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.
YQUEM is what happens when a serious sailing platform gets dressed up as a private members’ club and then quietly keeps the bathtub. A 31.7m Tripp Design performance sloop, she delivers genuine sailing feel with the comfort of a composite bluewater cruiser and a range of around 1,900nm for long, lazy passages.
Real hook: four double cabins, all en-suite, zero compromise. No bunks, no “kids-only” cave. Eight guests get proper double beds and natural light via skylights. The master suite adds a full bathtub and shower, which is rare on a 104ft sailing yacht and makes long trips, families and workcations much easier to tolerate.
Deck life is set up for actually using the boat, not just photographing it. The protected aft cockpit runs C-shaped sofas and a large folding table for real-world alfresco dinners, with a bimini for shade when the UV index goes cyberpunk. Broad sunbeds sit aft for off-watch horizontal mode, while a proper swim platform and ladder give clean access to the water and toys.
Refit story: older hull, new brain. Built in 1992 by Windship/Trident and refitted in 2021, YQUEM has updated rigging, refreshed interiors (new upholstery, panels, artwork, linens) and modern comforts like full air-conditioning and Wi‑Fi. Translation: classic sailing DNA, current software.
Toy department is human-sized, not theme-park. Expect paddleboards (x4), wakeboard, adult and kids’ water skis, towables, inflatable lounges, hammock, beach games and snorkel gear. Enough to keep a mixed group moving without turning the deck into a rental shop.
Crew and food are part of the value stack. A captain who lives on the water, an active deckhand, and a chef with a menu that runs from bouillabaisse-style seafood to Caribbean snapper and New Orleans gumbo. If you care more about what’s on the plate than what’s on Instagram, this matters.
Net result: YQUEM is for clients who actually want to sail, sleep in real beds, soak in a bathtub at sea, and eat serious food—without paying for features they’ll never use, like a helipad or nightclub lighting.
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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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 runs YQUEM like he runs his life: always on the move, reading water and weather fast, and steering guests straight into the best parts of the Caribbean and Mediterranean without wasting a minute.
- Professional captain with experience across the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.
- Dedicated “waterman” with strong focus on ocean-based sports and activities for guests.
Shane brings farm-hardened stamina and military discipline to the deck, keeping maneuvers tight, the yacht orderly, and guest operations smooth when the breeze picks up.
- South African deckhand with background shaped by military values and large-scale farm work.
- Key operational role on deck focused on safe handling and guest comfort during sailing.
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