VERA | 2000

Best for: groups of six to twelve who want serious space and a large professional crew, with multi-generational families a close second.

Built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 2000 and based in Piraeus, VERA is a 52-metre motor yacht running a crew of ten for up to twelve guests across six cabins. The standout is her master cabin on the main deck, which includes a king-size bed, his-and-hers bathroom with jacuzzi and sauna, walk-in closets, a minibar and a private office. Two VIP cabins and three guest doubles sit below, all en suite, giving couples and families genuine separation and quiet.

Chief Officer Zachos leads all watersports instruction on board, and the toy list backs him up: a 300hp Scorpion tender, a two-seater Sea-Doo Spark, Seabob Cayago F7, Jetsurf, wakeboard, water skis, scuba equipment, SUPs and more. Chef Panagiotis, trained in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and experienced at establishments including the Gordon Ramsay group, runs the galley with a focus on traditional flavours and modern technique. Captain Stavros has commanded VERA since 2007, which means the crew know Greek waters in fine detail and guests benefit from that continuity every day.