KOUKLES

Koukles — Azimut, Greece Greece is a cruising ground that rewards a yacht able to move quickly between islands and then sit perfectly still at anchor. Koukles does both: 24 knots when the plan changes, and zero-speed stabilisers that hold her steady in the swell when it doesn't. Delivered by Azimut in 2008, she underwent a refit in 2021 that touched both her exterior and interior, with the interior redecorated and new linen, beach towels and dinnerware brought aboard. Her interior design is by Carlo Galeazzi, who set dark timber fixtures and joinery against light, modern upholstery — a scheme that has aged well, and reads as warm rather than dated. The main salon is open and bright, with a bar and a 50-inch television. Deck space is where she genuinely distinguishes herself for her size. The foredeck, with sunpads and an optional sunshade, becomes the private corner of the yacht when you're anchored somewhere busier than expected. The flybridge is the social deck: comfortable seating, sunpads, a wetbar, a BBQ, lounging chairs and a four-person Jacuzzi, the whole area shaded by a sunroof when the sun gets serious. Aft, a fully sheltered deck handles dinner outdoors whatever the evening breeze is doing. A high-end Sonos system runs throughout — useful when a quiet dinner turns into something else. She accommodates up to 8 guests. Your BellaYacht advisor will confirm the exact cabin configuration. Since entering charter, Koukles has built her reputation on her crew as much as her specification — the captain and the chef in particular draw consistent praise from guests, which is the clearest signal there is that the service on board matches the yacht itself. The toy inventory is generous: a jet ski, a Seabob, water scooters, SUPs, inflatables, fitness equipment and a 4m Yamaha tender for shore runs and exploring. She suits a couple looking for space to themselves as readily as a family or a group of friends working their way through the Cyclades — a well-sorted, well-run yacht in the hands of a crew that knows these waters.