Words: Violet
Sailing into the sunset, cutting through azure waters, escaping the grind of life on land with the click of your fingers. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t dream of owning their own yacht? If, however you thought that luxury on this scale was only for those with the 7+ figures to burn, then think again as we show you our picks of the best luxury yachts under £5 Million. Ok, so it still isn’t quite pocket change, but it’s a whole lot more realistic than Abramovich’s €350 million yacht!
SPIKE 1
First up is the seriously cool Spike 1 (even the name is cool!), built in 2010, a full interior refit was completed in 2011 by Italian based interior designers, Luxury Yacht Projects. She sleeps up to seven guests in three generous staterooms including a full-beam master suite and accommodation for four crew to ensure relaxing cruising vacations. Contemporary yet warm styling has been used throughout her highly customised interior, with the main saloon featuring loose furniture instead of the standard Leopard design and the main deck playing host to a fully equipped gym and TV lounge.
The superb exterior layout offers two very large sun lounging areas with al fresco dining tables both fore and aft and a large bathing platform for easy access to the water. She features an array of toys and tenders to keep the most restless of travellers occupied, all stored in the aft tender garage. Spike I has been maintained to the highest standards, appearing almost like new and is without doubt one of the most unique 34 meter performance yachts available to purchase. Inspections are highly recommended to appreciate her luxurious interior.
7 guests and 4 crew – 34.1m – 42 Knots Cruising Speed
£4,697,000 for more information visit camperandnicholsons.com
MISTRAL 55
This exceptionally sleek 35.4m yacht, Mistral 55 was completely refitted in June 2011 with many cosmetic improvements to her interior and exterior. The complete technical upgrade brought her back to perfect functional condition, and includes 5 year survey. “Mistral 55” is probably the best high performance yacht offered today with speed in excess of 50 Knots. She combines elegant style with high technology and the comfort of a luxury super yacht.
10 guests and 5 crew – 35.4m – 40 Knots Cruising Speed
Price from £3,676,000 at camperandnicholsons.com
DOUBLESHOT
Whilst quite not under budget, we just felt we couldn’t miss out this number. Doubleshot is a unique and highly individual yacht, combining an deco-style interior with a layout specifically tailored to the owner’s needs. The attention to detail, the informality and the functionality of the yacht belie its relatively modest size and the finished result is light, bright and stylish.
10 guests – 36.5m – 30 Knots Cruising Speed
Price from £5, 100,000 at fraseryachts.com
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