Sailing yacht · Nautor’s Swan
Darlin
- Length35.2 m
- Guests8
- cabins4
- crew6
- Built2016
Darlin is a 35.2 m sailing yacht built by Nautor’s Swan in 2016 (refitted 2023), for 8 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew. Charter from €112,000 per week in summer (French Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia); in winter from €105,000 (Western Mediterranean), plus expenses.
A Swan 115 FD drawn by German Frers and built in Finland in 2016, sailed by a crew that has stayed with the owner for years, for keen sailors who want real performance in the western Mediterranean.
Darlin, launched in 2016 as Shamanna, is a Swan 115 FD. Nautor's Swan built her in Finland as a fast cruiser, with German Frers as designer. Frers gave the model a new hull, with a plumb bow, a broad stern and twin rudders that make her quicker to answer the helm. Her exterior styling made the final of the 2017 ShowBoats Design Awards, and she was refitted in 2023.
Most people choose her for what happens on deck. It is remarkably uncluttered, so the view is open in every direction, and the forward cockpit offers a large seating area plus cushions and beanbags for lounging. This is a yacht to sail, not to motor between beach bars: the six crew have been with the owner for a long time and are keen sailors with plenty of miles behind them.
Below decks the style is Scandinavian, fresh and pale, with skylights over the open-plan saloon and the technology kept discreetly out of sight. The master, a VIP and two twins, each with a pullman, all have their own shower rooms. A 38-foot Wajer chase tender travels under its own power rather than being towed, which keeps her sailing clean, and a smaller Williams jet tender handles beach runs and towing.
Summer and winter alike, her home waters are the western Mediterranean. Summer itineraries cover the Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Tuscany, and reach east to the Cyclades and the Ionian islands. Darlin suits a small group, ideally six to eight, who love being under sail and accept what comes with a performance yacht: less space indoors than a motor yacht of the same length and a draught that keeps her out of some shallow bays. Families who want a huge toy locker or a large saloon for rainy days would be better off on a motor yacht.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 35.2 m
- Beam
- 8.12 m
- Draft
- 5.75 m
- Builder
- Nautor’s Swan
- Built
- 2016
- Refit
- 2023
- Cruising speed
- 10 knots
- Guests
- 8
- crew
- 6
Cabins4 · 1 master, 1 VIP, 2 twins, 2 Pullman
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Swim platform
- Bow thruster
- Stern thruster
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Kayaks×2
- Towable toys
- Tender
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€112,000
Winter
From€105,000
- Western Mediterranean
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €112,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €34,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €15,000 – €25,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €11,000 – €17,000
Indicative total for the week
€171,000 – €187,000
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Questions about chartering Darlin
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Darlin?
Darlin takes 8 guests in 4 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 2 twins, 2 Pullman). A crew of 6 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Darlin?
From €112,000 per week in summer and from €105,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Darlin?
In summer she cruises in French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Tuscany, Greece and Mykonos. In winter: Western Mediterranean. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
Which water toys does Darlin carry?
2 × Kayaks, 1 × Towable toys and 1 × Tender. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Darlin?
She cruises at 10 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Darlin?
The yachts we list that are closest to Darlin are Sabai (33.85 m, 8 guests, from €125,000 per week), Genevieve (36.9 m, 9 guests, from €90,000 per week) and Metsuyan IV (36.2 m, 10 guests, from €112,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Darlin?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Darlin and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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- APA on a Yacht Charter: What It Covers and How Much to Budget
- Yacht Charter VAT by Country: Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece
- Yacht Crew Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip and How to Pay
- Yacht Size Comparison: 24 m vs 40 m vs 60 m Charter Yachts
- Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht vs Catamaran: Which to Charter?
Compare with similar yachts
Darlin side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Darlin |  Sabai |  Genevieve |  Metsuyan IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 35.2 m | 33.85 m | 36.9 m | 36.2 m |
| Guests | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Crew | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Built | 2016 (refit 2023) | 2019 | 1996 (refit 2025) | 2006 (refit 2024) |
| Summer, per week from | €112,000 | €125,000 | €90,000 | €112,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €105,000 | US$130,000 | US$90,000 | €112,000 |
| Summer areas | French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, Amalfi Coast +4 | Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica +2 | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +9 | Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Italy, French Riviera +4 |
| Winter areas | Western Mediterranean | Bahamas, Caribbean | Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barths +1 | — |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Darlin
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Darlin
From €105,000