BLEU DE NIMES Yacht Charter — 72.3m Clelands Shipbuilding Co motor yacht for 28 guests, with a crew of 23
- Length
- 72.3 m
- Guests
- 28
- Cabins
- 13
- Crew
- 23
- Builder
- Clelands Shipbuilding Co
- Year
- 1980
72.3m · Clelands Shipbuilding Co · motor yacht
BLEU DE NIMES at a glance
BLEU DE NIMES is a 72.3m Clelands Shipbuilding Co motor yacht launched in 1980, sleeping 28 guests in 13 cabins with a crew of 23. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Indian Ocean.
- Length
- 72.3 m
- Guests
- 28
- Cabins
- 13
- Crew
- 23
- Builder
- Clelands Shipbuilding Co
- Year
- 1980
Blue Ocean Club overview
Clelands Shipbuilding Co launched her in 1980
Clelands Shipbuilding Co launched BLEU DE NIMES in 1980, with a refit listed for 2020.
She measures 72.3 m in length, 11.8 m across the beam, 3.7 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.
Design is credited to Penta NED.
01 · On deck
Beach club. Jacuzzi on deck
On deck: Beach club, Jacuzzi on deck and Sun pads.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 28 guests.
02 · On the water
Inflatable Watertoys and Canoes
BLEU DE NIMES carries 11 listed toys and tenders, including Inflatable Watertoys, Canoes, Jet Ski (standup), Kayaks, Paddleboards and Sailing dinghy.
03 · Where she cruises
Andhra Pradesh. Winter 2026
BLEU DE NIMES is offered for charter in the Indian Ocean, the East Mediterranean and the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala.
Summer 2027: Black Sea, Croatia, Cyprus and East Italy.
Interiors
BLEU DE NIMES interiors
The photo set shows “Lounge” and “Main Saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning, library, movie theatre, elevator, games console, satellite tv, stabilizers and stabilizers at anchor.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
13 cabins
BLEU DE NIMES sleeps 28 guests in 13 cabins.
Wellness
BLEU DE NIMES wellness
On board BLEU DE NIMES: gym, jacuzzi on deck and sauna.
- Gym
- Jacuzzi on deck
- Sauna
Water toys
BLEU DE NIMES water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for BLEU DE NIMES.
Paddle and sail
Canoes · Kayaks · Paddleboards · Sailing dinghy · Windsurfer - Adult
Jet skis and Seabobs
Jet Ski (standup) · Waverunners (Sit Down)
Skis and boards
Wakeboard · Water skis - adult
Towables and inflatables
Inflatable Watertoys · Towable Toys
Diving
Diving equipment
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Diving insured: No
- Scuba tanks: 12
- Buoyancy compensators: 12
- Regulators: 12
- Compressors: 1
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Andhra Pradesh
Winter 2026: Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal and Gujarat. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Beach club
- Library
- Movie Theatre
- Elevator
- Exercise equipment
- Games console
- Gym
- Indoor audio system
- Jacuzzi on deck
- Satellite TV
- Sauna
- Stabilizers
- Stabilizers At Anchor
- Sun pads
- Sun loungers
- Tender Garage
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About BLEU DE NIMES
Description as supplied.
