This weekend, more than 150 superyachts have dropped anchor in and around Monte Carlo for the 2025 Grand Prix. Many are charter yachts that have secured prime trackside berths, offering front-row seats to the action. BOAT takes a closer look at the standout charter yachts taking pole position at this year’s Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco 2025…
Sophia
Stats: 96.6m, Feadship, 2017 (2022), 12 guests, 32 crew
Highlights: Delivered by renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2017, the elegant and harmonious profile of Sophia is magnificently recognisable across the globe. Her exteriors were designed by RWD, while her interiors were also created by RWD as well as Chahan. The yacht for charter is decorated in lavish materials and finishings, from the limestone and quartz fireplaces to multi-textured stone, blue leather and suedes. Natural light floods the interiors thanks to her floor-to-ceiling windows. Forward of the owner's deck is an enormous foredeck and her aft deck has more than enough space to take in the racing this weekend in Monaco.
Sophia is available for charter with Edmiston with a weekly rate from €1,700,000.
O’Ptasia
Stats: 85m, Golden Yachts, 2018 (2024), 12 guests, 29 crew
Highlights: With an impressive length of 85 metres and a hefty 2,342GT of volume, O’Ptasia was built with chartering in mind. Accommodation is for 12 guests in 10 cabins, and there is plenty to keep everyone entertained, from an enormous beach club, spa and wellness centre on the lower deck to a large pool and gym on the bridge deck, as well as sunbathing areas on all aft decks and a touch-and-go helipad that can be turned into a foredeck games area or observation platform. Italian-based designer Giorgio Vafiadis of Studio Vafiadis styled a contemporary interior with Art Deco influences for the Greek shipyard – including both a guest lift and a magnificent staircase.
O’Ptasia is available for charter with Fraser Yachts Greece with a weekly rate from €900,000.
Coral Ocean
Stats: 73m, Lürssen, 1994 (2022), 12 guests, 22 crew
Highlights: Built by Lürssen in 1994, the 72.6-metre Coral Ocean was transformed in an all-encompassing €35 million refit at the Astilleros de Mallorca shipyard in 2022. The yacht then returned to the charter market like an entirely new vessel. Now a haven of white and blue, her interiors are bright and airy, with accommodation for up to 12 guests in total across six staterooms. Her wellness offering on board also saw a bit of an update, with a redesigned glass-bottomed spa pool with glass courtesy of the Four Seasons.
Coral Ocean is available for charter with Ahoy Club with a weekly rate from €650,000.
Force Blue
Stats: 70.6m, Royal Denship, 2002 (2022), 12 guests, 21 crew
Highlights: Force Blue is considered something of a masterpiece on the charter market, especially when it comes to entertaining. Capable of hosting up to 60 seated guests and over 300 guests quayside, this 70.6-metre is the perfect high-volume yacht for entertaining during and after the race. The bridge deck on the Royal Denship is complete with a cocktail bar, professional DJ station and disco lighting – a setup designed for partying the night away.
Force Blue is available to charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €360,000.
Triumph
Stats: 65.4m, Benetti, 2021, 12 guests, 15 crew
Highlights: Constructed in steel and aluminium with sharp lines and an ultramodern design by Giorgio M. Cassetta, Triumph measures 65.4 metres. The full-custom Benetti superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests and 15 crew and offers a range of 4,700 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. Spanning six decks with six spacious guest cabins, Triumph offers expansive living spaces on board. Highlights include the generous owner’s apartment on the upper deck designed with 130 square metres of space, plus a 70-square-metre beach club with additional space in the form of a drop-down platform.
Triumph is available for charter with Royal Yacht International with a weekly rate from €650,000.
Sarastar
Stats: 60.2m, Mondomarine, 2017, 12 guests, 16 crew
Highlights: The 60.2-metre superyacht Sarastar is a special place to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from, or any other event thanks to her large decks. She's a fine choice for those in search of a lavish holiday season, thanks to her interiors by Italian designer Luca Dini. High-gloss floors and backlit pear-green marble do well to encapsulate the sumptuous feel on board, and there is a backlit white onyx bar, glossy dining table and custom-made light fixture in the main saloon.
Up on the sundeck are enormous sunpads shaded by an awning, perfect for those looking to top up their tan or those seeking protection from the midday sun. Right at the bow, a touch-and-go helipad allows guests to arrive in style and can double up as a dancefloor.
Sarastar is available for charter with Northrop and Jonson with a weekly rate from €348,000.
Come Together
Stats: 60m, 2022, Amels, 12 guests, 13 crew
Highlights: Geometric, perfectly proportioned, and contemporary, this is the mighty result of Espen Øino’s work. The 60-metre yacht for charter is a fine example of why Limited Edition superyachts are so successful on the market. Generous al fresco deck areas meet with relaxed, beachouse-style interiors and pedigree Dutch engineering. With a 27-metre long sundeck that's equipped for all-day entertainment, plus a beach club with ice bath and sauna, Come Together is the perfect match for the Grand Prix this year.
Come Together is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from €450,000.
