10 Best Yacht Charters for Large Groups (12+ Guests) Presented by Louis Lamprell
🕦 Jul 9, 2024
Louis Lamprell
CHARTER BROKER
Louis has a fantastic knowledge of the charter yacht market. He has participated in many yacht shows and inspected hundreds of yachts. His memory of specific details and his excellent networking skills enable him to secure deals quickly, especially when time is of the essence. Louis has a good mix of professional and friendly attitude and a great reading of client needs, reflected in the many 5-star client reviews where he is specifically mentioned!
Yachts featured in this Article
Name | Guests | Length | Price |
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Riva | 38 | 158 ft | €60,000 per week + expenses |
Karizma | 36 | 157 ft | €60,000 per week + expense |
Lupus Mare | 32 | 141 ft | €65,000 per week + expenses |
Symphony | 34 | 172 ft | €75,500 per week + expenses |
Aretha | 30 | 148 ft | €75,500 per week + expenses |
Freedom | 22 | 258 ft | €100,000 per week + expenses |
Running on Waves | 45 | 210 ft | €105,000 per week + expenses |
Anthea | 20 | 170 ft | €128,000 per week + expenses |
Variety Voyager | 71 | 223 ft | €247,600 per week + expenses |
Saluzi | 32 | 226 ft | €480,000 per week + expenses |
EU Regulations Restrict Number of Guests on Yacht Charters
If you’re looking for a yacht charter that can accommodate a large group (more than 12 guests), you might already have noticed that they aren’t easy to find everywhere in the Mediterranean.
For example, the maximum capacity on almost all yachts in Greece is 12 guests.
This is due to one thing: stringent EU regulations, which effectively make it close to impossible to have more than 12 people on board a yacht charter, even on yachts with 20 cabins.
The stipulations basically require yachts to have commercial licenses comparable to cruise ships.
This includes safety equipment with Titanic parameters and additional requirements that private boat owners are not willing to fulfill.
Find More Options for Large Groups in Croatia and Turkey
However, this is not the case for 2 locations in the Mediterranean: Croatia and Turkey!
Because the Croatian coast does not impose any limits on large-group charters, there are plenty of options for yachts for larger groups.
These yachts typically have a capacity for 12 to 20 guests, and some can accommodate over 50 guests.
Finding the Right Yacht for a Larger Group
Traveling with a large group along the Croatian coastline can be challenging on a small, cramped boat.
Luckily, Croatia offers a wide selection of larger yachts, including motor yachts, catamarans, and sailing yachts.
These vessels provide spacious cabins, open decks, and an array of water toys, ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
10. Riva
Riva is a 158-foot custom-built motor yacht (2018) with a cruising speed of 9 knots. She accommodates 36 guests in 18 cabins: 3 Masters, 11 VIPs, 3 Twins, and 2 Pullman Cabins – a great and flexible cabin layout for families!! She has a crew of 11.
Highlights of Riva are her stunning sundeck with an open-air Jacuzzi and sunbeds for everyone.
Her design is super nice, focusing on a natural feel with lots of wood, bright fabrics, and plants. She truly feels like a floating summer holiday resort!
Riva also comes with a Jet Ski.
Riva is a really great option for a large group wishing to share an affordable charter vacation in Croatia – split the bill, and you are looking at only €1,666 per person for a 1-week of luxury accommodation AND island hopping in places where luxury hotels ashore are super expensive!
9. Karizma
Karizma is a 158-foot custom-built motor yacht (2016). She underwent a refit in 2023 and is in brand-new condition.
She accommodates 36 guests in 19 cabins, some of which are convertible. Two triple cabins are excellent for families with small kids.
Highlights onboard Karizma is her great deck space (across 4 decks) with a Jacuzzi and more than enough sunbeds for everyone.
For those seeking adventure, Karizma is equipped with 2 Jetskis, water skis, seabobs, paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear.
A floating platform/dock extends her swim deck, making accessing the water and launching water toys super easy!
8. Lupus Mare
Lupus Mare is a 141-foot motor yacht built in 2011 and refitted in 2022. She accommodates 32 guests in 15 cabins and has a crew of 10.
Lupus Mare is a great value for money yacht, featuring a selection of luxury facilites usually only found on yachts double her price.
She’s got an on deck Jacuzzi, a beautiful classic sauna, a fully equipped indoor gym, and a large cinema room with seating for everyone.
Her water toy selection include a Jet Ski, kayaks, paddleboards, seabobs, floating mats and snorkeling gear, all easily launched from her aft swim platform.
Lupus Mare is a super popular charter yacht with excellent client reviews!
7. Symphony
Symphony is a 172-foot motor yacht built in 2020 with a refit in 2024, – She is NEW!
She accommodates 30 guests in 15 cabins (13 doubles and 2 twins) and has a crew of 12.
Symphony is only a small step up in price from Riva and Karizma but a big step up when it comes to onboard amenities.
She has 2 Jacuzzis, rarely seen on yachts, an outdoor bar, an indoor cinema, and great wellness facilities, including a sauna, massage salon, and outdoor gym.
Symphony also comes with a Jet Ski, waterskis for both adults and kids, several seabobs, kayaks, and paddleboards.
All these water toys can be easily launched from her swim deck.
6. Aretha
Aretha is a 148-foot motor yacht built in 2018 and refitted in 2024—she is also NEW!
