10 Best Yacht Charters for Large Groups (12+ Guests) Presented by Louis Lamprell

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

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!

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