The motoryachts featured in this section of CharterWave are ones our experts got onboard for less than a day. Our First Impressions are intended to be just that, offering you an insider's quick glance at yachts that have found a way to stand out in the crowd.

For detailed reviews of yachts we've spent more time onboard, go to our crewed charters database of articles.

To view First Impressions of sailing yachts available for charter, click here.




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In Turkey's emerging crewed charter market, this 105-foot motoryacht is helping to set a new standard of quality and crew service.



Annaliesse
She used to be the most expensive charter yacht in the world: $840,000 a week, not counting food, fuel, gratuity and other typical expenses. Now, her identical sistership holds the title. Are these yachts worth it?



Arbitrage
We love this 98-foot motoryacht but aren't quite sure yet about her owner and crew. Read on to learn why.






Argyll
This luxurious 153-foot motoryacht was the first built for handicapped access as well as for the charter market.


 

Arietta
This 112-foot motoryacht has a sophisticated ambience thanks to a soft, beautiful interior decor.



Arms Reach
This 130-foot motoryacht is elegant on the inside, but she and her crew are decked out for hard-core fishing and water sports on the outside.




Atlantica
This 135-foot motoryacht has a lovely interior with an interesting master bathroom feature: tall sinks for tall charter guests.




Azzurra II
We've known this yacht's captain for years, and we couldn't be happier to see him moving up to this lovely 156-foot motoryacht.






Balaju
This 146-foot motoryacht began performing charters in early 2008, with a highly experienced captain onboard (and this pretty nifty hot tub).




Barchetta
You want different? Barchetta's art deco interior is definitely different, but in a way that made us feel like we were 1920s movie stars.



Bel'Mare
There aren't many powercatamarans available for crewed charters in the Western Med, but this beauty  plans to stay through 2009.
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Big Aron
This expedition motoryacht is as gorgeous on the inside as she is tough on the outside. And she has a nifty top-deck swimming pool.



Blind Date
Looking for a motoryacht that celebrates love at first sight? This 135-footer will make your heart flutter.




Carib Queen
If you're looking for an entry-level crewed motoryacht that won't break your budget, this might be a good choice.




Carpe Diem
The crew onboard this 149-foot motoryacht really impressed us with their can-do attitude in the face of nasty offshore weather.




Celtic Dawn
At 102 feet long, this entry-level motoryacht is far more impressive than her size implies.





Chantal Ma Vie
This 152-foot motoryacht has one of the most unusual layouts we've ever seen for a yacht in this size range.



Charisma
One of several charter yachts by this same name, this 153-foot Feadship motoryacht is arguably the most impressive in design.



Christina O
She used to belong to Aristotle Onassis. Guests have included Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Winston Churchill. But is the boat just living off its historic reputation at this point?



Cocktails
So, this is what you get when the guy who builds Oprah Winfrey's mansions takes on his own personal yacht.



Commitment
This 130-foot motoryacht spent several years investing in a refit that brought her back to her original charm.



Curt-C
As of summer 2007, many reputable charter brokers considered this 145-foot motoryacht one of the best values in its price range.




Elisabeth F
This 1979 build got a spectacular makeover in 2007 that made her the belle of the year's Antigua charter yacht show.



Ellix Too
This luxury motoryacht is unusual both inside and out--with interesting accommodations that you may not find anywhere else.




Emerald Star
Brand new in late 2007, this is the first in a series of 141-foot motoryachts from the builder CRN.




Enticer
Originally built in 1935, this beautifully restored 85-foot Trumpy motoryacht is sure to turn heads in every harbor.



Firenze Star
Looking for an entry-level motoryacht that won't break the bank? Take a look at this.





 Force Blue
At a whopping 207 feet long, this expedition motoryacht underwent a stunning refit and renovation for charter.




Fredrikstad
Talk about a fascinating history! This converted 60-footer used to be a rescue ship, but now he's all gentleman inside.




Galaxy
It's rare that we're wowed when we first step onboard a motoryacht, but this Benetti's interior designer has a unique vision.



Gale Winds
This motoryacht is one of several Westport 112s that are available for charter worldwide today.





