Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so why not celebrate it this year on board a yacht? Forget about arranging your own festivities and leave it up to the crew to kick off your festive season. Tis’ the season to be jolly, so why not be jolly with the whole family on board one of these yachts available for charter? Anchors aweigh for a Thanksgiving like no other…
CC-Summer
Stats: 95.3m, Lürssen, 2019, 12 guests, 30 crew
Highlights: One of the standout yacht launches of 2019, CC-Summer has continued to captivate the market with her elegant lines, luminous interiors and impressive size. Available for charter this festive season, it promises an exceptional experience, though it comes with a premium price tag. Boasting a 12-metre swimming pool and a dedicated spa, there are abundant opportunities to relax and unwind on board. The primary charter guests can indulge in the vibrant bridge deck master suite, which features a private aft terrace, while a foredeck helipad ensures the charter party arrives in style. A self-playing Steinway piano adds a touch of musical luxury to the experience.
CC-Summer is available for charter with Moran Yacht & Ship with a weekly rate of €1,600,000
Sunrays
Stats: 85.5m, Oceanco, 2010 (2022), 12 guests, 29 crew
Highlights: Sunrays ranks among the most prestigious and expensive superyachts available for charter worldwide. This is attributed to her striking profile and opulent amenities, which include a luxurious spa, a private cinema, a state-of-the-art gyroscopic pool table, and a sprawling bridge deck that is ideal for hosting events and entertaining guests. Sunrays is equipped with all the necessary features to make your stay exceptional, and her distinctive design and unique sweeping profile ensure that she captures attention wherever she sails.
The owner's deck features a full-beam lounge and a master suite with an adjoining VIP cabin, and there are accommodations for up to 22 guests. The master suite is also complemented by a private terrace complete with a Jacuzzi. Additionally, the lower deck hosts a beach suite that offers breathtaking views from its own sea terrace.
Sunrays is available for charter with Edmiston with a weekly rate of €1,150,000
Emir
Stats: 83m, Golden Yachts, 2004 (2022), 28 guests, 28 crew
Highlights: Hot on the heels of a huge refit, Emir is now ready to amaze guests over the festive period when she will be cruising the Red Sea. Her enormous beam of 11.6 metres and towering profile mean that 28 guests will have all the space they need across the 14 sumptuous staterooms. This is a yacht for celebration and is beautifully equipped to host larger gatherings and events.
Accommodation on board Emir includes a Royal Master Suite, which is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large central skylight over a king-sized bed. The yacht's outdoor spaces are equally impressive and a great place to celebrate Thanksgiving including a sundeck Jacuzzi, lounge and dining areas.
Emir is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €750,000
Utopia IV
Stats: 63m, Rossinavi, 2018 (2022), 12 guests, 13 crew
Highlights: With a 70-square-metre beach club in the transom, three spa pools and a touch-and-go helipad, Utopia IV is certainly a superyacht designed to impress - and who doesn't want to be impressed this Thanksgiving? Her interiors are minimalistic with sophisticated European accents sourced from couture brands such as Hermes and Armani. One of the best spots on board is the forward owner’s suite, which has a commanding view provided by floor-to-ceiling windows and a grand bathroom with a double shower and jacuzzi. The master suite also contains a sitting room, office, and private balcony.
Utopia IV is available to charter with Moran Yacht & Ship with a weekly charter rate from $505,000.
Samadhi
Stats: 60.9m, Feadship, 2006 (2024), 12 guests, 16 crew
Highlights: Delivered by Feadship in 2006, with her well-balanced, classic exteriors and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects, Samadhi rejoined the charter fleet this year following a huge refit. Her interiors have been exquisitely reimagined by Laura Pomponi of Luxury Projects, who introduced a refreshing blend of light woods and rich blues to give the 61-metre a contemporary upgrade. Each deck is connected by an elevator and can whisk guests up from the main deck to the sky lounge, which has also seen a refresh in Samadhi’s most recent refit. The space has a fully-stocked sit-up bar, and a large television and gaming set up on the port side. Here, on the upper deck aft, is a round table for al fresco dining and exterior sofas.
Samadhi is available for charter with Edmiston with a weekly rate from $395,000
Dream
Stats: 60m, Abeking and Rasmussen, 2001 (2023), 12 guests, 15 crew
Highlights: Following a recent refit in 2023, the 60-metre superyacht Dream is not available to charter over the festive period. The 60-metre has a gleaming interior by Bannenberg & Rowell and is a real entertainer with seven well-appointed cabins, including a 110-square-metre master suite and sizeable living spaces including a large sky lounge, gym and massage room. A bastion of the charter fleet since her delivery in 2001 (as Excellence III), Dream has long been considered the perfect charter yacht and is proving to continue this trajectory in the South Pacific.
