Luxury Hotels Featuring Exclusive In-House Yacht Services

Don’t forget to pack your nautical ascot.

Get a little more from your next seaside getaway by indulging in a luxury hotel with the ultimate swanky amenity: an in-house yacht.

Seriously, why just gawk at the ocean views when you can be whisked away for an immersive, open-water experience? From Thailand to Turks and Caicos, Marbella to the Maldives, these opulent hotels offer charters on private yachts for hourly, daily, and multiday itineraries, with excursion options that only enhance the dreamy experience.

7Pines Resort, Ibiza

Ibiza may be best-known for its parties; however, it can also be a prime place for relaxation, as exemplified by 7Pines Resort, where nature and luxury define your stay. This cliffside property overlooking the Mediterranean Sea provides guests with sweeping views and a chance to be among the vistas in one of its Pershing Yachts. The Pershing 5X and Pershing 9X combine futuristic elements from the Ferretti Group and Fulvio de Simoni, ensuring aerodynamic, incredibly smooth sailing. One of the most popular charters runs to Formentera Island, where guests can enjoy a coastal atmosphere, complete with lunch at a beachside restaurant.

InterContinental Hayman Island, Australia

A trip to the Whitsundays positions you in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef—a natural wonder stretching over 1,400 miles. Therefore, a yachting adventure is essential. At InterContinental Hayman Island, the Whitsundays’ northernmost inhabited island, a range of private vessels from 50 to 100 feet await to take you out to sea. Yachts like the Ocean Affinity run excursions to popular attractions, including diving the Great Barrier Reef, a leisure day anchored at Whitehaven Beach, or a sunset cruise with Champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos

There’s something about the luxury of a hotel brunch that is indescribable. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos enhances that emotion by offering Sunday brunch cruises aboard its sailing catamaran, Lady Grace. The 64-foot catamaran glides through the waters gently enough to not disrupt your eggs Benedict. Lady Grace is also available for bespoke tours and activities, including reef snorkeling, sunset cruises, gourmet picnics, and visits to deserted beaches.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Thailand

In the Andaman Sea, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort offers access to numerous islands with its 36-foot Sunseeker 90 Yacht, Major Affair. Running private trips for up to eight passengers, Major Affair features unique packages ranging from a day at Phi Phi Island to snorkeling around the Similan Islands, or a visit to Phang Nga Bay—filming location of the 1974 James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun”—or simply a day lounging on the sundeck amidst stunning limestone karst scenery.

Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain

Along the Costa del Sol of Spain, Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa offers two sailing yachts for guests to charter. Lacruz and Revolution are a blend of luxury and sport, featuring contemporary amenities like spacious outdoor showers, guest cabins, and large solariums. Additionally, they provide paddle boards and surfboards for exploring the Mediterranean. Daily experiences on both luxury vessels are powered by the wind, providing a serene sail against the backdrop of the Sierra Blanca Mountains and Gibraltar rock, with the African coastline visible on the horizon.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives, Ithaafushi

Over-water villas are a famous way to experience the Maldives’ abundant marine life, but for a more immersive opportunity, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers its 56-foot yacht. Available for day charters, experiences range from cruising to private beaches for relaxation, engaging in coral conservation activities, diving with manta rays, or enjoying private sunset charters while sipping Champagne as the sun sets over the atolls.

Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia

Pangkor Laut Resort offers stunning views and access to the Straits of Malacca on this privately owned island of Malaysia. Its in-house yacht, YTL Lady II, can be chartered for custom itineraries throughout the year, although its most famous offering is The Straits to Luxury Experience—a five-day, four-night adventure cruising from Pangkor Laut to Phuket. Available only from December to May, this 85-foot yacht is staffed with a private hostess and chef.

D-Hotel Maris, Turkey

The Datça Peninsula is where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean. D-Hotel Maris embraces this location by providing guests with three yachts to fully experience the aquatic destination. The 53-foot Alia Open Sea motor yacht and the 55-foot Azimut offer speed for day trips, while the 100-foot wooden sailing yacht, Ubi Bene, is perfect for a relaxing sail to sights like the Blue Lagoon and the Sunken City of Kekova. Aquatic sports such as kayak tours, wakeboarding, and diving are also available, letting guests customize their open-water itineraries.

Rosewood Baha Mar, Bahamas

Situated along the fine-sand beaches of New Providence Island, Baha Mar encompasses three hotels: SLS Baha Mar, Rosewood Baha Mar, and Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. With a total of 2,300 rooms and numerous restaurants, bars, lounges, and pools, there is no shortage of activities on land. However, the at-sea experiences are unparalleled. Guests can choose from two luxury yachts available for private charter: the 213-foot super yacht, Eternity I, ideal for larger groups and extended excursions (including multiday trips around the islands), and the 65-foot Eternity II, which typically operates leisurely day trips that include diving, fishing, and cruising around Bahamian waters.

Canaves Oia, Santorini

Comprising five hotels throughout Oia, Santorini, Canaves Oia is a family-owned brand offering unique experiences, including yachting adventures. The brand’s fleet of yachts features three luxury vessels available exclusively to guests of any property on the island. Various excursions include tours to the Santorini volcano, snorkeling at the red beach, or exploring the azure waters of the white beach, with options for onboard experiences such as romantic proposals and private parties. Once guests decide on their activities, they can choose from the following yachts: the 73-foot Alexandros, the 55-foot My Way, or the 43-foot Pardo.