LIDIA

Ferretti 830 — LIDIA · Greece There is a particular kind of Italian competence in a Ferretti 830, and LIDIA wears it well. Launched in 2006 by one of the most prolific Italian production yards, she measures 25.3 metres (83 feet) and came out of a full refit in 2023 — the kind of intervention that matters most on a yacht of this vintage, because it is what keeps the finishes, the systems and the overall feel current rather than merely serviceable. She sleeps eight guests across four cabins: an owner's cabin, a VIP cabin, a cabin with a double bed and a further cabin with twin beds. All are en suite, with ports drawing in natural light and televisions fitted throughout. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Inside, the layout flows easily from one space to the next, finished in cream leather upholstery that keeps the volumes light. The port side of the saloon is given over to lounging, while the formal dining area sits under panoramic windows — a genuinely pleasant place to be at any hour, not just at dinner. Outside, the shaded aft deck is the natural centre of gravity for alfresco meals and end-of-day drinks, and the large sunpad on the foredeck offers the quieter, more private option when you want it. Aft, the tender garage opens onto a teak beach area, which makes getting in and out of the water a matter of two steps rather than an operation — a detail that shapes how you actually use a yacht in the Aegean. A professional crew of four runs the yacht, handling the cruise, the galley and the service with the discretion that comes with experience. For time at anchor, LIDIA carries a selection of water toys and snorkelling equipment. Greece is her cruising ground, and it suits her: island-hopping across the Aegean, with the comfort and privacy to make the passages as enjoyable as the anchorages.