Also has 1x 4.60m Tender Master with 25hp
Particulars
BLEU DE NIMES specifications
- Length
- 72.3 m
- Length (ft)
- 237 ft
- Beam
- 11.8 m
- Draft
- 3.7 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Steel
- Builder
- Clelands Shipbuilding Co
- Designer
- Penta NED
- Year launched
- 1980
- Refit
- 2020
- Guests (sleeping)
- 28
- Cabins
- 13
- Crew
- 23
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2 x 1,680 Hp Cummins KTA50M2 Diesel Engines
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Maximum speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising range
- 20000 nm
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 27.8 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- LODESTONE
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BLEU DE NIMES charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala, Konkan, Maldives, Pakistan, Tamil Nadu | €490,000 per week |
| Summer 2027 | Black Sea, Croatia, Cyprus, East Italy, Greece, Malta, Middle East, Montenegro, North East Africa, Turkey, Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia, French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Lazio, North Africa, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, South of France, Spain, Tuscany | €490,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
Who BLEU DE NIMES suits
BLEU DE NIMES is ideally appointed for substantial gatherings, accommodating 28 guests across 13 well-proportioned cabins. Clelands Shipbuilding Co delivered this 72.3 m motor yacht in 1980, and following a comprehensive refit in 2020, she is expertly maintained by an attentive crew of 23. Life on board centres around shared relaxation and leisure, featuring an elevator connecting her decks, a tranquil sauna, a beach club at the water's edge, and kayaks for exploring sheltered coves.
Assessing her alongside similar yachts cruising the Maldives, she is noticeably longer and accommodates more guests overnight than comparable alternatives in the area. While her build year marks her out as older than neighbouring vessels in the region, her weekly rate is similar, ensuring she provides generous communal volume and practical living spaces for extended family groups or corporate assemblies.
The best time to charter BLEU DE NIMES in the Indian Ocean falls in winter 2026, when she navigates the warm waters of the Maldives, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Konkan, and the Bay of Bengal. Looking ahead to summer 2027, she sails the West Mediterranean and East Mediterranean, welcoming guests along the Amalfi Coast, Corsica & Sardinia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, and Turkey.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard BLEU DE NIMES costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- €2,500
- Weekly rate ÷ 28 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Maldives
- Velana International, Malé (MLE)
- Yachts usually meet guests at Malé, a few minutes by boat from the airport island.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 10%, Maldives tourism GST 17%.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €490,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €147,000 |
| Maldives tourism GST (17%) | €83,300 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €49,000 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €769,300 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
BLEU DE NIMES and similar yachts in the Maldives
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLEU DE NIMES (this yacht)Clelands Shipbuilding Co | 72.3 m | 28 | 1980 | €490,000 |
| MARQUISEAustal | 72 m | 30 | 2004 | €550,000 |
| GRAND OCEANBlohm+Voss | 85 m | 24 | 1990 | €800,000 |
| SOLACEFeadship | 57 m | 12 | 2005 | $390,000 |
| KATINABrodosplit | 60 m | 12 | 2015 | $245,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for the Maldives, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising the Maldives: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The northeast monsoon from December to April brings dry weather, low rainfall, and steady moderate winds, marking the primary charter period with peak demand over Christmas and New Year. May to November brings the southwest monsoon, characterised by higher humidity, increased rainfall, and rougher seas. May and November serve as transitional shoulder months. Calmer lagoon conditions and clearer underwater visibility occur during the dry winter season.
Practical tips
- Cruising permits are required for travel between atolls, and crewed yachts must obtain designated clearances before anchoring near private resort islands or marine reserves.
- Most fresh provisioning occurs in Malé prior to departure; options on inhabited local islands are limited primarily to basic staples and locally caught fish.
- Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is strictly required when visiting inhabited local islands, and personal alcohol consumption is confined entirely to the yacht.
Anchorages to know
- Rasdhoo Atoll LagoonA sheltered lagoon anchorage providing access to deep drop-offs known for hammerhead sharks and pelagic marine life.
- Dhigurah Lagoon, South Ari AtollA long sandbank and protected anchorage frequently used as a base for observing whale sharks along the outer reef.
- Hulhumalé Lagoon, North Malé AtollA calm, enclosed lagoon situated close to the capital and airport, commonly utilised for arrival and departure nights.
- Fulidhoo Lagoon, Vaavu AtollAn anchorage inside the barrier reef giving direct tender access to the local island and nearby channel drift dives.
Also listed
Listed with BLEU DE NIMES
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- Photographer & videographer
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- Marine biologist for the children
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BLEU DE NIMES yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BLEU DE NIMES: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering BLEU DE NIMES. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.