Overview
NEPHELE yacht charter in Antibes
NEPHELE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
McMullen & Wing112m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use NEPHELE
NEPHELE is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
NEPHELE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Antibes and Monaco. The decision should weigh 112'1 / 34.17m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2003 | 2009 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Best charter fit
Use NEPHELE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 112'1 / 34.17m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Riviera Yachts Charter, the route should start with Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands. That keeps the charter practical around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, with Monaco, Cannes, and St Tropez dates requiring early berth and route planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why NEPHELE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- McMullen & Wing
- Length
- 112'1 / 34.17m
- Built
- 2003 | 2009 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 25'6 / 7.78m
- Draft
- 14'8 / 4.46m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
NEPHELE is positioned around €52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
McMullen & Wing build, 112m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who NEPHELE suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
NEPHELE can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
NEPHELE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 112m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
NEPHELE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NEPHELE should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About NEPHELE
Toys
When not cruising Nephele has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are two Byte dinghies sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Italboats Tender. Nephele offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Sail yacht Nephele boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 34.17m/112'1" sail yacht 'Nephele' (ex. Ipanema) by shipyard McMullen & Wing offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by McMullen & Wing. Whether you are after the thrill of sailing or prefer to kick back, Nephele is custom-built for adventure, offering a ring-side seat at the heart of the action once her sails have unfurled, and afterwards there is ample space to relax and unwind as you take in the views.
Performance Range
Nephele is built with a aluminium hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Lugger engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 9,100 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Nephele thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2003, She offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests with a layout comprising a master suite and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Impressive 2
- 400nm range
- Sleeps 6 guests
- Italboats Tender
Amenities
Water toys
- 2 x Byte dinghies Sail Boats
- Wake Board
- Water-Skis
- Doughnut
- 10 x Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x Italboats Predator 490 Tender with 1 x Suzuki 80 HP engine (normally mounted on foredeck but can mount on aft deck for ocean passages)
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500
Winter Season
€52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether NEPHELE's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether NEPHELE's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
- Ask why NEPHELE beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether NEPHELE is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request NEPHELE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NEPHELE fits the route.
FAQ
NEPHELE charter questions
Is NEPHELE a good fit for Antibes?
Yes, if the route is planned around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider NEPHELE?
NEPHELE is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Antibes.
What should I send before requesting NEPHELE?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Antibes and Monaco, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether NEPHELE fits the plan.