YQUEM — 31.7m Custom sailing yacht for charter
- Length
- 31.7m
- Beam
- 7.2m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- From / Week
- €48,000
Caribbean Breezes, Bespoke Journeys
YQUEM yacht available for charter. Built in 1992 with a charter price from €39,000 for up to 8 guests in 4 suites with a crew of 4.
Step aboard YQUEM, a 31.7-meter sailing yacht, for an intimate exploration of the Caribbean. Reimagined in her 2025 refit, she offers a sanctuary of refined comfort under the Maltese flag. Her Tripp Design lineage speaks to a heritage of graceful performance, with a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots. With a dedicated crew of four attending to just eight guests, every passage promises personalised attention, from the sun-drenched deck to the cool, air-conditioned interiors, all while staying connected with Starlink satellite internet.
“YQUEM is a 31.7m · Custom · built 1992 charter yacht in the Blue Ocean Club fleet. Published specifications list accommodation for up to 8 guests. Current charter planning can be discussed for Caribbean, subject to the yacht's live availability and cruising permissions.”
A closer look
Aft Deck Al Fresco
The expansive aft deck invites leisurely mornings and vibrant evenings. Picture the gentle sway of the yacht as the Caribbean sun warms your skin, perhaps with a freshly brewed coffee in hand. Later, this space transforms into an elegant outdoor dining area, where the evening breeze carries the scent of the sea and the laughter of good company. It’s a versatile stage for relaxation and revelry.
Sun-Kissed Foredeck
The foredeck is a haven for sun worshippers, adorned with plush sun pads perfect for stretching out and soaking in the tropical warmth. With the gentle rush of the ocean as your soundtrack, it’s an ideal spot for quiet contemplation or simply enjoying the panoramic views of turquoise waters and verdant islands. A true escape, providing an unobstructed connection to the open sea.
The Saloon's Embrace
Beneath deck, the saloon offers a cool, inviting retreat from the midday sun. Soft furnishings and elegant finishes create an atmosphere of understated luxury, where conversations flow easily and moments of quietude are cherished. Here, the hum of the air conditioning provides a welcome respite, while large windows offer glimpses of the passing seascape, ensuring you never truly leave the Caribbean behind.
Seamless Swim Platform
The integrated swim platform provides effortless access to the inviting Caribbean waters. From here, guests can plunge directly into the ocean for a refreshing dip or prepare for an afternoon of exhilarating water sports. It’s a practical yet elegant extension of the yacht, blurring the lines between vessel and sea, making every aquatic adventure delightfully convenient.
Connected Cruising
Even in the most secluded anchorages, YQUEM ensures you remain connected. The Starlink satellite internet offers robust, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the yacht, allowing for seamless communication, remote work, or sharing your incredible charter experiences with those ashore. This modern convenience means you can enjoy the serenity of the Caribbean without ever feeling truly out of touch.
Accommodation
YQUEM comfortably accommodates eight guests across four meticulously appointed cabins. The layout is thoughtfully designed to ensure privacy and comfort for all on board. Each cabin is a serene sanctuary, featuring exquisite finishes and ample storage, all kept cool by the yacht’s air conditioning. The master suite, in particular, offers a spacious retreat, promising restful nights after days filled with Caribbean adventures, ensuring everyone wakes refreshed and ready for new discoveries.
Culinary delights are a cornerstone of the YQUEM experience, crafted to your specific preferences by the skilled chef. Imagine fresh, locally sourced ingredients transformed into exquisite dishes, savoured al fresco on the aft deck under a canopy of stars, or in the elegant comfort of the main saloon. Each meal is a bespoke event, from light, vibrant lunches to sophisticated evening dinners, perfectly paired with fine wines and impeccable service, reflecting the rich flavours of the Caribbean.
While YQUEM does not feature a dedicated spa or gymnasium, the yacht itself promotes a profound sense of wellbeing. The vast sun deck provides ample space for personal yoga or meditation practices under the open sky, while the refreshing Caribbean waters offer the ultimate natural therapy. The attentive crew ensures a relaxed atmosphere, fostering a tranquil environment conducive to complete rejuvenation and peace of mind.
For those seeking invigorating aquatic pursuits, YQUEM boasts a selection of engaging water toys. Glide across the calm bays on paddleboards, feel the exhilaration of wakeboarding, or carve through the waves on water skis. The convenient swim platform provides easy access for all activities, ensuring seamless transitions from deck to ocean. These offerings promise endless fun and excitement for guests of all ages, adding another dimension to your Caribbean exploration.
