13/10/2026
💙 Yacht Stories | M/Y NAHLIN
From a royal romance to a floating restaurant on the Danube, NAHLIN has lived more than one extraordinary life.
Launched in 1930 by John Brown & Co. in Scotland, this 91-metre classic yacht was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. for Lady Yule, who commissioned her for extensive world cruising.
In 1936, NAHLIN entered British royal history when King Edward VIII chartered her for a Mediterranean cruise with Wallis Simpson, just months before his abdication.
A year later, she was acquired by King Carol II of Romania. She would spend decades on the Danube, eventually serving as a floating restaurant.
After an extraordinary restoration, NAHLIN returned to sea in 2010, her original character and unmistakable silhouette beautifully preserved.
And her story is still being written. In September 2026, nearly 96 years after her launch, NAHLIN arrived in Tarragona, Spain, following a Mediterranean passage from Greece.
A remarkable piece of maritime history, still sailing today. 💙