Yacht Description
“A 100ft Nautor Swan from 2008.”
L HIPPOCAMPE yacht is a 100 ft long sailboat monohull and spends the summer in W. Med -Naples/Sicily, W. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard., W. Med - Spain/Balearics, winters in Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI). It was built by Nautor Swan in 2008. A refit was done in 2024. The yacht layout features 4 cabins and accommodates 8 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: 2 queen cabins, 1 double cabin, 1 twin cabin.
The sailboat features 2x 26kw Northern Light Generators engines and a generator.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 100ft / 30 m
- Beam
- 23.3m
- Draft
- 13.4m
- Builder
- Nautor Swan
- Year built
- 2008
- Refit
- 2024
- Type
- Sailing Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 9 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Engines
- 2x 26kw Northern Light Generators
- Generator
- 2x 26kw Northern Light Gen
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
Charter Price
From €55,000 to €66,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
Summer Season
- Total guests
- 8
- Total cabins
- 4
- Queen cabins
- 2
- Double cabins
- 1
- Twin cabins
- 1
- Heads
- 4
- Electric heads
- 4
- Showers
- 4
- Basins
- 4
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- No
- Jacuzzi
- No
4 staterooms for 8 guests.
L ́ Hippocampe can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 cabins on board. Her interior features a master suite, a VIP cabin, a double cabin and a convertible twin cabin, all with ensuite bathrooms.
- Captain
- ELLA HOLMES
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English, Latvian
Runs safe, controlled days under sail, with proven heavy-weather experience including 50-knot conditions and a double-handed New Zealand circumnavigation. As a qualified Swim NZ swim teacher and lifeguard, she adds extra oversight for swimming time.
- New Zealand nationality
- Language: English
- Delivery captain experience in New Zealand; charter yacht and superyacht background
- Swim NZ accredited swim teacher; qualified lifeguard
Keeps the yacht running reliably with an engineer track focused on sailing vessels and detailed mechanical upkeep. His racing and refit background supports smooth, quiet operation underway and at anchor.
- New Zealand nationality
- Language: English
- Owned, refitted, and sailed a Young 99 around New Zealand
- Extensive sailboat racing experience
Manages wine service and pairings with a fine-dining focus shaped by Michelin-starred environments. Helps keep meal flow organized by coordinating premium wine service with the galley.
- Latvia nationality
- Languages: English and Latvian
- Sommelier background in fine dining and hospitality
- Training in the UK and New Zealand; Michelin-starred environment experience
Delivers fine-dining menus with technique built in Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end kitchens. Brings over a decade of experience across the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia for varied, structured meal plans.
- United Kingdom nationality
- Language: English
- 10+ years culinary experience across the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia
- Formal training at The Ritz London; Michelin-starred restaurant background
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Sat TV
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Generator
- 2x 26kw Northern Light Gen
- Dinghy size
- Yes
- Dinghy HP
- Williams’s 415 Diesel
- Swim platform
- Yes
- Water skis (adult)
- Yes
- Snorkel gear
- Yes
- Wakeboard
- Yes
- Paddleboard
- Yes
Onboard Entertainment
All cabins have a TV‘s with Apple TV. A projector outside for movie nights. Bimini + shade tent at anchor. Starlink.
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Malta
- Homeport
- Spain, SOF and Italy
- License
- 1
- Permit
- 1
- Turnaround
- 48h
Charter Reviews
Captain Ella, your confident leadership and deep passion for sailing shaped every day beautifully. You thoughtfully curated our itinerary based on the weather and offered us wonderful options for our time ashore. Each day felt like it was crafted with such care and consideration—it made all the difference. You brought together an extraordinary crew who poured heart and soul into every moment. The food was beyond gourmet—absolutely delicious, creative, and always beautifully presented.
Chef Jordan, your eloquent explanations made each dish feel like a work of art. You thoughtfully accommodated our food allergies and preferences, making every meal an experience.
Anna, your warm presence and radiant smile brightened every day. You were so gracious and helpful, whether during meals, tidying our cabins, or taking care of laundry. The themed dinners were a delightful surprise—each one uniquely decorated, with personalized invitations and elegant touches. Your sommelier skills elevated the experience even further with thoughtfully chosen local wines, and your white glove service was pure class.
Tilo, your charm and enthusiasm for sailing were infectious. You handled every behind-the-scenes detail with such agility and care—scaling the mast, setting the sails, ferrying us ashore, and always ready to fix anything that needed attention. Your passion shone through in everything you did.
To preserve the memories, Ella created a beautiful photo journal, and Tilo produced a stunning video with drone footage that truly moved us. It brought tears to our eyes.
By the end of our journey, we felt like a family. Saying goodbye was emotional, but we know this isn’t the end—we’ll absolutely keep in touch and look forward to finding you somewhere else in the world for another unforgettable sailing adventure.
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