SOUNION II

SOUNION II — 31.62m Benetti, cruising Greece There is a particular kind of Benetti profile that ages well: unhurried lines, generous volumes, nothing that dates. SOUNION II has that exterior, and behind it an interior brought fully up to date in a 2023 refit — honey-toned woods warmed by crisp white upholstery, with turquoise accents that pick up the water outside. The effect is light and contemporary rather than formal, which is exactly what the Greek islands ask for. Accommodation is arranged over four en-suite cabins for ten guests: two owner's cabins, a VIP cabin, and a fourth cabin with twin beds. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Three decks give the yacht her rhythm. Space is spread rather than concentrated, so a group of ten never finds itself negotiating the same corner twice — there is room to gather and room to disappear. Outside, the sequence of lounges, sun pads and alfresco dining tables reads like a private beach club: long lunches that drift into the afternoon, an aperitif as the anchorage empties, a sunbed claimed early and kept all day. Underway, she cruises at 11.5 knots with stabilisers taking the edge off the swell, and her fuel consumption is efficient — a practical advantage when itineraries string together the Cyclades or the Ionian and the days at sea add up. For the water, Seabobs, paddleboards, water skis and inflatables cover everything from a lazy morning off the swim platform to a full afternoon in the bay. Chartered with a professional crew who handle the logistics of a Greek itinerary — anchorages, tavernas, timing — so the days on board stay uncomplicated.