CREOLE
A historic 65.3-meter (214 ft) three-masted schooner, recognized as the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht.
Available for charter in the Med in summer 2026.
from €189.000 | week
CREOLE
CREOLE is a three-mastered schooner, recognized as the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht. She was built by Camper & Nicholsons and launched in 1927.
With her striking ebony hull and three masts, CREOLE is instantly recognizable and truly in a class of her own—especially when sailing upwind.
Meticulously maintained and faithful to her original design, she captivates at first sight—not just for her impressive size, but for her timeless elegance.
On board this iconic yacht, guests are immersed in living history. CREOLE offers a rare blend of heritage and luxury, where past and present come together seamlessly—creating an unforgettable experience from one of the most privileged vantage points at sea.
CREOLE offers accommodation for 11 guests in 6 cabins (4 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single), plus 15 crew members.
Chartering CREOLE is an experience of a lifetime combining luxury and adventure, where you will be able to experience first hand the excitement of sailing aboard history.
CREOLE is available for charter from May to October 2026.
She will be starting her season from Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and cruising throughout the Mediterranean.
Gallery
Specs
| Length: | 65.30 m (214’23 ft) | Max Speed with sails: | 16 knots | Guests: | 11 |
| Beam: | 9.44 m (30’97 ft) | Max Speed with engine: | 14 knots | Cabins: | 6 |
| Draft: | 5.35m(17,55 ft) | Year: | 1927 (Refit: 2006/2008) | Crew: | 15 |
Rates
| Rates |
| from € 189.000 – € 210.000 / week |
Layout
Accommodation on board is for up to 11 guests in 6 cabins, all en-suite. The welcoming master cabin, in warm tones of walnut and elegant marquetry, features a desk and seating area as well as a bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The double and VIP double cabins all feature baths in the bathrooms and the twin and single cabins have showers.
The lower deck salon, in stylish green stingray paired with parquet flooring exudes a calm aura, for lounging or interior dining. The coffee tables, ideal for a spot of backgammon or an afternoon tea in the shade, convert into a full 12 seat dining table for those days when the temperature on deck is not quite right for dining.
The upper deck salon is a further testament to 1920’s chic, ornate parquet flooring, silken roll back sofas and original artworks all curated by the owing family to be perfectly in keeping with Creole’s roots.
Out on deck you can lounge, lunch, dine or sail to your heart’s content. The cockpit offers shelter and a secluded spot to sit and the on deck dining table ensures exceptional views at every meal, be it of a beautiful bay or simply of Creole herself, a 1927 masterpiece.
CREOLE
Step into the true spirit of classic sailing aboard CREOLE, a magnificent three-masted schooner launched in 1927 by Camper & Nicholsons. Commissioned by an ambitious American yachtsman, she remains to this day the largest wooden sailing yacht ever built—an extraordinary legacy that continues to inspire. Carefully preserved by her current owning family for over four decades, Creole stands as a living testament to maritime heritage, maintained to the highest standards with remarkable attention to detail.
Faithful to her 1920s character while offering an experience unlike any other, Creole blends tradition with understated luxury. Graceful and captivating under sail, guests can choose to become part of the journey—learning the ropes alongside the experienced 15-member crew led by Captain Richard Kellett—or simply relax and take in the magic of this iconic yacht in motion.
At anchor or by night in port, the experience becomes equally unforgettable. Exceptional service and outstanding cuisine take center stage, with exquisite dishes prepared on board and enjoyed under the open sky—completing a charter that is as elegant as it is timeless.
