ONYX II

2005 Nautor's Swan  99ft / 30.2m

6Guests
3Cabins
4Crew

From
$88,300/ week
Charter this yacht
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ONYX II Yacht Charter

ONYX II currently registered in Malta is actively available for charter.

The luxury sailing yacht ONYX II, previously named ONYX, was built by Nautor's Swan and delivered to her owner in 2005, she later underwent a refit in 2021.

The exterior of ONYX II is designed by German Frers.

The 99ft / 30.2m ONYX II has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by Perkins Saber M265Ti 6-cylinder diesel (265 hp  2500 rpm) with a cruising speed of 9 knots and a top speed of 10 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

ONYX II has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 charter guests in 3 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with 2 twin beds and en-suite bathroom facilities and a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities located aft.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board sailing yacht ONYX II will be managed by the crew of 4 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 4 crew have their own separate crew quarters located forward allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, Coffee machine, Outdoor shower, Defibrillator, Ice maker, Indoor audio system, Outdoor audio system, Satellite Communications, Sun pads, Sun loungers, Water maker and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

ONYX II is Currently cruising in the West Mediterranean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee machine
  • Outdoor shower
  • Defibrillator
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor audio system
  • Outdoor audio system
  • Satellite Communications
  • Sun pads
  • Sun loungers
  • Water maker
  • Wi-Fi

Water Toys

  • Inflatable Watertoys
  • Beach games
  • Paddleboards
  • Wakeboard

Tenders

  • WINDY SR52 Blackbird Tender
  • Zodiac Milpro MK 3 30hp outboard

Crew

Sam Forbes

Captain

Sam Forbes, Captain

Sailing runs in the blood in Sam’s family. His father was an award-winning skipper in round the world races and the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Growing up in England it’s his dad who taught him to sail at a young age and introduced him to the world of yachting. He started out with superyacht racing onboard 60m Perini Navi SEAHAWK, and 44.7m Vitters NINGALOO. From there he stepped into roles on spectacular J Class Yachts 39m Endeavour and 43.4m Lionheart where he worked on cruising programs, refits, deliveries, and racing preparations. Sam took on some freelance positions with smaller carbon yachts and worked as first mate onboard 34m Baltic NILAYA before he took the opportunity to be captain of ONYX.

The Pacific Ocean is his favourite destination, but he loves any location that’s secluded with blue water. On ONYX he enjoys the sleek design and ‘old school’ style of sailing that incorporates modern technology but still takes a hands-on approach with minimal use of hydraulic furlers.

Emma Carmichael, Stewardess

Emma hails from Falmouth Cornwall in the UK. She studied law at university for 4 years before changing her path to yachting, allowing her to earn an income while exploring different parts of the world. Over the past several years she’s created exceptional experiences for her guests aboard successful motor and sailing yachts, both charter and private, including 65m MY SHEMARA, 47m SY AQUARIUS, and 34m SY NILYAYA. Now Emma is keeping guests happy on ONYX, where she brings her experience and high standard of service to everything she does. West Coast Mallorca and Croatia are two of her favourite corners of the world, and she enjoys hiking and swimming.

Stephen Bannon, Engineer

Born in Melbourne Australia, Stephen completed an electrical apprenticeship and then moved to Europe to travel. He spent a decade working as an electrician in the UK before moving to Barcelona where he became a superyacht engineer. Since then he’s cruised the world and kept systems up and running on a long list of sailing yachts including 3 in the J Class fleet: Rainbow, Endeavour, and Hanuman. Stephen’s ultimate destination is Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, and in his spare time he enjoys swimming and keeping fit.

Jess Ellis, Chef

Jess grew up in Knysna, South Africa, and it’s her mother’s love of sailing the first drew her to the yachting industry. She started out as a stewardess on sailing yachts but always had her sights set on the galley. Her love of food and nutrition pushed her to make the leap to a cooking role in 2020, and she joined ONYX as chef in 2022. Her focus is on providing healthy and beautifully presented meals, with an emphasis on fresh locally sourced ingredients. Jess’s food is prepared with love, always combining enticing colours and textures with delicious tastes. She especially enjoys building luxurious salads and putting decadent lunch platters together for guests to enjoy. Jess also loves sailing, is a PADI Divemaster, and a keen hiker.

Charter Rates & Destinations

West Mediterranean

Summer 2025

  • $88,300 per week
    + all expenses
    Base Currency €85,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter ONYX II?

ONYX II has a weekly charter price starting at €85,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €14,200.

ONYX II can accommodate 6 sleeping guests on board in 3 cabins.

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Specification

Yacht nameONYX II
Prior nameONYX
Speed (cruising)16.7kph / 9kn
Speed (max)18.5kph / 10kn
EnginePerkins Sabre M265Ti 6-cylinder diesel (265 hp  2500 rpm)
HullMonohull
FlagMalta
Launched2005
Refitted2021
BuilderNautor's Swan
DesignerGerman Frers