For charter clients working within a week or 10 days, speed changes everything. Super speedy yacht for charter compresses distances and expands itineraries, making them a good choice for those who want to see as much as possible. There also fun. BOAT rounds up the best high-speed superyachts that are available for charter, topping out at 42 knots...
Baloo III - 42 knots
Stats: 28m, 2019, Pershing, 9 guests, 4 crew
Highlights: With a top speed of 42 knots, Baloo III is one of the speediest superyachts available for charter. Her 32-knot cruising speed is about where most charter yachts max out. The yacht has plenty of space to relax on deck, with lounge areas on the aft deck, sundeck and bow. Accommodation on board is for nine guests across four convertible cabins. Baloo III also has a hydraulic swim platform for easy access to the water.
Baloo III is available for charter with Ocean Independence with a weekly rate from €65,000.
Just4 – 42 knots
Stats: 28m, Pershing, 2021, 11 guests, 4 crew
Highlights: The 28-metre Pershing Just4 has been designed by Fulvio De Simoni to showcase its sporty credentials. With a top speed of 42 knots, Just4 is a great choice for thrill-seekers looking to explore the Mediterranean this season. The yacht for charter holds a prime berth in the heart of St Tropez year-round, so it is perfectly positioned for whizzing around the French Riviera. Inside, Just4 has an open-plan layout with leather furnishings and a large dining area for eight. She also has a great water toy collection for more excitement on the water. Accommodation on board is for nine guests across four cabins.
Just4 is available for charter with Camper and Nicholsons with a weekly rate from €65,000.
Beachouse – 40 knots
Stats: 40m, 2009 (2024), Overmarine, 10 guests, 6 crew
Highlights: Built in GRP by Italian yard Overmarine, Beachouse was delivered in 2009 as the 15th Mangusta 130. Her most recent refit was in 2024, leaving her in immaculate condition for the season ahead. The 40-metre yacht for charter maxes out at 40 knots and carries a huge selection of water toys for even more fun. Accommodation is for up to 10 guests in four cabins, plus six crew in three cabins. Guest accommodation comprises a master suite amidships, a VIP stateroom forward, a double to starboard and a twin with a Pullman berth to port, all with en-suite bathroom facilities and the latest plasma television screens.
Beachouse is available for charter with IYC with a weekly rate from $110,000.
Da Vinci – 38 knots
Stats: 49.9m, 2017 (2021), Overmarine, 12 guests, 9 crew
Highlights: This racy Mangusta 165 Evolution has an impressive top speed of 37 knots. Her vast flybridge sundeck offers a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads as well as spaces dedicated to al fresco drinking and dining. When the heat becomes a little too much, guests can retreat below to the main saloon, finished in opulent, gold-accented décor and complete with a statement marble bar that sets the scene for celebratory events on board. Gadgets tucked away in Da Vinci's toybox include an e-foil board, SeaBobs, Jet Skis, paddleboards, kayaks and gear for waterskiing, wakeboarding or snorkelling.
Da Vinci is available for charter with Northrop and Johnson with a weekly rate from €225,000.
Mini K2 – 38 knots
Stats: 30.2m, Extra Yachts, 2022 (2023), 9 guests, 5 crew
Highlights: Mini K2 is impressive for countless reasons. One of them is the yacht’s huge area for flexible outdoor living on three levels – from the flybridge, foredeck, to the beach club. Luca Dini Design & Architecture designed the interior, which remains comfortable for up to 11 guests. An L-shaped sofa fills the starboard side of the main saloon, while armchairs and a marble-topped counter are positioned forward, providing a bar area. The 30-metre yacht has a top speed of 38 knots thanks to its super-powerful engines.
Mini K2 is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €95,000.
Eclat – 37 knots
Stats: 31m, Leopard Yachts, 2008, 9 guests, 4 crew
Highlights: The 31-metre Leopard yacht Eclat maxes out with an impressive speed of 37 knots. Inside, she is adorned with dark wood floors, medium-toned wood panels and crisp white linings in spaces that are filled with natural light. Accommodation on board is for nine guests across four well-appointed, flexible cabins. Out on deck, Eclat’s main dining area is on the aft deck underneath a removable canopy.
Eclat is available for charter with Bluewater with a weekly rate from €60,000.
AK Royalty – 33 knots
Stats: 41.4m, Palmer Johnson, 2009 (2023), 12 guests, 12 guests
Highlights: AK Royalty is a super-fast Palmer Johnson began life with a white paint job, until her most recent owner resprayed the yacht in a custom cocktail that contained real 24kt gold (meant to match the owner's Lamborghini SVJ Roadster), with "champagne gold" steel decor on the aft deck to match. Other customisations involved remodelling bathrooms and a massive investment in toys, including two gold-painted Jet Skis, three underwater scooters, an anti-jellyfish pool, a waterslide, a climbing wall and a trampoline. She maxes out at 33 knots.
AK Royalty is available for charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from €126,000.