Yacht Description
Modern Oyster, upgraded. CHAMPAGNE HIPPY is an Oyster sailing yacht built in 2014 and refit in 2023, set up for guests who actually want to sail and still sleep well afterwards.
Easy water time. The transom drops into a proper swim platform, so getting in and out of the sea is simple. Quick rinse, back to the sun pads.
Toys without clutter. You have an AB 430 XP jet tender for slick shore runs, plus paddleboards, a sailing dinghy, towables, and adult and child waterskis. Active days, handled.
Eight guests, four cabins. Sleeps up to 8 in four en-suite cabins, including an aft master with a king bed, two doubles, and a twin. No one is sharing bathrooms. Good start.
Comfort switches on. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and TVs in the cabins cover the downtime hours, with indoor and outdoor audio when you want a bit of soundtrack.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 82ft / 25 m
- Beam
- 6.3m
- Draft
- 3.5m
- Builder
- Oyster Marine
- Year built
- 2014
- Refit
- 2023
- Type
- Sailing Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 9 knots
- Top speed
- 12 knots
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 3
Charter Price
From $30,000 to $34,000 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
Winter Season
- Total guests
- 6
- Total cabins
- 3
- King cabins
- 1
- Double cabins
- 1
- Twin cabins
- 1
- Heads
- 4
- Electric heads
- 4
- Showers
- 4
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- No
3 staterooms for 6 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Suite (Aft) | King-size bed | Private en-suite bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) | Full |
| Double Cabin (Aft Starboard) | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) | Full |
| Double Cabin (Forward Starboard) | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) | Full |
| Convertible Twin Cabin | Twin beds (2 singles) | Private en-suite bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) | Full |
- Captain
- Christian Atkinson
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
Runs navigation and safety with a focus on calm, controlled decisions under pressure, drawing on over 105,000 nautical miles logged. Regularly sails with owners and charter guests onboard, including corporate days and instruction.
- British nationality
- Over 105,000 nautical miles logged
- MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (commercial endorsement)
- PADI Open Water; STCW; MCA/RYA Short Range VHF
Manages the interior setup, cleanliness, and provisioning so the yacht is fully prepared before each trip and service stays organized during the day. Her experience living and working across Europe supports smooth communication with multilingual groups.
- Polish nationality
- Languages: English, Polish, Spanish
- STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training (Split, Croatia, 2023)
- Powerboat Level 2; ENG1 Medical Certificate
Plans and delivers all guest and crew meals, keeping dietary requirements front and center throughout the charter. Adjusts menus to the cruising location for relevant local produce and flavors.
- British nationality
- Orchards Cookery School - Chalet Cooks course
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene; STCW
- Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney (First/Distinction)
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AB 430 XP Jet Tender:
Zip to beaches and harbours fast, plus easy watersports towing when you want. -
Watersports package (adult & child skis, towables):
Great mix for families and friends, from first-timers to confident skiers. -
Tiwal inflatable sailing dinghy:
Add a second sailing adventure, perfect for exploring calm bays at your pace.
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- On inquiry
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Towables | Towables for being towed behind the tender. |
| Paddleboards | 2 paddle boards. |
| Water skis (adult) | Water skis - adult. |
| Water skis (child) | Water skis - child. |
| Sailing dinghy | Sailing dinghy. |
| Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling Equipment. |
| Fishing equipment | Fishing equipment. |
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- British
- Homeport
- Palma, Balearics
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
- Turnaround
- 48 / 72 hours
Charter Reviews
We could have sunk into the sordid drunkenness of a novice sailor...
But...
Josh, our courageous captain, sailed us between splendid islands
GI, our attentive chef, has taken us on a voyage through ever-changing culinary landscapes
Julia, our daily sunshine, made us float in the soft comfort normally found only in the Caribbean...
In short, it was an unforgettable week.
Thanks to all 3 of you and to the Norwegians
Sailing with you in such magic landscapes has just been awesome!
Your kindness, sense of service and exquisite cuisine made the trip unforgettable- I heard the Olympics in Paris were spectacular but I can't believe anybody had a better experience than our family in Norway.
We have been treated like princes and princesses from A to Z. Harry is crying in his room which means that a lot of emotions are there, it is hard to leave this amazing boat and fantastic team.
Each single day surprised us, always something new to discover, something to learn. I’ve had great sailing, many thanks to Josh for this for your kindness and always being calm and patient with our hyperactive boys.
Thanks for the fishing festival, from big tunas to the ‘potential’ great white who cut the line!!
It was 9 days of pure paradise, cruising with you peacefully through these beautiful islands.
Amazing breakfast, royal pancakes, Japanese nights, Milkshakes and “Pincheling” contests will be in our heads for a long time … until we come back?!
Our family has been blessed; we are flying back with stars in our heads.
Enjoy your (super) quick rest, and we wish you the best to come.
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