The 6 Largest Motor Yachts For Charter

Powerful. Majestic. Commanding. There’s nothing quite the sight of a superyacht at anchor, and when the boats are as big and grand as the ones on this list, the view is truly awe-inspiring. If you’re looking to charter one of the icons of the superyacht world, this is a good place to start. Step aboard as we take you through the five largest superyachts for charter.

By Anthony Huck • 31 July 2023

1: OCTOPUS: 126.2 m, Lurssen

One of the most iconic superyachts of all time, the 126m (413’) OCTOPUS, is finally available for charter. As at home among the icebergs of Antarctica, as anchored off St Barts, this explorer superyacht cultivated a legendary status under the ownership of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen but held its secrets tight.

Now under new ownership, charterers have the outstanding opportunity to cruise aboard this Espen Oeino-designed superyacht, swimming in the glass bottom pool that rises to become a dance floor, sipping champagne in the beach club Jacuzzi, or whiling away the hours in the grand library or lounge bar. The yacht also features a cinema, spa with a beauty salon, two helidecks, an underwater viewing lounge, a dive room with a hyperbaric chamber, and an army of water toys, including a submarine, all housed in a huge float-in garage.

OCTOPUS accommodates 12 guests across 13 palatial staterooms, which include two VIP apartments and an Owner’s Deck with a private spa pool terrace and observation deck. With its iconic navy hull and skyscraper decks, this outstanding Lurssen yacht is available for charter for €2,200,000 per week.

2. AHPO: 115.1m, Lurseen

Dive into the good life on AHPO, a sleek and striking 115m Lurssen superyacht that puts lifestyle and wellness at its core. AHPO’s most remarkable feature is the two-level primary suite with its stunning winter garden, offering private access to a vast sky deck gym and pool.

On the lower deck, a breathtaking spa with a plunge pool, a Himalayan salt sauna, a Hamman and a massage room leads out into a beach club straight out of a Palm Springs dream.

An IMAX cinema clad in plush blue velvet is the perfect spot for movie nights, while an infinity pool takes pride on the sky deck. AHPO is equipped with a helipad and carries a dazzling fleet of water toys and a phenomenal beach set-up for luxury picnics. Every fun detail has been considered, including a diving board set high in the hull.

Elegant, opulent and designed for optimum family time and wellness, AHPO accommodates up to sixteen guests in eight sumptuous staterooms. She charters out for €2,600,000 per week.

3. RENAISSANCE: 112m, Freire Shipyard

Recently launched in 2023 from the renowned Freire Shipyard, this 112m/367’5" masterpiece showcases exceptional design by Bannenberg & Rowell. With accommodation for up to 36 guests across 19 suites, Renaissance offers an unparalleled experience. Boasting a variety of features, including a helipad, elevator, and wellness facilities such as a spa and gym, she caters to every indulgence. The spacious interior and outdoor decks provide ample room for relaxation and entertainment, while the deck jacuzzi and pool under the sun offer pure relaxation. Powered by 3 x Caterpillar engines, Renaissance achieves a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots. Whether cruising the Mediterranean this summer or exploring the Caribbean in winter, Renaissance promises an unforgettable charter experience, combining luxury, comfort, and elegance.

4. IJE: 108m, Benetti

With her long, sleek lines and extended bow, Benetti’s superyacht IJE is a commanding presence. Custom built by Benetti in 2019 to a design by British design studio RWD and Benetti, IJE marries superyacht elegance with all the amenities, including a palatial Owner’s deck, a nightclub, a beauty parlour and a beach club.

Snuggle up on the blue-velvet lounges for family nights around a gorgeously cosy cinema. Enjoy the dazzling drama of the nightclub’s blue and red velvet furnishings. Charter guests can take a few steps from the treadmill to the water in the waterline gym and relax in the upper deck plunge pool. The best seat in the house is the private observation deck with its glass floor looking back down into the yacht, which you can reach by a stunning lift that acts as a light conduit through the yacht’s five decks.

IJE’s design brings the outside in, with fluid indoor-outdoor spaces like the main salon, where a push of a button sees the glass walls retract around you, creating a breezy 30m lounge with no interruption between outside and in. IJE accommodates 12 guests in 7 staterooms and is available for charter for €1,800,000 per week.

5. DREAM: 106.5m, Olympic Yacht Services

In the superyacht world, there are projects, and then there are dreams that push the boundaries. The conversion of a 106m passenger boat into an award-winning superyacht was one of those dreams.

For a charterer, the dream has paid off in the yacht’s extraordinary scale and features — the awe-inspiring 260 sqm primary suite, the beach club, the cinema, the 400 square metre saloon, the enormous sundeck swimming pool that flows over two levels, the intriguing spaces, like a bento-box-inspired dining room with seating around a teppanyaki grill, and the grand staircases that summon up the ocean voyages of yesteryear.

The scale of the yacht is breathtaking, as is its glamour, its luxurious yet restrained interiors featuring scaled-back hints of Versailles and whimsical nautical touches. The vessel carries an incredible fleet of toys, including a limousine tender and an amphibious quads.

Up to 36 guests are accommodated in splendour across 22 luxury suites, making DREAM a superb charter yacht for large groups. DREAM is available for charter for €2,200,000 per week.

6. CHRISTINA O: 99.1M, Canadian Vickers

CHRISTINA O carries her history proudly. JFK and Churchill are two giants that have spent time aboard this historic vessel, famous for its low classic profile and Minotaur mosaic pool. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier had their wedding reception onboard, and Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe were guests.

Converted into a superyacht in 1954 for Aristotle Onassis and refitted again, most recently in 2015, this iconic gentleman’s yacht feels grand and homelike. Luxuriate in velvet armchairs and cognacs before bed and enjoy dinners in the vast 42-seater dining room, where politicians and Hollywood rising stars once gathered. Climb the spiral staircase wrapped in blue velvet and retire to an opulent suite where a fire crackles in the hearth.

The yacht has many spaces for groups to dine and relax and carries a wonderful toy chest for fun on the water. CHRISTINA O accommodates up to 34 guests in 17 lavish staterooms. You can charter this piece of superyacht history for €740,000 a week.

Begin planning your next vacation onboard a luxury mega yacht now. Contact our team of charter specialists to explore the superyachts most suited to your needs.