IRENE

IRENE is a Ferretti motor yacht, and she carries her Italian craftsmanship plainly: considered proportions, good materials and a layout that favours easy movement between the interior and the deck. Recently refitted, she feels fresh without having lost the character of a well-built yacht. She suits a family or a group of friends who want comfort and a measure of style, without ceremony.

Her outdoor spaces are where most of a charter is lived. There is room to take breakfast in the open air, to settle with a book through the afternoon, and to dine on deck once the light softens. The days run at an unhurried pace, and the evenings are made for sitting out under a clear sky after the swimming is done.

She cruises in Greek waters, which is where a crewed motor yacht earns her keep. Island-hopping becomes a matter of choosing the next anchorage rather than managing the logistics, and her pace lets you cover water while still leaving time to stop. You drop anchor, step into the sea from the yacht, and let the crew look after everything else.

The water toys give the days their variety. Guests can take out the Seabob F5, try the waterskis, paddle the kayak or the inflatable paddle board, or add the SUP motor for a change of pace. Single and double tubes suit the younger members of the party, and snorkelling equipment is on board for clear water over rock. The tender takes you ashore or to quieter corners.