FLOW

M/Y FLOW — Ferretti, 2008 — cruising Greece A Ferretti from 2008, FLOW belongs to a generation of Italian motor yachts built around a simple idea: cover ground quickly, then stop where the water is clearest. She does both convincingly. The GRP hull and superstructure keep weight down, the planing hull delivers 24 knots at cruise and 30 at the top end, and a draft of just 1.90 m opens up the shallow, sheltered bays in the Cyclades and Ionian that deeper-draft yachts have to admire from a distance. On a week's charter, that combination translates into more islands seen and fewer hours spent getting there. Accommodation is arranged over four cabins for eight guests: an owner's cabin, a VIP cabin, and two cabins with twin beds. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. It is a layout that works equally well for two families travelling together or a group of friends who value having their own space at the end of the day. Outside, the deck areas are where FLOW earns her keep — room to stretch out in the sun, shaded space for long lunches at anchor, and the kind of al fresco living that makes a Greek summer worth the flight. Mornings tend to start with a swim off the stern; evenings rarely move far from the table. A professional crew of four runs the yacht, handling the navigation, the galley and the service with the discretion that makes a charter feel effortless rather than organised. For guests who want more than the swim ladder, the toy selection is genuinely good: a jet ski, towable inflatables, and SEABOB F5s for exploring above and below the surface.