Experience Luxury Yachting in the Mediterranean This Summer

The Maltese Falcon Yacht: A Marvel on the Mediterranean Sea

In recent years, many hotel chains have expanded their services to the sea, launching luxurious yachts for cabin rentals. This year, Jumeirah — the renowned hotel group from Dubai — introduces an exceptionally unique option: a collaboration with the ultra-luxurious yacht, The Maltese Falcon.

The Maltese Falcon is part of the Jumeirah Privé collection, which includes luxurious properties, villas, and private experiences. This stunning yacht accommodates up to 12 guests and is now available for week-long charters in the Mediterranean, exploring destinations such as the Balearic Islands, the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast of Italy, as well as Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. During the winter, the yacht sails to the Caribbean, stopping at islands like Antigua, the Bahamas, Saint Martin, and St. Barth.

A Memorable Experience Aboard the Yacht

The Maltese Falcon is renowned for its pioneering DynaRig system, equipped with three carbon fiber masts. With just a few button presses, the sails can unfurl in seven minutes — a breathtaking sight from the deck.

The yacht's interior is equally impressive. The expansive social space features a bar, piano, and living area connected to an Asian-inspired dining room (complete with a hidden wine cellar) and a spiral staircase leading to the owner's suite, a VIP room with a private balcony and four double cabins. The yacht also includes a gym and a spa, where guests can book signature wellness treatments from Jumeirah.

Culinary Delights at Sea

The yacht's menu is crafted by chefs trained by Jumeirah; upon request, a chef from one of the group's hotels can also take charge of the kitchen. During my trip, lunch was a seafood feast with seafood salad, tomato sauce paccheri pasta, and chocolate cake, served outdoors at a long table adorned with Mediterranean-colored tiles.

While we had planned for an outdoor movie screening, bad weather forced us to change our plans. However, as I sipped a raspberry sour and watched the sunset over the cliffs of Sa Dragonera National Park, I truly couldn’t complain.

A Hotel Experience to Complement Your Cruise

Cruisers often wish to combine their time at sea with hotel stays to participate in various exciting activities. At Jumeirah Mallorca, guests can join an astronomy class with the island's Astronomical Institute director during the August solar eclipse, taste wines at Finca Macià Batle, take a helicopter tour, or visit Son Moragues in the Tramuntana mountain range.

Son Moragues is a 500-year-old farm that produces organic olive oil from ancient trees, which guests can tour in an old Land Rover, marveling at 1,000-year-old trees and vegetable gardens with heirloom tomatoes.

Estimated Costs and Additional Information for Vietnamese Travelers

A week-long cruise on The Maltese Falcon starts at $7,000, approximately 163 million VND, for seven days. Meanwhile, rooms with mountain views at Jumeirah Mallorca start from $705, about 16 million VND. To make a reservation, you can visit jumeirah.com.

For Vietnamese travelers, obtaining a visa for European countries like Spain, Italy, or France is necessary and may take some time to prepare. Flights from Vietnam to Europe typically range from 15 million to 30 million VND, depending on the time of booking and the airline.

You can join tours that combine yachting and stays at luxury hotels for a more comprehensive experience of Mediterranean culture and scenery.

Article referenced and edited from: Condé Nast Traveler