L HIPPOCAMPE
Nautor Swan • Built 2008
Length
100 feet
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
4
Max Speed
16 kts
Built
2008
Beam
23.3 feet
Draft
13.4 feet
Yacht Specifications
Yacht Type
Sail
Flag
Malta
Previous Name
VARSOVIE
Last Refit
2024
Cruising Speed
9 kts
Air Conditioning
Full
AC All Night
No
Engines & Generator
2x 26kw Northern Light Generators
Accommodation
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Queen Cabins
2
Double Cabins
1
Twin Cabins
1
Showers
4
Heads
4
Electric Heads
4
Wash Basins
4
Stabilizers
No
Additional Accommodation Details
L ́ Hippocampe can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 cabins on board. Her interior features a master suite, a VIP cabin, a double cabin and a convertible twin cabin, all with ensuite bathrooms.
Videos/VR
Yacht Video
Watersports & Toys
Water Skis Adult1
Dinghy1
Wakeboards1
Stand-up Paddle Boards1
Snorkel Gear1
Swim Platform1
Fishing Gear1
Other Toys
• Wakeboard’s
• Snorkeling equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Diving Equipment
• Williams’s 415 Diesel Jet Tender
• SUP
• E-Foil
• Kite Surf
• Snorkeling equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Diving Equipment
• Williams’s 415 Diesel Jet Tender
• SUP
• E-Foil
• Kite Surf
Scuba Diving
Scuba Availability
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
License Info
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Diving Information
Diving Equipment on board
Amenities
Salon TV/DVD1
Salon Stereo/Music1
Sat TV1
Bimini1
Generator1
Other Entertainment
All cabins have a TV‘s with Apple TV.
A projector outside for movie nights.
Bimini + shade tent at anchor.
Starlink.
A projector outside for movie nights.
Bimini + shade tent at anchor.
Starlink.
Green Initiatives
Drinking Water Tested for Purity
No
Re-usable Water Bottles
No
Yacht Crew4 Total Crew
About the Crew
Ella Holmes, Captain
Nationality: New Zealand
Language: English
Ella joined L'Hippocampe at the start of the 2024 Caribbean season. Since then, she has carefully assembled a young and skilled crew, each member handpicked to provide guests with a high-end, bespoke experience.
Reliable, calm, and possessing strong sailing abilities, Ella has proven her expertise with an impressive track record in various regattas. Having grown up sailing, she has developed a deep passion for the sea and water sports, including kitesurfing and freediving.
With a background as a certified swim instructor, having taught hundreds of children to swim, Ella is equipped with exceptional water safety skills. Her expertise is especially valuable when catering to families with young children, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience in the water.
Her calm demeanor, combined with her love for adventure, ensures that every charter aboard L'Hippocampe is safe, enjoyable, and truly unforgettable.
Tilo Thevenard, Engineer
Nationality: New Zealand
Language: English
Tilo Thevenard is a highly skilled and versatile yacht engineer with a strong sailing and water sports background. His expertise extends far beyond the yacht’s technical systems, encompassing the meticulous preparation and maintenance of water sports equipment such as tenders, foils, diving gear, and kitesurfing rigs.
Tilo ensures guests can enjoy seamless, worry-free water sports experiences. His commitment to safety and performance means that all equipment is in peak condition, ready for adventure at a moment's notice, making every water-based activity aboard truly unforgettable.
In his free time you will find Tilo sailing, freediving, kitesurfing, and surfing.
Anna Krastina, Stewardess/ Sommelier
Nationality: Latvia
Languages: English and Latvian
Anna is a highly experienced and detail-oriented sommelier with a robust background in fine dining and hospitality. With a passion for delivering impeccable service, Anna excels in creating memorable guest experiences, particularly in wine pairing and premium wine service.
Her extensive training in both the UK and New Zealand, combined with her hands-on experience in Michelin-starred environments, makes her an exceptional asset as a stew/sommelier on luxury yacht charters.
Jordan Cummings, Chef
Nationality: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Jordan is an experienced and highly skilled chef with a prestigious background in Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end culinary establishments.
With over a decade of culinary expertise, Jordan has honed his skills across multiple continents, including the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia.
His formal training at renowned institutions like The Ritz London and extensive experience in fine dining and bespoke menu creation make him an exceptional asset to the yacht for guests who seek premium culinary experiences.
Nationality: New Zealand
Language: English
Ella joined L'Hippocampe at the start of the 2024 Caribbean season. Since then, she has carefully assembled a young and skilled crew, each member handpicked to provide guests with a high-end, bespoke experience.
