ROI SOLEIL

Roi Soleil is a 30-metre custom-built vessel dating to 1920, brought into contemporary charter service following a substantial 2022 refit. She is among the rarer working examples of early twentieth-century yacht construction still operating in blue-water charter, and her longevity speaks to the quality of her original build and the commitment of her current ownership to maintaining her in active condition.

With three cabins accommodating six guests and a crew of five, Roi Soleil offers a notably attentive staffing ratio — one crew member for every guest-and-a-half is uncommon at this size, and it shapes the onboard dynamic accordingly. She is best suited to small groups or couples who value personal service, unhurried itineraries, and the character of an older vessel over the predictable interiors of modern builds. She operates as a charter yacht in the Balearics, making her a considered choice for those drawn to Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca at a measured pace. She is not well suited to guests seeking high-speed passages, water sport-intensive programmes, or families with young children requiring a tender for beach access.

What distinguishes Roi Soleil from contemporaries of her size is her age and the integrity with which that age has been preserved and updated. A vessel of her vintage, properly refitted, carries a quality of material and proportion rarely replicated in modern construction. Her 2022 refit signals that she has been actively maintained rather than preserved as a curiosity, and the result is a yacht that balances historical character with functional standards expected of current charter operation.

Her cruising speed of four knots places Roi Soleil firmly in the sailing or traditional displacement category — passage-making here is the experience itself, not a means to an end. Guests oriented around outdoor living, coastal anchoring, and the rhythm of slow travel will find her pace appropriate. Onboard amenities are modest, with Wi-Fi connectivity and bicycles available for shore excursions, which suits the sensibility of the vessel well. The crew-to-guest ratio ensures that simplicity does not translate to a lack of service.

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