While every F1 Grand Prix promises excitement, the best way to experience Formula 1 front and centre is by luxury yacht. Wondering how much it costs to watch the Monaco Grand Prix on a yacht? How to find the best Grand Prix party yachts? BOAT has compiled the definitive guide to watching the Grand Prix by superyacht, identifying the largest and most impressive superyachts available for charter with exclusive trackside views and berths for upcoming races...
The Formula 1 race season is upon us, officially kicking off on Saturday, 16 March 2025. Involving 24 circuits and more than 21 countries, the season begins with a double-header, starting with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on 16 March, before heading to Shanghai the following week.
Read More/The world's most expensive superyachts for charterAhpo
Stats: 115.1m, Lürssen, 2022, 16 guests, 36 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: She is one of the largest and most expensive yachts for charter on the planet, so what better vessel to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from than 115.1-metre Ahpo? Delivered in 2022, the vast superyacht has enormous deck space and state-of-the-art TV setups to watch the action. The yacht has a two-storey owner's suite and an eight-metre swimming pool to relax in after the races and plenty of entertaining space for additional guests. Wellness is at the heart of a charter on board Ahpo and can be 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 available for charter with Edmiston with a weekly rate from €2,600,000
HBC
Stats: 85.6m, Abeking and Rasmussen, 2009 (2024), 12 guests, 28 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: A mega arrival for the Grand Prix HBC will be a huge presence at the 2025 Monaco F1 in May. With a vivid bi-colour exterior, she is certainly a head turner and has more than enough space for post-race entertaining. She recently underwent a four-million-euro refit in 2022 (which resulted in brand-new interiors from British studio Winch Design) and now stands in immaculate condition. She has a neutral colour palette throughout the cabins and interior social spaces, with bright bursts of colour on deck. Other highlights include the yacht's beach club, which has a huge folding terrace and waterside balconies.
HBC is available for charter with Hill Robinson with a weekly rate from €850,000.
Emir
Stats: 83m, Golden Yachts, 2004 (2022), 28 guests, 28 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: Hot on the heels of a sensational refit, Emir is now ready to amaze guests during the Monaco Grand Prix. Her enormous beam of 11.6 metres and towering profile mean that 28 guests will have all the space they need and an elevated position to take in the excitement. This is a yacht for celebration and is beautifully equipped to host large gatherings and events. Accommodation on board Emir is made up of 14 sumptuous staterooms, including 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 watch the Grand Prix and take in the atmosphere.
Emir is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate from €700,000
Alfa Nero
Stats: 81.3m, Oceanco, 2007 (2024), 12 guests, 26 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: Alfa Nero saw a fabulous return to the market last year following an all-encompassing refit, meaning that her glorious aft deck is now back on the charter market. Her swimming pool remains one of the icons of the industry, and where better to watch the Grand Prix from than one of the most recognisable yachts on the market. Recognised as one of the world’s first "statement" aft pools, the sizeable pool of Alfa Nero can easily convert into a dance floor for post-race parties. Her interiors by Alberto Pinto are bright, ornate and filled with pop art. She has an impressive 1,250 square metres of living space, which is adorned with exquisite hardwoods, luxurious leathers, elegant fabric and precious metals.
Alfa Nero is available for charter with Northrop and Johnson with a weekly rate from $812,500.
Elements
Stats: 80m, Yachtley, 2019, 24 guests, 25 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: For those looking to entertain during the Monaco Grand Prix, the 80-metre Yachtley superyacht Elements is a fine choice with space for up to 100 guests out on deck with her “static charter” dispensation. She can accommodate 24 guests overnight across 12 cabins, all equipped with entertainment centres and Sony television screens so that no moment of the Grand Prix is missed. Her expansive outdoor decks allow guests to soak in the views of Monaco while enjoying the onboard entertainment spaces and the racing, of course. More post-race activities include soaking in the Jacuzzi, dining al fresco under the stars or unwinding in the multiple seating areas - perfect for socialising and making the most of the race-week atmosphere.
Elements is available for charter with Ocean Independence with a weekly rate of €800,000.
