LAUREN L at 90 metres (296 feet) is one of the world’s largest yachts available for charter. Built in Germany to the highest standards of both safety and comfort, she recently completed a major refit in Greece by Alpha Marine Ltd.

LAUREN L features 4 decks with a guest area of 1,800 sq metres with enormous open entertaining areas and small intimate areas for private discussions, a superbly equipped conference room and a vast array of leisure equipment.

The Lauren L in her vast territory. She sure owns it.

Throughout the day guests can relax on the sundeck or enjoy the luxurious health and beauty centre, which includes a sauna, steam room, aromatherapy treatment room, beauty and hair salon, gym and a relaxing observation saloon with spectacular views front and starboard. A fully supervised crèche is available throughout the day.

LAUREN L has a large saloon with a large bar and deck areas for entertaining where you can hold a pre-conference drinks evening for your delegates or escape for a quiet chat in the library.
Forty guests are accommodated in 20 suites. The Master Suite on the Bridge Deck is 110 sq metres (1183 sq feet) and includes it own private balcony.
Other accommodation includes one double VIP suite of 60 metres, three double suites on the bridge deck, ten double suites on the upper deck and five double suites on the main deck. All have en-suite bathrooms and large wardrobes.

LAUREN L is the perfect private yacht, for a family vacation, corporate meeting or a perfect conference venue.

(Courtesy of The Yachting Partners International Site)

Specs:

Length:     90 Mtr (295 Feet)
Beam:     14 Mtr (46 Feet)
Draft:     3.75 Mtr (12 Feet)
Built by:     Cassens Werft
Year Built:     2002
Hull Construction:     Steel
Main Engines:     1 x 1850 KW, MAK DIESEL 6M25
Flag:     Malta
Classification:     Germanischer Lloyd, 100 A5 passenger ship

FELICITA WEST is all that one has come to expect of a Perini Navi yacht – beautiful, fast, exquisitely designed and built. Whether you want to relax on deck or take the helm, FELICITA WEST has everything to offer and more.

The flybridge is large enough for twelve guests to eat in sun or shade; there are two chairs for big-game fishing; the sunken aft cockpit is luxuriously comfortable, shaded and welcoming. Throughout the interior an ‘English Country House’ style pervades – offering space with intimacy, timeless elegance with state-of-the-art efficiency in all 5 of her cabins.

A swimming platform descends from the main deck with easy access into the water or onto the jet tenders. The most spectacular views are rumoured to be from the bow seat or a crow’s nest that ascends 40 metres.

The pedigree Felicita yacht doing what she does best - sailing!

Felicita West is the largest and fastest aluminium sailing yacht in the world. Everything about this  yacht has been designed to provide the ultimate sailing experience in the greatest possible comfort. Her pedigree is highly impressive and her statistics are simply awesome.

Accommodation and Extras
Total Cabins:     5
Double Cabins:     3
Twin Cabins:     2
Pullmans:     4
Guests Sleeping:     12
Guests Cruising:     12

Communications & Navigation:
Phone, Fax, Email
Wireless Internet Access throughout the yacht

Leisure:
Treadmill in the master stateroom
Exercise bike

Tenders & Toys:
2 x 6.3m Zodiacs tenders with 235 hp jet drives
2 x Laser 2000 sailing dinghies
2 x Laser sailing dinghies
Wakeboards, kayaks, waterskis, inner-tube and boogie boards
Snorkelling equipment, fishing equipment

Specs:

Length:     64 Mtr (210 Feet)
Beam:     12.70 Mtr (42 Feet)
Draft:     3.80 Mtr (12 Feet)
Year Built:     2003
Built by:     Perini Navi
Hull Construction:     Alluminium
Classification:     Lloyds
Number of Guests:     12
Number of Crew:     11
Cruising speed:     12 Knots
Max Speed:     16 Knots

MARTHA ANN is the latest mega yacht from Lürssen. Luckily for the travellers out there, she is also ready for charter with YPI (Yachting Partner International).

