OVER THE RAINBOW Yacht Charter

First, the headline glitch: OVER THE RAINBOW is a 1930 wooden classic that has been a Royal Navy patrol boat, a Greek floating casino and a movie set for Madonna – and is now a fully refitted charter yacht with stabilizers, air‑con, Wi‑Fi and a crew of 5 whose day job is making sure none of that history gets in the way of your comfort.

Why you stop scrolling here: you get a 35m classic that actually works as a modern charter platform: 4 cabins sleeping up to 11 guests with smart convertible layouts (great for families and mixed groups), big wraparound decks, an almost full‑length sundeck, and enough alfresco dining and lounging zones to keep kids, grandparents and “needs quiet corner for calls” guests separated without drama.

Old bones, new hardware. Under the varnish and original mahogany (still bearing WWII dartboard scars) sit at‑anchor and underway stabilizers, upgraded nav and safety systems, satellite TV and screens in every cabin, plus solid connectivity via Wi‑Fi. This is “heritage aesthetics, non‑heritage plumbing” – classic lines outside, practical systems inside, curated by artist Jean‑Michel Folon rather than a spreadsheet.

Actual fun, not just cushions: the toys list is unusually serious for a classic: WaveRunner, 2 x Seabob F5S, electric surf/foil boards, wakeboards, waterskis, inflatable trampoline, towables, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, light fishing kit and a gym setup with free weights and yoga mats. Translation: the yacht looks like an old‑world gentleman’s cruiser, but it behaves like a modern family toy platform when the anchor drops.

Who this yacht is really for: clients who like stories with their steel cutlery – a literate, art‑forward classic (complete with a substantial Ernest Hemingway collection) that lets you host serious alfresco dinners, run a multi‑generation charter, or just treat a group of friends to something that is clearly not another white box with a jet‑ski. You’re not just booking cabins; you’re commandeering a 95‑year‑old narrative that has already survived a war, a casino, and several refits – and is now optimised for your week off.