THE TOP TEN Priciest Megayachts for Charter
Anna Vander Broek

High-rolling on the high seas

If the pitfalls of a cruise ship ruin the experience for you, there's a way to sail in style and avoid the the crowded snubathing deck, salty buffet meals and tourist trap ports-of-call: Rent a mega-yacht.

The days of compromising are over—so grab a nautical map, your deck shoes, and wallet. It’s time to sail anywhere you want on a floating palace. These boats might be the priciest up for charter today, but with them come many luxuries: spas, steam rooms and pools, sea toys such as Zodiacs and Whalers, top-notch security and privacy, helicopters, and, of course, the glamour of sailing open waters in a million-dollar vessel.

Like hiring a real estate broker to scout help you scout new apartments, the best way to charter a yacht is through a yacht broker. “Brokers spend considerable time and resources inspecting yachts and meeting crews around the world, so their recommendations are dependably based on firsthand knowledge,” explains Alev Karagulle, Director of Marketing & Communications, Nigel Burgess Group. “A broker provides contractual and financial safeguards that are essential.” And with the amount these mega-yachts cost, there is a lot of money at stake...
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Christina O

For around $422,000 a week, board the Christina O, named after Christina Onassis. Her father, Aristotle Onassis, was also the original designer. Amenities of the ship include a Jacuzzi deck, beauty parlor, massage room, children's playroom, open-air champagne bar, and a canopied dance floor. With destinations in the Greek Islands and Mediterranean, explore the ports-of-call where the Christina O drops anchor, or simply stay on the ship and enjoy water skiing, sea doos, a fitness center, wind surfing, snorkeling or any other ocean activity imaginable. The boat is 325 feet, can go up to 16 knots, and accommodates 36 passengers.

 
 
 

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O'Mega

Stretch out on The O’Mega, a 271-foot vessel with a yoga and Pilates studio. The interior is decorated with custom-made linens and carpets, as well as handmade fabrics. Around $446,080 a week, the O’Mega holds 32 guests and has 28 person crew, trained to provide five-star services. After using one of the three large waverunners, ease yourself into the indoor or outdoor Jacuzzi or watch a movie on one of the plasma TVs found in every room. If you just want to cruise, take out one of the two luxury 26-foot tenders or two 15-foot sports tenders. Test your hunting skills and fish for the day—the O’Mega has all the gear you’ll need—or swim with the fish and use the scuba gear also provided on the yacht.

 
 
 

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Alysia

It will cost you around $912,079 to charter this nautical darling for a week. With five decks, the 280-foot Alysia is one of the world's largest yachts up for charter. Located in the Mediterranean, she can hold 36 guests, a crew of 34 and travel up to 18 knots. The top deck has a helipad (that can be conveniently converted into a spot for sunbathing) and a Jacuzzi. While the round-the-clock drink and food service keeps you sated, six personal watercraft, a fully-equipped diving center and gym, and a world-class spa and Roman bath keep you occupied.

 
 
 

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Turama

The Turama is 385 feet and can accommodate up to 70 people. Enjoy la dolce vita on this beauty for around $868,644 a week. Renovated in 2004, Turama has a gym and spa as well as a swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. There is also a 12-seat home cinema, piano salon, card room, beauty salon and library. If you start to feel sea sick, no need to rush a helicopter in—Turama has an on-board hospital.

 
 
 

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Leander

The 12 guests on the 247-foot Leander have a choice of 10 staterooms as well as a 26-member crew at their service, all for $571,200 a week. Test your nautical skills and take one of the two Laser dinghies out for a sail. The Leander also has fishing and scuba diving gear. Grill up something good with the built-in barbecue, or just kick back and have one of the two excellent chefs serve you one delicious meal after another.

 
 
 

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Lubecker Flender 40

While the Lubecker Flender can hold up to 84 people, it's best capped at 60. Cut loose at sea with the full-sized discotheque and bar on board. But before you hit the dance floor, visit the spa and salon. If the 400-foot ship is weighing you down, hit the open water with your choice of two Sunseeker powerboats, a 30-foot Serenella, Novamarine, Glastron, Boston Whaler, and a 15-foot Zodiac. There is also an onboard hospital and gym. The Lubecker Flender charters for $868,644 a week.

 
 
 

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Princess Mariana

At 257 feet, you’ll find yourself spoiled on the Princess Mariana—she just got a $12 million face lift. For $824,840 a week, ride the wave on this six-deck yacht built to hold only 12 guests (and a 26-member crew). If the helicopter is jetting someone to the mainland, use the empty helipad to practice your swing on your favorite golf course, virtually recreated on the mega-screen. If you’re looking for some private time, the starboard hull wall can lower you to just above sea level, creating a private sun terrace. The highlight of the Princess is the renowned Beach Club, a dry dock for the tender that can be flooded when the tender is out to form a 12-meter swimming pool.

 
 
 

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Rm Elegant

The Rm Elegant has 15 cabins that can accommodate 30 guests and a 32 member crew .Costs run around $618,800 a week. Sip a Manhattan in one of her saloons, boasting a grand piano and live entertainment. Or test the waters with the scuba and snorkeling equipment, windsurf, water-ski or wakeboard. At 236 feet, with a 12 person spa-pool, the Rm Elegant is the yacht to be on for a killer party, or a week of pure relaxation. She also has massage and beauty rooms, a Jacuzzi, full gym and full-sized swimming platform.

 
 
 

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Indian Empress

The Indian Empress is a 312-foot yacht holding 12 guests and a 27-member crew. Cost runs around $700,000 a week. She houses a baby grand piano and an elevator from the main deck to the bridge deck for lazy evenings. The more adventurous can take scuba lessons from one of the onboard dive masters. Enjoy the sauna, steam room and massages. Should a medical emergency strike, there is a full medical suite, including a doctor’s surgery table.

 
 
 

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