Pink Shadow
Stats: 58.3m, Damen Yachting, 2023, 12 guests, 17 crew
Highlights: Pink Shadow's magnificent interior design celebrates the spirit of exploration and features a Tiki Plage and a cabana-style bar, among much else. In keeping with her explorer credentials, Pink Shadow’s interiors were inspired by the 1982 Amazonian adventure film Fitzcarraldo. Delivered in 2023, Pink Shadow is certainly a head-turner of an expedition yacht with her striking green hull and gunmetal superstructure. She also has the heavy-duty credentials that make her an epic adventurer. The 58.3-metre yacht has a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 11.5 knots, an ice-class hull, and 30 days of autonomy, which fares well for those who want to visit remote locations.
Pink Shadow is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from €510,000.
Hurricane Run
Stats: 53.5m, 2009, Feadship, 12 guests, 13 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2009, Hurricane Run has accommodation for 12 guests in her contemporary Terence Disdale interior, which is dotted with unique artwork and sculptures. Her sundeck boasts a large Jacuzzi and loungers for making the most of the sun during the day. At night it can be transformed into a party area thanks to its multi-zone sound and visual system.
Hurricane Run is available for charter with Camper and Nicholsons with a weekly rate from €245,000.
Anjelif
Stats: 49.8m, 2024, Columbus Yachts, 11 guests, 11 crew
Highlights: Anjelif made her grand debut at last year's Monaco Yacht Show and since has taken the charter market by storm. Her shimmering exterior is not the only precious material on board, with a series of backlit Taurini geode walls featured throughout (and selected by the owner for their energetic and spiritual properties). A slate of brilliant yellow quartz can be found in the owner's quarters, which also features a massage room, office, gym, wardrobe and en suite with Jacuzzi and Hammam.
Anjelif is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €330,000.
Arados
Stats: 47.3m, Sunseeker, 2014, 10 guests, 7 crew
Highlights: If there was a particularly special yacht to be on board this year at the Monaco Grand Prix, it would be Arados. The 47.3-metre is wonderfully set up to bask in the racing glory this year. The sheltered sundeck on the Sunseeker, with its chic décor, sophisticated lighting scheme and varied areas, makes it feel like an outdoor saloon. It is perfect for long evenings with friends – lingering over dinner or propping up the bar.
Arados is available for charter with Camper & Nicholsons with a weekly rate from €225,000
Lady Victoria
Stats: 47m, Feadship, 2015 (2022) 12 guests, 11 crew
Highlights: With exterior design by Dubois and interiors by British studio RWD, Lady Victoria is certainly a head turner. Delivered in 2015 by Feadship, the yacht underwent a 2022 refit which saw her generators rebuilt and her engines serviced, while in 2021 she had a full repaint, two new tenders added and her toy box boosted with a brand-new Sea-Doo. With a soft colour palette and lots of natural light – particularly in the main saloon – complemented by bleached-oak cabinetry, Lady Victoria is primed for entertaining this year at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Lady Victoria is available for charter with Edmiston with a weekly rate from €225,000.
Babbo
Stats: 42.6m, Cantiere delle Marche, 2024, 12 guests, 10 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2024, Babbo is making herself known at this year's Monaco Grand Prix where the 42.6-metre has secured a prime track side berth. Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche (CDM)delivered this "one off" explorer yacht. Equipped with a steel hull and boasting a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles, Babbo can sail in extreme conditions and reach far-flung destinations.
Babbo is available for charter with Yachtzoo with a weekly rate from €225,000.
Sonishi
Stats: 40m, Sunseeker, 2019, 10 guests, 8 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2019 by British shipyard Sunseeker, Sonishi's striking exterior is sure to make a splash at this year's Grand Prix. This powerful yacht for charter has an impressive top speed of 22 knots and cruises comfortably at 12 knots. Sonishi can accommodate up to 10 guests across her five generously-sized cabins. Defined by the broker as "stylish and modern", her full-beam master suite is located forward on the main deck.
Sonishi is available for charter with Superyachts Monaco with a weekly rate from €175,000.
X
Stats: 42.7m, Sanlorenzo, 2016, 12 guests, 8 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2016, it's very celar why X makes such a great yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix – her huge aft deck. Primed for entertaining, X will come in to her own this weekend in Monaco. The superyacht is the second hull in Sanlorenzo’s 460EXP explorer yacht series, designed to reach far-flung destinations with complete autonomy. X is able to carry a submersible, seaplane, helicopter or sailboat on board, launched by a dedicated crane. Sanlorenzo will also have its latest 46-metre steel superyacht on display.
X is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €190,000.
Hana
Stats: 42.6m, CRN, 2008 (2023), 11 guests, 10 crew
Highlights: This 2008 CRN has been launched into the future with a new contemporary interior following a 2023 refit. Now colourful and bright, Hana's living spaces are a delightful example of how adding colour can bring a yacht to life. Accommodation on board is for 11 guests across five cabins, including a full-beam master that has its own balcony and adjoining study. Thanks to her large interior volume, Hana has two saloons with a formal dining space on the main deck. On the bridge deck aft, there is an al fresco dining space with a large circular table that can comfortably seat up to 11 guests.
Hana is available for charter with Camper & Nicholsons with a weekly rate from €150,000.
Haiami I
Stats: 33m, Custom Line, 2022, 12 guests, 7 crew
Highlights: Haiami I is available for charter in the Med this season. She was delivered in 2022, and has since proved to be a popular charter yacht. Packed into her 33 metres 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 en suites.
Haiami I is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €135,000.