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
- 7.1m
- Draft
- 4.08m
- 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
Winter 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
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
- Crew size
- 4
Runs safe water time for families, drawing on her background as a certified swim instructor who has taught hundreds of children. Uses strong sailing skills proven in regattas to keep days controlled when conditions change.
- New Zealand nationality
- Language: English
- Joined L'Hippocampe at the start of the 2024 Caribbean season
- Water sports background including kitesurfing and freediving
Keeps tenders and water toys ready to go by maintaining foils, diving gear, and kitesurfing rigs so guests can get on the water without delays. Focuses on equipment safety and performance for worry-free sessions.
- New Zealand nationality
- Language: English
- Maintains water sports equipment including tenders, foils, diving gear, and kitesurfing rigs
Runs wine pairing and premium wine service to match the meals and pace of the day. Brings fine-dining training from the UK and New Zealand, including Michelin-starred environments.
- Latvia nationality
- Languages: English and Latvian
- Trained in the UK and New Zealand
- Experience in Michelin-starred environments
Delivers fine-dining meals with Michelin-starred restaurant experience and formal training at The Ritz London. Builds bespoke menus shaped by work across the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia.
- United Kingdom nationality
- Language: English
- Over a decade of culinary expertise
- Worked across the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia
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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. |
Day 1
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 2
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 3
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 4
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 5
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 6
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- Home baked or local breads and pastries
- Cooked breakfasts – as requested
Day 7
- Fresh local seasonal fruit platter – with yoghurts, homemade granola, fresh daily juices and smoothies
- 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 foccacia
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 orang & 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
Day 2
- Beef carpaccio – grana padano, balsamic emulsion
- Grilled swordfish loin – confit leek, green peppercorn jus
Day 3
- Picked king crab – toasted brioche, langoustine bisque
- Roast duck breast – braised fennel, timut pepper, salardaise potato
Day 4
- San marzano tartlet – buffalo milk burrata
- Beef fillet – sauce bearnaise, potato dauphinoise
Day 5
- Parmesan parfait – pickled shimeji mushroom, cobnut
- Fillet of hake – braised fennel, crab bisque
Day 6
- Blue fin tuna tartare – crushed avocado, sesame
- Stuffed saddle of lamb – foie gras, chanterelle mushroom, broad beans
Day 7
- Picked king crab – melon and white radish terrine, green apple
- Roast monkfish loin – white asparagus, green olive sauce
Day 1
- Roast pistachio, orange and cardamom tart – pistachio ice cream
Day 2
- Sicilian bergamot tart – Italian meringue
Day 3
- Vanilla burnt cream – almond sable, wild cherries
Day 4
- Crepe suzette – grand marnier, fresh orange
Day 5
- Dark chocolate & praline tart – hazelnut ice cream
Day 6
- Macerated summer strawberries – coconut, st germain
Day 7
- Tropical choux bun – coconut cream, compressed pineapple
No snack items are listed in the provided menu content.
Chef’s Style & Influences
Mediterranean-led menus featuring market seafood, lamb, citrus, pistachio, and Italian-Sicilian touches.
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
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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