Superyacht charters gather in St Barts for a spectacular New Year's extravaganza

A premier destination for the winter season, St Barts yacht charters offer an irresistible blend of luxury, exclusivity, and natural beauty. With Gustavia Harbor providing an idyllic setting for the highly anticipated New Year's Eve celebrations, the small island appeals to an elite crowd, with some of the world's largest yachts for charter in attendance.

New Year’s celebrations on St Barts are legendary, with world-class parties at high-end venues like Nikki Beach and Eden Rock, attracting celebrities and influential figures from across the globe. 

As the festivities begin, we take a look at some of the largest yachts for charter attending the 2024 St Barts New Year's Eve celebrations.

A headliner throughout 2024, 400.3ft (122m) superyacht charter KISMET made her name as the largest new yacht for charter this year, as well as breaking records for being the longest charter yacht to attend the Monaco Yacht Show, and the largest superyacht to visit London in over a decade. 

Featuring an incredible list of onboard amenities, Lurssen yacht charter KISMET hosts a certified helipad, an elevator, a swimming pool, outdoor and indoor cinemas, a premium spa-quality health and wellness area including a hammam, a beauty room, a steam room, sauna, and spa, plus a dancefloor, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a beach club.

Launched in 2021, 377.7ft (115.1m) luxury yacht charter AHPO is instantly recognizable with her striking exterior aesthetics penned by industry-renowned designer Nuvolari Lenard.

A multi-award winner at prestigious award ceremonies including the World Yachts Trophies, the International Superyacht Society Awards, and the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards, motor yacht charter AHPO is among the largest Lurssen yachts for charter and hosts an outstanding selection of water toys for action-packed afternoons on the waves.

In addition to her toybox, her impressive list of onboard amenities includes a premium spa with a beauty room, sauna, massage room, and a hammam, a helipad, movie theater, a fully equipped gym, a grand piano, and an indulgent winter garden.

One of just two Freire Shipyard yachts for charter alongside 241.6ft (73.61m) super yacht charter NAIA, 367.5ft (112m) luxury yacht rental RENAISSANCE made her name in 2024 as one of the three largest yachts to attend the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show and now prepares to captivate her charter guests with staggering views of St Barts and the Leeward Islands.

Accommodating up to 36 charter guests, superyacht charter RENAISSANCE has an enticing ensemble of amenities including premium health and wellness facilities, a deck Jacuzzi, an elevator, a cinema, and a swimming pool.

For those who enjoy the thrills of a watersports yacht charter, she also features a loaded toybox with some of the latest gear such as stand-up Jet Skis, SEABOBs, waverunners, paddleboards, plus much more.

Formerly known as FAITH, 318.3ft (97m) super yacht charter SOPHIA completed her most recent refit in 2022 and features collaborative design inputs from RWD and Chahan Interior Design.

Offering every essence of the wow factor, charter yacht SOPHIA is one of the largest Feadship yachts for charter and promises outstanding voyages with an abundance of premium amenities and large stretches of glazing around her decks for plenty of natural daylight throughout the social areas onboard.

Winning multiple awards including Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards in 2018, charter yacht SOPHIA keeps her charter guests entertained throughout the day and night with a health and wellness area, a spacious beach club, well-appointed alfresco lounge and dining options, a cinema, a swimming pool and a helipad complete with a helicopter hangar.

Currently unavailable on the yacht charter market but definitely deserves mention, the eye-catching 361.3ft (110.1m) luxury superyacht KAOS is also in attendance for the New Year's Eve celebrations, showcasing her unique exteriors penned by Lobanov Design. 

Ranking at number 56 in the YB100 - the most accurate tool for measuring the world's biggest yachts, KAOS is a multi-award winner with an impressive range of 5,300 nautical miles and has endured many luxurious voyages around popular destinations like Monaco and the British Virgin Islands.

Some of her key highlights include an elevator, a palatial beach club, a fully certified helideck, a swimming pool with an integrated aquarium, and an extensive selection of toys.

If you're interested in attending next year's festivities in St Barts during a Leeward Islands or Caribbean yacht charter, take a closer look at the region by viewing our complete guide to St Barts yacht charters and some sample St Barts yacht charter itineraries.