NEPHENTA is a 25 metre Astondoa from 1997, a warm and characterful Spanish built flybridge yacht that charters Ibiza and the Balearics with real generosity of space. She looks after ten guests across four cabins with a crew of three, and her point of difference is how much yacht she offers for her size: a full flybridge with a jacuzzi, broad decks for long days outside and a rich mahogany interior below, all run by an attentive crew. For a family or a group of friends who want a comfortable, well crewed yacht with genuine character and the legs to roam the islands, she is a relaxed and rewarding choice from the first morning to the last.
She comes from one of Spain’s long established yards, and it shows in the warmth of the build. Deep timber, soft upholstery and careful joinery give her a settled, timeless feel below, while a planing hull keeps the run between Ibiza and Formentera short and simple. She rides well and settles into a quiet cove with the poise of a yacht made for leisure, and the crew of three keep every part of the day moving smoothly, from the first swim off the stern to a late dinner under the stars. The result is a yacht that feels lively and quick when the day calls for it and calm and composed once the evening draws in, with the space and the service to make a full week on the water feel easy.
Life in the open air rises to the sun deck, the social heart of the yacht in the warm months. Raised above the main deck and open to the sky, it gathers a jacuzzi, soft sun pads and shaded seating with a clear view over the water, a place to relax through a long afternoon and gather for sundowners as the light drops over the bay. A deck below, the aft deck sets out alfresco dining and seating a few steps from the sea, the foredeck carries a further run of sun pads, and a wide boarding platform opens the yacht to swimming and to the tender and toys. The clear water of the Balearics is never far, with Es Vedra and the quiet coves of Ibiza close at hand.
Inside, the mood is warm, rich and welcoming, finished in deep mahogany with soft seating and large windows that keep the sea in view and the light flooding through. The main saloon is a comfortable, open living space with a generous sofa, flowing forward to an elegant formal dining area in the same warm wood, so the whole party can gather in bright, sociable rooms at the heart of the yacht. A well appointed bridge sits a few steps up, and a galley serves the yacht close at hand. The careful craft and the generous glass give the interior a settled, characterful feel, welcoming by day and snug once the evening comes, with the warm hand of the Astondoa finish running through from end to end.
Accommodation is arranged over four cabins for ten guests, set below the main deck where the motion is gentlest. The master stateroom takes a generous, private position with a wide bed, warm joinery and its own bathroom, while a run of double and twin cabins, each quiet and comfortable with their own facilities, look after the rest of the party. It is a flexible plan that suits two families or a group of friends travelling together, the cabins ready for couples and for younger guests sharing, every one finished to the same warm, careful standard. Characterful, quick and attentively crewed, NEPHENTA is a relaxed and genuinely enjoyable way to charter Ibiza and the Balearics with the whole party kept close.
