Some yachts make you pause. You're walking along a quay — Monaco, perhaps, or Porto Cervo — and something stops you mid-stride. A hull that seems to go on forever. A silhouette that belongs in a film. That's MALIA. Built in 2023 by Golden Yachts and stretching a frankly jaw-dropping 254 feet 11 inches (77.7 metres), she is, by any measure, one of the most remarkable private yacht charters available in the Mediterranean today.
We've seen a lot of superyachts. This one is different.
An Italy Yacht Charter Like No Other
MALIA's summer cruising grounds read like a Mediterranean dream itinerary — Monaco, the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Italian Riviera. And honestly, it's hard to argue with that selection. Each destination brings something distinct to the charter experience.
Monaco delivers the glamour — superyacht rows, Michelin-starred dining within reach of the tender, and that electric energy that makes it unlike anywhere else on earth. Slide westward along the French Riviera and you have Cannes, Antibes, the calanques of Cassis — coastline that is, frankly, unmatched for sheer Mediterranean beauty. Then there's Corsica: wild, dramatic, and refreshingly uncommercialised, with turquoise anchorages that feel like they belong to another century.
Sardinia brings its own distinct magic. The Costa Smeralda's emerald waters and pink granite boulders are the stuff of charter legend, and arriving aboard a 77-metre yacht rather than squeezing into a marina berth changes the experience entirely — you anchor off, the beach club opens, and the sea becomes your private terrace. The Italian Riviera, meanwhile, offers Portofino's paintbox harbour, the Cinque Terre cliffs, and the kind of slow, sun-warmed lunches that linger pleasantly well into the afternoon. Each of these cruising grounds deserves a charter in its own right. Aboard MALIA, you can string them all together.
Life Aboard: Spaces That Genuinely Surprise
Step aboard and the scale becomes personal rather than just impressive. A glass-edged infinity pool dominates the main deck — the kind you'd expect at a clifftop resort, not at sea. Above it, a glass-bottomed Jacuzzi on the sundeck offers a perspective on the ocean that is, to put it plainly, extraordinary. We think the interplay of glass, water, and light throughout MALIA's design is one of the most thoughtful we've encountered on any superyacht.
The main saloon is flooded with natural light through full-height windows — a bar and dining area that feels more like a bespoke private members' club than a yacht interior. The upper deck lounge is anchored by a striking glass chandelier and an audio-visual system that sets a high bar. Eight cabins sleep 12 guests in exceptional comfort, the full-beam owner's suite complete with its own adjacent dressing room. There's even a private elevator connecting the lower accommodation deck to the bridge deck — a touch that sounds indulgent until you've used it after a long day on the water.
The sea-level beach club is, for our money, one of MALIA's finest features. A sauna, hammam, massage room, and lounge area — all opening directly onto the ocean. It transforms the daily rhythm of a charter holiday entirely. You swim, you unwind, you repeat.
Toys, Thrills, and the SHARK Seabreacher
A crew of 22 looks after everything — and with a toys list of this magnitude, they have their work cut out. MALIA carries a SHARK submersible Seabreacher, which is — there's no other word for it — wild. Part jet ski, part submarine, it leaps, dives, and cuts through waves in a way that tends to draw spectators from every nearby anchorage. It's the centrepiece of a water sports arsenal that also includes multiple Fliteboard eFoils, two Seabob F5s, Seadoo RXT XR5s, wakeboards, water skis, kayaks, towables, and an inflatable play structure impressive enough to keep children and adults equally entertained.
Beyond the toys, MALIA runs a dedicated sportfishing chase boat — a Wajer 38S — crewed by two expert fishing professionals. If blue water fishing is your idea of a perfect morning, this yacht delivers it at the highest level. The dynamic positioning system means she can hold station in open water without anchoring, which opens up anchorages that most yachts simply cannot access. That's a meaningful advantage across all her Mediterranean cruising grounds.
Winter Charters: The Caribbean Awaits
When the Mediterranean season closes, MALIA doesn't rest. She repositions to the Caribbean for winter charters across the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, and British Virgin Islands — cruising grounds that offer a completely different palette: trade winds, coral reefs, rum punches at sunset, and the kind of unhurried island-hopping that is a world away from the Riviera's social calendar. The fact that you can charter the same extraordinary yacht in both hemispheres, switching seamlessly from Sardinia in August to the BVIs in January, says everything about MALIA's range and appeal.
The Details
MALIA accommodates 12 guests across 8 staterooms, is served by a crew of 22, and cruises at 16 knots with a top speed of 19 knots. She was built by Golden Yachts in 2023 — meaning everything aboard is current, immaculate, and designed for a generation of charter guests who expect technology, comfort, and genuine wow moments in equal measure. If you're planning a luxury charter holiday for summer 2026 or beyond, we'd encourage you to enquire sooner rather than later. A yacht of this calibre — and this profile — does not stay available for long. Speak to our team to explore dates and availability.
