The Best 50m+ Yachts for Charter

Q: What is the difference between a 50m and an 80m charter yacht?

An 80m yacht typically offers considerably more deck space, guest accommodation and crew than a 50m yacht.

From sweeping sun decks to onboard cinemas and beach clubs at sea level, discover five of the finest charter yachts in the 50m+ superyachts currently available for charter this season.

In this article, we take a closer look at five of the standout 50m+ yachts currently available for charter: ALFA (70m), MARALA (59m), ETERNAL SPARK (50m), ORION (50m) and ELEMENTS (80m). Each brings its own character and strengths to the Mediterranean charter yachts scene, from classic elegance to contemporary design, and each offers guests an exceptional setting for a superyacht charter at the very top end of the charter fleet.

There is a certain scale of yacht that changes the entire charter experience. Beyond 50m, guest accommodation, deck space and crew ratios all shift into another category entirely, offering a level of comfort, privacy and onboard amenities that few other boats can match. These are yachts built not just for cruising, but for living well at sea, whether that means hosting a full family for a week, entertaining guests across multiple decks, or simply enjoying the sense of space that comes with a truly large yacht.

The table below outlines the key length, builder and guest details for each yacht.

Yacht	Length	Builder	Year	Guests	Crew	Cruising Areas
ALFA	70m	Benetti	2020	12	18	Mediterranean, South East Asia & Indian Ocean
MARALA	59m	Camper & Nicholsons	1931 (refit in 2022)	12	18	Mediterranean
ETERNAL SPARK	50m	Bilgin Yachts	2024	12	9	Mediterranean
ORION	50m	Heesen	2025	12	10	Mediterranean & Caribbean
ELEMENTS	80m	Yachtley	2019	12	25	Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, South East Asia, Caribbean, North & Central America

ALFA

Built by Benetti and delivered in 2020, ALFA stretches 70m across 6 decks, offering 7 staterooms for up to 12 guests and a professional crew of 18 to match. Following her 2025 refit, she remains one of the most immaculate large yachts on the market, having been nominated for Best Refit at the Superyacht Awards 2026. What sets ALFA apart is the sheer flexibility of her layout. Her upper deck can be dedicated entirely to the lead guest, complete with a private foredeck terrace, office, gym and massage room, while an elevator connects every level from the lower deck staterooms up to the bridge deck.

On the aft main deck, guests are welcomed by a heated swimming pool, bar and firepit, and the panoramic sky deck holds an intimate hot tub with a glass floor set above the internal stairwell. A beach club, cinema and full array of watertoys, from Seabobs to Flite boards, round out an already generous set of amenities, making her an excellent choice for families and large groups alike.

For yacht charters through the Mediterranean this summer, ALFA offers a rare combination of scale and privacy, particularly suited to guests seeking a dedicated owner’s deck alongside the sociable, entertaining-focused spaces found elsewhere on board. Meals on board are led by an exceptional onboard chef, turning every dinner, whether in the 105-square-metre salon or out on the aft deck, into an occasion in its own right. It is this combination of privacy, scale and thoughtful design that continues to draw returning guests season after season. For those planning a charter with family or friends, ALFA offers a setting few other yachts in her class can match.

Photo of ALFA M/Y sailing through the ocean. Taken from a drone.

Photograph of the main saloon onboard ALFA, motor yacht.

Photo of the deck hot tub with glass features onboard ALFA M/Y

MARALA

Few boats on the yacht charter market can claim a story quite like 59m MARALA’s. Built in 1931 by Camper & Nicholsons to lines drawn by the celebrated naval architect Charles E. Nicholson, she has lived several lives since then, including a period of naval service, before going on to host guests as celebrated as Frank Sinatra and Salvador Dalí. That history is part of what makes stepping on board her so compelling; there is a genuine sense of stepping back into the 1930s, an era of art deco glamour that her recent rebuild has gone to great lengths to preserve rather than modernise away.

MARALA offers six opulent guest staterooms, including a beautifully restored full-beam VIP and a pair of hand-carved sleigh beds recreated by expert craftsmen to match the originals. Her rebuild, which earned her the superyacht industry’s award for Best Rebuild in 2023, has been led with a clear intention to retain every ounce of her character rather than erase it, right down to a wine cellar built to hold around 300 bottles.