Dream is available for charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from $430,000
Halo
Stats: 57.4m, Feadship, 2015, 12 guests, 14 crew
Highlights: Famed for her distinctive profile, Halo is a guaranteed head turner with huge silver arches that dissect the superstructure. The 57-metre remains remarkably futuristic in appearance, despite being delivered in 2015, making her a top choice for the festive season. Designed with world cruising in mind, she boasts a cruising speed of 16 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles. Halo is also designed with plentiful outdoor living spaces, namely an enormous sun deck, which Feadship says extends five metres further forward than would be found on comparable-sized superyachts. This sundeck features a grey Jacuzzi, matching the yacht’s paint scheme, which can be covered with an electronically powered carbon fibre sun awning.
Halo is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from $425,000
Odyssea
Stats: 47m, Heesen, 2012 (2024), 12 guests, 8 crew
Highlights: Hot on the heels of an all-encompassing refit, which was headed up by her original designers Bannenberg and Rowell, Odyssea is ready for the festive season and available over Thanksgiving. The 47-metre has an impressive collection of artwork on board and beautiful social spaces that now following her refit are elegant and bright. Accommodation on board is for 12 across six cabins including the master on the bridge deck. This season, Odyssea will be cruising the Caribbean.
Odyssea is available for charter with Ocean Independence with a weekly rate of $200,000
Grand Illusion
Stats: 43.9m, Palmer Johnson, 1994 (2017), 10 guests, 9 crew
Highlights: Boasting expansive indoor and outdoor areas, Grand Illusion is perfectly equipped to see you into the festive season. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining on Thanksgiving for up to 10 people in the skylounge aft, which has a large wooden table and elegant corner sofas to slump back into. The main saloon opens onto a spacious deck, equipped with comfortable seating and a teak swim platform for easy water access.
Featuring a 10-person Jacuzzi and extensive lounging zones, the sundeck is where the yacht comes into her own and has an additional dining table and fully stocked wet bar. For those seeking adventure, the yacht provides a range of activities, including water skiing, paddle boarding, and snorkelling. Additionally, a tender is available to facilitate delightful beach picnics in the Caribbean sun.
Grand Illusion is available for charter with Worth Avenue Yachts with a weekly rate from $120,000
Mirabella
Stats: 47.9m, Trinity Yachts, 2004 (2018), 11 guests, 9 crew
Highlights: The 47.9-metre Trinity yacht Mirabella is a popular yacht for a reason. Her deep blue hull, elegant spaces and sensational crew of nine make a fine choice over the festive season with the family. The yacht's outdoor areas, especially the sundeck, serve as a vibrant social hub for sunbathing, relaxing and enjoying panoramic views of St Lucia, where she is available for charter. The sundeck also has a Jacuzzi, sunpads and shaded lounge spaces.
Mirabella has an elegant interior designed by Scott Carpenter, and combines dark woods with light fabrics, creating a welcoming and sophisticated feel. The main saloon offers a spacious seating area with state-of-the-art entertainment, while the skylounge serves as a secondary saloon with a full bar. Well-equipped with a variety of tenders and toys, Mirabella promises endless fun on board too.
Mirabella is available for charter with Northrop and Johnson with a weekly rate from $165,000
Aix
Stats: 44.5m, Sanlorenzo, 2022, 10 guests, 9 crew
Highlights: With a contemporary neutral interior, spacious skylounge and impressive beach club, Aix is undoubtedly a crown pleaser. She is described by the central agent as a tri-deck masterpiece and she’s the perfect yacht to see in the festive season. Guests will be accommodated in the four cabins on the lower deck, where large rectangular windows mean that light floods in even when the yacht is berthed between two vessels. Warm wood panelling is featured throughout the interior spaces, and these are interspersed by textiles, using a combination of warm greys, natural browns and cream marbles.
Aix is available for charter with Burgess with a weekly rate from $225,000
Heaven Can Wait
Stats: 35m, Benetti, 2006 (2020), 12 guests, 7 crew
Highlights: Described by its central agent as a client favourite, this 35-metre Benetti is the perfect way to bring in the festive season as you know the service and amenities will be top-notch. Following a recent refit, Heaven Can Wait has a new elegant interior that is perfectly set up for families. The perfect yacht for al fresco living and taking in breathtaking views. She features a large amount of deck space, including several dining areas, lounging areas and a sundeck wet bar.
Heaven Can Wait is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from $85,000