Equipment & Amenities
Equipment and water-toy inventories are confirmed for the requested charter before booking. No unverified amenity is assumed from yacht type or size.
The Crew
A professional crew of 4 dedicated to your charter.
Margherita Loewy
Italy · Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew (modern)
Sail and Work Experience Margherita is an experienced sailing yacht Captain with over 15 years of professional navigation and more than 35,000 nautical miles sailed across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. She has captained and managed a wide range of sailing yachts including DHARMA, FIFTY FIFTY, CEFEA, ELENA, ULYSSES, and NAMASTÉ I, and has also served as Deputy Captain, Engineer, and Refit Project Manager on ASHLEYROSE 110. Her experience includes ocean crossings, yacht deliveries, owner cruises, charter operations, and offshore regattas. Job Description The captain is responsible for the overall operation, safety, and management of the vessel, crew, and guests. This includes navigation, passage planning, compliance with maritime regulations, and the safe operation of the yacht at all times. The captain oversees maintenance, manages budgets and logistics, coordinates refits and yard periods, and ensures all onboard systems and safety procedures meet regulatory standards while maintaining a high level of service for owners and guests. Licences and Qualifications • MCA Master 200 GT CoC – Commercial Endorsement • OOW 500 GT CoC • RYA MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Unlimited – Gibraltar • RYA MCA Yachtmaster Offshore – Gibraltar • GMDSS – Commercial Endorsement • AEC 1 & AEC 2 • Radar ARPA • VHF SRC • IMO Courses: Fire Prevention (Basic & Advanced), PSSR, Survival & Rescue, Elementary First Aid, First Aid, ISPS Code • SSI Open Water Diver • Degree in Modern Languages (German & English), Diploma as Interpreter and Translator
Paola Lacchio
Italy · Italian, English
Sail and Work Experience Paola is an experienced yacht chef with several years working onboard both sailing and motor yachts. She has served as Chef on EGIWAVE, LADY G, SUR, and MIOTU III, and as Stew/Cook on BERENICE CUBE, SENSEI, and OCEAN HORSE, preparing a wide variety of meals including special dietary menus while managing provisioning, food storage, and galley operations. Alongside her galley responsibilities, she regularly assists with deck manoeuvres, watchkeeping during passages, and has participated in offshore regattas and an Atlantic crossing. Job Description The Chef is responsible for planning and preparing all meals onboard for guests and crew, ensuring high culinary standards while accommodating dietary requirements and preferences. Duties include provisioning, inventory management, food storage and hygiene compliance, menu planning, and maintaining the galley to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization. The Chef also coordinates meal service with the interior team and ensures efficient galley operations during both cruising and passage making. Licences and Qualifications • STCW Basic Safety Training • ENG1 Medical • RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore • RYA Powerboat Level 2 • Italian Nautical License • HACCP Certification • Food & Hygiene Level II and Level III • PADI Diving Certification • Safety, Emergency and Survival at Sea Course
Jamie Hargreaves
Canada · English, Spanish
Sail and Work Experience Jamie has experience on sailing yachts in delivery, mate, and deckhand roles. She worked as Mate/Cook on the 26m SY JACQUELINA in the Mediterranean, managing watchkeeping, navigation, provisioning, cooking, and general deck duties during a 4,000+ mile sailing program. She has also completed delivery passages on AGAVE and TEMPUS FUGIT, performing watchkeeping, maintenance, and sailing operations, and has additional experience as deckhand/cook on a Leopard 50 catamaran and as racing crew on keelboats up to 70ft. Job Description The Stewardess is responsible for maintaining high interior standards onboard, including housekeeping, laundry, guest service, and table presentation. She ensures guest areas are clean, organized, and welcoming while assisting with meal service and provisioning. The role also includes supporting the crew where required, maintaining inventories, and ensuring smooth day-to-day interior operations while providing excellent hospitality to owners and guests. Licences and Qualifications • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – Commercially Endorsed • STCW Basic Safety Training • ENG1 Medical • RYA Short Range Radio Licence • Canadian Radio Operator’s Licence • First Aid with CPR C • PADI Open Water Diver • Food Safe
Juan Ignacio Biava
Argentina · Spanish, English, Italian
Sail and Work Experience Juan Ignacio is an electromechanical engineer with experience onboard large sailing yachts in both engineering and deck roles. He most recently served as Sole Engineer on the 172ft DOÑA FRANCISCA and previously as Deckhand/2nd Engineer on the 56m SY PANTHALASSA. Additional experience includes operating as Chase Boat Skipper on the 131ft ARISTARCHOS, temporary crew on ARTEMIS BLEU, and race crew on MOAT, where he competed in the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta. Job Description The First Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and technical systems onboard. This includes propulsion systems, generators, HVAC, water systems, and auxiliary machinery. He ensures all engineering operations are carried out safely and efficiently, maintains maintenance schedules, manages spare parts and technical inventories, and assists with troubleshooting and repairs. Licences and Qualifications • MCA AEC CoC – Palma Sea School • STCW Basic Safety Training • STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior • STCW Passenger Safety, Loading and Hull Integrity • STCW Crowd Management on Passenger Vessels • STCW Security for Personnel in Direct Contact with Passengers • ENG1 Medical • Timonel de Yate, Vela y Motor (ARG) – Equivalent to Yachtmaster Coastal • Electromechanical Engineering Degree – UADE University • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Cruising Areas
YQUEM is available for charter in the following destinations and sub-regions.