Now in her third successful season within our charter fleet, MARALA is proving especially popular for guests drawn to the Mediterranean’s more storied waters, from Croatia’s coastline to the Greek islands. Life on board is far from purely nostalgic; a deck Jacuzzi and cinema offer plenty of modern comfort, while a generous selection of watertoys, from paddleboards to Flite boards, keeps days on the water just as entertaining as the evenings spent immersed in her history. An excellent onboard chef completes the experience, pairing beautifully with the extensive wine cellar for a truly indulgent evening at anchor.

Photo of MARALA M/Y, sailing through the water. Taken from a drone.

ETERNAL SPARK

Built by Bilgin in 2024 as the first motor yacht of her kind designed exclusively for the charter market, ETERNAL SPARK brings a genuinely contemporary edge to this selection. Her interiors, styled by Hot Lab, favour an open, light-filled layout, with every one of her six staterooms individually decorated so each guest enjoys a distinct look and feel rather than a repeated formula across the yacht. As one of the newest additions to the charter market, she also brings a level of comfort and finish that feels distinctly of the moment.

Relaxation is very much the focus on board. Her fully equipped beach club comes with its own entertainment system, bar, shower and day head, along with a Finnish sauna and an ice fountain, ideal for guests looking to unwind between swims. Elsewhere, five bars across her decks, two cinemas, modular furniture and a sundeck Jacuzzi with striking glass surfaces create a setting built entirely around comfort and ease, complete with a full suite of amenities designed for relaxation. A wide range of watertoys, from eFoils to Seabobs, adds an extra layer of interest for guests seeking adventure out on the water.

At 50m, ETERNAL SPARK is a yacht designed with the Mediterranean charter guests firmly in mind, cruising Spain, France and Italy through the summer months. For those seeking a calm, contemporary retreat rather than a destination-packed itinerary, she offers an onboard experience where slowing down feels like the focus. Her thoughtful design reflects a growing appetite among charter guests for yachts built with wellbeing and relaxation at their core, rather than simply scale for its own sake.

Photo of ETERNAL SPARK, luxury motor yacht. This image showcases the side of the yacht, emphasising her size.

Photo of the deck hot tub onboard ETERNAL SPARK, M/Y.

ORION

ORION is a 50m motor yacht that takes a noticeably different approach to the yachts featured so far, built around hybrid propulsion that delivers near-silent cruising alongside genuine gains in efficiency. Delivered by Heesen in 2025, her sleek, chiselled-bow profile carries through into a bright, contemporary interior filled with natural light, offering 12 guests 6 staterooms, including a full-beam VIP and a main-deck master.

With 240 square metres of thoughtfully arranged outdoor space, ORION rewards guests who want to spend as much time as possible in the open air. A fold-down transom expands the beach club at the push of a button, while the hydraulically operated swim platform lowers to sea level for effortless swimming access or rises to create a dive platform for the more adventurous. A sauna, gym and shaded sundeck dining area under a hardtop round out an experience built as much around wellbeing as leisure, with a talented onboard chef on hand to make the most of that alfresco setting, and the open-air Jacuzzi is just as suited to daytime lounging as it is stargazing after dark.

Currently taking bookings for the Mediterranean this summer before heading to the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter, ORION suits charterers drawn to a quieter, more contemporary style of motor yacht, one where efficiency and comfort go hand in hand.

Photo of ORION M/Y. This image is taken from a drone and showcases her aft deck. The sun is setting in the background.

Photo of ORION'S deck dining area during sunset.

ELEMENTS

At 80m, ELEMENTS closes out this selection as the largest yacht on the list by some margin, and every part of her is scaled accordingly. Delivered in 2019 and offering 12 en suite staterooms, including an owner’s suite, originally created with yacht owners in mind, opening onto its own sweeping foredeck, she comfortably accommodates 12 guests with room to spare, supported by a professional crew of 25.

Interiors by Cristiano Gatto lean into an elegant and regal style throughout, with rich detailing, sweeping staircases and formal dining spaces that make an impression from the moment guests step on board. Outside, a spacious deck swimming pool and Jacuzzi sit alongside generous alfresco dining areas, while a helipad underlines just how well equipped ELEMENTS is for those wanting complete flexibility around travel and arrival. A cinema, spa with hammam and massage room, and library add further variety indoors, and the beach club aft, with its two swim platforms and access for tender boats, provides an easy way down to the water.

