Ariadne and the Newport Charter Show in June 2019.
What is in a name?
Ariadne is a motor yacht unlike most others. Much like the Greek goddess she is named after, Ariadne is reminiscent of glory and a time nearly forgotten. The 124 foot (37.8 meter) was built in 1978 and refitted in 2018. She is the true definition of a classy, luxury motor yacht.
According to Chief Stew, Amanda Weyers, the owner wanted to create an experience reminiscent of the old, luxury cruise liners that he used to travel on when he was a child. In fact, the Ariadne was the name of the first cruise liner he traveled on.
The dining room offers a luxurious experience from times past.
A timeless experience.
“It’s not your standard yacht,” Amanda said. “It’s more like an elegant home,” she continued. The interior is Art Deco, with a modern flare. According to Amanda, the owner wanted to capture a “timeless elegance,” with her interior design.
It seems every aspect of the experience has been thought out thoroughly by the owner, down to entrusting the crew to use his Grandma’s linens for dinner service and even the hand towels have her initials on them. “He really enjoys the finer touches,” Amanda said.
An old dinner menu from a cruise liner.
Old meets new.
There are even original menus from old cruise liners in the dining room, from which the chef and crew are planning on recreating a few dishes for guests. There is even a dinner bell to summon guests, as well as a gold, Art Deco cocktail cart for aperitif drinks. Guests are encouraged to dress up for dinner and fully partake in the luxury experience of times past. “It should be a memorable experience,” said Amanda.
The glass relief of Greek goddess Ariadne.
The living room is cozy with it’s impeccably varnished paneling. And a glass relief of the Greek goddess Ariadne perfectly illuminated with back lighting.
The main salon onboard Ariadne.
The rooms are just as luxurious with cloth wall paper and perfectly varnished woodwork. The bathrooms are impeccably grandiose, but not is a bad way. Each bathroom has a color-coded (they match the wallpaper) BVLGARI shampoo, soap and conditioner set. Now that’s luxurious!
The master room onboard Ariadne.
The aft deck is a great spot for enjoying meals when it is nice out. The second-story deck not only offers the perfect space for sunbathing, but there is also a good sized Jacuzzi for anyone looking to relax after some water sports.
There is plenty to enjoy on the second level deck.
There is also an additional bar here as well as a barbecue and an additional dining area.
Kaitlyn is the second stew, sometimes chef and deckhand. She basically can do it all. She is extremely warm, and in a very genuine way. Both Amanda and Kaitlyn are extremely knowledgeable about the boat and its history. Their can-do attitude is contagious and they are a pleasure to be around.
Ariadne includes all the typical watersport toys including kayaks, SUPs and snorkelling equipment. Diving excursions can also be arranged.
The rooms onboard Ariadne are comfortable and luxurious, but not ostentatious.
Ariadne is available for charter in the Northeast for the summer of 2019 and then will return to Florida for the winter season, where she will be available for charters in the Bahamas and surrounding areas.
