The world's most expensive superyachts for charter

Stats: 136m, Lürssen, 2019, 22 guests, 55 crew

Following her removal from the US sanctions list in October 2024, the 136-metre Flying Fox is once again available for charter.

Flying Fox was delivered in 2019 and became one of the world's largest 20 superyachts. With a beam of 22.5 metres, the yacht is enormous and has six decks, towering 32 metres above the waterline, which is a third of the height of the Statue of Liberty. Her curvaceous exterior was penned by Espen Øino, while her interiors were created by Mark Berryman together with the owner.

The 136-metre superyacht is a feat of watersports and wellness, with almost the entire aft of the yacht dedicated to fun and relaxation. Impressive first impressions occur on the 22.5-metre-wide bathing platform and into a 400-square-metre spa, which is arranged across two decks. The spa has heated limestone floors, louvred oak panelling and a vast spa pool, the waters of which can be changed from steaming to icy in 10 minutes. For those who want to keep up the fitness regimen, Flying Fox also has a state-of-the-art superyacht gym packed with the latest Technogym kit.

The 10 guest suites are arranged forward of the gym, so guests can pad straight from their beds for a workout or, further aft, for a morning swim. These cabins are naturally vast too, each opening onto one of the long side decks.

The yacht has two certified helipads and can accommodate the largest helicopters on the market. Other special features include an indoor and outdoor cinema, an outdoor kitchen with teppanyaki grill and churrasco oven and a 12-metre swimming pool.

Flying Fox is available for charter with Bluewater 

Stats: 122m, Lürssen, 2024, 20 guests, 40 crew

Kismet was commissioned by repeat client and sports tycoon Shahid Khan, who previously owned the 95.2-metre Lürssen yacht Whisper (formerly Kismet). She was one of the year's standout deliveries, departing Lürssen's facilities in May 2024 and later making a splash as the Monaco Yacht Show's second-largest ever attendee.

What justifies her impressive cost? Her intricate interiors by Reymond Langton Design, for one, featuring fireplaces, painted ceiling frescoes, floor-to-ceiling glass and marble detailing throughout. Kismet is also kitted out with every conceivable amenity, including but not limited to a Balinese-inspired spa with cryotherapy chamber; a yoga studio with its own juice bar; a swimming pool with a swim-up bar; and a semi-underwater lounge that moonlights as an indoor cinema.

Kismet is managed for charter with Cecil Wright & Partners.

Stats: 111.6m, Freire, 2023, 36 guests, 45 crew

Following her launch in early 2023, the 112-metre motor yacht Renaissance has not only joined the charter fleet but is now one of the most expensive yachts for charter. Built by the Spanish shipyard Freire, Renaissance is the largest yacht built in Spain and one of the largest projects designed by the British studio Bannenberg & Rowell.

While her sheer size could justify her hefty price tag, her masterful interiors – which include a double-height dining saloon and a private owner's deck – are impressive enough to fathom the cost. With a sophisticated neutral colour palate and tactile furnishings, the 112-metre has been designed with multi-generational charter in mind. Across her six decks, Renaissance has an expansive beach club stocked with the latest water toys, plus a bar and waterside dining area. A large swimming pool sits on the main deck aft and there is an entire spa deck, which includes a fitness centre, hot and cold plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, treatment rooms and hair and beauty salons.

Renaissance is managed for charter with Burgess.

Stats: 115.1 metres, Lürssen, 2022, 16 guests, 36 crew

Lady Jorgia (ex. Ahpo) made waves when she left the shipyard at Lürssen with her striking duo-tone exterior and half-moon windows. The 115.1-metre superyacht hit the headlines earlier this year when she was sold in what was believed to be the biggest brokerage deal in history. 

If her commercial helipad and world-class gym aren't enough to tempt you on board, perhaps the yacht's two-storey owner's suite or eight-metre swimming pool might. Wellness is at the heart of a charter on board Ahpo  seen in her nature-themed spa, complete with a massage room, Himalayan salt sauna and a Turkish-style hammam finished in vibrant mosaics and ivory onyx. 

