HOPE I | 2008

Best for: groups of friends seeking a polished Croatian coastal cruise, with couples sharing a luxurious base a close second.

HOPE I is a Maiora 20S motor yacht built in 2008 and based in Split, Croatia. The standout here is the flybridge: a dedicated upper deck that gives guests a commanding view of the Dalmatian coastline and a genuinely social space above the main deck action. Two successive rounds of improvements, in 2016 and 2020, have kept her interiors and systems sharp, from Hilton-standard custom mattresses and a full Bose audio setup to new hull cosmetics and serviced MTU engines.

Four staterooms accommodate up to eight guests in comfort, looked after by a crew of two. The water toys are well chosen for active days at anchor: a high-powered Williams tender, a Seabob F5S, two donuts, and two SUPs. She suits groups who want a capable, well-maintained motor yacht with real toys and a skipper who knows the islands, without sacrificing comfort when the sun goes down.