Starting her life under the project name ‘Shark’, MARTHA ANN is the sister ship of Apoise (2006) and Saint Nicolas (2007) as by Lurssen. However, unlike her famous predecessors, she has a blue hull, which gives her more elegant sleek lines. This adds to her contemporary feel and is complete with just about every feature you can imagine. She is available for charter in the Mediterranean & Caribbean.

A Unique Mega Yacht - The Martha Ann

She has six decks, a glass elevator in the lobby, a 427-square meter master suite, numerous guest rooms, a huge sports bar and gym, a large pool (10,000-litre capacity) and a phenomenal theater area.

The interior styling reflects the designer’s flair for subtle yet intricate detailing in the marquetry, engraved glass and marble inlays, and his penchant for exotic materials such as parchment, palm, mother-of-pearl, shagreen, bamboo and buffalo hide. The decks’ interiors are enveloped in a decidedly formal atmosphere throughout, whilst several ultra-relaxing outdoors areas offer multiple wet bars equipped with state-of-the-art television systems!

She provides a mini armada of toys to take out on the water. A landing craft is rigged for fishing, a custom limo tender, plus kayaks and a handful of towables are also stowed in the yacht’s garage. MARTHA ANN, with an international crew of 18 offers a unique experience on one of the largest yachts available for charter in 2009.

The bridge deck has a VIP stateroom and further aft there is a full beam saloon and a cleverly designed inside-outside dining area. She boasts a huge sports bar and gym along with a very large Jacuzzi which adorns the upper deck. Here, as with the aft deck, there are vast areas for out door relaxing and sunning and seating. There is also a large pool with integrated bar.

Specs:

Length:     70.20 Mtr (230 Feet)
Beam:     12.80 Mtr (42 Feet)
Draft:     3.65 Mtr (12 Feet)
Built by:     Lurssen
Year Built:     2008
Hull Construction:     Steel
Main Engines:     2 x Caterpillar / 1,500 kw each / 2,010 hp each
Fuel Consumption:     454.55 Ltr/Hr (120 Gall/Hr)
Cruising speed:     13 Knots
Flag:     Cayman Islands
Classification:     ISM/ISPS. Commercially registered

An impressive addition to the world’s mega-yacht fleet, RM ELEGANT is superior in luxury and style. Built for the ultimate charter experience, her deck space includes a 12-person Jacuzzi on the sun deck, surrounded by an extensive sunbathing area.

Her gracious saloons offer an unassuming elegance with live entertainment on the grand piano in the main reception, or home entertainment facilities in the second reception. With her many secluded areas, as well as large entertainment spaces, RM ELEGANT is the perfect mega yacht for both relaxing and entertaining.

The RM Elegant Yacht Cruising Her Territory

RM ELEGANT can accommodate up to 30 guests and the yacht is run by an international crew of 30. The crew/guest ratio of 1:1 ensures an exceptionally high standard of service, at the same level as the very best hotels in the world.

She sleeps 30 Guests in 15 Staterooms and boasts a King-bed Master Suite which occupies the full width of the Bridge Deck with large private Saloon, Spa bath, Shower. There is also a King-bed VIP Suite with Lounge, Spa bath, Shower.  There are also 13 Guest bedrooms with convertible Double/Twin beds and en-suite Showers. All rooms have direct-dial telephone, internet access, Satellite TV, DVD, HiFi stereo and safes.

Price:     High Season Daily Charter Rate Summer 2009 65,000 €
Low Season Daily Charter Rate Summer 2009 60,000 €

She is currently up for charter now if anyone is interested.

Specs:

Length:     72.40 Mtr (237 Feet)
Beam:     12 Mtr (39 Feet)
Draft:     3.35 Mtr (11 Feet)
Year Built:     2004
Main Engines:     2 x Caterpillar 3516 2260 b.h.p.
Cruising speed:     17 Knots
Max Speed:     18 Knots
Cruising Range:     3,300 NM
Fuel Consumption:     750 Ltr/Hr (198 Gall/Hr)
Built by:     Lamda Shipyard

Thirty years ago this extraordinary 243ft four-masted schooner was designed and built for the single-handed yachtsman Alain Colaat the Toulon Naval Dockyard. In 1997 she began a major refit and, like a butterfly, emerged as not only one of the world’s largest and fastest sailing charter yachts but also one of the finest.

