VICTORIOUS

VICTORIOUS is a large motor yacht from Akyacht, completed recently, and the first thing a guest notices is how much room there is to move through. Cabins are generous and well separated, and the decks offer so many places to settle that a party can spend a whole afternoon aboard without anyone feeling crowded. She suits a family, or a group of friends who want shared evenings and quiet mornings in equal measure.

The Owner's Deck is the most private part of the yacht. Its suite opens straight onto an aft terrace where a Jacuzzi sits among spaces for lying in the sun, set apart from the rest of the vessel. Lower down, the beach club lies close to the waterline, with a swimming pool, sea terraces, and lounge and bar spaces. Wellness has a floor of its own: a gym for training, a hammam for steam, a treatment room for massage and a salon for beauty appointments. The sea is a step away afterwards.

Evenings are well served. Dinner is taken at the alfresco dining area, with a sit-down bar and plenty of seating nearby. Indoors, the panoramic observation lounge, with its baby grand piano, looks out over the water, and the wine and cigar club offers a more private place to linger. A tiered private cinema and a dedicated children's playroom mean every generation has something of its own.

Her Greek cruising suits the way she is equipped. Anchor in a sheltered bay and the day opens up: Sea-Doo Jet-Skis, Seabobs, an electric Fliteboard, paddleboards, waterskis, wakeboards and inflatable kayaks are all carried, with snorkelling gear and fishing equipment for quieter hours. Her tenders, the NIMBUS T11, Rafnar and Nordkapp Airborne, carry guests ashore between islands, and a crew devoted to anticipating what the party needs keeps each day running smoothly.