. Marshall, the sleek exterior lines of this GRP tri-deck are paired with modern interiors finished with a calming, neutral colour palette and luxurious finishes such as glossy woods and marble. Plenty of glass offers excellent views to the outdoors while skylight features further brighten up living spaces on board.

Well suited for cruising in warmer climes such as The Bahamas, Entrepreneur's standout feature is the Jacuzzi deck complete with a hot tub, cocktail bar and sun loungers shaded by the hard top. An additional chill-out area is located in the beach club which offers a gym, sauna, a further drinks bar and a fold-out swimming platform for waterside relaxation. This area also provides easy access to the water for guests taking out Entrepreneur’s toys such as paddleboards, Jet Skis or snorkelling gear. When the weather gets too hot, guests can retreat indoors to cool down and enjoy a drink at the interior bar or sit down to a meal at the formal dining table.

Entrepreneur is available for charter with Ocean Independence from $115,000 per week.

Stats: 36.79 metres, Benetti, 2021, 10 guests, 5 crew

Koju is the first hull from Benetti’s new Motopanfilo 37M series. Inspired by the glamorous style of Benetti boats of the 60s and 70s, the design by Francesco Struglia combines old-school charm with modern materials and amenities suited to today's owners. A profile with long, sheer lines and bronze details encases an interior by the Lazzarini Pickering studio which is similarly inspired by the swinging ’60s design with rounded, retro-style furniture complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows.

Aside from her eye-catching design, Koju is well-equipped for warm weather charters with a forward hot tub, sun pads throughout the outdoor spaces and al fresco dining areas. There’s also a spacious beach club with an extensive swimming platform for easy access to the water, whether you’re jumping in for a swim, snorkel or scuba diving session. 

As she’ll be spending her first charter season cruising between the Windward, Leeward and Virgin Islands of the Caribbean Sea, there will be plenty of opportunities to play with Koju’s extensive toybox, carrying everything from SeaBobs and paddleboards to Jet Skis, kayaks, and an e-Foil.

Koju is available for charter with IYC from $160,000 per week.