Blue & Beyond #7 - Find Your Perfect Match

At bluewater, our friendly charter team can guide you towards which out of our global fleet of charter yachts might best suit you and your group’s preferences, but here is a quick run-down of some broad categories of yachts, with some shining examples of yachts available for charter.

Cruise into the Great Gatsby era with a classic yacht

For those with a streak of romance in their soul, a classic yacht charter offers the grandeur of yesteryear, harking back to a time when the superyacht industry was just beginning, and celebrities and royals were first discovering the allure of yachting on the glittering French Riviera. There is a sense of history and timeless glamour to classic yachts that cannot be matched.

Bluewater have a range of classic yachts available for charter around the world, from graceful classic sailing yachts, to decadent gentleman’s motoryachts. However, there’s another category of classic yacht, one which offers a superb classic yacht experience with all the modern superyacht luxuries: the modern classic.

The 90m, award-winning M/Y NERO is a superb example of the modern classic yacht. Inspired by the ‘Corsair’ series of yachts owned by JP Morgan in the early 20th century, NERO was built in 2008, embodying the classic elegance of the jazz age yet with all the comforts and toys of a modern superyacht. Upon launch, she won the 2009 ShowBoats award for ‘Best Motoryacht Over 75m’, and immediately became one of the most iconic yachts on the charter market.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in six splendid staterooms, special features of NERO include a magnificent duplex owners’ apartment with private lounge and dining saloon and an observation deck/cinema. Out on deck, there’s a stunning foredeck swimming pool, a sundeck Jacuzzi, and a large beach platform perfect for swimming or launching off on the yacht’s incredible array of watertoys. M/Y NERO is available for charter in the Caribbean during winter, and during summer in the Mediterranean, from €475,000 a week.

Begin your yacht charter journey with a great ‘first-timer’

You will always remember your first. The very first time you charter a superyacht is an experience you will remember until your dying day—even if you continue to charter for the rest of your life. The very best ‘first-time’ yachts are heavy on experiences and fun, with lots of watersports on offer, a great cabin layout, and a crew that knows just how to dazzle you and make you never want to leave. At bluewater, we know that first impressions count, and we’ve got some brilliant ‘first-time’ charter yachts in our fleet.

The 36m M/Y WILD THYME is a superb Benetti superyacht, boasting an exceptional charter pedigree, an awesome treasure chest of watertoys, and a hugely experienced crew of seven. True to Benetti form, this superyacht has a wide beam, meaning the yacht has plenty of room and the features of a much larger yacht, including a gorgeous large sundeck with Jacuzzi. WILD THYME accommodates up to ten guests in three generous doubles and two twin staterooms, and her interior is sheer elegance, with white and cream furnishings and glossy wood panelling. The exquisite main deck master suite features ivory and gold silks, and offers 180 degree views of sky and sea from the panoramic windows curving around the cabin. M/Y WILD THYME is available for charter in the Western Med, with a weekly charter rate from €105,000.

Go fast in M/Y PLAY THE GAME, a high-performance 28m Sunseeker yacht available for charter in the enchanting Balearics. This 2014 yacht has some standout features rarely found in this size range, including a drop-down balcony off the main saloon, beautiful alfresco dining and sunbathing areas, and a hydraulic swim platform. PLAY THE GAME features a stylish contemporary interior flooded with natural light and sea breezes, and accommodates up to eight guests in four stunning staterooms. Relax on the sun pads while the yacht is underway, take a spin on one of the many watertoys, or host a cocktail and canapé party on the sundeck at sunset, being looked after by the yacht’s dynamic and professional crew. M/Y PLAY THE GAME charters out from a weekly rate of €49,500.

Escape from real life with a superyacht day charter

Not everyone has the time or budget to charter a luxury yacht for a week, but don’t let that stop you from living the superyacht dream. If you find yourself looking wistfully out from land at the yachts, wishing you could live that life— if only for a day— then a luxury day charter is the perfect solution. For businesses, a corporate day charter is also the perfect way to really impress your VIP clients.

For day charters, we recommend a fast yacht so that you can experience a long stretch of coastline, such as the French Riviera, in a short time frame. The best day charter yachts also have cabins so that you can rest, shower, and really experience the superyacht life during your day. The below fast yachts are available for day charters through bluewater, and are also available for weekly charters if you decide that one day isn’t enough!

