Superyacht summer is in full swing: from the French Riviera to the Amalfi Coast, A-listers are dropping anchor on vessels worth tens of millions of pounds.
While it is undeniably one of the most luxurious ways to unwind, the price tag for such a getaway is staggering—with charter rates on select mega-yachts soaring up to £3 million a week.
Superyachts have become the go-to choice for first-rate celebrities: with a full crew on hand, they don't have to lift a finger while island-hopping between elite hotspots. The Kardashians, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many others prefer shelling out colossal sums on charters rather than buying their own vessels outright.
The Kardashian sisters kicked off their summer in the South of France, arriving to support Kim’s boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, at the Monte Carlo Formula 1 Grand Prix.

When they weren't watching the race, the family relaxed aboard the motor yacht Naia, which charters for £450,000 ($600,000) a week.
What does it actually cost?
The base charter fee is only a fraction of the total bill. Guests pay an additional 30–40% on top of the base price for fuel, food, drinks, and berthing fees. Standard crew tips run another 10–15%, adding at least £45,000 to the tab.
The 73-meter Naia offers billionaire-level amenities: a helipad, gym, jacuzzi, massage room, and 8 cabins serviced by a 20-person crew.

After serving as the face of the 2026 World Cup and leading Norway to the quarterfinals, Erling Haaland headed off on a well-deserved break.
The footballer celebrated his 26th birthday in the Mediterranean alongside his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, and friends. The group relaxed off the coast of Sardinia aboard the 24-meter yacht Elis Et Mar, which costs around £225,000 ($300,000) per week to charter.
Accommodating 12 guests, the vessel features Vegas-style interiors complete with yellow marble flooring. On deck, Erling was even seen practicing his golf swing and free kicks.

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart and his family spent their vacation aboard one of the Mediterranean's most glamorous superyachts—the 72-meter Axioma.
Chartering the Axioma during high season costs between £485,000 and £540,000 per week. Factoring in all expenses, the family’s weekly bill came to roughly £700,000 to £850,000.

Before David and Victoria purchased their own £15 million yacht Seven (later upgrading to a 36-meter £20 million model), they chartered the 95-meter superyacht Madsummer.
Chartering this giant cost a jaw-dropping £1.6 million a week. On board, guests enjoy a 12-meter swimming pool, spa area, professional dive center, cinema, and a 28-person crew.

David's son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz managed to outdo his parents: last summer, they vacationed aboard the £85 million Project X. The yacht’s weekly charter fee was £1.2 million (with the final bill reaching around £1.8 million after expenses). However, Nicola’s father—American billionaire Nelson Peltz—picked up the tab.
One of the most expensive celebrity yacht charters in history remains the £160 million ($213 million) Kismet, owned by Fulham FC owner Shahid Khan.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z chartered the 95-meter vessel for a family getaway during a break in her world tour. The ship features a multi-level pool, basketball court, beauty salon, helipad, and cinema.
Chartering Kismet costs between £2.2 million and £2.6 million per week plus extra expenses—a price tag that firmly separates the "merely rich" from the true elite of the billionaire world.
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