Overview
SELENE yacht charter in France
SELENE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Nautor Swan80m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SELENE
SELENE is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. 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
SELENE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 80'1 / 24.42m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2000 | 2009 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Best charter fit
Use SELENE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 80'1 / 24.42m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why SELENE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Nautor Swan
- Length
- 80'1 / 24.42m
- Built
- 2000 | 2009 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 3
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Swan 80
- Beam
- 19'4 / 5.9m
- Draft
- 11'2 / 3.4m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SELENE should be priced against the full charter brief, not only the headline yacht size. Availability, season, APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery shape the final number.
Build and scale
Nautor Swan build, 80m 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 SELENE suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
SELENE 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
SELENE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 80m 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
On request
Availability, rate, APA and operating assumptions should be confirmed with the broker.
Comparison
SELENE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SELENE 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 SELENE
Toys
Selene has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Selene also features fishing equipment, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Selene has a 4.3m/14'1" Novarania RIB to transfer you from ship to shore. A charter on sail yacht Selene will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 24.42m/80'1" sail yacht 'Selene' by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Gary McBournie. Boasting ample deck spaces for sunbathing and relaxation, voluminous sailing yacht Selene is built for global cruising.
Performance Range
Selene is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2000, Selene offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one twin cabin. The bed configuration includes 2 doubles and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 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 air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Amenities
Water toys
- Wake Board
- Water-Skis
- 2 x Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Inflatable water toys
Tenders
- 14'1 / 4.3m Novarania RIB Evinrude 50 HP engine
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SELENE's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SELENE's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why SELENE beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- For SELENE, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request SELENE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SELENE fits the route.
FAQ
SELENE charter questions
Is SELENE a good fit for France?
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider SELENE?
SELENE is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to France.
What should I send before requesting SELENE?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SELENE fits the plan.
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