CAMELLIA I

CAMELLIA I is a 34-metre steel-hulled motor yacht built in 1962 by A&P Group to a design by Frederick R Parker, and comprehensively refitted in 2012. At 184 gross tonnes she carries the proportions and build quality of an earlier era of British shipbuilding, combining a considered vintage character with the practical amenities expected of a contemporary charter platform. She accommodates 12 guests across five cabins and operates with a crew of seven.

CAMELLIA I is well suited to guests who value atmosphere and distinction over volume or novelty — those who want a genuinely characterful vessel rather than a modern production yacht. With itineraries available across Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey, and signature destinations including Mykonos and Santorini, she is a practical choice for Eastern Mediterranean charter. Guests seeking very high speed passages or purpose-built expedition capability would find other vessels more appropriate.

Her character is defined by a measured pace and a classical sensibility. Cruising at 10 knots with a maximum of 12, she is not a vessel built around speed, but around the experience of being at sea. A range of 4,000 nautical miles gives her genuine reach, and her steel hull and displacement form suit the varied coastal conditions of the Mediterranean summer season. Stabilizers underway contribute meaningfully to comfort during longer passages.

On board, guests have access to air conditioning throughout, a gymnasium, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Water sports provision is comprehensive: a jet ski, water skis, wakeboard, paddleboards, towable toys, and full snorkelling and scuba diving equipment ensure that time at anchor is well occupied. The combination of a capable watersports programme with a vessel of genuine historical provenance gives CAMELLIA I an appeal that sits apart from newer builds.

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