Today PHOCEA has an interior of beautiful wood panelling, exquisite David Linley furniture, and luxurious soft furnishings.

Her gymnasium, hairdressing salon, sauna, watersports equipment, audio and visual systems are all state-of-the-art, but despite the high-tech provenance her interior boasts a classic ambience to suit all tastes.

The Owner’s suite, commanding fine views, is situated on the main deck whilst the VIP guest cabin and four other double cabins, all with full ensuite facilities, are located on the lower deck.

The Phocea Sailing Yacht - Swiftly covering her distance

Specs:

Length:     75.12 Mtr (246 Feet)
Beam:     9.58 Mtr (31 Feet)
Draft:     6.10 Mtr (20 Feet)
Rig:     Schooner
Year Built:     1976
Last Refit:     1999
Compliance:     MCA Compliant
Main Engines:     MTU 1056 hp
Cruising speed:     12 Knots
Max Speed:     13 Knots
Cruising Range:     3,000 NM
Fuel capacity:     36,000 Ltr (9504 Gall US)
Fuel Consumption:     195 Ltr/Hr (51 Gall/Hr)
Built by:     DCAN, Toulon, France

Price:     High Season Weekly Charter Rate Summer 2009 245,000 €
Low Season Weekly Charter Rate Summer 2009 210,000 €
High Season Weekly Charter Rate Winter 2008/09 245,000 €
Low Season Weekly Charter Rate Winter 2008/09 210,000 €

Audio Visual:
TV / VCR / DVD
Satellite TV (in restricted areas)
Stereo music system

Communications & Navigation:
Satellite communications (phone, fax and email)
Cellular phone

Leisure:
Hairdressing salon
Gymnasium
Sauna

Cool Stuff:
Towable toys
Two 2-man Yamaha 800 cc waverunners
Waterskiing
Snorkelling equipment

The  O’mega is a charter mega yacht and she guarantees guests safety without compromising comfort and elegance. Her interior has mahogany panelling, built-in furniture, custom made linens and carpets, and handmade fabrics. The fully equipped business center includes LAN access, conference call facilities, and notebooks with GSM internet access. Relax in the massage parlour, exercise in the gymnasium/yoga studio, rejuvenate with your private beautician, work out in the gymnasium and let loose in the indoor and outdoor jacuzzi. Explore the wonders of the sea with scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing, or enjoy the thrill of jet- skiing windsurfing and water-skiing. (*Courtesy of Yachting Partners Group)

O’Mega can accommodate and entertain up to 32 guests, in 1 Master, 5 VIP, 5 Double, and 5 Twin cabins. Each cabin has a different theme. The Owner’s Suite has a panoramic view of the stern of the yacht and offers a King-size bed, en-suite office and salon, walk-in closet, as well as an exquisite bathroom with a Jacuzzi and shower.

The O'Mega cruising the seas

Main Salon: On the main deck, the salon is  designed with flamed mahogany in ample spaces and is suitable for  moments of pleasure, relaxation and party gatherings. The most up to date audio visual equipment will  keep your party nights at the top of your guests list.

Upper Salon: Welcome your guests onboard O’Mega with a cocktail, enjoy romantic moments by the piano bar, or have a drink in the Upper Salon. Sink into the sofas and chat for hours or enjoy a film on the 50″ plasma TV with full surround system and satellite TV access.

Dining room: Adjacent to the main salon, Gourmet cuisine is served in the dining room that seats up to 32 guests and is an ideal opportunity for one to arrange a seated dinner party in an elegant environment. The crew of O’Mega has been trained to provide five star services to even the most discerning clientele.

Owner’s cabin: Located on the upper deck, the master suite on luxury yacht O’Mega offers a panoramic view. Designed with grace, featuring a king sized bed, office corner, library, large walk in closet and equipped with 42″ plasma TV with full surround system, DVD, satellite TV access, HI-Fi system, personal computer, and internet access, the master cabin on this yacht is definitely above 5 star standards. Elegance and grace continue in the yellow onyx marble bathroom which has a bathtub, shower and jacuzzi, and all the amenities for him and her to help one unwind with a bubble bath or revitalize in the Jacuzzi.

