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charter yacht Seven Sins salonFirst Impression: Seven Sins

 

Date toured: December 2011


No, the name Seven Sins isn’t meant to imply that this 135-foot Heesen motoryacht is a floating den of debauchery. It’s just the opposite, actually. Since she launched in 2005, Seven Sins has had two owners—and together they have seven children. That’s where the name originated, and it’s the reason Seven Sins has been a popular yacht for family charters ever since she first splashed.

“We’re a fun boat,” stewardess Jennifer Dingle told me during my tour. “We have water toys everywhere, all kinds of water toys. We’re willing to go just about anywhere. We love to get involved with the guests. When the owners are onboard, we have kids and grandkids. We’re incredibly family-friendly.”

That’s true not just in terms of crew attitude, but also in terms of amenities. Seven Sins has a 21-foot Castoldi jet tender for water skiing and other such fun, with equipment sized for big and little bodies alike. There are two SeaDoos onboard plus a Seabob, as well as a bunch of junior snorkeling equipment. Seven Sins also has a proper sauna/steam room for adults who want to relax while the kids are out playing in the water.

Interestingly, for a yacht whose owners have so many children, there are no bunk-style Pullman berths in the guest cabins. The master is on the main deck with a king-size bed, two of the belowdecks cabins have double-size beds, and two of the belowdecks cabins have twin-size beds.

Those twin-bed cabins have an Asian décor that is more colorful that the other cabins (even the master, which is heavy with pinks). Also memorable is the sky lounge, which is done in an Indian/Buddhist theme.

“The owners love to travel,” Dingle told me. “So we have rooms that have very different feelings. They reflect the owners’ experiences.”

I thought Seven Sins was a lovely yacht with an interesting personality. I also thought she was in great shape for a 2005 build, and I liked the fact that her modern amenities included zero-speed stabilizers.

The lowest weekly base rate to charter Seven Sins is €110,000 for 10 guests with seven crew. She’s part of the YPI Group charter fleet. Any reputable charter broker can tell you more or help you book a week onboard.—Kim Kavin