Georgia Rose
At 97 feet long, this motoryacht is built to offer a comfortable cruising experience both outside and in.


Harmony
This 115-foot motoryacht has earned such a good reputation, almost all of its charter clients are repeat guests.




High Chaparral
At 164 feet long, this adult-oriented motoryacht is well-regarded as one of the best when it comes to service and cuisine.



Inspiration
With a fresh new interior, this longtime charter favorite is still a terrific choice for couples looking to split the weekly rate.



Iris
This 75-foot motoryacht is one of the nicer, faster crewed boats available in all of Greece.



Jo
This motoryacht impressed us not just because of her own beauty, but also because of her chef and crew.

Julianne
This 65-foot motoryacht looks to us like a comfortable, well-kept, entry-level yacht that won't break the bank.



Kaleen
One of several112-foot Westport motoryachts on the charter market, Kaleen has a beautiful decor that elegant yet comfortable.




Kingfisher
As luxury motoryachts go, this Feadship is still a classic beauty. We love her new technology add-ons, including zero-speed stabilizers.



Kintaro
This 125-foot motoryacht is perhaps the only one in Greece with a light, contemporary, minimalist interior decor.



Lady Joy
One of several Christensen 157 motoryachts available for charter, she launched in 2007 with a family-friendly layout.






Lady Sheridan
When this 190-foot motoryacht launched in 2007, she was hailed (including by our editors) as one of the best new yachts of the year.





Lady Susan
Formerly known as Destiny, this popular charter yacht has a captain and owner who are investing time and money to enhance your vacation experience.



Lady Zelda
This 130-foot motoryacht is fantaastic for parties, not to mention fishing and scuba diving--which the owner loves.


Lazy Z
At the time our editor got aboard this 168-footer, it had a chef who was being hailed as one of the best in the charter industry.



Le Reve
We like this 110-foot motoryacht, and we're happy to see that there's been a crew change since our initial review.



M4
This 121-foot motoryacht is especially voluminous, with some interesting features we haven't seen onboard other charter yachts.



Magna Grecia
As one of the world's largest yachts available for 12 guests, this 193-footer makes a unique impression in the master cabin and beyond.




Marathon
The second 157-foot Christensen motoryacht to enter the charter market, Marathon has a well-known captain and smart decor.




Mary-Jean
A multimillion-dollar refit turned this tired old yacht into a brand-new stunner. We especially loved the new swim platform.



Midlandia
With tons of toys and a sunbather's paradise on deck, this 170-foot motoryacht is working her way into the charter industry season by season.


Milk 'n Honey
At 125 feet long, this motoryacht is comfortably elegant and will even consider allowing pets onboard during charters.





Mine Games
If you're looking for top-dollar elegance that borders on ornate, then this 164-foot head-turner may be the charter yacht for you.



Montigne
It's the crew that impressed us during our initial tour of this lovely motoryacht. They've been all over the world--and they know how to handle anything.



Mr. White
At first glance, you might think this yacht was built in the 1960s. In reality, she's a 2006 launch built in classic style.




Muse
This is a grown-up yacht with grown-up toys, plus a few design details that make it a good choice for couples wanting to split the weekly rate.



Mustang Sally
This elegant yacht is surprisingly family-friendly. There's even an old-style arcade game in the sky lounge for the young-at-heart.



New Moon II
As of our tour, this 112-foot Westport was one of the few charter yachts that visits the Great Lakes each summer.



NewVida
This 164-foot motoryacht has one of the most sophisticated remote-control systems on the world's waters. It controls the TV, dims the lights, and even orders wine and cigars.



Nibani
This restored 1970s motoryacht has a charming ambience and a lovely new interior decor.

Nicola II
At just 80 feet long, this fast motoryacht is striving to be one of the best at any size in the entire Greek fleet.




NOA VII
Formerly known as Katrion, this motoryacht underwent an extensive refit in 2006 and 2007 that left her sparkling virtually everywhere.



Obrigado
At 98 feet long and able to go 24 knots, this motoryacht is one of the fastest in her size range.




