World's largest charter yacht FLYING FOX changes ownership in secretive off-market deal

By Katie Scott 5 June 2025

Changing ownership in a secretive deal made off-market, reports state that 446.2ft (136m) superyacht charter FLYING FOX has been sold to an unknown buyer based in the United Arab Emirates.

Renowned across the yachting industry for topping the list of the world's largest yachts for charter, FLYING FOX has made the headlines many times since her launch in 2019. Affected by sanctions due to links with Imperial Yachts and subsequently listed as 'blocked property' in June 2022 by the US Department of Treasury, she made a phased return to the charter market from January 2024 onwards - starting out with limitations to accommodate UK and EU citizens only.

Now fully fledged and back to exploring the most captivating yacht charter destinations around the world, the indulgent Lurssen charter yacht recently hit the headlines again as she now counts down the days until she is dethroned as the world's largest charter yacht, with 639.5ft (194.9m) expedition yacht charter REV OCEAN progressing to her final construction and outfitting stages, ready for delivery in 2027.

Charter yacht FLYING FOX stern and nameplate

An award-winning motor yacht charter holding the accolades for Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 2,000GT and above in the 2020 World Superyacht Awards and Best Charter Yacht at the 2020 Robb Report Best of the Best Awards, superyacht rental FLYING FOX is also one of the most expensive yachts for charter in the world, alongside other iconic yachts like the striking 414.1ft (126.2m) charter yacht OCTOPUS, and the showstopping 400.3ft (122m) superyacht charter KISMET.

Overhead view of the pool onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Aerial view looking down on charter yacht FLYING FOX

Jacuzzi onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Ranking at number 19 in the YB100 listing of the world's biggest yachts, after 444.11ft (135.61m) superyacht CRESCENT, FLYING FOX has an army of premium onboard amenities providing optimal indulgence for incredible family and corporate yacht charters.

Known to regularly charter popular destinations like the Maldives, the Seychelles, and Malaysia, FLYING FOX knows how to entertain her guests as soon as they step on board with vast exterior decks, an eyecatching pool, a deck Jacuzzi, an easy access beach club, and a pair of helipads for adventures beyond the decks.

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Beach club interior onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Treatment room onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Gym on charter guests training onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

With such an iconic yacht, legendary sessions on the waves are second to none, with watersports yacht charter enthusiasts well catered to with an overflowing toybox. Holding some of the latest and most innovative gear on the market, yacht rental FLYING FOX offers a broad range of water toys, including:

3 x SeaDoo GTX300 Jet-Skis and Seabobs
Lift E-foil Foilboard, Kite Surfers, and Windsurfers
2 x Tiwal 3 Sail Boats and Kayaks
Paddleboards, Wake Boards, a Flyboard, and loads more!

Also granted accreditation as a PADI Certified Training Centre, charter guests have the ability to hone their skills in diving or learn from scratch to obtain a PADI diving card.

FLYING FOX is spacious and packed with things to do making her fully primed for guests seeking a luxury charter at sea.

Interiors onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Interior dining area onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Winter garden onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Continuing to provide effortless opulence throughout her interiors, seamlessly connected decks provide an array of top-tier health and wellness amenities, including a well-equipped gym, a steam room, a beauty room, a spa and sauna, plus a massage room.

Other highlights around the interiors include a relaxing library, spacious seating areas accompanied by advantageous views - perfect for enjoying passing seascapes on Mediterranean yacht charters, formal dining areas for intimate meals, and an elegant fireplace.

Cabin and central berth onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

En suite facility with central oval bath onboard charter yacht FLYING FOX

Accommodating up to 22 charter guests in an 11-cabin layout, charter yacht FLYING FOX is an epitome of indulgence and truly knows how to entertain throughout the summer and winter seasons. With previous charter guests including the likes of Beyonce, she makes quite the statement on the charter market and never fails to impress.

If you're interested in chartering superyacht rental FLYING FOX in the Med this summer, contact your preferred yacht charter broker for the latest availability and information on yacht charter costs.

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