Summer's Perfect 10

Enjoy more moments in the sun with the top superyachts on the charter market.

- Julia Zaltzman

SUMMER IS HERE, so why not sail through the season aboard a superyacht from this selection of the largest, most distinctive and sometimes offbeat vessels available for charter? Diverse amenities on unique vessels ranging from 144ft to 377ft include a sprawling owner's deck, an extensive water-toy trove and even a glassed-in garden. Whether it's a newly built benchmark such as the 377ft Ahpo, a reimagined classic like Coral Ocean or a peerless design as seen with Maltese Falcon, each will be the pride of any port of call, from Sardinia to Saint-Tropez.

1. Phoenix 2 (295ft, 7in) 

Move over Jay Gatsby, Lürssen’s Phoenix 2 brings all the art deco that any fan of the 1920s aesthetic could want for a stylish cruise. With one helipad, one cinema and two jacuzzis, the Winch-designed yacht also doubles down on every other charter amenity. The sumptuous interior features a gilt-and-black-lacquer Steinway in the main-deck ballroom, a grand table with a crystal chandelier in the dining room, a gold bas-relief jazz mural and a wine cellar. Guests can choose between immersion in the 7m pool or relaxation at the gold-mosaic hammam. From Moran Yacht & Ship, starting at €1 million per week.

2. Wanderlust (279ft, 8in)