Luxury sailing yacht NORTHERN STAR, built in 1993 is anchored in the USA - New England. It has 3 cabins, can accommodate 6 people.
Luxury Sailing Yacht Northern Star for Charter in USA
Northern Star is a 23-meter crewed sailing yacht built by Hinckley in 1993, based in Sag Harbor, New York, and suited to charters of up to 6 guests across 3 cabins with a crew of 2. The yacht accommodates 4 adults and 2 children, with full air-conditioning throughout and a headroom of 6'8" across all interior spaces. A refit completed in 2025 covered a full topside repaint, bottom treatment, rig inspection and updates, along with further upgrades; a previous refit was carried out in 2016. The forward Master Suite features a queen v-berth and private head with stall shower, while the VIP Suite aft to port was originally fitted out for the King and Queen of Norway and offers twin berths and a private head.
Northern Star carries two paddleboards, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, and a 12-foot Zodiac tender with a 20hp outboard. Communication and navigation equipment includes Starlink, a satellite phone, SSB, and onboard Wi-Fi. A Northern Lights generator, 28-gallon-per-hour watermaker, and full air-conditioning support extended passages. A DVD and plasma TV entertainment system, salon stereo, and deck shower complete the onboard amenities. Captain Ella Withington holds a commercially-endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore along with STCW and US Sailing Level II Instructor certifications, and offers sailing instruction to guests. Northern Star is part of the luxury crewed sailing yacht fleet available through Master Charter.
In summer, Northern Star charters throughout New England from Sag Harbor to Maine. In winter, the yacht operates from Antigua covering the Leewards, Windwards, and the US Virgin Islands. Weekly charter rates are $52,000 plus all expenses, with Christmas and New Year weeks priced at $60,000 plus expenses. Delivery fees apply for repositioning between ports, with rates available on request for Caribbean transfers.
Location Details: Summer: New England (Sag Harbor to Maine)
Winter: based in Antigua for charters in the Leewards, Windwards or USVI
Accommodation: NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests, 4 adults and 2 children, in 3 cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 6’ 8” throughout
The spacious Master Suite is forward with a queen v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side.
A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with hand-shower.
Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower (shared by crew). On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins (one of which are used by the crew), each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and hand-shower.
Summer: New England
Winter: Caribbean
Summer & Winter rates:
$52,000/6 plus all expenses
Christmas and New Year - $60,000 + expenses
Winter 2025-2026 - NORTHERN STAR is in the Caribbean based out of Antigua / St. Martin but will consider USVI and Windwards also.
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Rates subject to change. Please verify rates.
Delivery fees:
Sag Harbour to Newport (one way) $1,000.
Newport to Maine (return) $5,000
Inquire for Caribbean repositioning fees.
Other Entertainment: DVD/CD entertainment system with MP3 input
Plasma TV
Other Toys: 2 X paddle boards
Teak deck chairs
Snorkel Equipment
Fishing Equipment
Communicate: Cell phone
SSB
Sat phone
Starlink for high speed communication
Generator: Northern Lights
Inverter: Yes
Watermaker: 28 gal/hr
Icemaker: No
Bimini: Yes
Dinghy: 12' Zodiac
Dinghy Pax: 6
Dinghy HP: 20
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
Gym: No
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: Yes
Internet: Onboard WIFI
Salon Stereo: Yes
Ipod: Yes
Board Games: No
Deck Shower: Yes
Special Diets: Inq
Kosher: Inq
BBQ: No
Gay Charters: Inq
Nude Charters: Inq
Hair Dryer: Yes
Guest Smoke: No smoking
Guest Pet: Yes
Children Allowed: Yes
Gear Snorkel: Yes
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: No
Fishing Gear: Yes
Scuba Onboard: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Games Beach: No
Compressor: Not Onboard
Born in: 2000
Nation: USA
Sailed Years: 40
Speaking Languages: English
Native New Englander, Ella Withington grew up sailing on Cape Cod Bay. At the age of 7, she began assisting her father on the family’s oyster farm. She cruised extensively throughout the coastline of New England from New York to Maine, exploring the great sailing areas and exploring small coves, and hidden anchorages. Her other interests include surfing, mountain climbing, backpacking and backcountry skiing.
While attending Tabor College Preparatory Academy Ella participated in a 4-year student- run sail training program and graduated with Naval Honors. She attended Hobart William Smith College and graduated with a dual BA in Computer Science and Religious Studies. Following graduation, Ella went on to work as a Computer Software Engineer for several years. But her joy has always been found on the water.
Now having sailed over 15,000 ocean miles, Ella is a competent sailor and captain, and her qualifications include holding a commercially-endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW, US Sailing Level II Instructor certification, plus certifications in First Aid, CPR, Celestial Navigation, Radio Operation, yacht maintenance and TIG Welding.
Ella has also sailed in the East & West Mediterranean, Northern Europe and throughout the Caribbean. Her sailing experience includes a wide range of vessels up to 38m - with an emphasis on classic & traditional sailing yachts. She has raced classic schooners across the Mediterranean in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, and run Sail N Ski expeditions across the Norwegian Sea and Arctic Ocean.
Ella enjoys chartering and sharing her passion for sailing with guests on board NORTHERN STAR and is pleased to offer sailing instruction.
