HIGHLANDER
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49.50 m Feadship Motor Yacht for Charter - HIGHLANDER
This legendary superyacht, once owned by Malcolm Forbes, is an icon of classic glamour with a celebrated design by Bannenberg & Rowell and a meticulous refit completed in 2025.
Accommodating 12 guests in 7 cabins with a crew of 11, she is available for luxury charter in Greece for Summer 2026, offering exceptional stability, vast spaces, and an extensive selection of water toys.
Highlights
Key FeaturesUniquely steeped in history yet boasting every possible modern comfort.
Originally commissioned by publishing tycoon, Malcolm Forbes, and refit to exacting standards in 2025.
Iconic Dollar-Green Hull, a statement making Feadship designed by Jon Bannenberg..
From the Reagans to Warhol, this iconic yacht is now yours to charter
Ideal party boat! Equipped with top tier DJ gear and a state of the art sound system.
Owner’s cabin with his & hers bathrooms, office space.
Tech & Toys for All Ages and full beach club fun!
RYA training center
About
HIGHLANDERStep aboard Malcolm Forbes’ legendary party yacht, an icon of yachting history renowned for hosting some of the world’s most famous figures and celebrated for her timeless design by Bannenberg & Rowell. Refit to exacting standards in 2025, she combines classic glamour with modern comfort and exceptional stability.
Available for luxury charter in Greece, her Summer 2026 calendar is now open across the East and West Mediterranean. She accommodates 12 guests in 7 cabins with an experienced crew of 11 and an extensive selection of water toys. Winter 2026/27 bookings are also open for superyacht charters in the Caribbean.
If you have any questions—whether it’s about destinations, activities, yacht features or anything else—don’t hesitate to ask. We're here to ensure this is the most unforgettable experience you've ever had.
Operating Areas
Winter - SummerBased in Athens, Greece for the summer season, this yacht is available for charter across the East and West Mediterranean, with the Summer 2026 calendar now open. For Winter 2026/27, she relocates to the Caribbean, offering year-round luxury charter opportunities.
- Albania
- Arctic
- Balearic Islands
- Baltic Sea
- Canary Islands
- Catalonia
- Corsica
- Costa del Sol
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Finland
- French Riviera & Monaco
- Greece - Aegean/Cyclades Sea
- Greece - Ionian Sea
- Greenland
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy - North (mainland)
- Italy - Sardinia
- Italy - Sicily
- Italy - South (mainland)
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Provence Coast & Marseille
- Russia
- Slovenia
- Spitsbergen/Svalbard
- Sweden
- Turkey
- UK & Northern Ireland
- Venice
Charter Rates
Winter - SummerSummer Base Port: Athens, Greece
Summer Low Season: EUR
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Summer High Season: EUR
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Winter Base Port: Caribbean
Winter Low Season: EUR
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Winter High Season: EUR
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*Rates exclude VAT (where applicable) and APA.
The Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) covers fuel, port and marina fees, food, beverages, and any other operational expenses incurred during the charter. VAT varies by embarkation country and cruising area.
Specifications
Equipment & AmenitiesDIMENSION
| LENGTH | 49.5m |
| BEAM | 8.59m |
| DRAFT | 2.95m |
| GROSS TONNAGE | 499 GT |
ACCOMMODATION
| GUESTS | 12 |
| CABINS | 7 |
| CABIN CONFIGURATION | 4 Double, 1 Single, 2 Twin |
| CREW | 11 |
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
| BUILT |
1986 |
| REFIT | 2025 |
| NAVAL ARCHITECT |
| HULL CONF. |
Displacement |
| HULL MATERIAL | Aluminium |
| SUPERSTRUCTUR MATERIAL |
Tri-deck + |
ENGINES
| ENGINES | M.E: x2 Detroit Diesel, Total: 1582kW 2120HpD.G: x2 John Deere, Total: 200kW |
| MAX SPEED | 16 Knots |
| CRUISING SPEED | 13 Knots |
Toys & Tenders
Fun OnboardTenders
Chase Tender: Scout 420 LXF / 42’ (Upon Request – 2.000 Eur / day)
Asis Professional 6,5m Rib
Zodiac 4,9m Rib
Chase boat option upon request at additional cost.
Water Toys
x2 Sea bob Fs 5 (Red)
x1 e-Foil Lift w/ LCS jet (Blue )
x2 YAMAHA Wave Runner VX Deluxe 2024 (Black/Blue/Green)
x2 SUP BOARDS
x1 2-PERSON TOWABLE
X2 1-PERSON TOWABLE
MULT POSITION BOARD
KNEEBOARD
WATER SKI
WAKE BOARD
SMORKELING MASKS
Board Games & Leisure:
Board Games: Yachtzee, Monopoly & Monopoly Bid, Chess, Dominoes, Bananagrams, Scrabble, Backgammon, Checkers, Risk, Twister
Cards: Poker set, old maid, what do you meme, cards against humanity, uno
Other: Bamboo puzzles, dipsticks family fun, exploding kittens
Water toys and tenders can often be customised or supplemented upon request. Should water activities be a key part of your charter experience, our brokers will be happy to suggest alternative yachts offering a more extensive or specialised toy selection.
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