ELLY

ELLY is a Fountaine Pajot power catamaran, her lines curved and asymmetrical, her profile modern and assured. Her great advantage is width. Inside and out, the decks are open and full of daylight, and the saloon gives straight onto the cockpit, so the day moves easily between shade and sun. Aft, a generous lounge suits long lunches and evening conversation, with an outdoor galley, a griddle and an electric barbecue close at hand for cooking on deck. In Greek waters, where so much of the pleasure lies in lingering at anchor between island hops, that ease of living matters.

Climb to the flybridge and the view opens on every side. It is the place for a drink as the light fades, or for an afternoon stretched out beneath an open sky. Forward, the bow lounge holds a jacuzzi, a quiet corner well away from the bustle of the cockpit. Below, the cabins are finished with care. The owner's suite feels like a private apartment, with a dressing room of real size and an Italian-style bathroom where twin artisan basins sit side by side. A television in the saloon and in the master cabin, a projector for film nights, board games and unlimited WiFi keep the quieter hours easy.

Once the anchor is down, the hydraulic swim platform lowers guests gently to the water, and the toys come out. There is a Seabob for gliding beneath the surface, snorkel gear for clear bays, and SUP paddle boards, a kayak and floating mats for slower mornings. For more energy there are adult and children's water skis, a wakeboard, a tube and a towable couch, pulled by the Highfield sport tender. A water carpet, noodles and an anti-jelly sea pool make swimming carefree for younger guests, and fishing gear and a volleyball net add to the fun. Gym equipment is aboard for anyone keeping up a routine.

Her crew know the country, its islands and its customs well, and they look after the whole charter, from meals and the shape of each day to time ashore. They can help arrange a walk inland, a wine tasting or a morning spent on the water with the toys, and they tailor the pace to the people aboard. On a crewed catamaran in Greece, that means calm anchorages, swimming straight from the stern and dinner on deck as evening settles over the sea. ELLY suits a family or a group of friends who want comfort and space, with plenty to do whenever the mood turns active.