Outdoor cinemas, swim-up bars and giant wine refrigerators: Inside the most luxurious superyachts available for charter this winter for up to $1million a week

• Billionaires, A-list actors and supermodels will be spending part of their winter holidays cruising the Caribbean
• The most luxurious superyachts have mind-boggling amenities, including wine refrigerators, spas and lifts
• Kismet has an oval-shaped swimming pool and private cinema and is available for a staggering $1.2million a week

By Chris Kitching for MailOnline

Published: 03:31 EST, 23 November 2015 | Updated: 08:26 EST, 23 November 2015

Forget five-star resorts or ski chalets – the world’s wealthiest holidaymakers are getting away from it all on the most luxurious superyachts this winter.

After the summer season was spent on the Mediterranean, billionaires, A-list actors and supermodels will be playing in the sun in St Barts and other hotspots in the Caribbean.

With helipads, health spas, cinemas infinity pools and weekly rates exceeding $1million, these are some of the most luxurious superyachts available for charter over the winter months.

Kismet – $1.2million (£790,000) per week

Launched by Lurssen in 2014, Kismet is a 95.2-metre (312ft) vessel with a breathtaking interior and plenty of space to lounge in the sun

The superyacht's striking interior includes a cinema and eight staterooms for 16 guests, and detail inspired by James Bond

This vessel belongs to Shahid Khan, the owner of Fulham Football Club and the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars

Kismet sleeps up to 12 guests in eight staterooms, including a master suite, and has enough room for 28 crew members

This stunning pedigree vessel is perfect for any fan of 007.

Launched by Lurssen in 2014, Kismet is a 95.2-metre (312ft) vessel with a breathtaking interior, including a cinema and eight staterooms for 16 guests, and detail that wouldn't look out of place in a James Bond film.

While the interior is stunning, there is plenty of reason to spend time above deck – from a spacious sunbathing area and fireplace to a hot tub and oval-shaped swimming pool.

With a crew of 28 to take care of every need, it is the most desired charter yacht in the world today, said brokerage firm Moran Yacht & Ship.

A World Superyacht Award winner, this vessel belongs to Shahid Khan, the owner of Fulham Football Club and the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars.

Northern Star – $650,000 (£430,000) per week

Northern Star was built in 2009 by Lurssen for extended cruising in all climates with very limited port stops

 Northern Star is suited to the needs of the business world and the casual atmospheres of the Caribbean, said Moran Yacht & Ship

The 75-metre (247ft) superyacht is blessed with a traditional appearance that is likened to a grand country home

Guests who can't be bothered to use the stairs can use a lift to go from deck to deck 

This one isn’t just a pretty face – Northern Star is renowned for its extended range with very limited stops.

Blessed with a traditional appearance that is likened to a grand country home, the 75-metre (247ft) superyacht was built to the highest technical standards for its owner, an experience ocean and cruising sailor, said Moran Yacht & Ship.

Launched by Lurssen in 2009, the six-deck, six-cabin vessel was recently listed for sale for nearly €100million (£70million or $105million).

Skyfall – $320,000 (£210,000) per week

Previously named Mi Sueno, Skyfall's sun deck has a plunge pool, hot tub and touch-and-go helicopter landing pad

Built in 2010 by Trinity Yachts, the vessel's main salon has four different types of wood, including Honduran mahogany and African wenge

Skyfall boasts a split-level master suite, with a king-size bed on the upper level, a private lounge on the lower level

For those who enjoy the finer things in life Skyfall boats floor-to-ceiling wine refrigerators and custom wormwood cigar humidors

One percenters who enjoy the finer things in life will want to spend a week on this ship thanks to its floor-to-ceiling wine refrigerators and custom wormwood cigar humidors.

Built in 2010 by Trinity Yachts, Skyfall boasts a split-level master suite, with a king-size bed on the upper level, a private lounge on the lower level, a walk-in closet and his and hers bathrooms, said Worth Avenue Yachts.

The 58-metre (190ft) yacht's main salon has four different types of wood (Honduran mahogany, European maple burl, Australian lacewood and African wenge) and the sun deck has a plunge pool and touch-and-go helipad.

Christina O – $485,000 (£320,000) per week

Christina O was built in 1943, used as a World War III surplus Canadian frigate and has hosted a who’s who of celebrities from yesteryear

The yacht was bought by Greek magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1954 and transformed into a floating palace at a cost of $4million at the time

With a number of refurbishments over the years, its five decks include a music lounge, library, bars and sleeping quarters for 34 guests

Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are among those who have been on the yacht, said Camper & Nicholsons

Christina O is type of superyacht history buffs will adore – it was built in 1943, used as a World War III surplus Canadian frigate and has hosted a who’s who of celebrities from yesteryear.

The yacht was bought by Greek magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1954 and transformed into a floating palace at a cost of $4million at the time.

With a number of refurbishments over the years, its five decks include a music lounge, library, children’s room and sleeping quarters to hold 34 guests and 39 crew.

Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are among those who have been on the yacht, said Camper & Nicholsons, a yacht and marina management company.