Reliable, calm, and possessing strong sailing abilities, Ella has proven her expertise with an impressive track record in various regattas. Having grown up sailing, she has developed a deep passion for the sea and water sports, including kitesurfing and freediving.
With a background as a certified swim instructor, having taught hundreds of children to swim, Ella is equipped with exceptional water safety skills. Her expertise is especially valuable when catering to families with young children, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience in the water.
Her calm demeanor, combined with her love for adventure, ensures that every charter aboard L'Hippocampe is safe, enjoyable, and truly unforgettable.
Tilo Thevenard, Engineer
Nationality: New Zealand
Language: English
Tilo Thevenard is a highly skilled and versatile yacht engineer with a strong sailing and water sports background. His expertise extends far beyond the yacht’s technical systems, encompassing the meticulous preparation and maintenance of water sports equipment such as tenders, foils, diving gear, and kitesurfing rigs.
Tilo ensures guests can enjoy seamless, worry-free water sports experiences. His commitment to safety and performance means that all equipment is in peak condition, ready for adventure at a moment's notice, making every water-based activity aboard truly unforgettable.
In his free time you will find Tilo sailing, freediving, kitesurfing, and surfing.
Anna Krastina, Stewardess/ Sommelier
Nationality: Latvia
Languages: English and Latvian
Anna is a highly experienced and detail-oriented sommelier with a robust background in fine dining and hospitality. With a passion for delivering impeccable service, Anna excels in creating memorable guest experiences, particularly in wine pairing and premium wine service.
Her extensive training in both the UK and New Zealand, combined with her hands-on experience in Michelin-starred environments, makes her an exceptional asset as a stew/sommelier on luxury yacht charters.
Jordan Cummings, Chef
Nationality: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Jordan is an experienced and highly skilled chef with a prestigious background in Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end culinary establishments.
With over a decade of culinary expertise, Jordan has honed his skills across multiple continents, including the UK, France, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia.
His formal training at renowned institutions like The Ritz London and extensive experience in fine dining and bespoke menu creation make him an exceptional asset to the yacht for guests who seek premium culinary experiences.
Meet the Crew

Ella Holmes
Captain
Nationality: New Zealand
Languages: English, Latvian
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Tilo Thevenard
Engineer
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Anna Krastina
Stewardess/ Sommelier
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Jordan Cummings
Chef
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Yacht Menu
Culinary Experience
Day 1
BREAKFAST
Fresh local seasonal fruit platter yoghurts and homemade granola fresh daily juices and smoothiesa selection of home baked or local breads and pastries
Cooked breakfasts as …
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Guest Reviews
Guest Feedback
We want to extend our deepest thanks for the most unforgettable two-week sailing charter aboard L’Hippocampe. Every aspect of the experience was exceptional—marked by professionalism, first-class cuisine and service, attention to detail, and creative, delightful surprises that made each evening feel magical.
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.
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.
Charter Rates
High Season
2026-06-15 to 2026-09-15
W. Med -Naples/SicilyW. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard.W. Med - Spain/BalearicsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)BahamasCaribbean LeewardsCaribbean WindwardsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Base Charter Rate
EUR 66,000
Base Port: Spain, SOF and Italy
Preferred Pick Up: Spain, SOF and Italy
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: MYBA
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
L´HIPPOCAMPE is available throughout the West Mediterranean and charters in Spain, SOF and Italy during the summer season. During the winter season, L´HIPPOCAMPE is available in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Low Season
2026-01-01 to 2026-06-14
W. Med -Naples/SicilyW. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard.W. Med - Spain/BalearicsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)BahamasCaribbean LeewardsCaribbean WindwardsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Base Charter Rate
EUR 55,000
Base Port: Spain, SOF and Italy
Preferred Pick Up: Spain, SOF and Italy
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: MYBA
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
L´HIPPOCAMPE is available throughout the West Mediterranean and charters in Spain, SOF and Italy during the summer season. During the winter season, L´HIPPOCAMPE is available in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Low Season (Fall/Winter)
2026-09-16 to 2026-12-31
W. Med -Naples/SicilyW. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard.W. Med - Spain/BalearicsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)BahamasCaribbean LeewardsCaribbean WindwardsCaribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Base Charter Rate
EUR 55,000
Base Port: Spain, SOF and Italy
Preferred Pick Up: Spain, SOF and Italy
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: MYBA
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
L´HIPPOCAMPE is available throughout the West Mediterranean and charters in Spain, SOF and Italy during the summer season. During the winter season, L´HIPPOCAMPE is available in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
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