ONCE MORE

ONCE MORE comes from the Posillipo yard, a name associated with sound Italian craftsmanship and a reassuring feel at sea. Her lines are classic rather than showy, and that character carries inside, where the saloon is bright with natural light and finished in tasteful materials that favour comfort over display. She suits a family or a group of friends who want a calm, well-run week on the water, with a crew to look after the details.

Life aboard moves easily between decks. The generous exterior spaces give you room to dine in the open air, to sunbathe, or simply to sit with a book and watch the coastline pass. Higher up, the flybridge offers a relaxed vantage point with panoramic views, a natural place to settle on a long passage between islands or to take in the anchorage once the engines are quiet.

The beach club at the stern is the heart of the yacht once you drop anchor. It sits close to the water, so swimming, stepping into the toys and returning to the shade all feel unforced. The jet ski, sea scooter, inflatable SUP and inflatable sofa are there for those who want activity, with tubes, water skis, a mono ski, a wakeboard and snorkelling equipment for the rest. The tender takes guests ashore or to a small cove.

The sleeping arrangements reward the two couples who take the principal staterooms. One is a VIP suite reached without descending a stair, the other a master suite set lower in the hull, and both stretch across the whole width of the yacht, so each feels like a proper owner's retreat. Recently refitted, she cruises in Greek waters, where island-hopping, quiet anchorages and a crewed yacht's unhurried routine suit her well.