Northern Europe is not a destination that pops up very often in charter-yacht promotions. Most of the superyachts that accept charter inquiries in that part of the world base in the West and East Mediterranean, offering itineraries that focus on the beaches and high life all along the French and Italian rivieras, the Croatian coastline and the Greek Isles.

The owner and crew aboard the 200-foot Feadship Samadhi have a plan to do things differently. Through the yacht’s management company, Edmiston, charter availability for this summer was just announced for bookings in Northern Europe, starting toward the end of July.

Why toward the end of July? Because right now, Samadhi is in the shipyard for a substantial refit that’s expected to be completed by that time. This yacht, which launched in 2006, is going to come out of the yard with a 13-foot-long heated swimming pool on the main deck aft, a wholly refitted sky lounge with more creature comforts for guests, and a private spa with a sauna, cold plunge pool, massage room and hair salon. (That sauna sounds perfect for colder-climate charters in certain parts of Northern Europe.)

And, those guest areas will be in addition to existing spaces such as the sundeck, which has a gymnasium, a bar, loungers, a raised hot tub and a barbecue. Guests also have access to two tenders for watersports fun, along with Seabobs, personal watercraft, Fliteboards, foiling boards, wakeboards, standup paddleboards, kayaks, inflatables, and snorkeling and diving gear.

Accommodations aboard Samadhi are for 12 guests in six staterooms, one of which has bunks that are ideal for the kids, a nanny or staff. All of the guest staterooms are belowdecks, while the master stateroom is forward on the main deck with a shower and a tub, a sauna, a walk-in closet and a private office.

Samadhi charters with 16 crew who have experience in expeditions and wildlife charters, making them a good match for lots of locations around Northern Europe.

The refit work is being done back at the original shipyard, Feadship, which is located in Holland. It’s expected to be completed on July 12, after which Samadhi will reposition to London ahead of offering charters in broader Northern Europe.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate for a charter aboard Samadhi? It’s about $416,500, with fluctuations depending on the exchange rate between the US dollar and the euro. The high-season charter rate is about $466,000.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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Two decidedly different builds from the Sanlorenzo shipyard in Italy have entered the charter market, one booking through IYC and the other listed with Westport Yachts charter management.

The newer of the two yachts is the 145-foot La La Land, a 2023 build that’s now part of the IYC charter fleet. It’s a Lissoni Limited Edition Sanlorenzo X-Space whose owner invested about $3.3 million in options to further enhance the cruising experience.

Accommodations aboard La La Land are for 12 guests in five staterooms—including an owner’s deck with a sky lounge, an alfresco lounge with a freestanding fire pit, a private pantry, an office, a walk-in closet and a head built with a heated sole and steam shower. The master stateroom also has direct access to one of two outdoor hydro massage pools that are on board.

Additional features aboard La La Land include two foldout platforms, a gymnasium, a hammam and a massage room.

The lowest weekly base rate to charter La La Land is about $317,500, with inquiries being accepted for the East and West Mediterranean through September 2024. For winter 2024-25, La La Land is expected to charter in the Caribbean.

Also now chartering is the 108-foot Sanlorenzo Daddy, which is new to the Westport Yachts fleet in the Bahamas this winter.

Daddy is a 2008 build. The charter agent says an extensive 2023 refit has left the yacht presenting in like-new condition. Daddy accommodates eight guests in four staterooms, including a belowdecks amidships master with a king-size berth, espresso machine and fridge. The VIP stateroom is forward with a queen-size berth.

Gathering areas for all eight guests include aft-deck dining, foredeck lounging, and flybridge entertaining with dining, a bar and barbecues. The retractable sunroof has a removable enclosure for extra protection from the elements as needed.

Daddy is also kitted-out for fun in the sun in the Bahamas. The yacht charters with two tenders: a 30-foot Jupiter powered by twin 300-horsepower Yamaha engines, and a 14-foot Walker Bay Venture with a 70-horsepower Yamaha. Watertoys include a two-seat PWC, inflatable paddleboards, tow toys and snorkeling gear.

The lowest weekly base rate to charter Daddy is $65,000. The owner is reportedly eager to secure holiday bookings this winter at a weekly base rate of $70,000, with a one-week holiday minimum.

Are tenders important for yacht charter in the Bahamas? Yes, if you want to make the most of water sports. The area is known for being shallow, which means the mothership can’t get into some areas that a good set of tenders can access for fishing, snorkeling and other activities.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at iyc.com or westportyachts.com

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IYC has welcomed the 153-foot Dunya KB6 to the charter fleet, with a model on display at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The actual yacht is expected to be delivered to its owner in 2024, with the charter debut planned for spring 2024, ahead of the Mediterranean charter season.

KB6 is a Greg Marshall design with interiors by Design Unlimited. According to IYC, the interior will be built with natural woods, “environmental feature walls” and a mixture of textures.

Charter-wise, IYC is promoting KB6 for families or couples. The yacht is capable of going to destinations that are off the beaten course, and inquiries are being accepted now for the East and West Mediterranean.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to book KB6? It’s about $293,500 for 10 guests in five staterooms.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at iyc.com

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When the 160-foot motoryacht Ohana launched just a couple of years ago, the owners had the idea to offer by-the-cabin bookings similar to a small cruise ship. But demand was so high for full-yacht charters in the Croatian cruising grounds that the practically new vessel is already undergoing a refit.

