SCOTT FREE is a 60-metre motor yacht built by the German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen, delivered in 2009 as Elysian and substantially reimagined during a six-month refit completed in 2022. Donald Starkey Designs penned her exterior, giving her a clean, classically proportioned profile, while Bannenberg & Rowell’s rich, contemporary interior overhaul transformed the inside of the yacht into one of the most polished spaces on the charter market today. Having previously completed a full circumnavigation under her original ownership, SCOTT FREE arrives at every charter with genuine pedigree and a crew well versed in long-range cruising.
The 2022 refit introduced a sea-level beach club, immediately extending the yacht’s living space down to the waterline and giving guests easy, sociable access to swimming and water toys. Above it, the main deck flows through a sophisticated bar, dining area and lounge, each finished with warm materials and confident detailing that give the interior real depth without ever feeling overdone. A dayhead on the main deck adds convenience for guests moving between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day.
Accommodation is arranged across twelve guests in six cabins, with a flexible layout that suits both larger family groups and more intimate charters. The full-beam master suite occupies the main deck and includes a private office, a separate lounge area, a vanity and a generous en suite, all finished in the same rich palette as the rest of the yacht. On the lower deck, four further cabins are interconnected so they can convert between two double cabins and two full-beam VIP suites complete with their own lounge areas, giving real flexibility depending on the makeup of the charter party. A sixth, multipurpose cabin on the bridge deck adds two further Pullman berths, useful for families travelling with additional children or staff.
The sky lounge is one of SCOTT FREE’s standout social spaces, complete with a back-lit bar and a games table that doubles as an intimate dining spot away from the main deck’s more formal entertaining areas. Outside, the bridge deck aft is a favourite for al fresco dining, while the expansive sun deck includes a substantial sit-up bar with a built-in barbecue, generous lounging space and an oversized jacuzzi, with optional awnings to provide shade through the hottest parts of the day.
For guests wanting a more active charter, SCOTT FREE carries an inflatable waterslide alongside her broader toy collection, and is set up as an approved RYA watersports centre, making her a strong choice for families wanting structured time in the water as well as relaxed lounging. Her twin Caterpillar engines, paired with Quantum zero-speed stabilisers, deliver a smooth, comfortable cruise at 14 knots, keeping the experience calm whether underway or at anchor.
With a crew of 16 on board, SCOTT FREE has built a reputation as a proven, highly regarded charter yacht maintained to exacting standards, and her award-winning pedigree, including finalist placements at the ISSA, ShowBoats Design and World Superyacht Awards, reflects the consistent quality of her build and ongoing upkeep. She splits her charter calendar between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, giving guests year-round access to a yacht that pairs serious German engineering with genuinely luxurious, contemporary style.
