GRACE

S/Y Grace is a Lagoon 620 Essence based at Preveza Marina, a natural launching point for the Ionian — Lefkada, Meganisi and the quieter anchorages of the inner islands all sit within easy sailing distance. The layout is the real argument for a catamaran of this size. Four en-suite cabins take eight guests, and the two most generous of them — the owner's cabin and the VIP cabin — each open directly onto the aft deck, which changes the whole rhythm of a morning on board: you step out of your own space straight into the shade and the water. Two further cabins are fitted with queen-size beds, also en suite. Detailed bed configuration on request. Crew quarters are located in a separate area of the yacht, so the service stays discreet and the guest areas remain entirely yours. Life on board organises itself around three distinct spaces. The cockpit is wide enough for proper al fresco dining, sheltered and shaded, and it is where most days begin and end. The flybridge offers uninterrupted 360-degree views and comes into its own at cocktail hour, when the light goes long over the Ionian. Below, the saloon is wrapped in panoramic windows, so even inside you keep the horizon. The galley sits on the upper level, which means the chef works close to where you eat rather than out of sight. A hydraulic platform aft gives direct, level access to the sea — the kind of detail that makes swimming a dozen times a day effortless rather than an operation, and that families with children tend to appreciate most. Grace is properly equipped for extended cruising: air conditioning throughout, watermaker, generator, inverter and quiet-flush systems. Nothing exotic, simply the equipment that keeps a week at anchor comfortable without compromise.