NINETEEN

NINETEEN — Ferretti 24.05m, cruising the Greek islands Ferretti has spent decades refining a particular kind of Mediterranean motor yacht: fast enough to make the crossing worth doing, comfortable enough that you don't count the hours. NINETEEN, launched in 2008 and measuring 24.05m, sits squarely in that tradition — a 78-footer built for the kind of Greek itinerary where the anchorage changes every morning. She cruises at 25 knots, which matters more than it sounds. Breakfast in the Saronic, lunch off a Cycladic beach that only opens up to those who arrive by sea — the range is real, not theoretical, and it reshapes what a week aboard can actually cover. Accommodation is arranged across four cabins for eight guests. The owner's cabin and the VIP each occupy their own space, with two further cabins fitted with twin beds, and each cabin has its own bathroom facilities. Detailed bed configurations are available on request. It's a layout that works as well for two couples travelling together as for a family spread across generations. A crew of three looks after the yacht and everyone aboard — attentive without hovering, and fluent in the practical knowledge that makes Greek cruising effortless: which taverna is worth the tender ride, where to drop the hook when the meltemi picks up, how to time an arrival so you're the only yacht in the bay at sunset. For those looking to explore Greece properly — island to island, at pace, without sacrificing the comfort of a well-kept Ferretti — NINETEEN makes a straightforward case for herself.