Nature is another theme that continues throughout the vessel, seen in the choice of artwork, the central staircase (which depicts an olive tree) and the grand dining room, which is themed around water lilies. She also has a full-time crew of 36, on hand to ensure that every whim is catered to.

Ahpo is managed for charter by Edmiston. 

Stats: 126.2 metres, Lürssen, 2003, 12 guests, 45 crew

Octopus is available to charter for the first time since her delivery to the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2003. At 126 metres, Octopus is one of the largest superyachts in the world, so has plenty of space on board for amenities. She’s also well equipped for exploration, with two helipads and a hangar, storage for up to seven tenders, an ROV, Triton submarines and a fully-equipped dive centre. Across her eight decks, Octopus also boasts a glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge, a cinema, a heated freshwater swimming pool and multiple Jacuzzis, bars and al fresco entertaining areas.

Octopus is managed for charter by Big Blue Expeditions.

Stats: 106.5 metres, Haliç Tersaneleri, 1997, 36 guests, 40 crew

First launched as a passenger ship in 1997, Dream emerged from an extensive refit in 2018 undertaken by Olympic Yacht Services with the help of designers Giorgio Vafiadis and Ciarmoli Queda Studio. Interior spaces are spread across six decks and are well equipped for glamorous events and parties, with dining spaces, including a special Teppanyaki hot table for up to 44 guests. Other highlights on board include a spa, cinema, sundeck infinity pool, a business centre with a board room, a helipad and a beach club stocked with diving gear.

Dream is managed for charter by Hill Robinson.

Stats: 108 metres, Benetti, 2019, 12 guests, 30 crew

At 108 metres, Ije is Benetti’s astounding flagship with exterior design by British design studio, RWD. But it's not just her elegant exterior that places her among the most expensive yacht for charter, as she features an incredible list of amenities including a gym, cinema, spa and nightclub with a DJ set up. Her interiors are bright thanks to her large windows and natural colour palette. With more than 1,000 square metres of outdoor deck space, Ije is an entertainer at heart, not to mention her large collection of water toys and swimming pools on board.

Ije is available to charter with Royal Yacht International.

Stats: 95.3 metres, Lürssen, 2019, 12 guests, 30 crew

Bang for your buck: One of the biggest launches of 2019, CC-Summer is available for charter and she doesn't come at a small price. Featuring a 12-metre swimming pool and dedicated spa, there's plenty of opportunities to unwind on board. Primary charter guests can kick back in the colourful bridge deck master suite with a private aft terrace, while a foredeck helipad allows the charter party to arrive in style. There’s even a self-playing Steinway piano on board.

CC-Summeris managed for charter by Moran Yacht & Ship.

Stats: 93 metres, Feadship, 2019, 12 guests, 31 crew

With a striking and well-balanced profile designed by the renowned Michael Leach, this 93-metre Feadship has long since dazzled the industry – earning her a deserved place as one of the most expensive superyachts for charter. A winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2020, Lady S boasts a vast amount of space on board and a list of amenities that can keep you entertained at all times. 

Standout features on board Lady S include a two-deck IMAX theatre, fully certified helipad and swimming pool. The yacht is also equipped with a number of sports facilities for golf, basketball, volleyball and football. Meanwhile, her Reymond Langton interior has been likened to a "beautiful and contemporary jewellery box".

Lady S is managed for charter by Edmiston.

Stats: 90m, Oceanco, 2018, 12 guests, 31 crew

Since she was delivered in 2018, the world has looked on in awe at her extraordinary glass atrium – constructed of seamless black glass that encloses the superstructure. In fact, Dar has around 390 square metres of glass in the superstructure alone, not counting doors and hull windows. Once inside, the result is said to be like floating in mid-air, with no boundaries or distortion and complete privacy, so there is a reason that she’s up there with the very finest superyachts to charter.

Designed by Luiz De Basto, Dar’s exteriors are inspired by that of a hammerhead shark, with a well-balanced flowing profile, shapely wing stations, representing its wide-set eyes, and dorsal fin-style mast. She remains one of the most recognisable vessels in the fleet today, turning heads wherever she goes.

Dar is available for charter with Large Yacht Corp.