BATON ROUGE

BATON ROUGE is a 62.50-metre custom steel motor yacht built by Icon Yachts in 2010, registered under the United Kingdom flag. Her exterior was designed by Tim Heywood Design and her interior by RWD — a combination that produces a restrained, classically proportioned superyacht exterior and a refined saloon and cabin environment. Icon Yachts, based in the Netherlands, has a reputation for quality steel construction, and the UK flag registration places her within a well-regulated maritime administration.

BATON ROUGE accommodates 12 guests across seven cabins with a crew of 18, providing a solid service ratio for a vessel of this length. She offers a range of 5,000 nautical miles, making transatlantic repositioning and extended Caribbean seasons straightforward. Her charter regions span the full breadth of the Mediterranean including the French Riviera, Amalfi, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia, and Italy, as well as the Caribbean covering Antigua, the Bahamas, St Barts, Saint Martin, the Virgin Islands, and broader island circuits. At 13 knots cruise and 15 knots maximum, BATON ROUGE is a vessel that rewards itinerary planning over speed. She is not suited to guests expecting high passage speeds, those seeking a recently refitted vessel, or parties requiring more than seven cabins.

What sets her apart is the combination of UK flag registration — carrying the regulatory confidence that entails — with a design pedigree from Tim Heywood, whose portfolio includes some of the most recognised superyachts in the 50-to-80-metre range. At-anchor stabilisers contribute meaningfully to comfort for guests spending extended time at anchor in open bays.

On deck, the beach club and deck jacuzzi serve as the primary social spaces. The water sports programme is broad: two Yamaha waverunners, two Yamaha jet skis, two Seabobs, kite surfers, windsurfers, wakeboard, water skis, snorkelling gear, scuba diving equipment for rendezvous diving, towable inflatables, and inflatable water toys. The onboard character is well-rounded rather than extreme in any single direction — suited to experienced charter guests who want a serious, sea-going vessel with credible design credentials.

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