In brief
Meliora Escapes is a Dubai-based luxury travel consultancy that curates crewed yacht charters in the Saudi Red Sea, the Maldives and the Mediterranean. We are the Exclusive International Sales Representative for Ritrella, a 58-metre private yacht hotel in the Maldives with 23 cabins for up to 55 guests. Enquiries are handled by a named consultant on WhatsApp in Arabic or English, with a written proposal typically within 24 hours.
Three waters, three very different charters
Most charter conversations start with a place. These are the three we know best, and each suits a different kind of trip.
| Water | Season | Why guests choose it | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea, Saudi Arabia | October to May | Untouched reefs, first-mover privacy, GCC convenience | Couples and small groups who want somewhere nobody has been |
| Maldives aboard Ritrella | November to April, good year round | One vessel for up to 55 guests, atolls and private sandbanks | Large families, weddings, corporate groups and full buyouts |
| Mediterranean | May to October | Classic coastlines, harbour towns, widest choice of yachts | First charters, honeymoons and summer weeks |
How chartering with Meliora works
- Tell us the shape of the trip. Dates, group size, waters you are drawn to, and the pace you want. WhatsApp or the form on this page both reach the same consultant.
- Receive a curated proposal. One to three yachts that genuinely fit, with itinerary, inclusions and a clear written cost structure. No long lists to wade through.
- Confirm in writing. Contract terms, crew profile and provisioning preferences agreed before you pay anything. Halal provisioning and alcohol-served-or-not are simply preferences we note.
- Step aboard. Your consultant stays reachable through the charter itself, and curates any hotel nights before or after from our wholesale access to 300,000+ properties.
Not sure which water suits you?
Send us your dates and group size. We will tell you honestly which of the three fits, and which does not.
Ask a Consultant →Every charter guide we publish
- Red Sea yacht charters in Saudi Arabia: the complete 2026 guide
- Sindalah and NEOM: the Red Sea's new superyacht gateway
- Red Sea or Maldives: which charter suits you
- Large group charters in the Maldives: one yacht for up to 55 guests
- The yacht hotel concept: what Ritrella is and who it suits
- Full yacht buyouts for launches, weddings and corporate retreats
- What a week-long charter costs in 2026, honestly
- Your first charter, explained step by step
- The best months for the Mediterranean
- Chartering from Dubai and the wider Gulf
- Family charters with complete privacy
- Eid and summer escapes from the Gulf
Ready for a written proposal?
Month, group size and occasion. The operator replies within 24 hours with an itinerary and itemised proposal, honestly priced and with nothing invented.
Get the Written Proposal →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Meliora Escapes is the Exclusive International Sales Representative for Ritrella, a 58-metre private yacht hotel in the Maldives with 23 cabins hosting up to 55 guests. For the Red Sea and the Mediterranean we curate crewed charters with licensed operators and established fleets.
Three principal waters: the Saudi Red Sea, the Maldives aboard Ritrella, and the Mediterranean including Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France and Croatia. Pre-charter and post-charter hotel nights anywhere in the world can be curated in the same proposal.
Yes, as a matter of course. Provisioning is built around your preferences: halal galley provisioning, alcohol served or not served, female crew where available, and prayer-friendly scheduling are all simply noted on the proposal.
A named consultant replies on WhatsApp or email within 24 hours, usually much faster during Gulf business hours. The first written proposal typically follows within one working day of understanding your dates and group.
In the Maldives, yes: Ritrella itineraries can be shaped around three to seven nights. In the Mediterranean most crewed yachts contract by the week in high season, with shorter charters possible in shoulder months.
No. Proposals and consultation are complimentary. We are remunerated through the charter itself, and the cost structure is set out in writing before you commit to anything.
Why charter with Meliora Escapes
- Meliora Escapes is a Dubai based luxury travel consultancy serving guests across the Gulf, the UK and beyond.
- We are the Exclusive International Sales Representative for Ritrella, a 58-metre private yacht hotel in the Maldives, so we know the vessel intimately, not from a brochure.
- Wholesale access to 300,000+ properties worldwide means your pre-charter and post-charter hotels are curated in the same proposal.
- A named consultant handles your charter from enquiry to embarkation, reachable on WhatsApp in Arabic or English, in your time zone.