Attending the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show. Contact us to arrange your inspection. BLEU DE NÎMES is a 72.25m full displacement expedition motor yacht, originally built by Clelands Shipbuilding Co in 1980 and comprehensively rebuilt between 2016 and 2020. Formerly serving as a British Royal Navy degaussing ship, she underwent a complete transformation into a luxury passenger vessel, now classified under ABS A1 Passenger Yachting Service, AMS, ACCU and previously Lloyd’s.This exceptional ocean voyager features a steel hull and superstructure, teak decks, and twin Cummins KTA50M2 engines delivering a total of 3,360hp. With a range of 20,000nm at 12 knots, she is ideally suited for long-range exploration in absolute comfort.Her luxurious interior, designed by Pier Vittorio Cerruti, offers accommodation for 28 guests across 13 cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite, VIP cabins, and multiple doubles, triples, and twins. There are also 12 crew cabins accommodating 23 crew and 4 staff.Amenities on board include a helipad (touch-and-go), two Jacuzzis, a fully equipped gym, a sauna, a massage room, a cinema, a library, and an elevator connecting six decks. The sundeck offers expansive lounging and dining areas, while the yacht is equipped with multiple tenders and an extensive range of toys and watersports equipment.BLEU DE NÎMES also includes a crew mess, dedicated laundry facilities, and extensive galley spaces. She is offered for sale in immaculate condition, fully operational, and represents a rare opportunity for those seeking a proven world cruiser with strong charter potential.
Details
ManufacturerCustom Craft
ModelConversion
Year (Build / Refit)1980
Length72.3m
Total Power3660 hp
Beam11.8m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length72.3m
Max Draft3.7m
Beam11.8m
Hull
MaterialSteel
Weight
Displacement955.0 t
Accommodation
Guest Cabins25
Bathrooms25
Features
AIS
Autopilot
Compass
Depthsounder
GPS
Navigation Center
Radar
Repeater
VHF
Battery Charger
Bow Thruster
Davits
Generator
Hot Water System
Windlass
Dishwasher
Electric Toilet
Freezer
Heating
Microwave
Oven
Toilet
Washing Machine
Watermaker
DVD Player
Radio
Gangway
Jacuzzi
Swimming Ladder
Bilge Pump
Life Raft
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeCummins
Engine ModelKTA50M2
Engine Hours22620
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power1830 hp
Year1980
Engine 2
Engine MakeCummins
Engine ModelKTA50M2
Engine Hours22620
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power1830 hp
Year1980
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