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Cruise lines are edging into the charter-yacht business, too. Ponant, the French expedition line, will this month launch the Spirit of Ponant, a 76-foot catamaran with six guest cabins.

Yes. The benefit of an expedition yacht charter is that, because it's a small group — or even just a couple — the crew can tailor the experience specifically to their liking, Lyons said.

The top three most expensive yachts on the charter market in 2025 command a weekly rate of about $3.12 million. That’s enough ...