VIP cabins: The five VIP cabins on motor yacht O’Mega have nothing to envy from the master cabin, The VIP suite that is located on the bridge deck is ideal for honeymooners and the other four on the upper level deck provide luxury and comfort to the highest degree. All of the VIP cabins on luxury yacht O’Mega are equipped with queen sized and magnificent Marble bathrooms that are decorated with the finest materials.

Double cabins: Located on the main deck, the five double cabins on O’Mega are designed with the same detail and luxurious manner of the rest of the areas aboard O’Mega. All double cabins on the yacht offer a plasma TV and CD/DVD full surround system, as well as tailor-made linen and handmade fabrics.

Twin Cabin: The five twin cabins on the yacht are situated on the main deck of O’Mega are all fitted with Plasma TV screens, marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs or showers as well as oil paintings of famous italian and greek artists that give a unique atmosphere.

On deck: Enjoy life at sea on the spacious exterior deck areas of O’Mega. Sunbathe in luxury and comfort by the jacuzzi on the sun deck allowing yourself to be spoiled by the discrete yet attentive crew on board O’Mega. Dine outdoors on the upper deck of the yacht enjoying your meal with the uninterrupted sea view, or compose small party gatherings and receptions for your guests under the ideal scenery of lighted island ports during the evenings.

Specs:

Length:     82.60 Mtr (271 Feet)
Beam:     11.58 Mtr (38 Feet)
Draft:     3.96 Mtr (13 Feet)
Main Engines:     2 x Yanmar 2000
Max Speed:     17 Knots
Cruising speed:     15 Knots
Year Built:     1985
Built by:     MITSUBISHI

Price:     High Season Weekly Charter Rate Summer 2009 380,000 €
Low Season Weekly Charter Rate Summer 2009 380,000 €
High Season Weekly Charter Rate Winter 2008/09 380,000 €
Low Season Weekly Charter Rate Winter 2008/09 380,000 €

Stepping on board this yacht is like walking into a dream. The luxury, nostalgia and style are unmatched in any other luxury yacht I have seen.

The Christina O has been fully restored and includes: three decks connected by a spiral atrium staircase with onyx pillars, bronze handrails and a mosaic floor.

The dining room has twenty seats at one long, elegant table. This complete with the art deco makes you wonder why you have ever eaten anywhere else.

That beautiful (and well used by me!) bronze-bordered swimming pool converts to a dance floor can you believe it, and is surrounded by all of those sunbathing and relaxation spots you would expect from the kind of mega yacht you have only seen in the movies.

And that massage room…Bliss.

Luxury Yacht - The Christina O

What more could you ask for? I’ll tell you what more.

She has all the latest systems, fitness and watersports facilities as well as space for 30 people on board. Business, leisure or pleasure!

As a bonus, here’s an interesting fact for you:  Christina O is one of the world’s longest private yachts at 325 feet 3 inches (99 m)

Technical details:

Length:     99.13 Mtr (325 Feet)
Beam:     11.12 Mtr (36 Feet)
Draft:     4.26 Mtr (14 Feet)
Year Built:     1943
Last Refit:     2000
Built by:     Canadian Vickers
Hull Construction:     Steel
Classification:     Fully certified passenger vessel under ABS regulations
Number of Guests:     30
Number of Crew:     36
Cruising speed:     16 Knots

The Ocean Seven Yacht is a classy aluminum motor yacht designed by Jon Bannenberg.  Because of her  refit in the winter of 2007 she is now almost as exciting as the “Ocean’s Eleven” movie.

The refit included a new deck lounge area with an additional hot tub and refurbishment of the sundeck and bridge deck areas. Let me tell you, that hot tub is amazing. It also included a full technical overhaul complete with the addition of zero-speed stabilizers so that comfort at anchor is pretty much guaranteed.

Accommodating 12 guests in a master cabin, three doubles and two twins, the yacht has a  sundeck that is close to peerless, offering vast expanses of teak floors, two spa dip pools and a deck shower or mister.

