A $1.4 million vacation? Take a look inside a yacht that costs that much per week

The 255-foot superyacht Malia sold in 2023 with a price tag of $120 million.

But she can be yours for a fraction of the cost: $930,000 per week.

But with many large yacht charters, surcharges — for fuel, food, drinks, marina fees, onshore activities and special requests — are usually an additional 35% of the base price. 

Cruising in Europe also attracts a value-added tax of around 20% of the base fee, but this can vary by country. Crew gratuities are also between 10% to 20% of the charter fee.

All in, a week cruising the French Riviera on Malia costs a whopping $1,441,500.

For the price, Malia takes guests on stunning tours of the Mediterranean, from Monaco to the Italian Riviera, island-hopping from Sardinia and the Maddalena islands with stops in iconic French hubs like Saint-Tropez.

Up to 12 guests can sleep in the yacht's eight state rooms, including a master VIP suite, all with luxury ensuite bathrooms.

"The bedrooms are comparable to hotel rooms. You don't feel like you're on a yacht," said Sacha Williams, global charter marketing director at Northrop & Johnson, Malia's broker. "It's like you're in a floating hotel."

The main deck has a saloon with a bar and dining area illuminated by full-length windows, as well as an upper deck lounge featuring a striking glass chandelier and an extensive audio-visual system.

The decks are connected by an elevator.

Like a hotel, the yacht has a gym and spa, the latter with a massage room, sauna and Turkish hammam bath.

"On a yacht this size, it's increasingly popular to have a hammam, steam room or sauna," Williams said. "Wellness is definitely a strong trend on all yachts now. The onboard spa therapist does all manner of treatments, not just massage and facials, but all things