Cruising the Mediterranean from Croatia to the Greek islands over the summer months, ELEMENTS is particularly well suited to charterers wanting an especially grand setting for larger groups, combining scale, formality and a genuinely comprehensive set of facilities in one motor yacht. Few yachts on the market offer this level of formality alongside such a wide-reaching set of onboard facilities.

Photo of ELEMENTS M/Y, sailing through the blue water.

Photo of sun loungers on the beach club platform onboard ELEMENTS, luxury motor yacht.

Photo of one of the regal staterooms onboard ELEMENTS, luxury M/Y

Setting the Standard for Charter

From ALFA’s dedicated Principal Charterer’s deck to the quiet contemporary comfort of ORION and the sheer scale of ELEMENTS, each of these five charter yachts brings something distinct to the world of superyacht charter. What unites them is a level of space, service and detail that simply isn’t possible at a smaller scale, whether that means a private beach club, a helipad, or interiors styled by some of the industry’s most respected designers.

Whether drawn to MARALA’s storied art deco past, ETERNAL SPARK’s fresh take on charter-built design, or the sociable comfort of ALFA and ELEMENTS, guests chartering one of our 50m+ yachts for charter can expect an experience defined by exceptional comfort, complete privacy and the freedom to shape every detail of their time on the water.

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Whether you have your eye on one of the charter yachts featured here or would like guidance on finding the perfect match for your next yacht charter, our Team of charter experts are on hand to guide you through every step of the process, from confirming dates to talking through popular destinations for your trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chartering a 50m+ Yacht 50m+ Yacht Charter FAQs

How much does it cost to charter a 50m+ yacht?

Weekly rates for 50m+ superyachts generally start from around EUR 300,000, rising significantly for larger and newer yachts depending on size, age and season. For exact pricing on any yacht, plus running costs and APA, our Team of experts can provide up-to-date figures.

How many guests can a 50m+ yacht accommodate?

A 50m+ yacht typically sleeps 10 to 12 guests, as charter numbers are capped at 12 regardless of yacht size, usually across six cabins. Crew sizes generally start at around 12, sometimes rising well beyond that on the larger yachts.

Larger yachts always carry professional crew members dedicated to guest service, such as stewards and stewardesses, chefs and deck hands, and can include specialist roles such as a masseuse or dive instructor. Onboard crew often work closely with our charter management team to accommodate any additional requests before your trip.

Where can you charter a 50m+ yacht?

The Mediterranean remains the classic choice for 50m+ superyacht charter through the summer months, with popular cruising grounds across France, Italy, Croatia and Greece.

Over the winter, many of these same yachts reposition to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, offering guests a similarly exceptional experience in a different setting. Our Team of experts can help guide you to the right destination for your ideal season.

What is the difference between a 50m and an 80m charter yacht?

While both fall within the superyacht category, an 80m yacht typically offers considerably more deck space, guest accommodation and crew than a 50m yacht, along with additional features such as a helipad or a larger, more elaborate beach club. This extra scale generally comes with a higher weekly charter rate, though both sizes offer an outstanding level of comfort, service and facilities.

What is the cruising range of a 50m+ charter yacht?

Most yachts in this class have a range of around 3,100 to 5,000 nautical miles, enough for extensive Mediterranean or Caribbean cruising, and ideal for planning a longer yacht charter itinerary. The very largest superyachts can go further still, with some capable of crossing oceans.

Why charter a 50m+ superyacht?

The 50-metre mark is often seen as a sweet spot within the charter world, offering serious space and a full range of onboard facilities while remaining agile enough to reach the shallower anchorages and quieter harbours that larger superyachts often can't.

Most yachts in this class feature beach clubs, sundecks with Jacuzzis, gyms and wellness areas, and cinema rooms with high-end AV, alongside gourmet dining prepared by a private chef, all features found throughout the five yachts in this selection. For guests with a particular interest in exploring more of our 50m+ yachts for charter, our Team can share further options tailored to your preferences.

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Articles Top 50m+ Yachts for Charter

Yacht

Length

Builder

Year

Guests

Crew

Cruising Areas

ALFA

MARALA

ETERNAL SPARK

ORION

ELEMENTS

Setting the Standard for Charter

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chartering a 50m+ Yacht 50m+ Yacht Charter FAQs

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