ELENA | 1992

Best for: groups of friends and families wanting a classic Greek motor yacht, with multi-generational groups a close second.

Built at Perama Shipyard in 1992, Elena is one of the earliest yachts to have entered the Greek charter market, and her steel hull and full oak and mahogany interior give her a warmth and solidity that newer builds rarely match. A major 2023 refit refreshed her throughout, from new exterior paintwork and teak deck chairs to new carpets, upholstery, sunbeds and Bluetooth music stations in five cabins, so she carries her three decades lightly.

She accommodates up to 13 guests across six ensuite, air-conditioned cabins spread across three deck levels, with a seventh bunk cabin available on request for larger groups. Two sun decks, generous main deck saloon and dining space, and a galley run by a crew of six keep long days at sea comfortable. On the water, a 4.60m tender, SUP, water skis, two blast tubes, hot-dog, Blast-Jet and snorkelling and fishing gear mean there is plenty to fill the hours between anchorages along the Greek coast.