Length: 78.33m / 257' 8"
Builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works
Year built /refitted:1921, 1998-2003
Guest Cabins: up to 28 guests overnight. 2 VIP cabins, 9 double cabins, 1 quadruple, and 1 special request cabin.
Cruising speed: 8-9 knots
Flag: Madeira, Portugal
Delphine is one of the last remaining steam ships and is unique on the yachting market. As a registered passenger vessel, she can cruise with 36 guests by day, sleep up to 28 guests, and accommodate over 250 for parties when in port. Now based year-round in Monaco, she has entertained some of the world's most famous celebrities. Her godmother is Princess Stephanie of Monaco.
With her graciously appointed salons and huge decks, gleaming with glossy varnish and brass fittings, she epitomizes all the elegance and grand style of a bygone era. As far as possible, the ship was restored to her original specification but more modern amenities such as a gym, a spa area have been added to satisfy today's charter clientele.
Life aboard Delphine is luxurious. Guests have at their disposal a swimming pool that coverts to a Jacuzzi and Jet-stream pool at the touch of a button; a massage bath; a Turkish bath and sauna for up to 6 people; a fully equipped fitness room and a hairdresser. There are 2 tenders, 4 jet-skis and water skiing equipment. Delphine also has a large sundeck of 1000 m2 (10,764 ft2) for sun worshippers and joggers alike. There are 4 flat screen televisions onboard. Each guest suite has its own en-suite bathroom, independent satellite TV, valuables safe, mini-bar, stand-alone music system and telephone enabling both intercom and satellite use.
The public areas of the yacht also have independent music systems which can be interconnected for parties. In the smoking room a wireless internet system (WIFI) is available. Last but not least, there is also a 3/4 concert Steinway piano and an Disklavier Yamaha piano; on request the yacht has also a " lounge bar pianist " onboard.
The top deck hosts a large bar and raised swimming pool. There is very noble, French Empire feel throughout, with gold painted furniture and exquisite marble bathrooms. Guests can walk completely around the yacht with sun loungers and deck furniture lining the Promenade Deck, as well as an additional bar and smoking room on the top deck. The lower deck is totally dedicated to personal pampering with luxurious Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi, hair salon and very well equipped gym.
She is run by an international crew of 24, headed by Norwegian captain. Her steam engines are oiled by hand by three crew!
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