LADY B | 2007

Best for: couples or groups of friends seeking an immersive Italian cruising experience, with small families a close second.

LADY B is a 26-metre motor yacht built in 2007, accommodating up to eight guests across four ensuite staterooms: a master, a VIP, and two twins, all on the lower deck. The standout here is Captain Filippo Matarese, whose 32 years in the Mediterranean have been spent specifically seeking out the less-visited corners of the Italian coastline. He builds each charter around the group aboard, treating the itinerary as something to be shaped rather than simply followed.

The four-person crew underpins the experience throughout. Chef and deckhand Francesco Bossa cooks with fresh local ingredients, keeping the galley rooted in wherever the boat happens to be. Chief Stewardess Elena Cafiero, raised in Sorrento, brings genuine fine-dining service and close attention to detail, supported by junior stewardess Alessia Iannone whose background in linguistics makes communication effortless across languages. For guests who want Italy done properly, with a crew that genuinely cares about the detail, LADY B delivers it.