D2

D2 is a new catamaran from Fountaine Pajot, and she brings the particular calm of a twin hull to the Cyclades. A catamaran sits level at anchor and moves with composure between islands, so a glass set down on a table tends to stay where it was left. Her generous breadth gives a family or a group of friends room to spread out, whether that means a quiet corner with a book or the whole party gathered together for lunch. With a professional crew handling the yacht and the details of the day, guests are free simply to enjoy it.

Much of life aboard happens outdoors, and she is arranged for exactly that. The jacuzzi invites a long soak after a morning swim, or a warm hour with a drink as the light softens over the water. A hammock offers an easy place to drift off, while the sun awning keeps shade within reach on the brightest afternoons. At night, windscoops draw the sea breeze down into the cabins, a simple touch that makes for cooler, more restful sleep after a day spent on deck.

Anchorages in the Cyclades often come with clear, inviting water, and she carries plenty to make the most of it. The Highfield tender, with its outboard, pulls the wakeboard, adult water skis, tube and towable for those who like their mornings lively. Calmer spirits can take the Kayak or the SUP Paddle Board along the shoreline, explore below the surface with Snorkeling gear or the Sea Scooter, or try their luck with the Fishing gear. The same tender carries guests ashore to a beach or a harbour taverna whenever the mood suggests it.

Inside, the saloon offers a comfortable retreat, with a TV and stereo and connections for guests' own devices, so evenings can carry on to a familiar soundtrack. Hairdryers are supplied in the cabins, a small convenience that makes getting ready for dinner ashore a little easier. Island-hopping by crewed catamaran suits a gentle rhythm: a swim before breakfast, a fresh anchorage by lunchtime, and a sunset watched from the deck. D2 lets guests set that rhythm for themselves, with the crew attending to the rest.