BOAT rounds up seven standout yachts available for charter during football's biggest event...
The summer season has almost reached fever pitch, with the FIFA World Cup gearing up for its final stages this month. While hotels around the host cities are all but spoken for, those looking for a more exclusive base have some spectacular charter yachts still to choose from – combining exceptional service and amenities with oh-so-easy access to the action.
Lady Beth
Stats: 54.9m, Newcastle Marine, 2011, 12 guests, 13 crew
Available for: The semi-finals and final
Looking to travel with a larger group for the World Cup? Lady Beth stands apart thanks to her unusually residential layout. Sleeping 12 guests across six suites, including two full master cabins on separate decks, she offers a level of flexibility difficult to find on the charter market, whether hosting extended families or groups of friends following the tournament together.
Her expansive beach club, infinity-edge Jacuzzi and impressive collection of water toys mean there's plenty to enjoy between matches – but one of Lady Beth's strongest assets during the tournament is found indoors. The panoramic skylounge, with its vaulted ceilings, power recliners and oversized TV, creates the perfect place to watch matches for those avoiding the Cup-crazy crowds, complemented by an adjoining bar that naturally becomes the social hub before and after kick-off.
Meanwhile, a selection of toys, including SeaBobs, lift foils, WaveRunners and an inflatable water park, make the most of New England's pleasant cruising grounds.
Lady Beth is asking from $275,000 per week with Fraser Yachts.
Doc Z
Stats: 25m, Viking, 2010, 5 guests
Available for: The semi-finals and final
For guests looking to combine football with one of New England's signature summer pastimes, Doc Z offers something a little different. Available either as a standalone charter or alongside Lady Beth as a tandem programme, the Viking sportfisher transforms a traditional World Cup getaway into an elevated fishing expedition.
Accommodation is arranged across three cabins, while an experienced captain and mate are on hand to tailor days on the water for everyone from first-time anglers to seasoned fishermen. The yacht's main saloon provides a comfortable setting for watching the day's matches, with generous lounge seating, a large-screen TV and an adjacent dinette and bar creating an easy gathering space. Guests can also move outside to the shaded cockpit or flybridge to continue celebrations long after the final whistle.
Doc Z is asking from $65,000 per week with Fraser Yachts, or $50,000 per week when chartered alongside Lady Beth.
Stealth
Stats: 45.7m, Palmer Johnson, 2010 (2022), 10 guests, 9 crew
Available for: The semi-finals and final
With her fast-planing hull and sporty Palmer pedigree, Stealth is built for guests who want to squeeze as much as possible into their Cup itinerary. Her aft deck bar spills into the main saloon (perfect for pre-match drinks), while the sundeck Jacuzzi and outdoor televisions make staying on board an appealing alternative to the crowds.
Following a recent refit, Stealth's interiors feel fresh and understated, with accommodation for 10 guests centred around a roomy and "lavish" main deck master suite. Add in a shallow draft and an arsenal of water toys, including SeaBobs and a Jet Ski, and Stealth has all the ingredients for balancing football fever with time spent exploring the coast.
Stealth is asking from $165,000 per week with Burgess.
Nicole Evelyn
Stats: 45.7m, Trinity Yachts, 2002 (2023), 11 guests, 9 crew
Available for: The semi-finals and final
For charterers seeking a classic yacht with plenty of room to entertain, Nicole Evelyn is the all-American choice. Available throughout the tournament's closing stages in New England, she combines Trinity pedigree with freshly upgraded social spaces following an extensive 2023 refit.
The biggest transformation can be found on deck, where a newly installed Jacuzzi, expansive sunpads and a full-service bar create an inviting setting for afternoons spent on the water, or evenings hopefully celebrating the day's results. The sundeck can also be adapted into a dancefloor, while movie screens on both the bridge deck and sundeck offer an easy way to catch the highlights. Inside, refreshed furnishings and soft goods complement a spacious five-cabin layout, including a full-beam master suite with his-and-hers bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes.
Nicole Evelyn is asking from $165,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.
Miss Michelle
Stats: 37.2m, Horizon, 2025, 10 guests, 6 crew
Available for: The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final
Miss Michelle offers one of the newest charter opportunities available during the FIFA World Cup, having been delivered just last year. Her flybridge is the star, complete with a bar, grill, generous lounge seating and a cinema projector screen that transforms the space into an open-air viewing venue after sunset. Forward, a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads and alfresco dining creates another social hub, while the fold-down beach club offers easy access to the water between match days.
Accommodation is equally well considered, with both an on-deck master suite and a second master below deck making her ideal for two principal couples or extended families. Zero-speed stabilisers ensure comfort both underway and at anchor, allowing guests to enjoy every moment on board regardless of itinerary.
Miss Michelle is asking from $180,000 per week with Northrop & Johnson.
Entrepreneur
Stats: 35.6m, Ocean Alexander, 2022, 10 guests
Available for: The final
Few charter opportunities are as well timed as Entrepreneur. Based from nearby Newport throughout July, the Ocean Alexander offers a private retreat within easy reach of New York, allowing guests to enjoy the tournament before retreating to the tranquillity of the US coastline.
Entrepreneur's tri-deck layout makes the most of her exterior space, from the raised Jacuzzi deck to the expansive foredeck lounge, while the protected beach club doubles as a watersports hub and wellness space complete with gym equipment and an extensive toy collection.
The flexible accommodation arrangement, including two convertible guest cabins, allows the yacht to adapt easily for different charter groups, whether hosting families, couples or corporate guests attending the Cup.
Entrepreneur is asking from $120,000 per week with Ocean Independence.
Laila
Stats: 27.4m, Sanlorenzo, 2024, 9 guests, 4 crew
Available for: The quarter-finals, semi-final and final
Those looking to balance the excitement of the World Cup with slower-paced coastal cruising will find plenty to admire onboard Laila. She places contemporary but understated design firmly at the centre of the guest experience, with Patricia Urquiola's interiors creating a calm retreat during a busy sporting summer.
Outside, the flybridge offers shaded dining, oversized loungers and uninterrupted views across the coastline, while the foredeck becomes a "peaceful spot" for morning coffee.
Although one of the smaller yachts on this list, Laila punches well above her weight when it comes to entertainment, carrying Jet Skis, jet surfboards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment for active days on the water. Accommodation for nine guests across four cabins makes her particularly appealing for families or close-knit groups travelling together.
Laila is asking from €90,000 per week with IYC.
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