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THE WELLINGTON Yacht: What You Need To Know About The ‘Below Deck’ Vessel
On the fifth season of the hit TV show Below Deck Mediterranean, the luxury yacht featured was the biggest boat in the series’ history.1 Captain Sandy Yawn and her crew sailed charter clients around the Spanish resort town of Mallorca in The Wellington yacht. In actuality, the 184.5-foot luxury yacht is called The Wellesley and was only called The Wellington on the show. Outside of the show, the M/Y The Wellesley is available for charter. Don’t worry, there won’t be any reality TV cameras on board! Our team at Yacht Management South Florida Inc. provide a look at this vessel, as well as many other insights on our yacht maintenance blog, to let our current and future clients have a better idea of what's going on in the industry.
M/Y THE WELLESLEY Details
Built in 1993 by Netherlands based custom yacht builder Oceanco, it went through a major yacht refit in 2016. Coming out to 184.5 feet or 56.2 meters in length, the superyacht has a cruising speed of 14 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots. Its exterior was designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and its elegant 1920s inspired interior was designed by Donald Starkey. Mahogany bedrooms, Italian linens, and painted portraits of Winston Churchill and Che Guevara smoking cigars are just a few of the details that bring in Jazz Age glamour to the vessel's interior.
"Obviously, they spared no expense when it comes to this. This owner really loves his cigars and his whiskey." – Captain Sandy Yawn 2
Accommodation & Amenities
With one master suite, one VIP suite, 3 triple cabins, and 2 pullman beds, M/Y The Wellesley accommodates up to 12 guests. The vessel can also accommodate up to 12 crew members to ensure a luxury experience for guests. Featuring an impressive collection of leisure and entertainment facilities, this superyacht is perfect for large family outings and corporate charters alike. Special amenities on the vessel include a large open deck space, a club lounge, a spillpool on the sun deck, a waterfall-equipped jacuzzi, a gym, and a cigar room!
The Wellington Yacht Cost to Charter
Charter rates for the M/Y Wellesley, known as The Wellington yacht on Below Deck Mediterranean, are seasonal, with summer charters costing a bit more than winter charters. Summer charters are from €230,000 or $273,500 per week plus expenses. Winter charters are from €220,000 or $259,500 per week plus expenses.
Yacht Management South Florida, Inc. specializes in complete yacht care. As such, we offer premier maintenance services at our South Florida marina including boat bottom cleaning, hull painting, and boat interior restoration. Our certified yacht technicians can also go to your yacht to provide dockside assistance and emergency yacht repair services. Contact us today to learn more about out our extensive maintenance services and first-class management program!
Additional Reading
Sources
- Gina Ragusa, Showbiz CheatSheet – ‘Below Deck Med’ Season 5 Yacht Is the Largest Ever On the Series
- Jenny Berg, Bravo – Take a Tour of Below Deck Med's New Yacht, the Largest in the Show's History