Moonraker – $189,000 (£125,000) per week

Fast, sleek and stylish, Moonraker was built by Mangusta in 2014 and is available for charter for the very first time

The 50-metre (164ft) vessel’s exterior space includes a hot tub, spacious and comfy seating area and pop-up televisions

In the main salon, windows and skylights illuminate the unique glass wine cabinets that line the walls of the dining area

Moonraker provides accommodation for up to nine guests in four comfortable cabins on the lower deck, including the master suite

Moonraker boasts a sleek exterior and elegant interior, and impressive performance with a top speed of 40 knots (46mph).

The custom-built sports yacht, built by Mangusta in 2014, comes with a cigar humidor, 96-bottle wine refrigerator and a cinema with a 65ft TV.

Available through Burgess Yachts, the 50-metre (164ft) vessel’s interior features more than 250 luxurious textiles and materials, and a 3d sculpture that lights up the stairs to the lower deck.

Clan VIII – $150,000 (£100,000) per week

Clan VIII, a luxurious sailing yacht, is a striking alternative to the hulking motor yachts that have weekly rates at more than double the cost

With impressive performance, the 45-metre (147ft) sailing yacht has several regattas under her belt after being launched in 2011

The interior has a classical yet contemporary feel, and the amenities include a dining area, swimming platform and exercise equipment

Clan VIII is a striking alternative to the hulking motor yachts that have weekly rates at more than double the cost.

With impressive performance, the 45-metre (147ft) sailing yacht has several regattas under her belt after being launched in 2011 by Perini Navi, said broker Ocean Independence.

The interior has a classical yet contemporary feel, and the amenities include a swimming platform and exercise equipment.

Callisto – $415,000 (£275,000) per week

A lift transports guests from the lower cabins to the bridge deck on board the 65-metre (213ft) Feadship yacht

Guests can head to the sun deck to relax in a hot tub, catch some rays on a sunbathing terrace or relax on a comfortable sofa

Billed as the ultimate contemporary-classic yacht, Callisto boasts subtle, high-end furnishings and an elegant master suite

Billed as the ultimate contemporary-classic yacht, Callisto boasts subtle, high-end furnishings and an elegant master suite.

Guests can head to the sun deck to relax in a hot tub, catch some rays on a sunbathing terrace or relax on a sofa.

A lift transports guests from the lower cabins to the bridge deck on board the 65-metre (213ft) Feadship yacht, and the crew of 16 includes a Michelin-star trained chef, said Camper & Nicholsons.

Sycara V – $585,000 (£385,000) per week

Built at Nobiskrug’s shipyard in Germany, Sycara V won the World Superyacht Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht in its category

Sycara V boasts a spacious dining area, hot tub and a lift that transports guests from the accommodation deck to the sun deck

With sleek and classy interiors, Sycara V offers plenty of space to entertain and impress guests while at sea or moored at a private island.

The 68-metre (223ft) motor yacht is available from $585,000 (£385,000) per week plus expenses, with room for 12 overnight guests in eight cabins, said boutique brokerage firm Cecil Wright.

Its bells and whistles include a lift to quickly transport guests from the accommodation deck up to the sun deck.

Built at Nobiskrug’s shipyard in Germany in 2010, Sycara V won the World Superyacht Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht in its category.

Turquoise – $270,000 (£180,000) per week

Turquoise, a 55-metre (181ft) custom motor yacht, is operating out of Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Windward Islands this winter

The sun deck has an over-sized spa pool that accommodates 12 people and offers a curving relaxation area paved with sun pads

Turquoise underwent an extensive refit in 2014, giving it a luxurious, contemporary interior conceived by H2 Yacht Design

Turquoise, a 55-metre (181ft) custom motor yacht that underwent an extensive refit in 2014, is operating out of Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Windward Islands this winter.

The yacht was built in 2011 by Proteksan Turquoise, and its amenities include air conditioning, a hot tub and a gym.

Turquoise comfortable accommodates up to 12 guests in six staterooms, and it boasts leisure and entertainment facilities that make it ideal for entertaining with family and friends, said Ocean Independence. 

My Seanna - $350,000 (£230,000) per week

My Seanna comes with the latest water toys, including a jet ski, 15-metre (50ft) slide, an inflatable platform and a swim platform

The 56-metre (183ft) motor yacht has an expansive sun deck that features an outdoor cinema with a 132in screen, and a swim-up bar

After an 18-month refit My Seanna has numerous relaxation and dining areas and spectacular panoramic views from the crow’s nest

This living area on the lower deck boasts a massive TV screen on the wall and Xbox, and easy access to a jet ski platform

From an outdoor 132in cinema screen to an underwater camera, My Seanna packs in more than what people would expect from a 56-metre (183ft) yacht.

Opulent furnishings, 22-carat gold leaf and white marble floors decorate the interior, while the outdoor space includes a spectacular oversized oval waterfall Jacuzzi with a swim-up bar on two sides.

My Seanna recently underwent an 18-month refit, which included a new interior and stern extension that created vast deck spaces on three levels, said Camper & Nicholsons.

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