Ocean Victory
As of summer 2007, this 154-foot motoryacht was one of only two built by International Shipyards Ancona that are available for charter.





Ouranos Too
If you're looking for top-dollar luxury and service in Greece, don't miss this 134-foot motoryacht.


Paladin
At 120 feet long, this motoryacht has one of the most interesting swim platforms you can find in the charter industry.



Pandora
This 112-foot motoryacht is one of the busiest, best-known luxury charter yachts in the Greek fleet.





Perfect Persuasion
This 150-foot motoryacht proves year after year that she's still one of the nicest available for charter in her size range.





Perle Bleue
Forget about natural-colored carpets with beige accents. This 124-foot yacht's owners have a far more interesting taste in interior decor.



Polycarpus
This beautifully renovated 114-foot motoryacht started life as a tugboat. She's now winning repeat clients from the U.S. and Europe.



Primadonna
Don't yet this 124-foot motoryacht's age fool you. With an up-to-date crew, she's one of the best values in the crewed yacht industry.



Princess Iolanthe
This toy-filled, 150-foot motoryacht turns a lot of heads thanks to her unusual brand-name builder in the worldwide charter market.



Private Lives
Looking for unique features such as dual fighting chairs and a guest sauna? This Turkish-built motoryacht may be the one for you.




Prometej
If you like a super-contemporary interior decor, then you might appreciate this 147-foot motoryacht a bit more than we did.



Quivira
This classic 1979 motoryacht oozes gentlemen's club style, but has been updated with the latest entertainment systems and toys.





Reverie
One of the largest and most expensive yachts avaialble for charter in the world, this 230-foot motoryacht is as impressive as she is large.




Sefira
Though she's just 91 feet long, this motoryacht has a top-notch chef who competes with the big boys.


 
Semper Fi
Three nearly identical guest cabins make this 64-foot motoryacht a good option for three couples looking to split the weekly bill.




Sherakhan
As gigayachts go, we like this 228-footer better than anything else on the world's waters today.



Slumber Venture
It can be hard to find crewed powercatamarans for charter. This one operates primarily in the Bahamas and Florida.




Star of the Sea
This 113-foot motoryacht is considered one of the best values in the Mediterranean luxury charter market.



Summer Nights
As entry-level crewed yachts go, this one seems to be priced right. We only wish we'd had a chance to meet the crew.




Symphony II
She's not the newest or the sleekest, but this 112-foot motoryacht tries harder than most others to offer you a unique experience.



Tiger's Eye
This Hargrave motoryacht was built by a couple who learned to love charter onboard a similar build.




Tivoli
Bound for Northern Europe in the summer of 2007, this 90-foot expedition-style motoryacht's crew is putitng her to good use.




Tooth Fairy
This 147-foot long motoryacht is a unique design within the charter market, full of interesting alcoves for enjoying conversation, cocktails or a good book.




Touch
This yacht caught our eye because its owner built it from nothing more than a vision, which he realized in a shed in Canada.




Twisted
Want some cool toys on your next charter? How about the four-wheel ATV that this 82-foot motoryacht keeps in its onboard garage?




Unforgettable
The master cabin's picture window view lives up to this 83-foot motoracht's name.


Va Bene
So many reputable charter brokers tell us this yacht's crew is terrific, we just had to step onboard and check out the yacht.



Viaggio
A suprisingly stunning entry-level crewed yacht whose owner paid close attention to detail during the boat's construction.






Wanderlust
Looking for a good deal on an entry-level motoryacht owned by a fishing fanatic? Check out this 118-footer.




Watercolours
Formerly known as Leda and Bid Don Carlos, this 118-foot motoryacht now has a stunning country kitchen-style galley.



Whale's Way
Want to bring  your favorite pooch along on charter? For a nominal security deposit, this 74-foot motoryacht's crew will say yes.





Where the Dreams Have No End
If you want to get onboard this sexy, silver,  80-foot speedster--or anything like her--you'll have to charter in Europe.





White Knight
If you want to charter in Greece and get a lot of bang for your buck, check out this 152-foot motoraycht.