When the eagle flies around the world

Yachting | 2024

Such customers are the shipyards’ favourite: After the owner of the 43-metre “Sea Eagle” had taken his slup on extensive voyages, he returned to the Dutch Royal Huisman shipyard and ordered the 81-metre “Sea Eagle II”, a real “hummer”. Her blue hull, superstructure in Chevy White, three masts and sheer size make the seventh largest sailing yacht in the world an unmistakable eye-catcher around the globe.

The high-performance Panamax rig is made up of three carbon masts, each of which gets slightly taller from bow to stern. With a maximum height of 61 metres, “Sea Eagle” can just about pass the Bridge of the Americas when sailing from the Caribbean to the Pacific or in the opposite direction. The deck salon is separated from the outside deck by sliding glass doors that can be opened without any threshold, creating a continuous space with a U-shaped bar in the centre that spans both the indoor and outdoor areas. Steps on either side of the salon lead to the flybridge, which acts as a social centre on board where guests can enjoy 360-degree views, watch the sailing or get in on the action. A second lounge and formal dining area are located forward on the main deck between the main and mizzen masts, with seating for up to 16 guests and wrap-around windows. Accommodation is limited to the lower deck with six cabins for up to 12 guests, while the quarters for the 14 crew members are accessible via a hidden entrance on the foremast, where the eight-metre tender is also stowed. Those who don’t want to or can’t spend quite the budget for a new building à la “Sea Eagle” – we’re talking about a low three-digit million investment here after all – can also charter the 81-metre-long Huisman construction, starting at 550,000 euros for a week.