The Owner’s suite has its own private lounge and occupies the main deck. It boasts his and hers marble lined bathrooms, even as the main saloon shows off its own bar.

It is yet another yacht by Bannenberg that refuses to disappoint its occupants – I should know! Even better for my readers is the news that this beauty is for sale at Yachting Partners International.

The Ocean Seven gathering speed

Specs:

Length:     53.50 Mtr (175 Feet)
Beam:     10 Mtr (33 Feet)
Draft:     2.70 Mtr (9 Feet)
Built by:     OCEANFAST 1994
Last Refit:     2007/08
Hull Construction:     Aluminium
Main Engines:     2 x 2445 HP
Max Speed:     18.50 Knots
Flag:     Isle of Man
Classification:     DNV / MCA

It is plain to see that the SS Delphine was built in 1921. She is registered as a passenger ship and from bow to stern is steeped in luxurious old-world elegance.

The Main Deck is built for relaxation. On the Promenade Deck there is al fresco dining area for 26 guests and wicker chairs that evoke the age of luxury liners. The Boat Deck is all modern and contemporary style with a bar, jacuzzi, and a sunbathing and lounge area.

Edwardian splendor abounds  the lounges, cabins and suites. Lush mahogany wood paneling, leather sofas and beveled-glass windows all grace the entire luxury yacht.

After so much history it would be hard to imagine present day life aboard the elegant yacht. But after being recommissioned in 2008, the SS Delphine had an injection of modern life including a  spa and water sports equipment, so there is no lack of  hi-tech life on this charter yacht.

The Delphine is based year-round in the Port of Monaco.

Elegance of the SS Delphine Yacht

Specs:

Length:    78.50 Mtr (257 Feet)
Beam:    10.82 Mtr (35 Feet)
Draft:    4.60 Mtr (15 Feet)
Year Built:    1921
Last Refit:    2003
Main Engines:    2 x quadruple expansion steam engines, 1500hp each
Cruising speed:    9 Knots
Max Speed:    13 Knots
Cruising Range:    3,000 NM
Fuel Consumption:    at 9 kts – 1,000 Ltr/Hr (264 Gall/Hr)
Built by:    Great Lakes Engineering Works, Michigan, USA

SOLEMAR is a notable yacht that combines innovation, luxury and sumptuous style in flawless elegance. With a contemporary interior SOLEMAR’s ambiance is elegant but relaxed, emphasizing quality in all of her details, from the smallest brass screw to the shiniest mirror frame. This is rumoured to be a chartered yacht that will give visitors an unrivaled experience.

A unique interior reflecting SOLEMAR’s distinct exterior lines and strong presence has been achieved by blending innovative design and the best fabrics, and furnishings. With a neutral palette throughout, the main deck living room, library, and dining room are emphasized by more traditional materials.

Streamlined and sexy. The Solemar commands respect

The upper deck is more contemporary with leather, rope and stone combined with reed detailing creating a dynamic upper living room complete with lounge seating, games table and bar. The main rear deck is the ideal area for relaxation before or after water sports, whilst it can also accept the dining table from the upper deck. SOLEMAR’s accommodation features a spectacular two – story master stateroom with his and hers dressing rooms and marble bathrooms. SOLEMAR is wider than most other 60m yachts, so she has more space.

The excellence of SOLEMAR’s design construction and décor is only matched by her highly trained professional experienced crew, who move freely around the yacht undetected by guests using dedicated crew stairways that extend across all 5 deck levels.

There are so many charter yachts out there. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a never ending stream of money so we could see them all!?

Specs:

Length:     61.50 Mtr (202 Feet)
Beam:     11.60 Mtr (38 Feet)
Draft:     3.70 Mtr (12 Feet)
Built by:     Amels
Year Built:     2003
Hull Construction:     Steel
Main Engines:     2 x 2,600hp Caterpillar main engines
Fuel Consumption:     644 Ltr/Hr (170 Gall/Hr)
Flag:     Cayman Islands
Classification:     MCA Commercial, ISM/ISPS