Sailing yacht · Royal Huisman
Hyperion
- Length47.42 m
- Guests6
- cabins3
- crew8
- Built1998
Hyperion is a 47.42 m sailing yacht built by Royal Huisman in 1998 (refitted 2023), for 6 guests in 3 cabins with 8 crew. Charter from €135,000 per week in summer (Ibiza, Balearics & Spain and Western Mediterranean); in winter from €112,000 (Caribbean, Antigua and Saint Martin), plus expenses.
A 1998 Royal Huisman sloop built for computer pioneer Jim Clark, with an award-winning Beeldsnijder interior, for a few couples who want to sail the Caribbean in winter or the Balearics in summer.
Hyperion was built for a man who wanted to find out what software could do for a sailing yacht. Jim Clark, the computer pioneer who commissioned her from Royal Huisman, put the onboard systems at the centre of the project, and when she was delivered in 1998 the technology drew as much attention as the boat. German Frers drew the hull and Pieter Beeldsnijder was responsible for both her styling and her interior; a year later she collected two International Superyacht Society awards, as best large sailing yacht and for her sailing-yacht interior.
That second prize is still the reason to come aboard. Look closely and you find wood inlays and panels of marble brought from Morocco, details that pay off on a slow evening rather than a quick tour. With so few guest cabins, the saloon and dining table are shared by a small party, so the boat feels like a private house that happens to sail rather than a hotel afloat.
She is rigged as a cutter sloop and is at her best when the wind gets up and guests want a day under canvas instead of motoring from one beach club to the next. Winters take her across to the Caribbean, where the trade winds between St Barths, Saint Martin and Antigua suit her well; in summer she cruises the Balearics and the western Mediterranean. Eight crew look after six guests, so service stays easy-going but nothing gets missed.
She makes most sense for a couple, or two or three couples, who love sailing and want a 1990s classic with a real story behind it. A family that needs more than six beds, guests who want a gym, a spa or a big beach club, and anyone planning to stay at anchor all week will get better value from a modern motor yacht. Residents of the United States cannot charter her while she is in American waters.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 47.42 m
- Beam
- 9.56 m
- Draft
- 4.8 m
- Builder
- Royal Huisman
- Built
- 1998
- Refit
- 2023
- Cruising speed
- 10 knots
- Guests
- 6
- crew
- 8
Cabins3 · 1 master, 1 double, 1 twin
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Kitesurfer
- Water ski
- Kneeboard
- Windsurf board
- Fishing equipment
- Snorkelling gear
- Wakeboard
- Diving equipment
- Towable toys×2
- Surfboard×2
- Tenders×3
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Winter
From€112,000
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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)
- €135,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €41,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €18,000 – €30,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €14,000 – €20,000
Indicative total for the week
€207,000 – €225,000
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Questions about chartering Hyperion
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Hyperion?
Hyperion takes 6 guests in 3 cabins (1 master, 1 double, 1 twin). A crew of 8 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 Hyperion?
From €135,000 per week in summer and from €112,000 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 Hyperion?
In summer she cruises in Ibiza, Balearics & Spain and Western Mediterranean. In winter: Caribbean, Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths, Virgin Islands and Bahamas. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
Which water toys does Hyperion carry?
1 × Kitesurfer, 1 × Water ski, 1 × Kneeboard, 1 × Windsurf board, 1 × Fishing equipment, 1 × Snorkelling gear, 1 × Wakeboard and 1 × Diving equipment. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Hyperion?
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 Hyperion?
The yachts we list that are closest to Hyperion are Antara (46.33 m, 10 guests, from €125,000 per week), Aziza (40.9 m, 8 guests, from €130,000 per week) and Guillemot (43 m, 10 guests, from €125,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Hyperion?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Hyperion 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
- How Much Does a Luxury Yacht Charter Cost? Real Weekly Budget
- 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
Hyperion 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 |  Hyperion |  Antara |  Aziza |  Guillemot |
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| Type | Sailing yacht | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht | Sailing yacht |
| Length | 47.42 m | 46.33 m | 40.9 m | 43 m |
| Guests | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Crew | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Built | 1998 (refit 2023) | 1991 (refit 2023) | 2013 | 2004 (refit 2021) |
| Summer, per week from | €135,000 | €125,000 | €130,000 | €125,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €112,000 | US$125,000 | €130,000 | US$125,000 |
| Summer areas | Ibiza, Balearics & Spain, Western Mediterranean | Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Greece +1 | Ibiza, Balearics & Spain | Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Italy +5 |
| Winter areas | Caribbean, Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths +2 | Caribbean, Antigua, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands | — | Caribbean, Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Hyperion
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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Hyperion
From €112,000