She accommodates 30 guests in 15 cabins and has a crew of 12.
Just like MY Symphony above, Aretha features 2 Jacuzzis side by side on the deck. This is a super detail on a yacht charter for a large group!
She also has an outdoor bar with a bartender, an indoor cinema, and a fully equipped gym, as well as a sauna and massage salon.
Her water toy selection includes 1 Jet Ski, wakeboard, seabob, waterskis for both adults and kids, 6 paddleboards, 6 kayaks, and floating mats. Everything is easily launched from her aft swim platform.
5. Freedom
Freedom is a 158-foot motor yacht built in 2019 and refitted in 2022. She accommodates 22 guests in 11 cabins and has a crew of 12.
Personally I think Freedom is one of the nicest charter yachts for large groups currently on the market. Her popularity confirms this!!
The sundeck on Freedom has a pool, a large jacuzzi, two open bars, a fitness studio, a sauna, and a cinema/gaming room. The space can either be used as a health and well-being area for yoga and fitness (and smoothies!) or alternatively a lively venue for entertainment (and cocktails!).
If you love water sports, Freedom offers 2 Jet Skis, 2 SeaBobs, water skis, a wakeboard, a tube ride, a Ringo ride, 4 paddleboards, 2 electric paddleboards (Lampuge), 2 E-foils (Audi E-Tron), a canoe, and a waterslide.
4. Running on Waves
And now to something a little different: Running on Waves is a 210-foot tall ship (sailing yacht) launched by Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak shipyard in 2011.
Perfect for event charters, Running on Waves offers spacious accommodation for up to 45 guests across 18 cabins. With a large crew of 19, your every need will be catered to. Note that Running on Waves’ main cruising areas are Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Running on Waves is a spectacular vessel. She has three masts and looks incredible under full sail. She is perfectly designed for a large gathering to have a great time, with Spa facilities, a Movie Theater, a fully equipped gym, a conference room, and a hot tub on the deck.
Running on Waves offers a great value charter deal considering the bill can be split in 45!!
3. Anthea
Anthea is a 170-foot motor yacht built in 2021 – another NEW luxury charter yacht. She accommodates 20 guests in 10 cabins with a crew of 12.
If you have a crush on a yacht, I have one on Anthea. She is a super stunning yacht with incredible attention to detail and a very high level of service. The onboard Chef, Pave Turic, has worked in fine dining for 30 years, and his food is to die for!
Anthea offers a great selection of water toys and equipment for on-water activities, including 2 seabobs, 2 Jet Skis, SUPs, snorkeling and fishing equipment, wakeboards, water skis for adults and children, and a floating beach.
The gym and Finnish sauna on the main deck make it easy to upkeep the health regimes. AND The on-deck hot tub, outdoor cinema, and bar make it easy to keep having a great time!
2. Variety Voyager
VARIETY VOYAGER is a 223-foot steel motor yacht built in 2012 at the Greek Psarros Shipyard.
She is a clear winner and a rarity when it comes to guest capacity, accommodating 71 guests across 36 cabins.
Her crew of 32 provides white-glove service.
Her spa and fitness suite, located on the lower deck, offers massage, sauna, and some fitness equipment.
VARIETY VOYAGERS’s dedicated spa therapist provides hair, face, and nail treatments.
This is a perfect yacht for large celebrations, which will take center stage on the main deck, which features both a bar with a bartender and a residence DJ!
1. Saluzi
And now to number 1 on the list: This is both a significant jump in price and in luxury!
Saluzi, a 226-foot motor yacht built by Austal in 2003. She accommodates 32 guests in 16 cabins and has a large crew of 34.
Note, Saluzi charters in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, France, Sardinia and Corsica.
I love Saluzi’s bright, modern interior and exterior design. She truly feels like a floating palace. Her sun deck is especially sleek, with beautiful sun loungers, 2 hot tubs under umbrellas, and a central bar.
She also features excellent spa facilities, a gym, a movie theater, and a Jet Ski, among other water toys.
How Do You Know You’re Choosing the Right Yacht for Your Charter?
Types of Crewed Yachts in Croatia
Crewed yacht charters in Croatia include, at minimum, a captain and at least 1 stewardess. On a larger motor yacht, the number of crew can be higher than the number of guests (including engineers, bosun, and additional stewardesses)
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This firsthand experience allows us to truly understand life at sea in both the shoes of crew and guests and the details that make a luxury yacht charter an exceptional experience.
We closely inspect yachts and meet in person with captains and crew to ensure every element of the charter meets our high standards.
Our yearly participation in yacht shows like the EMMYS, and MEDYS helps us stay on top of industry trends and client needs.
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Very professional, communicated clearly and planned an amazing trip for us. Louis Lamprell did an amazing job connecting us with the unbridled yacht and crew. It was a trip of a lifetime. Our family highly recommends both DMA yachting and the unbridled charter. Everything was perfection!
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Louis was great from beginning to end and walked me through the whole process. He helped me find a great boat that fit within our time and cost preferences. He explained the differences between the different builds and the pros and cons. Once we selected the boat, he explained and walked me through the whole booking process and answered all my questions. Finally, he checked in with me before, during, and after the charter to make sure everything met our expectations. I can’t recommend Louis enough if you are planning a charter, and I will definitely be in touch for our next trip!
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