EUGENIA VII Yacht Charter

Start with the real headline: EUGENIA VII is a 32.8m Hoek‑designed classic sailing yacht that actually sails, while still behaving like a comfortable small hotel for up to 8 guests. If you want a proper sailing experience without giving up air‑con, Wi‑Fi and decent mattresses, this is your lane.

Deck layout built for humans, not hardware. Two separate, permanently shaded cockpits mean you can run parallel universes on deck: one for quiet coffee or cards, one for long lunches and watching someone else “just try” the waterskis. The central guest cockpit is winch‑free and line‑free, so nobody’s tripping over sailing gear while you’re eating.

Inside, it’s classic yacht, not museum piece. Hoek’s interior is warm wood, leather panels and marble accents, but the living is modern: air‑conditioning throughout, satellite TV, iPod docks and a dedicated lower and upper salon, with the main salon table converting from coffee mode to dining for 8. All four cabins have their own ensuite and entertainment, including a full‑beam master with private access to the aft cockpit.

Why charter her instead of another 30‑something metre sloop: because this one gives you both proper sailing and a full toy locker – waterskis, towables (banana + ringos), kneeboard, adult and kids’ kayaks, snorkelling kit and fishing gear – backed by a refit in 2014 and a 5‑crew operation focused on smooth, stable cruising at around 9 knots. Translation: classic look, modern systems, serious deck space, and enough separation on board that eight people can share a yacht without sharing every conversation.