Few travel excursions are as special—and aspirational—as a private yacht charter. And as more travelers are searching for these types of exclusive experiences, their brands of choice are taking note. “Hotels are responding through exceptional experiences that not only keep their guests within the brand but also provide the notion of freedom,” says Rebecca Masri, founder of hotel app Little Emperors and luxury board advisor to Four Seasons, Hilton, and Accor. What else says freedom like a day on the water, with five-star services at your beck and call?

From sporty motor yachts in the Mediterranean to slow-paced sailboats in remote Indonesian archipelagos, hotels around the world have begun launching yachting experiences that combine their own brand of luxury with unparalleled adventures at sea, all exclusively for their guest’s use and enjoyment. Whether you’re looking for day trips or a week-long cruise, here are five of our favorite charter yachts from five-star hotel brands.

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