How many guests does Calypso take?

Calypso sleeps 11 guests and can take 12 guests for day cruising.

When was Calypso built?

Calypso was built in 1978 by Feadship, with her most recent refit in 2025.

Calypso is 38.4 metres (126 feet) long.

How much does it cost to charter Calypso?

$135,000 per week high season; $120,000 per week low season. Contact Classic Charters for availability and full terms.

Where can I charter Calypso?

In summer she cruises New England; in winter, British Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands and Bahamas.

motor yacht for charter

Calypso

Built 1978 · Refit 2025 · 38.4 m · 126 ft · 11 guests · 8 crew

At a glance

Calypso is a 38.4 m (126 ft) motor yacht built by Feadship in 1978 and refitted in 2025. She sleeps 11 guests with 8 crew. She is available for crewed charter from us$120,000 a week, cruising the Caribbean, the US East Coast and Northern Europe.

Originally commissioned by an automotive magnate and later owned by Malcolm Forbes, Calypso has lived several distinguished lives. From Forbes’s widely documented gatherings with royalty and Hollywood figures to her later collaboration with National Geographic on research expeditions, few yachts carry such a varied and well-documented history.

After a refit in 2025, she is more beautiful than ever.

Leisure

-2020 - 39' Nor-Tech with 4x 350hp

-19' Cerubini Classic Custom Tender OR 19' (5.8m) Noverania Rib - Depending on location

-2x Yamaha Waverunner

-2x Lyft Foil Boards

-2x Inflatable paddleboards

-Snorkeling gear (-S, M, L, XL, Cress Snorkel Gear)

-Wakeboard

-Towable toys

-Light fishing gear (-4 fishing poles and tacklebox)

-Beach set-up (-Camping chairs x10, White wood tables x2, Beach umbrellas x3, Games, Gazebo)

Planning a charter aboard Calypso

What a week costs

US$160,000 to US$185,000

A rough budget for a week, before VAT: her rate from US$120,000, plus 30% to 40% for running costs (fuel, food, drink and berthing, paid in advance as the APA) and a crew gratuity of 5% to 15%. Some rates already include running costs: we confirm her terms.

How charter costs add up

Who she suits

She sleeps 11 guests: room for a large family or group.

For day charters and events she takes up to 12 guests.

Where she cruises

Summer: New England.

Winter: British Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Bahamas.

Home port: Newport.

Calypso: questions answered

How many guests does Calypso take?: Calypso sleeps 11 guests and can take 12 guests for day cruising.
How many crew are on board Calypso?: Calypso has 8 crew.
When was Calypso built?: Calypso was built in 1978 by Feadship, with her most recent refit in 2025.
How long is Calypso?: Calypso is 38.4 metres (126 feet) long.
How much does it cost to charter Calypso?: $135,000 per week high season; $120,000 per week low season. Contact Classic Charters for availability and full terms.
Where can I charter Calypso?: In summer she cruises New England; in winter, British Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands and Bahamas.