The best yachts for charter in the west Mediterranean

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

Highlights: Saluzi is an instant head-turner wherever she goes and is sure to standout in the Mediterranean this summer. Named after a mystical warhorse that belonged to Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong, a colourful artwork by Li Jiwei is plastered across the hull as a modern interpretation of this ancient Chinese tale. But her interiors are equally as captivating as the graphic decorations of her exterior. As many as 32 guests can be hosted overnight, with her vibrant interiors designed as a fusion of eastern and western tastes. Key features for entertaining on board include a karaoke room, an extensive spa and gym serviced by two resident therapists and a personal trainer, an open-air cinema and two hot tubs on the sundeck. Saluzi can also hold game nights with her automatic shuffle MahJong table and transformable Casino table. Additional features include an expansive beach club and an extensive list of water toys such as kayaks, a golf driving range, fishing gear and SeaBobs.

Charter rate: From €480,000 per week with Camper & Nicholsons.

Stats: 61.26 metres, Lürssen, 2004, 12 guests, 17 crew

Highlights: Marguerite is offered for charter fresh from a winter refit and is ready to welcome guests on board. A key feature is the dedicated owner’s area, spanning a two-story apartment with a study, dressing rooms, his and hers ensuites and private indoor and outdoor observation lounges. For socialising as a group, guests will find a sizable collection of waters toys and a professional dive centre to enjoy during the day and a formal dining table in the saloon accompanied by a piano and drinks bar for evening entertainment. Designed to cruise for thirty days at a time, Marguerite has ample capacity for island hopping and exploring in-depth the coastlines of the western Med.

Charter rate: From €450,000 per week with Moran Yacht & Ship.

Stats: 54.86 metres, Newcastle, 2011, 12 guests, 13 crew

Highlights: Dubbed “the world’s most Instagrammed yacht," Loon is heading to the Med for the first time this season and is doing it in style with a trackside berth already secured for the historic Monaco Grand Prix. After watching the F1 racing, guests can cruise along the French Riviera, enjoying al fresco dining and dips in the hot tub with its swim-up bar. The jewel in the crown is Loon’s extensive toybox, offering e-foils, a Flyboard, a waterslide and spearfishing gear alongside many others. Guests can also learn new water sports thanks to the skilled crew which includes two divemasters plus surf and kitesurfing instructors.

Charter rate: From $325,000 per week with IYC.

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.

Stats: 49.7metres, Fitzroy, 2012, 10 guests, 8 crew

Highlights: A sailing yacht that has proved herself with wins on the racing circuit including in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, Ohana’s impressive performances on the water make her perfect for those looking to take part in one of the many prestigious Mediterranean regattas lined up this year. She is also equipped for more slow-paced holidays with al fresco dining spaces, a cinema room and a selection of water toys including diving gear, waterskis, wakeboards and paddleboards. Ohana is ready to explore the sun-baked shores of France and the Adriatic.

Charter rate: From €165,000 per week with Fraser.