Superyachts for Charter in Europe

Length, Builders and Guest Numbers

Superyacht charter in Europe starts with a selection of 34 large yachts, among them Riva 130 and Sunseeker Thumper at 40 metres, Feadship Emerald at 50 metres and Oceanco The Wellesley at 56 metres. Each of these is listed for 12 guests, so extra length does not automatically mean a bigger party. What changes is the scale of the vessel: how much space each guest has and how the yacht is run. Vessels of this size are normally operated by a professional crew. Sleeping arrangements and cabin layouts are specific to each yacht and should be confirmed before you shortlist.

Day Rates, APA and Fuel Explained

When you rent a superyacht, the headline rate is only part of the budget. Crewed charters are usually quoted as a day or weekly rate, with an Advance Provisioning Allowance held on top to cover items such as fuel, food and berthing. Fuel is the variable that moves most with distance and cruising speed, so a route of short hops between anchorages costs very differently from a long coastal passage. Ask for the rate basis, the APA structure and the guest capacity in writing at the start, and compare yachts on that footing rather than on length alone.

Planning Multi-Day Itineraries Across Borders

A week or more aboard a superyacht allows a route across several coastlines, such as the French Riviera, the Italian coast, the Balearic Islands or the Greek islands. Each added stop brings practical points to settle early: customs and port formalities when you cross a border, berth or anchorage choices for a yacht of this size, and provisioning for the guest list. The route is agreed with the captain, who adjusts it to weather and sea state. Shaping the plan around the yacht's draft, speed and your preferred pace helps make a longer charter workable. From €5,000 per day.