“We convinced them to upgrade it to a yacht with the amenities and service of a superyacht, and make it just for private charter,” says Aymen Boulehmi, marketing manager at Goolets Ltd. “To do so, they needed to do many upgrades to the cabins, salon and deck, and add many new amenities on board as well.”

The refitted yacht is expected to start accepting bookings this summer in Croatia, a nation that continues to be a highly sought-after East Mediterranean destination for motoryacht charters. The section of the Croatian coastline from the walled city of Dubrovnik south to Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is particularly well suited to charter, with everything from historical cities to natural islands and quiet bays available to explore. Fans of the show “Game of Thrones” are particularly drawn to this region, where filming for the HBO series often took place in locations that tourists can visit today.

Ohana’s onboard guest spaces include a cinema where those “Game of Thrones” episodes can be watched after days of having fun in the sun. The yacht’s sun deck has an open bar, a barbecue, hanging egg chairs, an open fireplace and loungers for sun-worshipping time. A shade can cover the space around the hot tub for guests who want more protection from the elements. Inside, the yacht has a children’s playroom—an onboard space that is becoming increasingly popular aboard superyachts being ordered from European shipyards. There’s crew space for the addition of a babysitter as well.    

The Croatian Coast

• Dubrovnik has an Old City that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture is centuries old and is preserved in fountains, churches, palaces and more. 
• Korcula is an island about 20 miles long that’s sometimes called Little Dubrovnik because of its preserved buildings. 
• Hvar is another popular island, with fields of lavender, olive trees and vineyards. 
• Brac island is less touristy with rocky shores and popular scuba sites.

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IYC has welcomed the 109-foot Baglietto Islander II to the charter fleet, based year-round in Greece and Turkey with off-season dates available for bookings this autumn.

Islander II is a 2002 build that most recently was refitted in 2021. The yacht has accommodations for as many as 11 guests in five staterooms, including a full-beam master on the main deck. Islander II charters with six crew.

The flybridge is a focal point of the design, with alfresco dining, a bar, a grill, sunning areas and umbrellas for shade. At water level, there’s a beach club filled with water toys for fun in the sun.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Islander II? It’s about $71,000.

Take the next step: Contact a charter broker at iyc.com

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IYC has welcomed the head-turning, 171-foot Palmer Johnson DB9 to its charter fleet. Bookings are available this summer in the West Mediterranean at a lowest weekly base rate of about $276,000.

DB9 is a 2010 build that most recently was refitted in 2019. Accommodations are for 10 guests in five staterooms, and the yacht charters with 11 crew.

True to its exterior profile, DB9 is a speedster for its size, with a top-end speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Onboard guest amenities include an open-air cinema on the sundeck, an infinity hot tub on the aft deck, a flybridge hot tub and a 25-foot foredeck pool.

Let’s talk tenders and toys: DB9 carries a 21-foot Castoldi jet tender, a pair of Sea-Doos, two Seabobs, four paddleboards, an inflatable kayak, a Lift eFoil and various tow toys.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at iyc.com

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The 207-foot Benetti Soundwave, previously known as 11.11, has joined the Y.CO charter fleet. Inquiries are being accepted now for bookings in the Mediterranean.

Soundwave is a 2015 build that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and that charters with 15 crew. The master stateroom has a private sundeck and a hot tub, while the sundeck for all guests has a jet pool, dining and an outdoor bar.

“Well suited to many kinds of groups, she is a master of family charters; it’s the level of service, her amazing toy collection and her stunning interior that have made her an extremely sought-after charter yacht,” Tom Debuse of Y.CO charter management stated in a press release. “With many of her longstanding crew still on board, Soundwave is set to astound guests this summer.”

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Soundwave? It’s about $730,000.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at y.co

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Edmiston has welcomed the 246-foot Feadship Arrow to the charter fleet, with remaining availability this summer in the West Mediterranean.

Arrow is a 2020 build that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, including a main-deck master and a bridge-deck VIP. The yacht charters with 19 crew.

Interior and exterior design are by H2. Onboard features include a glass elevator from the lower deck to the bridge deck, and stabilizers both at anchor and underway. The beach club has massage and steam rooms, while there are a hot tub and a gymnasium on the sundeck.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Arrow this summer? It’s about $985,000.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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Camper & Nicholsons International has welcomed the 197-foot Baglietto C to the charter fleet, with inquiries now being accepted for bookings in the West Mediterranean.

C is a fully custom 2021 build with a high-volume interior. Accommodations are for 12 guests in seven staterooms, including two masters and two VIPs on the main deck. The lower-deck accommodations include a dedicated children’s stateroom.

The interior décor is filled with light-color woods, brass, lacquered panels and cool marble alongside what the Camper team calls “calming blue and green tones.” Sole-to-ceiling windows in the main salon, along with retracting glass doors and a balcony, add to the spacious feeling.

Up one level, the lounge has a games table and a projector for movie nights. Additional guest areas include a glass hot tub and pool on the main deck, upper-deck dining and a second hot tub on the sundeck. The beach club opens on three sides and includes a gym, a massage room and a hammam.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter C? It’s about $386,100.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at camperandnicholsons.com

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Edmiston has welcomed an unusual model to the charter fleet: the Extra X76 Martita.

Martita launched in 2022 with accommodations for eight guests in four staterooms, including a full-beam master.

The yacht charters with three crew.

Martita has a top speed of 21 knots, which means less time cruising between destinations and more time to enjoy them. Martita’s toys and tenders include a Williams SportJet 395, a paddleboard, kite-surfing gear, inflatables, tow toys and snorkeling gear.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Martita this summer? It’s about $56,520.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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