Billionaire boat rentals that will blow your mind – and your budget
Sailing on the lap of luxury
Spending a week on a yacht is a luxury many of us dream of, so you can only imagine what it would be like to spend a week on a superyacht. Many millionaires actually choose to charter yachts as and when they need it in order to dodge the pricey maintenance costs, and it is a brilliant way to spend a few days in style. From private jet skis to multiple swimming pools, these seaborne palace's have it all. With a few million bucks to spare, which of these superyachts would you hop on to?
Nero: $475,000 (£370k) per week
Nero is a classic yacht, with the charm and elegance of the 1920s, but all the mod-cons of the modern day. It's a vast 295.6 feet and accommodates 12 guests for summers in the Mediterranean and winters in the Caribbean.
Nero: $475,000 (£370k) per week
It has a Jacuzzi on the top deck and plenty of space to sunbathe or have a drink.
Nero: $475,000 (£370k) per week
The interior decor is classic and tasteful, and will make you feel like you're sailing on one of the classic ships of the early 20th century. Like all charter boats, Nero has it's own crew, cooking and serving staff, so you'll want for nothing while you're on board.
Nero: $475,000 (£370k) per week
Watching the sun set with a glass of Champagne from this Jacuzzi would be a real treat. But Nero is also perfect for water sports enthusiasts, as it comes equipped with its own fleet of jet skis, SeaBobs, kayaks, assortment of water toys and snorkelling gear.
Nero: $475,000 (£370k) per week
At a whopping $475,000 a week, Nero is available to rent from Burgess. It has six double cabins, so maybe split it with some friends?
O'mega: $583,000 (£455k) per week
There's no question that O'mega is an impressive vessel: measuring 271ft it has room for 30 guests in 14 luxurious cabins. Guests can choose to relax in any of its six decks as it sets sail in the Mediterranean (in summer) and Caribbean (in winter).
O'mega: $583,000 (£455k) per week
Like the Nero, O'mega has an open-air Jacuzzi on deck. If you prefer to swim in the ocean, however, the O'mega has a magnificent floating pool, that can be deployed at your leisure.
O'mega: $583,000 (£455k) per week
Designed and decorated by the prestigious Studio Vafiadis from Italy, the interior design is tasteful and sophisticated. The O'mega also boasts an enormous private cinema to relax in after a day in the sunshine.
O'mega: $583,000 (£455k) per week
Ultimately, yacht holidays are for relaxing, and the O'mega's full spa suite is perfect for that.
O'mega: $583,000 (£455k) per week
Coming in at a breath-taking $583,000 (£455k) a week, the O'mega is available to rent from Yacht Charter Fleet, and comes equipped with a full entertainment suite, as well as a plethora of water sports equipment and facilities.
Indian Empress: $636,000 (£496k) per week
The Indian Princess is a unique gem. At 312ft, she is a capacious, luxurious vessel, perfect to spend a week enjoying the summer air in the Mediterranean, the Balearics, Croatia, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and South-East Asia.
Indian Empress: $636,000 (£496k) per week
The boat comes equipped with an elevator, a massage room, a cinema, a beauty salon and a Jacuzzi, as well as an arsenal of water toys at the guests' disposal. There's room for up to 12 guests, in 17 state rooms.
Indian Empress: $636,000 (£496k) per week
Though a week on board the Indian Princess will set you back a tidy $636,000 (£496k), a staff of 33 will be at your beck and call. She's available for charter from Fraser Yachts each summer.
Serenity: $648,000 (£505k) per week
Serenity is a whopper of a superyacht. Serenity's interior layout sleeps up to 30 guests in 15 rooms, including a master suite, six VIP staterooms, five double cabins, two twin cabins and two pullman beds. It is also capable of carrying up to 31 crew on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Serenity: $648,000 (£505k) per week
With a swimming pool on board, as well as a variety of leisure amenities across six decks, Serenity is the perfect yacht for a family holiday or getaway with friends.
