Beneteau 48
Modern finishes, air conditioning and reclining stern seats for up to ten guests seeking a polished small-group day.
Luxury collection
Luxury Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta
Superyachts, flybridge cruisers and premium catamarans from Azimut, Ferretti, Hatteras, Sea Ray and more. What luxury includes varies by yacht, so we show exactly what each one lists.
An honest definition
What “luxury” means in this fleet
Here, luxury describes the yacht itself: its size, its design, its finishes and the comfort of its interior spaces. It does not automatically mean a chef, an open bar or a longer list of inclusions.
The 26 vessels in this collection are the ones listed in the luxury category: Italian flybridge yachts, classic Hatteras cruisers, sleek sport yachts, premium catamarans and the fleet's largest superyachts. Many list air-conditioned salons, staterooms, flybridges or high-end finishes. They are listed for 10 to 50 guests, and they run from mid-forties catamarans to the 105-foot flagship.
Inclusions are a separate question. 16 of the luxury listings include the same kind of drinks-and-snacks arrangement found across the fleet. A smaller number list lunch (3), an open bar with food (4) or a chef on board (3). If dining is central to your day, choose by that first and by the finishes second.
Two luxury yachts are also seasonal: the Azimut 85 (2017) and Custom 90 are offered for charter only during select months each year, so an early inquiry helps if either is your first choice.
Flagship pages
Luxury yachts with their own detail pages
Photo galleries, specifications and answers for a selection of the luxury fleet. Every other yacht in the collection is just as easy to ask about.
105 ft · Up to 20 guests
Azimut 105
The fleet's flagship, with a chef among the crew and lunch in the listed arrangement.
85 ft · Up to 15 guests
Azimut 85
A chef, a three-course meal, an open bar, towels and a jet ski are listed.
85 ft · Up to 25 guests
Azimut 85 (2017)
Remodeled in 2017, with snacks, lunch, beer and soda listed. Seasonal.
90 ft · Up to 50 guests
Custom 90
A national open bar, snacks, lunch, kayaks and paddleboards. Seasonal.
65 ft · Up to 15 guests
VTech 65
Generous private deck areas, a paddleboard and a floating mat.
61 ft · Up to 20 guests
Hatteras 61
A classic flybridge yacht from Nuevo Vallarta with a detailed open bar.
58 ft · Up to 15 guests
Rio 58
Sporty Italian styling, with ceviche among the listed snacks.
58 ft · Up to 15 guests
Azimut 58 Fly
Elegant interiors, a spacious sundeck, paddleboards and fishing rods.
58 ft · Up to 20 guests
Azimut 58
A flybridge lounge, an air-conditioned leather salon and two cabins.
50 ft · Up to 12 guests
Marquis 50
A sporty, modern yacht with a shrimp or fish ceviche lunch listed.
60 ft · Up to 20 guests
Sea Ray 60
A spacious cushioned foredeck, two paddleboards and a floating mat.
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The collection
All 26 luxury yachts and catamarans
From ten-guest Italian yachts in Nuevo Vallarta to fifty-guest superyachts in Puerto Vallarta. Each card shows its food and drink label, so you can see at a glance which ones include more than snacks.
Marquis 50
A sporty, modern luxury yacht for up to 12 guests, with a ceviche lunch and snacks included in the listed arrangement.
Azimut 58
A foredeck, flybridge and air-conditioned leather salon for up to 20 guests, with a kayak and paddleboard for swim stops.
Azimut 58 Fly
Elegant interiors, comfortable cabins and a spacious sundeck, plus paddleboards, fishing rods and a floating mat.
Rio 58
Elegant, sporty Italian styling with open areas to sunbathe and socialize, and ceviche among the listed snacks.
Sea Ray 60
A spacious cushioned foredeck and room for 20 guests make the Sea Ray 60 a strong choice for celebrations and proposals.
VTech 65
A 65-foot luxury yacht with generous, private deck areas for exploring quieter corners of the bay.
Azimut 85
A crewed 85-foot flybridge yacht with a chef, a three-course meal, an open bar, towels and a jet ski in the listed arrangement.
Azimut 85 (2017)
An 85-foot Azimut remodeled in 2017, listed for up to 25 guests with snacks, lunch, beer and soda included.
Custom 90
A 90-foot event yacht for up to 50 guests, listed with a national open bar, snacks, lunch, kayaks and paddleboards.
Azimut 105
The flagship of the fleet: a 105-foot Azimut with crew and chef, drinks, snacks and lunch, for up to 20 guests.
Leopard 44
A modern catamaran with a forward cockpit, air-conditioned salon, Bluetooth stereo and a BBQ grill.
Lagoon 45
A modern, elegant catamaran for up to 25 guests, popular for proposals, anniversaries and sunset dinners.
Lagoon 45 II
A second Lagoon 45 with two paddleboards and a kayak, styled for intimate celebrations and sunset dinners.
Sea Ray 52
A flybridge with hardtop and sunroof, bow and stern lounges, and three cabins for a private group of up to ten.
Azimut 55
A 55-foot Azimut based at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, convenient for the northern shore and Punta Mita area.
Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit)
A sunken bow lounge, flybridge dining and an air-conditioned salon with bar, departing from La Cruz or Nuevo Vallarta.
Luxury Custom 45
Starlink internet, Smart TVs, a premium Bluetooth sound system and two bathrooms for groups of up to 15.
Custom 55
An exclusive Italian yacht for up to ten guests with a private chef, an open bar, towels and a chef-selected lunch.
Custom 60 (Nuevo Vallarta)
Luxury finishes, onboard internet, Smart TVs, a full kitchen and two bathrooms for up to 20 guests.
Luxury Custom 70
An entertainment-focused yacht with karaoke, a cinema setup, 60-inch Smart TVs and onboard internet.
Hatteras 58
A classic Hatteras with a cushioned bow and panoramic flybridge, listed with an open bar, snacks and a ceviche lunch.
Hatteras 61
A classic 61-foot Hatteras departing Nuevo Vallarta with a detailed open bar, food, a kayak and a paddleboard.
Azimut 80
A wide flybridge and bow for up to 20 guests from Marina Riviera Nayarit, with a ceviche-tostada lunch listed.
Ferretti 80
A forward sun deck, a shaded flybridge with dining space and an air-conditioned salon with an entertainment center.
Custom 103
A 103-foot yacht for up to 50 guests, listed with jet skis, a sea scooter, paddleboards, an open bar and lunch.
Chef, lunch or open bar
Luxury yacht charters that list more than snacks
These are the luxury yachts whose listings include lunch, an open bar or a chef. On many of the others, catering can be added at extra cost, and we confirm what is possible for your yacht.
| Vessel | Guests | Departure | Listed food & drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis 50 | 12 | Puerto Vallarta | Water; 48 drinks (beer or soda); Snacks: seasonal fruit, Mexican salsa, guacamole and chips; Lunch: shrimp and/or fish ceviche |
| Azimut 85 | 15 | Puerto Vallarta | Captain, crew and chef; Snacks; Three-course meal; Open bar |
| Azimut 85 (2017) | 25 | Puerto Vallarta | Ice and bottled water; Beer and soda; Snacks and lunch |
| Custom 90 | 50 | Puerto Vallarta | National open bar (beer, tequila, rum, vodka, gin and mixers); Snacks: seasonal fruit, guacamole and Mexican salsa with chips, ceviche; Lunch: shrimp pasta or chicken/steak fajitas with beans, rice and salad |
| Azimut 105 | 20 | Puerto Vallarta | Captain, crew and chef; Drinks; Snacks and lunch |
| Custom 55 | 10 | Nuevo Vallarta | Captain, crew and chef; Open bar; Snacks and lunch (chef's menu) |
| Hatteras 58 | 20 | Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta | Snacks: crudités and guacamole; Lunch: fish ceviche; Open bar; Sandwiches added on charters of 4 hours or more; salad added on charters of 5 hours or more |
| Hatteras 61 | 20 | Nuevo Vallarta | Open bar; Food: crudités, guacamole and chips, fish ceviche |
| Azimut 80 | 20 | La Cruz de Huanacaxtle | Bottled water; Beer and soda; Snacks: seasonal fruit, guacamole and Mexican salsa with chips; Lunch: fish and shrimp ceviche tostadas |
| Custom 103 | 50 | Puerto Vallarta | Open bar; Snacks; Lunch: seafood, steak or vegetarian |
A few comforts are rarer than guests expect. Towels are listed only on the Azimut 85 and Custom 55, and jet skis only on the Azimut 85 and Custom 103. If either matters, mention it when you inquire and we look for it specifically.
Where a listing describes a meal, it is the listed menu, not a promise of a particular dish on your date. Menus, drinks and any upgrades are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Choosing a luxury yacht
Six questions that narrow the choice
Finishes and photographs are persuasive. These questions decide whether a yacht actually suits your day.
How many guests?
Luxury yachts here are listed for 10 to 50 guests. On some, including the Azimut 58, Rio 58, Azimut 85 and Custom 103, the standard arrangement covers a smaller group, with extra guests up to the maximum by arrangement.
How will you eat?
Decide between snacks, lunch, an open bar or a chef before comparing anything else. It removes more yachts from the list than any other question, and it is the one most often assumed.
Flybridge or sport yacht?
Flybridge yachts such as the Azimut 58, Hatteras 61 and Ferretti 80 add an upper deck with views and space to spread out. Sport yachts such as the Marquis 50 and Rio 58 favor a sporty, modern design.
Where will you board?
17 luxury vessels list a Puerto Vallarta departure and 10 list Nuevo Vallarta or La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The Azimut 80 and Azimut 55 are based at La Cruz, convenient for the northern shore.
Which extras matter?
Air-conditioned salons, staterooms, onboard internet, Smart TVs, karaoke and jet skis each appear on specific listings, not across the board. Tell us the one or two that matter most and we filter for them.
When are you going?
Seasonal yachts and busy holiday dates both affect what is open. We check every luxury option against your date before suggesting it, so you only compare yachts you can actually book.