M/Y FIRECRACKER is a 27m Sunseeker Predator yacht with a sporty black hull, a hydraulic swim platform, and a great range of watertoys. With a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 35, FIRECRACKER is all about fun on the water, with its clean modern lines and stylish furnishings brightened with splashes of colour and large entertaining and sunbathing areas. Inside the yacht, it’s pure contemporary style, with a light-filled salon and four staterooms for resting and showering throughout the day. The yacht can take 12 guests for day charters, and accommodates eight for overnight or weekly charters. M/Y FIRECRACKER charters out for a daily rate from €7,166 and a weekly rate from €43,000.

The 21m M/Y REHAB is a luxurious Sunseeker Predator sports cruiser capable of speeds of up to 40 knots. With chic outdoor dining and relaxing spaces, REHAB is the perfect yacht to explore the Côte d’Azur, and has a fantastic high-speed Williams tender for lots of adrenaline thrills on the water. There are two luxury ensuite staterooms on board, as well as a beautiful air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system. 12 guests can enjoy a day charter on REHAB, and it sleeps four. With a professional crew of two ensuring your day is unforgettable, M/Y REHAB charters out for a day rate of €3,500 and a weekly rate of €22,500.

Enjoy the best of modern yacht design

If your tastes run to the clean lines and luxurious minimalism of modern design, bluewater has a range of exceptional modern yachts to suit your charter preferences.

46m M/Y ENTOURAGE by Admiral Yachts is a stunning testament to modern yacht design. On the interior, you will find soft grey carpets and matt black furniture, crisp white walls and breezy spaces, with huge windows flooding the yacht with natural light, and a drop-down balcony letting the sea air flow through. There is an art-gallery feel to ENTOURAGE, with vibrant contemporary paintings, striking black and white striped marble, and a dazzling white staircase with glass panels and suspended artwork. ENTOURAGE accommodates up to 12 guests in five stunning cabins, including a lavish main deck master suite with office, steam room, and private gym, and two convertible cabins to adapt easily to your charter group’s needs. Out on deck you will find expansive alfresco lounge and dining areas shaded by graceful sweeps of white shade cloth, a stunning modern Jacuzzi on the huge sundeck, and a beach club for jetting off on the watertoys, including a Novurania tender capable of speeds of 50 knots. M/Y ENTOURAGE is available for charter from €200,000 a week.

The 25m M/Y LA VIE is an opportunity to charter a brand new, high-spec yacht featuring enviable contemporary design. The interior is light-filled, with pale wood and white and cream soft furnishings lending a sense of light and space rarely found on yachts in this size range. LA VIE accommodates up to eight guests in four glamorous ensuite staterooms, including a full- beam master, a double VIP, and two convertible twin cabins. Guests are treated for deck spaces onboard, with a large flybridge with dining table and barbecue, an aft deck dining table, and forward sun pads. The yacht also features a swim platform for diving off into the cool deep water, or boarding the watertoys, which include a 3-person Jacuzzi. Launched by Princess Yachts in late 2016, M/Y LA VIE has a cruising speed of 18 knots, and is available for charter in the Balearics from €47,000 a week.

M/Y SANS ABRI is a spectacular 27m Ferretti 881 sports yacht with amazing charter features including a waterslide and well-equipped beach club. SANS ABRI offers contemporary accommodation for 8-10 guests. The full-beam master stateroom is a triumph, with large panoramic windows giving splendid views of sea and sky, and a double rainforest shower in the ensuite bathroom. There is also a double VIP cabin and two twin cabins with extra Pullman bunks, all with ensuite facilities. Out on deck you can dine at the aft deck table, or on the flybridge at a table that also converts into a sunbathing platform, with additional sun pads found on the foredeck. M/Y SANS ABRI charters out along the French Riviera and Corsica and Sardinia, with a weekly rate from €45,000.

No matter what your yachting fantasy is, bluewater has the yacht to make your charter dreams come true. To find out more about the listed yachts or the many others in our global charter fleet, contact the friendly charter team at bluewater.