TRAFALGAR: A Cinematic Classic Returns to the Market
The Legendary 39m Steel-Hulled Motor Yacht That Starred Alongside 007 Now Offered for €2,950,000
There are yachts that simply transport their owners across water, and then there are yachts that have transported audiences across the silver screen. TRAFALGAR belongs firmly to the latter category. Launched in 1975 under the name Moonmaiden II, this magnificent 39 metre motor yacht found her moment of international fame in 1987 when she appeared in the James Bond film 'The Living Daylights', cementing her place in cinematic and nautical history. Nearly five decades after she first slipped into the water, TRAFALGAR remains one of the most respected and admired 39 metre motor yachts ever built, a vessel whose steel hull, timeless proportions and storied past continue to captivate those who understand true yachting pedigree.
NICHOLSON, the original yacht charter company established in Antigua in 1949, is proud to present TRAFALGAR for sale. With seventy five years of experience connecting discerning owners with exceptional vessels, we recognise provenance when we see it, and TRAFALGAR has it in abundance.
A Storied History
Built at the Beykoz Shipyard in Turkey and delivered in 1975, TRAFALGAR was constructed to standards that have allowed her to remain seaworthy and relevant for nearly half a century, a testament to the quality of her steel hull construction. Her classic lines and substantial 300 tonne displacement speak to an era when motor yachts were built not for fleeting trends, but for enduring, serious ocean passage making.
Her appearance in 'The Living Daylights' alongside Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond gave TRAFALGAR a cultural footprint few yachts can claim. This is not a vessel with a manufactured story, but one with genuine screen credentials, a detail that continues to add intrigue and prestige wherever she is moored. Having sailed under the name Moonmaiden II before taking on her current identity, she has journeyed through the Mediterranean, including a period based in Valencia, Spain, before arriving at her current location in France.
The 2012-2016 Refit
Owning a classic yacht requires more than nostalgia, it demands continuous investment, and TRAFALGAR's history reflects exactly that commitment. Between 2012 and 2016, she underwent a major refit in Southampton, UK, one of the world's most respected centres of yachting craftsmanship.
This comprehensive programme touched nearly every aspect of the yacht. Her interior was reimagined with satin-finished French mahogany, complemented by light fabrics and new carpeting throughout, striking a graceful balance between classic warmth and contemporary comfort. In 2016, she received a full repaint, new teak decks, and a brand new galley. Her bridge and cabin wiring were also updated, ensuring that beneath her timeless exterior lies a vessel equipped for modern cruising. A crane rated to 1.5 tonnes was fitted the same year, adding practical functionality to her already impressive capabilities.
Accommodation & Interior
TRAFALGAR comfortably accommodates 10 guests across five beautifully appointed cabins, each with en suite bathroom facilities. Her main deck master suite offers immediate access and privacy, while a full beam VIP suite provides generous proportions rarely found on yachts of this era. Two further double cabins and a twin cabin complete the arrangement, offering flexibility for families, groups of friends, or charter guests.
The interior's French mahogany joinery, finished to a satin sheen, creates an atmosphere of understated sophistication, evoking the golden age of yachting while incorporating modern conveniences, including a Sony Bravia television with Apple TV in the master suite and speakers distributed throughout the vessel. On deck, guests are equally well catered for, with a sundeck featuring large sunbeds, a sheltered bar and lounging area, plus an aft deck ideal for open-air dining beneath the stars.
Performance & Range
Powered by two 600hp Deutz-MWM diesel engines, TRAFALGAR is capable of a top speed of 13.5 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of around 10 to 12 knots. Her true strength lies in her range, an impressive 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots, supported by a substantial 38,000 litre fuel tank. This exceptional range makes her a genuine long distance cruiser, equally suited to extended Mediterranean exploration or more ambitious transatlantic adventures.
Fresh water capacity of 21,000 litres, supplemented by two Cathelco water makers producing 200 litres per hour each, ensures extended self sufficiency at anchor or underway. Navigation is handled by a trusted suite of Raymarine, Furuno and Simrad equipment, while two ERVOR air compressors with dual 100 litre tanks support diving and water sports activities.
No classic yacht experience is complete without the toys to match, and TRAFALGAR delivers with a Novurania EQ 540 tender accommodating up to 10 guests, a 3.5 metre Walker Bay tender with 25hp outboard, and a Yamaha jetski, all included in the sale.
The NICHOLSON Advantage
Since 1949, NICHOLSON has stood as the original authority in luxury yacht charter and brokerage, built upon generations of trusted relationships, discretion and unmatched market knowledge. When we represent a vessel, buyers can be confident they are receiving honest counsel grounded in decades of hands on experience with yachts of true distinction.
TRAFALGAR represents exceptional value in today's market, a genuine 39 metre steel-hulled superyacht with Hollywood provenance, a thoroughly modernised interior and systems, and the kind of enduring quality that simply cannot be replicated in new construction. At €2,950,000, she offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of yachting and cinematic history, currently located in France and ready for her next chapter.
Video Tour
Join Nick Burnham of AQUAHOLIC for a full walkthrough of TRAFALGAR, the James Bond superyacht. Watch the AQUAHOLIC video tour here to explore her French mahogany interior, guest cabins, engine room, and deck areas.
Serious enquiries are warmly invited. To arrange a private viewing of TRAFALGAR or to discuss this exceptional opportunity further, contact NICHOLSON today. Our team stands ready to guide you through every detail of this remarkable yacht's history, specification and potential, ensuring you have everything required to make an informed and confident decision.