Full Specifications
- Designer
- Tripp Design
- Refit
- 2025
- Beam
- 7.2 m
- Draft
- 3.5 m
- Cruising speed
- 10 kts
- Max speed
- 12 kts
- Flag
- Malta
- MCA
- None
- VAT
- Not registered
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Captain
- Margherita Loewy
- Prior name
- ELTON
Diving
Scuba Diving Equipment · Snorkeling Equipment
Rates & Availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekly rate | Dates and season terms to be confirmed | €48,000 |
Live data via operator · taxes, operating expenses and other charges are confirmed for the specific charter
Suggested Itineraries
Enhance your charter with Blue Ocean Concierge.
Every booking includes a dedicated concierge manager. Add any of the following — or anything else you can imagine — to shape a truly bespoke week.
- Private jet & helicopter transfers
- Michelin-trained private chef
- Sommelier-curated wine provisioning
- On-board yoga & spa therapists
- VIP beach club & restaurant access
- Photographer & videographer
- Bespoke shore excursions
- Live musicians & DJs
- Anniversary, proposal & celebration staging
- Chauffeured cars & discreet security
- Marine biologist for the children
- 24/7 personal concierge manager
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YQUEM: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering YQUEM. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.
What a yacht like YQUEM costs to own — not just to charter
A charter week on YQUEM is a fixed, all-in number. Ownership of a 32m yacht in this class is a five-year commitment — crew payroll, insurance, class and refit reserves, berthing and depreciation. Our yacht ownership vs charter vs fractional ownership study runs the real five-year cost of a €15 million yacht against the equivalent charter spend, and the most profitable yachts for owners ranking shows how much of that stack charter revenue actually recovers.
Plan a charter aboard YQUEM
Destinations → Yachts → Experiences → Events → Costs — every step of the brief, in the order our brokers work through it.
- Family charterOne floating villa. Six bays a week. Zero hotel breakfasts.
- Honeymoon charterTwo of you. A private crew. One unrepeatable week.
- Celebration & birthdayThe party doesn't end at the dock — it follows you to the next bay.
- Gastronomy charterTwo-star kitchens ashore. A tasting menu on board. Six markets in seven days.
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YQUEM inside the Blue Ocean Club ecosystem
Every link below exists for a stated operational reason — berthing, cruising range, route fit or a like-for-like alternative.
Home port
Where the yacht is berthed — the start of every charter
- Nanny Cay Marina
Deepest superyacht berthing in the yacht's primary destination
Cruising grounds
The cruising grounds the yacht is chartered in
- St Barths Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- Tortola Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
- Jost Van Dyke Yacht Charter
Flagship destination inside the yacht's declared cruising region
Ecosystem
Parent ecosystem for the yacht's season
- Caribbean
Cruising region declared on the yacht record
Itineraries this yacht can run
Routes this yacht can run
- The Grenadines
Route runs inside this yacht's cruising region
- British Virgin Islands
Route runs inside this yacht's cruising region
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Comparable yachts for the same brief
- 105 YCG
Comparable length in the same cruising region
- OCEAN VIEW
Comparable length in the same cruising region
- CURFEW II
Comparable length in the same cruising region
Also berths at
Additional marinas able to berth this yacht
- Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Marina able to berth this yacht inside its operating area
- Port de Gustavia outer / Public
Marina able to berth this yacht inside its operating area
- Village Cay Marina, Tortola
Marina able to berth this yacht inside its operating area