Yacht Description
Swan, sized for eight. L HIPPOCAMPE is a 100-foot Nautor’s Swan sailing yacht, built in 2008 and refit in 2024, with accommodation for 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins.
Easy water time. The swim platform makes getting in and out of the sea painless. No gymnastics.
Toys that get used. Days at anchor stay busy with paddleboards, adult water skis, a wakeboard, and snorkeling gear, with a Williams 415 Diesel Jet tender for quick hops and tow sports.
Comfort and screens. Full air conditioning keeps the interior civilized, and you have satellite TV plus Apple TV in all cabins. There’s also an outdoor projector for movie nights, and Starlink for when “unplugging” lasts an hour.
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.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Suite | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| VIP Cabin | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Double Cabin | Double bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Convertible Twin Cabin | Twin bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
- 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
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E-Foil:
The most popular new toy for flying above the water in calm bays. -
Starlink:
Reliable connection for checking in with work or streaming while cruising. -
Outdoor projector for movie nights:
Set up open-air films after dinner, with sea views and fresh breezes.
- 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
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| E-Foil | E-Foil for electric hydrofoil riding. |
| Kite Surf | Kite Surf for kitesurfing. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for wakeboarding. |
| Water skis - adult | Water skis - adult for adult water skiing. |
| Paddleboards | Paddleboards for stand-up paddling. |
| Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Fishing equipment | Fishing gear for guests. |
| Diving equipment | Diving equipment on board. |
Fresh local seasonal fruit platter, yoghurts and homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies.
A selection of home baked or local breads and pastries.
Cooked breakfasts as requested.
Day 1: Charred Red Mullet, burnt tomato, marjoram & anchovy dressing; Sicilian fregola & wild herbs; Crunchy avocado salad.
Day 2: Blistered Porchetta, braised white beans; wild green salad, balsamic vinaigrette; fresh baked garlic focaccia.
Day 3: Baked hake, caponata, pickled courgette; blistered red pepper, salted almond, anchovy dressing; crisp baby gem and yoghurt salad.
Day 4: Butterflied mackerel, horseradish tabouleh; salt baked beetroot, blood orange & walnut salad; green cucumber salsa.
Day 5: Braised whole lamb shoulder, charred calcots, romesco sauce; san marzano tomato, pickled shallot, white balsamic.
Day 6: Baked baby turbot, brown butter, sea vegetables; prosciutto & remoulade; wild green salad.
Day 7: Pistachio & mascarpone spanakopita; avocado & pine nut salad; Panisse, red pepper aioli.
Day 1: Local market fish crudo, candied orange, white balsamic; Barbequed lamb loin, stuffed courgette, basil and black olive jus; Roast pistachio, orange and cardamom tart, pistachio ice cream.
Day 2: Beef carpaccio, grana padano, balsamic emulsion; grilled swordfish loin, confit leek, green peppercorn jus; Sicilian bergamot tart, Italian meringue.
Day 3: Picked king crab, toasted brioche, langoustine bisque; roast duck breast, braised fennel, timut pepper, salardaise potato; vanilla burnt cream, almond sable, wild cherries.
Day 4: San marzano tartlet, buffalo milk burrata; beef fillet, sauce bearnaise, potato dauphinoise; crepe suzette, grand marnier fresh orange.
Day 5: Parmesan parfait, pickled shimeji mushroom, cobnut; fillet of hake, braised fennel, crab bisque; dark chocolate & praline tart, hazelnut ice cream.
Day 6: Blue fin tuna tartare, crushed avocado, sesame; stuffed saddle of lamb, foie gras, chanterelle mushroom, broad beans; macerated summer strawberries, coconut, st germain.
Day 7: Picked king crab, melon and white radish terrine, green apple; roast monkfish loin, white asparagus, green olive sauce; Tropical choux bun, coconut cream, compressed pineapple.
Roast pistachio, orange and cardamom tart with pistachio ice cream; Sicilian bergamot tart with Italian meringue; vanilla burnt cream with almond sable and wild cherries; crepe suzette with grand marnier fresh orange; dark chocolate & praline tart with hazelnut ice cream; macerated summer strawberries with coconut and St Germain; tropical choux bun with coconut cream and compressed pineapple.
Snacks are not explicitly listed, but fresh seasonal fruits and local breads are served throughout the day.
Chef Jordan combines Michelin-starred expertise with influences from the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia for refined, bespoke cuisine.
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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