A charter aboard a fully crewed luxury 53 meter motor yacht is a dream come true.
If you have ever dreamed of exploring the Greek islands aboard a vessel with the range, stability, and sheer presence to do them justice, the Persefoni yacht is the answer to that dream. This 53.8-metre motor yacht — built by the storied Italian shipyard Mariotti Yachts in 2012, comprehensively refitted in 2023, and managed by Emperio Yachting Alliance — is one of the most accomplished power cruisers operating in the Aegean today. Her full profile is at persefoniyacht.com/
Built for the Long Haul
Serious power cruisers know that range is freedom — and the Persefoni yacht has it in abundance. Twin Caterpillar engines deliver a reliable cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 17 knots, while a 150,000-litre fuel capacity supports a range of 5,000 nautical miles. That is the kind of capability that opens every corner of the Greek island groups — the Saronic Gulf stepping southward from Athens, the open-Aegean passages of the Cyclades, the sheltered channels of the Ionian, and the eastward reach of the Dodecanese — without range anxiety dictating the itinerary.
Her steel hull, built to Lloyds classification and operating in full MCA compliance, provides the structural confidence that serious passage-making demands. At-anchor stabilizers — rated to zero speed — keep the vessel completely steady in exposed anchorages, whether riding a Meltemi swell in the Cyclades or sitting in the open water of a Dodecanese roadstead. An aluminum superstructure above controls topside weight and keeps her performance sharp. This is a vessel built for real cruising, not marina appearances.
The elegant salon and the formal dining room are on the main deck
Volume That Changes Everything
At 928 gross tonnes across a 10.5-metre beam, the Persefoni yacht carries a volume that is genuinely exceptional for 53.8 meters. Both interior and exterior were designed by Luca Dini Design & Architecture — the Florentine studio whose hallmark is light, proportion, and the intelligence of space. Expansive windows draw the Aegean into every cabin. The master suite features hydraulic balconies that open directly over the water — dissolving the boundary between the vessel and the sea in a way that any serious cruiser will recognize as exactly right. An additional balcony from the main deck foyer extends this connection throughout the vessel. Six staterooms accommodate 12 guests in spaces of genuine palatial generosity.
On the upper deck you’ll enjoy al fresco meals for 12 and large lounging areas.
Greece: The Cruising Ground She Was Born For
The name Persefoni is drawn directly from Greek mythology — and these are the waters she knows best. Greece offers over 2,000 islands and 9,000 miles of coastline to explore by power. The Cyclades deliver the Aegean at its most dramatic: volcanic Santorini, the luminous beaches of Milos, the quieter perfection of Paros and Antiparos. The Ionian offers a greener, lusher counterpart — the crystalline bays of Kefalonia, the sheltered passages of Lefkada, the mythological resonance of Ithaca. The Saronic Gulf provides the ideal base for shorter passages from Athens, with ancient harbours, hidden coves, and the kind of taverna tables that make every stop worth the anchor.
The spacious state rooms provide the elegance and privacy discerning guests require.
Greece also rewards the vessel with patience and range. Return season after season and still discover anchorages that feel entirely new.
The Crew, the Chef, and the Table A professional crew of 13 — managed by Emperio Yachting Alliance — runs Persefoni with the operational discipline her Lloyds classification demands. The chef brings credentials from one of Athens’ finest Michelin-recognized restaurants to a galley that takes full advantage of the Greek islands’ extraordinary natural larder: fresh fish from the morning’s harbor market, volcanic-soil produce from Santorini, cold island wines, wild herbs from Ionian hillsides. Every anchorage brings a new chapter of the same great meal.
The beach club at the waterline deploys WaveRunners, SEABOBs, an E-Foil, kayaks, and paddleboards directly into whatever bay Persefoni has chosen for the day — because a serious power cruiser should be able to stop anywhere and explore everything.
The Persefoni yacht is a vessel that does what the best power cruisers always do: she earns her place in the waters she sails.