Serenity: $648,000 (£505k) per week
With interiors designed by acclaimed agency AskDeco, Serenity is luxurious at every turn. From the opulent dining room, to the external lounge areas, every single detail has been thought of for your comfort.
Serenity: $648,000 (£505k) per week
Catching the sunset from the upper deck swimming pool would be a real treat. In the summer, Serenity cruises the placid waters of the Mediterranean, Croatia, and Turkey, and in the winter she heads east to the Arabian Gulf, the Maldives or the Seychelles.
Serenity: $648,000 (£505k) per week
If the Serentiy has whetted your appetite she can be yours for as little as $648,000 (£505k) a week in the summer, through Yacht Charter Fleet.
Silver Fast: $675,000 (£526k) per week
If speed is the name of the game for you, then the Silver Fast is the superyacht for you. At 253ft she's the world's largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht with conventional propulsion. And its sleek design mean she's a real eye-catching vessel.
Silver Fast: $675,000 (£526k) per week
Silver Fast's light, contemporary interior was conceived by Andreas Holnburger of Vain Interiors to be both fresh and luxurious. The entire upper deck is reserved for the owner's apartment which features the master suite with a huge double bed, his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets.
Silver Fast: $675,000 (£526k) per week
Silver Fast is fully equipped for your pleasure. It has a comprehensive spa facility with customised sauna, hot steam room, massage room and beauty salon. On the sun deck, the mirrored bar front converts into a TV to allow movies to be viewed from the glass-fronted eight-person Jacuzzi. And all of this can be yours for a modest $675,000 (£526k) a week, from Burgess Yachts.
Moonlight II: $700,000 (£546k) per week
Moonlight II is one of the grande dame's of Mediterranean summer cruising. At 299.9ft and accommodating 36 guests on 18 suites, she has magnificent cabins, saloons, cinema and relaxation areas as well as one of the most extensive spa facilities of any yacht on the charter market.
Moonlight II: $700,000 (£546k) per week
Moonlight II is so large that is even has it's own helipad, but it's the luxurious furnishings and amenities that make it one of the most coveted superyachts in the market.
Moonlight II: $700,000 (£546k) per week
In such a huge vessels, it's important that every guest feels at home, and with plenty of special nooks and crannies to explore, Moonlight II doesn't disappoint.
Moonlight II: $700,000 (£546k) per week
With a crew of 35 at your beck and call, one week at sea in Moonlight II is like a week spent in the most luxurious hotel imaginable. They are able to assist with anything, from servicing the spa, to taking guests out to scuba dive (there are six scuba kits on board).
Moonlight II: $700,000 (£546k) per week
For $700,000 (£546k) a week, you and your family and friends can enjoy the best the Mediterranean has to offer this summer, as Moonlight II still has some open bookings through Burgess Yachts.
Martha Ann: $709,000 (£553k) per week
Martha Ann has just gone through a thorough re-fit and is now even more luxurious than ever. At 230ft, she sleeps up to 12 guests in seven rooms, including a master suite, one VIP stateroom, four double cabins, one triple cabin, one twin cabin and two pullman beds.
Martha Ann: $709,000 (£553k) per week
With timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout and create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. You and your guests can relax in any of six decks as you sail around the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.
Martha Ann: $709,000 (£553k) per week
The interior design is by Italian firm Zuretti and features a grand foyer and a circular elevator centerpiece. There's an incredible 13,000 square-foot of air-conditioned living space aboard, so you'll never be short of a change of scenery.
Martha Ann: $709,000 (£553k) per week
As well as a Jacuzzi and fitness center, Martha Ann also boasts an on-deck swimming pool. And for those who love swimming in the ocean, a floating pool can also be deployed.
Martha Ann: $709,000 (£553k) per week
A yacht well equipped for water babies, Martha Ann also comes with a whole suite of water toys, jet skis and smaller boats that you can take out to explore smaller islands, or dock at restaurants and bars. This lovely boat can be yours for as little as $709,000 (£553k) a week, and is available through Yacht Charter Fleet.
