Overview
NEPHELE yacht charter in Ibiza
NEPHELE works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. McMullen & Wing, 112'1 / 34.17m, 6 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Ibiza and Formentera, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
McMullen & Wing112m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use NEPHELE
NEPHELE is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
NEPHELE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Ibiza and Formentera. The decision should weigh 112'1 / 34.17m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2003 | 2009 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Ibiza
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Who this yacht suits
NEPHELE is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Ibiza and Formentera, NEPHELE should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.
Planning window
May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
Guest experience
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. NEPHELE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
NEPHELE should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Ibiza and Formentera.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For NEPHELE, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- McMullen & Wing
- Length
- 112'1 / 34.17m
- Built
- 2003 | 2009 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 25'6 / 7.78m
- Draft
- 14'8 / 4.46m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
NEPHELE is positioned around €52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
McMullen & Wing build, 112m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who NEPHELE suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
NEPHELE can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
NEPHELE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 112m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
NEPHELE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NEPHELE should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About NEPHELE
Toys
When not cruising Nephele has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are two Byte dinghies sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Italboats Tender. Nephele offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Sail yacht Nephele boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 34.17m/112'1" sail yacht 'Nephele' (ex. Ipanema) by shipyard McMullen & Wing offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by McMullen & Wing. Whether you are after the thrill of sailing or prefer to kick back, Nephele is custom-built for adventure, offering a ring-side seat at the heart of the action once her sails have unfurled, and afterwards there is ample space to relax and unwind as you take in the views.
Performance Range
Nephele is built with a aluminium hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Lugger engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 9,100 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Nephele thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2003, She offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests with a layout comprising a master suite and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Impressive 2
- 400nm range
- Sleeps 6 guests
- Italboats Tender
Amenities
Water toys
- 2 x Byte dinghies Sail Boats
- Wake Board
- Water-Skis
- Doughnut
- 10 x Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x Italboats Predator 490 Tender with 1 x Suzuki 80 HP engine (normally mounted on foredeck but can mount on aft deck for ocean passages)
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€54,000 p/week + expenses Approx $63,500
Winter Season
€52,000 p/week + expenses Approx $61,000
Ibiza · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether NEPHELE's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether NEPHELE's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
- Ask why NEPHELE beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.
- Ask for NEPHELE with dates, Ibiza as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request NEPHELE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NEPHELE fits the route.
FAQ
NEPHELE charter questions
Is NEPHELE a good fit for Ibiza?
Yes, if the route is planned around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider NEPHELE?
NEPHELE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
What should I send before requesting NEPHELE?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for NEPHELE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.