Okto
Stats: 66.4m, ISA, 2014 (2022), 11 guests, 16 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: The 66.4-metre Okto was built in Italy by ISA and delivered in 2014, instantly becoming an icon. Now scheduled to be in Monaco in May, the yacht has an excellent sun deck to watch the race from and is set to be one of the most in-demand charters at anchor during the Grand Prix. She was designed by Andrea Vallicelli, with interior styling by Alberto Pinto, and can accommodate up to 11 guests in six cabins and 16 crew. Her spacious decks offer plenty of room to celebrate the race day action, while her six-metre infinity edge pool and elevated sundeck Jacuzzi are great places to soak in the atmosphere.
Okto is available for charter with Worth Avenue with a weekly summer rate of $550,000.
Utopia IV
Stats: 63m, Rossinavi, 2018 (2022), 12 guests, 13 crew
Race availability: Miami Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: With huge exterior deck spaces and a 70-square-metre beach club, Utopia IV is a perfect choice for the Miami Grand Prix. She is certainly a superyacht designed to impress - and who doesn't want to impress at the F1? Her interiors are minimalistic with sophisticated European accents sourced from couture brands such as Hermes and Armani. Out on the deck, pops of blue bring a contemporary edge to the design while large sofas and open-plan spaces allow for spaces to gather and take in the action.
Utopia IV is available for charter with Fraser with a weekly rate of $505,000,
Katina
Stats: 60m, Brodosplit, 2015 (2025), 12 guests, 15 crew
Race availability: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Highlights: Boasting ample deck spaces and large volumes, Katina is a great yacht to take in the final race of the F1 season. Spaces on board are primed for entertaining and there is plenty of space to wind down after all the race action. On board, guests will find a spa centre comprising a gym with state-of-the-art tech, a sauna and a massage room, as well as a deck Jacuzzi, an outdoor cinema and a clubhouse-style whisky and cigar room with its own ventilation. Accommodation is for a party of 12 (although more guests can be hosted quayside) in six spacious staterooms on the upper deck, comprising two king-sized master cabins with a forward-facing balcony and four queen-sized VIP suites with private balconies. Dark woods – comprising satin-finished oak and high-gloss walnut – are complemented by cream fabrics.
Katina is available for charter with TWW with a weekly rate from $245,000
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Australia
Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne
Race Day – 16 March
Japan
Suzuka International Racing Course
Race Day – 6 April
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir
Race Day – 13 April
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Race Day – 20 April
Miami
Miami International Autodrome in Florida
Race Day – 4 May
Monaco
Circuit de Monaco
Race Day – 25 May
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Race Day – 5 October
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina Circuit
Race Day – 7 December
Spirit
Stats: 54.5m, Amels, 2011 (2020), 11 guests, 13 crew
Race availability: Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: Hot on the heels of an interior refit, the 54.50-metre Amels is in peak condition, ready to take a prime spot at the Monaco Grand Prix 2025. Spirit emanates a beach club feel, with a bright colour scheme of white, cream and blue as well as beachy motifs of coral and seahorses. Spirit shares the characteristically fluid deck spaces and a huge sun deck - a top characteristic of the Amels Limited Editions models - making her a perfect choice for entertaining after or during the racing. There is a formal dining table for 14 on board, as well as a more relaxed teppanyaki grill set up for more intimate entertaining. The upper deck salon offers a bar, additional soft seating and an 85-inch plasma screen TV for a closer look at the action.
Spirit is available for charter with Y.CO with a weekly rate from €295,000.
Gatsby
Stats: 29.6m, Sanlorenzo, 2021, eight guests, four crew
Race availability: Miami Grand Prix 2025
Highlights: Built by Sanlorenzo in 2021 and styled by the acclaimed Marty Lowe, the 29.6-metre motor yacht Gatsby is available for an exciting trackside charter during the Miami Grand Prix. Delivered to her owner in 2021, this motor yacht offers sophisticated accommodation for up to eight guests across four cabins, including two master suites and two twins. Her interiors are flooded with natural light thanks to her large windows, and she has plenty of space out on the deck for entertaining.
Gatsby is available for charter with Worth Avenue Yachts with a weekly rate from $95,000.
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