Motor yacht · Oceanco
Shalawaty
- Length56.2 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew12
- Built1993
Shalawaty is a 56.2 m motor yacht built by Oceanco in 1993 (refitted 2016), for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 12 crew. Charter from €230,000 per week in summer (Croatia, Greece and Italy); in winter from €230,000 (Italy, Monaco and Amalfi Coast), plus expenses.
The former The Wellesley, an Oceanco rebuilt in 2016 in the Art Deco style of a Knightsbridge hotel, with two principal suites and a past on Below Deck.
Shalawaty has worn many names, and plenty of charter guests still know her as The Wellesley. Gerhard Gilgenast drew her lines, Oceanco handed her over in 1993, and in 2016 Sunrise Yachts rebuilt her so thoroughly that she was close to a new yacht. Her owner then was the hotelier Khalid Affara, and the interior borrowed both its name and its Art Deco mood from his boutique hotel in Knightsbridge, down to the 1920s linens and a cigar lounge finished in leather and wood.
Television viewers may remember her as The Wellington in Below Deck Mediterranean. Away from the cameras, her real asset is a layout with two principal suites: the upper one wrapped in leather and dark mahogany behind full-height glass, the other below, on the lower deck. Two families can share the charter without one of them settling for the smaller room.
Three decks of outdoor living give her more room in the open air than her length suggests. When she is moored in port, the Jacuzzi on the sun deck is screened from passers-by, films are shown in the open air at night, and there are tables for eating outside both aft on the main deck and up top. In the galley a head chef works alongside a pastry chef, and the RYA has approved the yacht as a place to train, so learning the water toys comes with qualified teaching.
She suits groups spanning several generations, and two families travelling together who like a classic, wood-rich interior and serious cooking. Fans of brand-new yachts with walls of glass and minimalist lines will find her old-fashioned, and anyone hoping for a winter in the Caribbean should know that she does not leave the Mediterranean.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 56.2 m
- Beam
- 9.14 m
- Draft
- 3.1 m
- Builder
- Oceanco
- Built
- 1993
- Refit
- 2016
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 17 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 12
Cabins6 · 2 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 2 twins
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Music docking station
- Air conditioning
- Games consoles
Water toys
- Jet skis×2
- Water ski
- Towable toys×3
- Fishing equipment
- Seabob
- Snorkelling gear×10
- Tenders×2
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€230,000
Ibiza & Formentera
Mallorca
French Riviera & Monaco
Amalfi Coast & Capri
Sardinia & Corsica
Croatia
Greek Islands
Montenegro
Turkey
Malta & GozoAlso cruises in
- Italy
Winter
From€230,000
- Italy
- Monaco
- Amalfi Coast
- Corsica
- French Riviera
- Sardinia
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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)
- €230,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €69,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €30,000 – €51,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €23,000 – €35,000
Indicative total for the week
€352,000 – €384,000
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Questions about chartering Shalawaty
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Shalawaty?
Shalawaty takes 12 guests in 6 cabins (2 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 2 twins). A crew of 12 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 Shalawaty?
From €230,000 per week in summer and from €230,000 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 Shalawaty?
In summer she cruises in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey, Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Mykonos, Sardinia and Balearics & Spain. In winter: Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera and Sardinia. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Shalawaty have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Shalawaty carry?
2 × Jet skis, 1 × Water ski, 3 × Towable toys, 1 × Fishing equipment, 1 × Seabob, 10 × Snorkelling gear and 2 × Tenders. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Shalawaty?
She cruises at 12 knots with a top speed of 17 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 Shalawaty?
The yachts we list that are closest to Shalawaty are Rare Find (54.7 m, 12 guests, from €235,000 per week), Hurricane Run (53.5 m, 12 guests, from €245,000 per week) and Talisman Maiton (54.2 m, 12 guests, from €231,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Shalawaty?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Shalawaty 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.
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Compare with similar yachts
Shalawaty 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 |  Shalawaty |  Rare Find |  Hurricane Run |  Talisman Maiton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 56.2 m | 54.7 m | 53.5 m | 54.2 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Built | 1993 (refit 2016) | 2009 (refit 2023) | 2009 | 2006 (refit 2025) |
| Summer, per week from | €230,000 | €235,000 | €245,000 | €252,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €230,000 | €235,000 | €280,000 | €231,000 |
| Summer areas | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +10 | Greece, Montenegro, Athens, Mykonos +1 | Monaco, French Riviera, Saint-Tropez, Cannes +4 | Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro +6 |
| Winter areas | Italy, Monaco, Amalfi Coast, Corsica +2 | Greece, Montenegro, Athens | — | — |
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Which one suits you?
Plan your charter
Check availability: Shalawaty
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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Shalawaty
From €230,000