VISTA

Vista is a motor yacht for guests who like to cover water and still arrive with the afternoon ahead of them. Her pace makes island-hopping effortless: breakfast in one harbour, a swim stop somewhere quieter by late morning, and the evening spent at anchor as the light softens over the hills. Below deck, her staterooms suit a family or a group of friends. Each has its own Smart TV, and electric opening blinds and curtains let you close out the morning sun with a touch, or open the cabin to the sea when you wake.

Time in the water is where Vista comes into her own. The Seabob draws you along beneath the surface with a gentle tug, and snorkelling equipment is ready for the clear, rocky shallows that edge so many coves. Paddle out on the SUP while the bay is still glassy, or take to the wave board, the inflatable tubes or the adult water skis behind the Williams Sport Jet. The same tender makes light work of a run ashore for a seafront lunch or a walk through a hillside village.

As the day cools, attention turns to the deck. The BBQ comes into use for grilled fish or meat eaten in the open air, and the Naim sound system with Focal speakers fills the evening with music at whatever volume the mood asks for, from a quiet playlist over dinner to something livelier later on. It is the kind of setting where a sunset swim drifts into supper and conversation carries on long after the plates have been cleared.

A crewed charter in Greek waters rewards a yacht that can move with the wind and the mood of the group, and Vista does exactly that. If a breeze picks up, she can slip round to a sheltered bay without fuss; if a particular beach calls for a second day, there is nothing to stop you staying. Her crew take care of the running of the yacht and the rhythm of the day, leaving guests to decide only where to swim next and when to eat.