Yquem Yacht Description
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Full-beam swim platform with ladder:
Easy sea access for swimming and launching watersports, perfect for family fun and relaxation. -
Inflatable water toys and beach lounge chairs:
Great for kids and adults alike, adding playful and relaxing moments on the water and shore. -
Paddleboards for 4 guests:
Popular for active exploration and fun, ideal for discovering hidden bays and enjoying time together.
First, the core upgrade: YQUEM is a 31.7m Trident sailing yacht that had her rig pulled apart and refreshed and her interior ripped and rebooted in 2021. Mast out, rigging renewed, upholstery and panelling replaced, art and linens updated. Result: classic performance sloop, current‑generation living.
Not a white condo, an actual sailing machine. Tripp Design drew the lines, Donald Starkey did the interior, and the composite hull keeps her light, stable and efficient under sail. You’re not just motoring between anchorages – at 9–12.5 knots she delivers the “proper sailing” part of a sailing charter, with a deck layout that’s still human‑friendly: protected cockpit with C‑shaped sofas and a big dining table, sunbeds aft, and a clean foredeck that turns into a yoga deck or sun lounge once the tender is off.
Why clients actually book YQUEM: she sleeps 8 in 4 double, en‑suite cabins (yes, all doubles, no one gets stuck in a bunk), and the master adds something rare on a 104ft sailboat – a full bathtub as well as a shower. There’s full A/C, good natural light via skylights, and a layout that can host up to 25 guests for quayside events when you feel like turning “nice sailboat” into “instant party platform.”
Comfort + toys, without the circus. The stern swim platform and ladder make water access easy, then the toys come out: 4.6m Novurania RIB, water skis (adult and kids), wakeboard, multiple paddleboards, snorkel gear, inflatable toys and beach games. Onboard Wi‑Fi, salon TV and a serious sample menu mean the off‑water time is just as dialled in. Translation: you get a real sailing yacht, modernised where it counts, that still behaves like a private boat rather than a floating resort.
Accommodation
Built by Windship Trident in 1992 and with an interior refit and new rigging in 2021, at 31.7m, S/Y Yquem (ex Elton, Lunar Mist, Cinderella II) offers charter guests a spacious and stylish approach to sailing. During the refit the mast was taken down and fully restored and the interior received all new upholstery, new panelling, new art work and new linens and finishings, giving her a fresh and contemporary look.The vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Tripp Design, while her timeless interior is the work of renowned superyacht designer Donald Starkey.
She accommodates up to 8 guests overnight with 3 crew members to ensure guests have an exquisitely comfortable and luxurious experience. A top speed of 12.5 knots and a cruising speed of 9 knots ensure relaxed sailing and excellent performance on the water.
The aft deck serves as the perfect place for guests to unwind in the sun, with an optional Bimini when shade is required. There are C-shaped sofas either side and a large table for alfresco group dining and cocktails on an evening. The stern leads down to the swim platform, where the swim ladder grants easy access to the ocean.
All cabins are en-suite and have a double bed, plenty of wardrobe space and a skylight for plenty of natural illumination. The Master en-suite has a bathtub and shower, plus a vanity and head. The other en-suite bathrooms all feature a vanity, head and shower.
Expect a true taste of sailing in optimum comfort.
What is the cabin arrangement of Yquem?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Suite | Double bed | En-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower, sink, and toilet | Full |
| Double Cabin 1 | Double bed | En-suite bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet | Full |
| Double Cabin 2 | Double bed | En-suite bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet | Full |
| Double Cabin 3 | Double bed | En-suite bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet | Full |
Yquem
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Weekly price: €30,000 - €35,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 103'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: Trident
- Consumption: 36 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 9
- Max. Speed: 12.5
- Built Year: 1992
- Refit: 2021
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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailboat like Yquem, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price (€4,500 - €9,000), making the charter cost €34,500 to €39,000. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
Yquem Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 12%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 60,000EUR to 70,000EUR | 12,000EUR to 21,000EUR | 7,200EUR to 8,400EUR | 79,200EUR to 99,400EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 30,000EUR to 35,000EUR | 6,000EUR to 10,500EUR | 3,600EUR to 4,200EUR | 39,600EUR to 49,700EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 15,000EUR to 17,500EUR | 3,000EUR to 5,250EUR | 1,800EUR to 2,100EUR | 19,800EUR to 24,850EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 30,000EUR / 6 * 3 days = 15,000EUR |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: EUR30,000
High season rate: EUR35,000
July & August: EUR 35,000
June & September: EUR 30,000
All other months: EUR 30,000
Plus VAT and APA
Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6.
July & August: EUR 35,000
June & September: EUR 30,000
All other months: EUR 30,000
Plus VAT and APA
Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6.
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Specifications
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Diving Onboard
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | Description |
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| Dinghy (tender) | 1 x 4.6m Novurania RIB tender for guest transfers. |
| Floating mats | Multiple inflatable floating mats for relaxing on the water. |
| Water skis (adult) | Adult water skis available behind the tender. |
| Water skis (kids) | Kids water skis available behind the tender. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard available for towed rides behind the tender. |
| Stand-up paddleboards | 4 paddleboards for stand-up paddling. |
| Snorkel gear | Snorkel sets available for multiple guests. |
| Beach games | Various beach games such as volleyball and similar toys. |
| Inflatable mattress | 1 inflatable water mattress for lounging on the sea. |
| Inflatable towable | 1 inflatable towable for rides behind the tender. |
| Inflatable beach lounge chairs | 2 inflatable beach lounge chairs for relaxing by the water. |
| Hammock | 1 hammock for relaxing on deck or ashore. |
| Yoga mats | 2 yoga mats for stretching or onboard workouts. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear available; basic rods and tackle on board. |
Crew
Captain: Joe Simpson
Joe drives YQUEM like someone who has burned serious miles under sail, reading wind and sea fast so your passage feels clean, safe, and locked onto the best water. He lives for being out there, and that energy pulls guests straight into the trip instead of just along for the ride.
- American nationality
- Professional sailing experience across the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Mediterranean
Shane runs the deck with quiet, hard-edged focus, turning lines, toys, and tenders into a smooth operation so guests feel the action without the chaos. He comes from work that doesn’t flinch—so when things move fast, he just tightens it up and keeps you comfortable.
- South African nationality
- Background shaped by military discipline and physical farm work on a 1000-hectare property
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