BARACUDA VALLETTA | 2009

Best for: groups of friends or families who want to sail properly, with multi-generational groups a close second.

Built by Perini Navi in 2009, BARACUDA VALLETTA is a 50-metre sailing yacht based in Athens, and the standout here is her professional nine-person crew led by Captain Vangelis Karapanos, a lifelong racing sailor and offshore competitor who has completed an Atlantic crossing and holds deep knowledge of the Eastern Mediterranean. That level of seamanship means guests get the full sailing experience rather than a motor-assisted drift.

Ten guests sleep across five cabins: a master with a king bed and his-and-hers bathroom, two VIP queens, and two twin cabins, all ensuite. The water sports inventory is substantial, covering wakeboarding, water skiing, a Seabob, two kayaks, SUP boards, tubes and a towable sofa, so there is rarely a quiet moment at anchor. For families or groups who want genuine passage-making combined with proper beach-day toys, she delivers both without compromise.