SEA OWL is a 62-metre Feadship motor yacht that stands apart from everything else on the charter market by virtue of one extraordinary quality: she is not just a superyacht, she is a work of art that tells a story. Delivered in 2013 and designed inside and out by Andrew Winch, SEA OWL was built for a family who worked with the designers over five years to personalise every room, drawing on literature, fairy tales and scholarly volumes to create an immersive interior unlike anything afloat. The result earned widespread acclaim and is widely considered among Feadship’s finest achievements. At 62 metres, with a beam of 12.2 metres and a gross tonnage of 1,494GT, she was intentionally sized to balance grandeur with the intimate warmth of a family home at sea. A central carved Peruvian mahogany Tree of Life staircase rises four decks, its roots on the lower deck and branches reaching the sundeck, and a custom elevator with trompe l’oeil murals carries guests between levels in playful style. The main salon is a warm and social space, presided over by a baby grand Steinway piano and a Dale Chihuly Venetian glass chandelier suspended over a lapis lazuli dining table framed by a hand-painted fresco, creating what feels like a private museum rather than a superyacht interior. On the bridge deck, a full-beam skylounge doubles as a movie theatre for family film nights, while a dedicated classroom adorned with frescoes of Darwin’s discoveries quietly converts into sleeping space when needed. The sun deck features a freshwater spa pool guarded by a grinning shark mural, and wide open areas for relaxation and entertaining with panoramic views. Accommodation is offered across seven uniquely themed staterooms for up to 12 guests, each a carefully curated chapter in the yacht’s storytelling design. The main-deck master suite occupies the full beam and centres on a replica 18th-century French desk by Serge Mirochnikoff, leading to a private office, his-and-her walk-in closets and a dedicated spa bathroom. Three VIP suites each carry a distinct literary or fantastical theme, while two children’s cabins bring pirate adventures and Alice in Wonderland to life with treasure chest desks and their own private bathrooms. A nanny or staff cabin ensures every family configuration is catered for. Supported by a crew of 18, SEA OWL is the rare charter yacht that rewards exploration: every corner reveals a new detail, from the intricate map replicas on the ceilings to the hand-carved wood panels lining the stairway. She cruises the Mediterranean in summer and the Bahamas and Caribbean in winter, offering a once-in-a-lifetime family charter experience that guests describe as genuinely magical. SEA OWL is equipped with a dynamic positioning system that allows for virtual anchoring in sensitive locations where dropping a physical anchor would be prohibited, making her ideal for exploring marine parks and protected anchorages across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Two custom Hodgdon tenders sit in a cleverly integrated garage, deploying via a crane that blends seamlessly into the superstructure and frees the swim platform completely when guests are on the water. The crew of 18, deeply experienced in family charter, anticipates needs before they are expressed and has built a reputation for service that turns first-time charterers into loyal guests who return year after year.