Aquila: $947,000 (£738k) per week
Aquila has been sailing the world since the 1930s. It was the largest boat to be built in the US in that decade, and since then, it has been busy hosting a number of exclusive guests aboard the 280.9ft vessel.
Aquila: $947,000 (£738k) per week
The ship recently underwent extensive refits in 2015 and 2016, and now boasts a state of the art interior and amenities inside its classic 1930s shell.
Aquila: $947,000 (£738k) per week
For the best part of a million bucks, you can enjoy a sun deck and large Jacuzzi, day bar and treatment room. All four decks offer an abundance of space for al fresco dining, relaxing and socialising. Aquila also boasts a dedicated party deck complete with DJ booth, AV system, smoke machine and light show.
Aquila: $947,000 (£738k) per week
As well as this super-Instagrammable pool on the one of the sun decks, Aquila has an impressive beach club offering a plethora of fun water toys, ideal for lazy days out at anchor.
Aquila: $947,000 (£738k) per week
For $947,000 (£738k) Aquila and it's arsenal of water toys, jet skis and supporting vessels can be yours for one week, available from Burgess Yachts.
Solandge: $1,000,000 (£780k) per week
Solandge is a queen among superyachts, showing off a lavish array of leisure features for you and your guests to enjoy. At 279ft, she sleeps 12 guests, with a supporting staff of 29.
Solandge: $1,000,000 (£780k) per week
The award-winning Solandge is a firm favourite among connoisseurs. Her panoramic upper deck plays host to a chic beach club area with a customised dance floor, Jacuzzi, and wet bar, while the bridge deck is ideal for relaxation and casual al fresco dining with a spacious seating area.
Solandge: $1,000,000 (£780k) per week
As well as an amazing upper deck Jacuzzi, Solandge also features another bigger pool, a gym, a sauna and wet-room, as well as a full spa.
Solandge: $1,000,000 (£780k) per week
The striking interior of Solandge is the result of a collaboration between Rodriguez Interiors and Dolker&Voges, between them using more than 49 different marble and granite surfaces and 33 alternative woods. The ship can be yours for $1,000,000 (£780k) a week, from Fraser Yachts.
Solandge: $1,000,000 (£780k) per week
Like most superyachts, Solandge cruises in the Mediterranean in the summer and spends winters in the Caribbean. Featuring a vast array of social and lounging spaces, as well as a number of activities and facilities for the more adventurous guests, Solandge is the boat for you if you are looking for a varied and lavish rental.
Here Comes The Sun: $1,372,000 (£1m) per week
New kid on the block Here Comes the Sun was launched with much pomp and circumstance in 2017. She sleeps up to 12 guests in 10 rooms, including a master suite, three VIP staterooms, two double cabins and four double/twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 25 crew on-board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Here Comes The Sun: $1,372,000 (£1m) per week
With over 900 sq ft of outdoor space arranged over six decks, Here Comes The Sun lives up to it's name. It features a full spa, Jacuzzi, helicopter landing pad, Touch-n-Go helipad as well as a myriad of entertainment facilities like a self-playing piano, DJ booth, club, sauna and wet room and more.
Here Comes The Sun: $1,372,000 (£1m) per week
As well as an on-deck Jacuzzi, the luxury vessel also has a huge swimming pool and wet bar, perfect for entertaining guests (or keeping children entertained).
Here Comes The Sun: $1,372,000 (£1m) per week
With a gold hull, Here Comes the Sun is striking outside, but it's interior design is just as breathtaking. Designed by Winch Design interior, it has a light and airy main saloon, ideal for entertaining thanks to the elegant piano and plentiful seating. Alternatively, guests can relax in the beach club, which features fold down sunbeds and a full spa.
Here Comes The Sun: $1,372,000 (£1m) per week
For $1,372,000 (£1m) a week, guests are welcome to use any of the many sea toys, like water slides, jet-skis, smaller vessels, bananas boats etc. Here Comes the Sun is likely to have all the toys imaginable and it would probably take more than seven days to enjoy it all. If you have a few million doubloons burning a hole in your pocket, contact Yacht Charter Fleet and hop on board.