Comfort, in detail
Where the difference shows
Most of what sets a luxury yacht apart is visible in the spaces you spend the day in. Listings describe these unevenly, so here is what the luxury collection actually mentions, and what we check for you.
Interiors
Air-conditioned salons are listed on several luxury yachts: the Azimut 85's has wood décor and sofas, the Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit) lists wood and leather finishes with a galley and bar, and the Ferretti 80 lists wrap-around seating and an entertainment center. The Azimut 105 lists high-end finishes throughout.
Outdoor spaces
On the water, the outdoor decks matter most. The Azimut 85 lists a flybridge with sun loungers, the Ferretti 80 a forward sun deck and a shaded flybridge with dining space, the Hatteras 58 a cushioned bow, and the Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit) a sunken bow lounge.
Crew and service
Every yacht is crewed, but crew sizes are rarely listed, and a chef appears only on the yachts labeled “Chef on board”. If attentive service is part of what luxury means to you, tell us, and we ask the specific questions for each yacht on your shortlist.
Occasions
Plan the day around the yacht
Ceremonies
Weddings & proposals
Vows, receptions and a question at sea.
Onboard dining
Catering & private chef
Which yachts list a chef, and what can be added.
Golden hour
Sunset cruises
The sun sets over the water here.
Northern shore
Nuevo Vallarta & La Cruz
Departures on the Nayarit side of the bay.
South shore
Yelapa & Majahuitas
Coves and beach clubs reached by sea.
Two hulls
Catamarans
Including premium sailing catamarans.
Private charter request
Choose the yacht. We'll confirm the details.
Tell us your date, group size and how you would like to dine on board. We check availability for the luxury yachts that fit and send each one's listed inclusions in writing.
Questions & answers
Luxury yacht charter questions
Straight answers to the questions guests ask most. Anything not covered here is confirmed in writing when you inquire.
What makes a yacht “luxury” on this site?
It describes the yacht itself. The vessels in this collection are listed in the luxury category: larger or more refined yachts and catamarans, many with flybridges, air-conditioned salons, staterooms or high-end finishes. It is not a promise of a chef, an open bar or extra inclusions; those are listed yacht by yacht.
Which luxury yachts have a private chef on board?
The Azimut 85, Azimut 105 and Custom 55 list a chef as part of the crew. The Azimut 85 lists a three-course meal and an open bar, the Azimut 105 lists drinks, snacks and lunch, and the Custom 55 an open bar with a lunch from the chef's menu.
What is the biggest luxury yacht you can charter in Puerto Vallarta?
By length, the Azimut 105, listed at 105 feet for up to 20 guests. By guest numbers, the Custom 90 and Custom 103 are each listed for up to 50.
What is the difference between the two Azimut 85 yachts?
They are separate yachts with different arrangements. The Azimut 85 is listed for up to 15 guests with a chef, a three-course meal, an open bar, towels and a jet ski. The Azimut 85 (2017), remodeled in 2017, is listed for up to 25 guests with snacks, lunch, beer and soda, and is offered only during select months each year.
Do luxury yachts include towels?
Usually not. Towels are listed only on the Azimut 85 and Custom 55. On every other yacht, plan to bring your own unless we confirm otherwise for your booking.
Is there a luxury yacht with a jet ski?
Yes, two listings include one: the Azimut 85 lists a jet ski and a paddleboard, and the Custom 103 lists two jet skis, a sea scooter and four paddleboards. Use of any water toy is at the captain's discretion, depending on conditions and local rules.
Which luxury yachts mention the Marietas Islands?
The Azimut 85, Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit) and Azimut 80 mention Marietas Islands outings in their listings. The Marietas are a protected national park off Punta Mita, and access, landings and Hidden Beach visits are restricted, permit-based, capped and subject to change. Nothing is guaranteed; see our Nuevo Vallarta and Banderas Bay guide.
Are there luxury yachts in Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz?
Yes: 10 luxury vessels list a Nuevo Vallarta or La Cruz de Huanacaxtle departure, including the Sea Ray 52, Azimut 55, Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit), Luxury Custom 45, Custom 55, Custom 60 (Nuevo Vallarta), Luxury Custom 70, Hatteras 61 and Azimut 80.
Is there a luxury catamaran?
Yes: the Leopard 44, Lagoon 45 and Lagoon 45 II are listed in the luxury category. They pair a catamaran's wide deck with a more refined finish. See the catamaran collection to compare them with the rest.
What is the smallest luxury yacht?
The Beneteau 48, Sea Ray 52 and Custom 55 are each listed for up to 10 guests, which makes them the most intimate yachts in the luxury collection and a good match for couples, families and proposals.
Can we add catering to a luxury yacht that only lists snacks?
Often: 15 luxury listings state that catering is available at additional cost, and many also allow you to bring your own food and drinks. Menus and arrangements are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Which luxury yachts have internet, TVs or karaoke?
The Luxury Custom 45, Custom 60 (Nuevo Vallarta) and Luxury Custom 70 list onboard internet or Starlink and Smart TVs, and the Luxury Custom 70 adds karaoke and a cinema setup. All three depart from Nuevo Vallarta.