Volador: Classic Royal Huisman Sailing Yacht for Charter in Nice (1982)

Volador is a timeless 80-foot (24.5m) Royal Huisman sailing yacht built in 1982, offering an authentic luxury charter experience on the French Riviera from Nice. Designed by renowned naval architect German Frers and featuring an aluminum hull with teak decking, Volador combines sea-worthy capabilities with spectacular design, having won the 1982 Whitbread round-the-world race with her sistership Flyer.

After a complete technical and cosmetic refit in 2005 and an additional update in 2021, Volador now offers a comfortable, classic-yet-modern interior perfect for both day charters and week-long cruises along the Côte d'Azur.

The 82.02ft /25m sail yacht, custom built in 1982 by Royal Huisman and last refitted in 2005. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of German Frers. The yacht's interior has been designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and her exterior styling is by German Frers.

Accommodation Volador's interior layout sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 rooms, including a master suite, 3 double cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. Volador's impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends. Volador is a 82.02ft /25m ketch sail yacht built by Royal Huisman and launched in 1982. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of German Frers. The yacht's interior has been designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. She was last refitted in 2005. Amenities Air Conditioning, WiFi connection on board, Air Conditioning

Guest Accommodation & Layout

Volador comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 4 double cabins, each with an ensuite bathroom, ensuring privacy and relaxation for all travelers. Some sources indicate a sleeping capacity of up to 10 guests, though 8 is the standard confirmed capacity for charter.

• Cabins: 4 staterooms with en-suite facilities
• Crew: 2 professional crew members to ensure a relaxed and safe journey
• Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and light fishing gear

Performance & Specifications

Powered by a 260hp Mercedes-Benz diesel engine, Volador cruises at 8 knots with a top speed of 11.5 knots and a range of up to 800–1,472 nautical miles. Her gross tonnage is listed as either 48 GT or 69 GT depending on the source, with 69 GT appearing in more recent listings.