CARTE BLANCHE

Ferretti 550 — Greece A Ferretti flybridge of this size occupies a particularly useful place in the Greek islands: enough volume to live comfortably aboard for a week, compact enough to slip into the small harbours and anchorages that larger yachts have to admire from a distance. She completed a refit in 2024, and the Italian design signature reads clearly throughout — a saloon that opens generously to the light, with a natural flow between the interior and the aft deck. The flybridge is the real centre of gravity on a yacht like this: the place where mornings begin slowly and where you end up lingering long after the anchor is down, watching the coastline change colour. Accommodation is arranged over three cabins for up to six guests. The owner's cabin anchors the layout, with two further cabins fitted with twin beds. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Forward, the bow deck gives you a second, quieter option for the middle of the day — a distinct advantage on a yacht of this footprint, where the outdoor spaces are genuinely separate rather than simply adjacent. The crew handle the rhythm of the day discreetly: passage timings adjusted to the meltemi, tender runs ashore, meals served where you want them rather than where the plan said. That local judgement is what turns a well-built yacht into a well-run charter — knowing which bay will be sheltered by late afternoon, and which taverna is worth the detour. A straightforward, well-proportioned choice for exploring the Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf or the Ionian, with the comfort to make the miles between islands part of the pleasure.