Charter yacht brands to know: AMELS

From their first launch in 1982 to the current fleet of custom and semi-custom designs, Amels offers an impressive range of luxury yachts from 36 to over 75 metres in length. There is a good selection of Amels yachts available for private charter in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and other destinations.

The Amels facilities comprise climate-controlled halls, covered dry docks and direct access to the North Sea for ease of launching even the largest vessels.

Amels and Damen shipyards are interlinked. Amels has been part of Damen Shipyards since 1991. Damen bridges the gap between fully custom and semi-custom yacht building that gave rise to Amels' successful Limited Editions concept. Damen is a leader in a wide range of specialist shipbuilding, refit and conversion markets including Naval, Security, Offshore and Yachting. Damen builds the Yacht Support range of vessels and the SeaXplorer range of expedition yachts.

Amels yachts owe their reputation for sturdiness, reliability and seaworthiness to the rigorous research and development process of Damen.
Here are just a few of the Amels-branded luxury charter yachts available. Contact the experts at LCG for more details.

ELIXIR

A Limited Editions 180 motor yacht designed by Tim Heywood with interiors by Laura Sessa Romboli, ELIXIR is a feature-packed superyacht available for charter in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

At 180.45ft (55m), ELIXIR accommodates up to 12 people in five superb staterooms, decorated with opulent European décor in a soothing palette of neutrals, polished timber and lavish fabrics.

Key features on board include a sun deck with Jacuzzi, skylounge cinema and grand piano, and a Beach Club with sauna, gym and dive centre.

HERE COMES THE SUN

Launched in 2017 to much acclaim, the six-deck 272.31ft (83m) Amels 272 motor yacht HERE COMES THE SUN is for charter in the Mediterranean. This superlative superyacht was designed by Tim Heywood with interiors by Andrew Winch.

Boasting 10 large staterooms including 300-square-metre private Owner's deck, HERE COMES THE SUN can accommodate up to 12 guests in complete luxury.

This incredible charter yacht's features include state-of-the-art entertainment system onboard, theatre, 1,00-square-metres of exterior deck space, enormous Beach Club with grand bar, sauna and steam room, sundeck Jacuzzi, large infinity pool, self-playing grand piano, elevator linking decks, large array of water toys and two 11m tenders.

LILI

Another Amels 180 motor yacht from the design board of Tim Heywood with interiors by Laura Sessa Romboli, the 180.45ft (55m) LILI was launched in 2017 and is available for charter in the Mediterranean. LILI has three spacious decks with several entertaining spaces, and deck areas for dining and reclining. Offering accommodation for up to 12 charter guests in 6 well-appointed cabins, décor is characterized by crème, beige and striking stainless steel and black accents.

With all the hallmarks of Amels innovation, LILI boasts an oversized sundeck, 4m pool with counter-current jets, bridge deck master suite with private terrace, VIP suite with foldout balcony and foldout balconies in main saloon, plus a large Beach Club with steam room and gym.

STEP ONE

The 180.45ft (55m) 180 motor yacht STEP ONE was built in 2012 by Amels, designed by Tim Heywood, with interiors by Laura Sessa Romboli, and available for charter in the Mediterranean.

STEP ONE offers accommodation for up to 11 guests in five suites, including Master with office and large ensuite, and boasts a helipad, large split-level sundeck, upper deck lounge with piano bar, Beach Club with steam room, Jacuzzi and much more.

4 YOU

The 180.45ft /55m Amels 180 motor yacht 4YOU was built in 2012 by Amels, designed by Tim Heywood Design and with interiors by Laura Sessa Romboli. 4YOU has a massive sundeck for relaxing, a Jacuzzi and several areas for socialising and relaxation on deck and within. The gym can be closed off by glass doors, or the entire area can be opened up to create a huge entertaining space.

Onboard 4YOU, both the main saloon and sky lounge have full-height windows and a grand piano in the upper saloon. Layout of the guest suites is extremely flexible. 4YOU sleeps up to 10 guests in six rooms, including a full-beam Master suite, VIP stateroom, one double cabin, one twin cabin and two convertible cabins.

4YOU includes a vast array of tenders and toys, including two Waverunners, Superjet, wakeboards waterskis, fishing and snorkeling gear, inflatables and waterslide and more.

For further details of Amels motor yachts available for charter please contact the experts at the Luxury Charter Group.