Motor yacht · 2004
HEAVEN SAPHIR
36m / 118ft- Guests
- 20
- Cabins
- 10
- Crew
- 12
From$15,900 per week
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Best Yachts for Families: Family Yacht Charter Guide
Family yacht charters require specific features: spacious layouts, multiple cabins with en-suite bathrooms, extensive water toy collections, and calm anchorages. Here are our expert recommendations for the best family-friendly superyachts available for charter worldwide.
By Olivia G., Charter Broker, EU
Family yacht charters require specific features: spacious layouts, multiple cabins with en-suite bathrooms, extensive water toy collections, and calm anchorages. Here are our expert recommendations for the best family-friendly superyachts available for charter worldwide.
Guide prices in this article are broker estimates quoted in euros (EUR). Yacht cards show live weekly rates in USD.
What Makes a Yacht Family-Friendly?
The ideal family yacht has at least 4 to 5 cabins so parents and children have separate spaces. Look for yachts with a large swim platform for safe water access, a beach club for shade, and a comprehensive toy garage including jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and inflatables. Many superyachts 40m+ now feature dedicated children's menus prepared by onboard chefs, movie nights on the sundeck, and crew trained to supervise water activities.
Best Size Range for Families
We recommend 35m to 55m superyachts for families of 6 to 12 guests. This size range offers 4 to 6 cabins, crew of 8 to 12, spacious outdoor areas, and a full toy garage. Yachts in this range typically cost EUR 100,000 to EUR 350,000/week, excellent value when split across a multi-family group. The sweet spot is a 40 to 45m motor yacht with a dedicated beach club and jacuzzi.
Best Destinations for Family Charters
The Mediterranean in summer (June to September) is perfect for families: calm seas, shallow anchorages, and cultural ports. Greece's Ionian Islands offer particularly calm waters ideal for young children. The Caribbean in winter (December to April) provides warm weather and safe swimming, the Bahamas and BVI are top family choices with short, easy passages between islands.
Safety Features to Look For
All charter yachts meet strict safety standards, but for families with young children, look for yachts with guardrails (rather than wire railings), enclosed sundeck areas, stabilisers for reduced rolling at anchor, and crew experienced with children. Our charter specialists can identify yachts where the crew have specific family charter experience, it makes an enormous difference.
Multi-Generational Charter Tips
Chartering with grandparents, parents, and children? Choose a yacht with flexible sleeping arrangements (twin cabins that convert, pullman berths) and varied activity options. While the kids use the water toys and the grandparents relax on the sundeck, parents can explore shore excursions. A good onboard chef will accommodate dietary requirements across three generations with ease.
Family sized yachts for charter
Yachts of 35 to 55m that sleep 10 or more guests, the size range we recommend for families, lowest weekly rate first.
Motor yacht · 2005
PRENSES LILA
37m / 121ft- Guests
- 16
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 5
From$15,900 per week
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Motor yacht · 2005
PRENSES SELIN
37m / 121ft- Guests
- 16
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 5
From$15,900 per week
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Motor yacht · 2022
BABACAN
43m / 141ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 4
From$19,800 per week
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Motor yacht · Oktay Unlu · 2023
BABACAN
35m / 115ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 5
From$23,800 per week
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Sailing yacht · 2012
LUCKY YOU
37m / 121ft- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 4
From$23,800 per week
View yachtFrequently asked questions
What age are children welcome on yacht charters?
Children of all ages are welcome. For infants and toddlers (0 to 3), we select yachts with enclosed areas, shallow swim platforms, and crew experienced with very young children. Most families start chartering when children are 4 to 5 years old.
Are there babysitting services on yacht charters?
Some superyacht crews include stewardesses with childcare experience. For dedicated nannies, we can arrange professional childminders to join the charter at an additional cost. This is common on larger superyachts (50m+).
What water toys are best for children?
For younger children (4 to 8): inflatable slides, banana boats, paddleboards, and snorkelling gear. For teenagers: jet skis, SeaBobs, wakeboards, and diving equipment. Most 40m+ superyachts carry a full selection.
How much does a family yacht charter cost?
Family-suitable superyachts (35 to 45m, 4 to 5 cabins) start from EUR 100,000/week in the Mediterranean. For 2 to 3 families sharing, this works out to EUR 2,000 to EUR 3,500 per person per night, comparable to a luxury hotel, but with infinitely more privacy and flexibility.
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