SANJANA

SANJANA is a motor yacht that feels larger than she is, and she has been looked after with evident care. Her refit keeps her fresh, and her sociable layout suits a family or a group of friends who want a comfortable home on the water rather than a showpiece. She cruises in Greek waters, where a morning's swim and an evening's anchorage sit comfortably within a single day.

Outdoor living is the heart of her design. There are generous open decks for sunbathing, a forward area for lying out with a book, and shaded spots for long lunches out of the sun. For parents, netting along the decks and carefully secured fittings indoors bring a welcome calm, which makes her a natural choice for a charter with children aboard. Everyone can spread out, or gather, as the mood takes them.

When she drops anchor, the water becomes the main attraction. The toys include a Sea-Doo jet ski, wakeboard, kneeboard and water skis, a banana boat, a Hell bent, an inflatable sofa and a donut tube. Quieter pleasures are covered too, with a stand up paddle board, an inflatable kayak, snorkelling equipment and a fishing rod. The Yamaha-powered tender carries guests ashore to tavernas and small beaches, and a PlayStation keeps younger guests content indoors.

Captain Kostas leads a dedicated crew whose service is attentive without being intrusive, and the table is a pleasure, with meals shaped around what guests enjoy. For island-hopping in the Greek manner, with unhurried swims, long lunches and anchorages chosen to suit the wind and the mood of the group, SANJANA offers an easy, well-run base from which a family can simply enjoy being at sea together.