With more than 300 yachts on display at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, BOAT takes a closer look at the charter yachts at the show. Including everything from newly launched explorer-style vessels to classic pedigree builds...
Sycara V
Stats: Nobiskrug, 68.2m, 2010 (2024), 12 guests, 16 crew
Highlights: Built for an experienced owner, Sycara V was most recently refitted in 2024 and now combines penthouse-style sophistication with exceptional seakeeping and guest comfort. Her interiors, designed by Pure Detail, are contemporary yet elegant, defined by natural light, large windows and skylights throughout. Seven versatile cabins accommodate 12 guests, including a main-deck lounge and library that can convert into a full VIP cabin. An elevator connects all decks, while multiple outdoor dining and lounging areas create inviting spaces for entertaining or quiet relaxation.
Sycara V cruises at 12.5 knots with a top speed of 17 knots. She has an extensive toy collection, including two Novurania tenders, Jet Skis, SeaBobs, paddleboards, kayaks, inflatables and a full beach set-up, alongside a well-equipped gym with treadmills, a rowing machine and a bike.
Sycara V is available for charter with IYC with a weekly rate from $650,000.
Eternity
Stats: Codecasa, 65m, 2010 (2022) 12 guests, 17 crew
Highlights: Refitted to exacting standards in 2022, Eternity is a 65-metre superyacht that’s perfect for a relaxed Bahamian escape. With her bright, art-filled interiors and expansive outdoor living areas, she has become one of the region’s most sought-after charter yachts.
Her seven-cabin layout accommodates 12 guests, including a full-beam master stateroom with private balcony, walk-in wardrobe and his-and-hers bathrooms with a Jacuzzi bath. The remaining accommodation comprises four doubles and two twins, each with Pullman berths. A central elevator links all decks, ensuring effortless movement throughout. A gym with Peloton bike caters to fitness enthusiasts, while her vast selection of water toys, including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, an electric hydrofoil board, Flyboard, slide and trampoline, ensures endless fun on the water.
Eternity is available for charter with Hill Robinson with a weekly rate from $390,000.
Entourage
Stats: Amels, 60m, 2023, 12 guests, 14 crew
Highlights: Delivered in 2023 as part of the Amels 60 Limited Editions series, Entourage is among the largest charter yachts on display in Fort Lauderdale this year. With a striking exterior by Espen Øino and a contemporary interior by Burdifilek, she combines precision with gallery-like calm to create a fine charter yacht.
Highly customised for her owner, Entourage features an expanded sundeck and a reimagined superstructure with extended signature windows that flood the interior with natural light. Her layout accommodates 12 guests in six cabins, including a spectacular full-beam owner’s suite with a private balcony. She also has an impressive array of toys and tenders that invite adventure both on and beneath the water, while zero-speed stabilisers guarantee comfort wherever she drops anchor.
Entourage is available for charter with Moran Yacht and Ship with a weekly rate from $485,000.
Scott Free
Stats: Abeking & Rasmussen, 60m, 2009 (2022), 12 guests, 16 crew
Highlights: Scott Free's elegant design is by Donald Starkey, with interiors by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell. She has a proven world-cruising record, having completed a full circumnavigation under her first ownership, and remains an exciting yacht for charter with expensive deck spaces and an exciting toy collection.
Her six-cabin layout accommodates 12 guests. The full-beam master suite sits on the main deck, while four adaptable guest suites lie below, including two with king-size beds and two convertible queens that can transform into twins or merge into two full-beam VIPs with private lounges. A sixth multipurpose cabin is on the bridge deck, complete with two Pullman berths. Scott Free features generous lounging and dining spaces, a large sky lounge, and an open sundeck ideal for social gatherings or quiet sunbathing.
Scott Free is available for charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from $420,000.
As You Wish
Stats: Westport, 50m, 2011(2024), 12 guests, 11 crew
Highlights: Hot on the heels of a 2024 refit by designer Patrick Knowles, As You Wish is a 50-metre Westport that marries American craftsmanship with a contemporary edge. Long celebrated for her standout charter programme and loyal repeat client base, she offers an effortless blend of adventure, style and comfort across the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Her elegant, light-filled interiors are warm and sophisticated, with inviting lounges and seven versatile cabins accommodating 12 guests. The master suite offers panoramic views and generous private space, while her guest cabins ensure flexibility for families and groups.
As You Wish lives up to her name with one of the Caribbean’s most impressive toy inventories. Guests can enjoy three WaveRunners, three SeaBobs, e-foils, a water slide, sea pool, climbing wall, SUPs and a 12.8-metre Freeman tender. The yacht also has an impressive beach club set-up, inflatables and full diving and fishing gear.
As You Wish is available for charter with IYC with a weekly rate from $235,000.
Vibrance
Stats: 49m, Amels, 2004 (2019), 12 guests
Highlights: With Amels craftsmanship and a multimillion-dollar 2019 refit, Vibrance is an exceptional charter platform. Designed inside and out by Donald Starkey, her refreshed interiors feature a calm and modern aesthetic with a lot of cream and wooden accents.
Accommodation on board this yacht for charter is for 12 guests across five well-appointed cabins, including a full-beam master suite, a VIP, two doubles (one with a Pullman) and a twin cabin with an additional Pullman. Across her decks, she offers extensive al fresco spaces. The sundeck is a standout feature, with a new custom hot tub, shaded dining for 12, multiple lounging areas and a well-equipped outdoor gym for workouts with a view.
Zero-speed stabilisers ensure comfort at anchor, while an impressive 7,690-nautical-mile range opens up long-distance itineraries. A strong selection of water toys and tenders completes the charter picture, with an 11-strong crew delivering the onboard experience.
Vibrance is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from $199,000.
Amore
Stats: Numarine, 37m, 2022, 12 guests, 8 crew
Highlights: Amore is a standout 37XP tri-deck model designed by Can Yalman that blends contemporary style with family-friendly versatility. With her expansive beam and light-filled interiors, she offers an impressive sense of volume rarely seen in her size category.
Accommodating 12 guests across six cabins, Amore’s layout includes a full-beam main-deck master and a second master on the bridge deck, both with panoramic windows and private terraces. Additional accommodation comprises three queen cabins and one twin with Pullman, alongside a flexible nanny or multipurpose cabin for added convenience.
Her interiors are warm and modern, defined by floor-to-ceiling glass, soft furnishings and inviting social spaces. Other top features include a formal dining area for 12 and a dedicated cinema room on the lower deck, complete with reclining chairs, ice maker and mini fridge. The air-conditioned beach club features a wet bar, leading directly to the sea for easy access to her extensive water toy collection.
Amore is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from $155,000.
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