Picture it. Six couples, one extraordinary vessel, and a season of warm water and balmy evenings stretching from the exclusive harbor of Monaco to the whitewashed perfection of Mykonos.

The yacht is named Persefoni — after the Greek goddess, daughter of Zeus, who moves between worlds and brings the Aegean back to life each spring. She, and perhaps the yacht, too, are metaphors for the renewal of life and the passage from dark to light.

This is what a charter aboard the 176' (53.8 m) megayacht Persefoni actually delivers — not a week away, but a passage back in time, crossing through the most renowned cruising grounds on earth. Taking care of the guests' every need aboard is a crew of thirteen whose only job is to make the days feel rich with serene discovery, and the languid nights, special moments in time with friends on deck.

Mission Unforgettable

Whether the occasion is a corporate retreat that needs to impress, a milestone family celebration, a high-stakes business rendezvous, a honeymoon shared with your closest friends, or simply six adventurous couples chasing the horizon, Persefoni was built to pamper her guests in tasteful elegance and comfort.
Here is why she belongs at the very top of the list for anyone who lives in the rarefied atmosphere of the top 0.5%.

A Pedigree Forged in Genoa and Florence

Persefoni did not arrive at her reputation by accident. She was built in 2012 by Mariotti Yachts, a Genoese shipyard which employs the industry's best practices and builds to the standards of the world's best rating agencies. She was refitted in 2023 to bring every mechanical system, finish, and guest space fully in line with contemporary expectations. The result is a yacht with the structural authority of a serious blue-water vessel and the polish of something far newer than her years.

Engineering for Real Mediterranean Water

Her Lloyd's-classified steel hull provides the structural rigor, while an aluminum superstructure keeps topside weight controlled, and the ship's CG as low as possible for a better ride. Twin Caterpillar engines provide reliable power. They can push her to a top speed of 17 knots if needed — perhaps to whisk you from one fabled island to another 150 miles away at night, so you can wake up in a new country every night.

A 39,626-gal. (150,000-L) fuel capacity supports a genuine operational range of 5,000 nautical miles — enough to connect every corner of the Mediterranean in a single extended season without the itinerary ever being dictated by range. Malta, anyone? Or how about Istanbul for lunch?

Steady As She Goes

Just because a yacht is big, doesn't mean she doesn't roll. Some wedding-cake, 5-deck megayachts are notoriously uncomfortable at anchor in a busy roadstead. But not Persefoni — because of her 34'5" (10.5 m) beam, 9'6" (2.9 m) draft, and zero-speed, at-anchor stabilization. Wherever Persefoni drops the hook — an exposed Cycladic anchorage where the summer Meltemi builds through the afternoon, or a glassy Ligurian cove — she stays composed and level.

For guests accustomed to the comfort of a well-found vessel, this is not a luxury — it's a requirement.

Design That Refuses to Age

Both the interior and exterior were conceived by Luca Dini Design & Architecture, the celebrated Florence-based studio whose work is defined by light, proportion, and a spatial intelligence that ages gracefully rather than chasing a trend. At 928 gross tons across a 10.5-meter beam, Persefoni carries a volume-to-length ratio that experienced charter professionals recognize instantly. It translates directly into living spaces that feel genuinely palatial without ever sacrificing the warmth and intimacy that make a cruise memorable.

Six Staterooms, Twelve Guests, and Volume You Can Feel

Accommodation is arranged across six staterooms — a full-beam master, a VIP, three doubles, and a twin — sleeping up to 12 guests, each cabin a private sanctuary. Large-format windows draw the legendary soft light of the Mediterranean into every interior space.

The signature flourish belongs to the master suite, whose hydraulic balconies fold open directly over the water, dissolving the boundary between the cabin and the sea in a way no fixed window can replicate. It is the detail charter guests reference most often when they rebook, we're told.

A second balcony, accessed from the main deck foyer, carries that same connection with the water throughout the vessel, so the sea is never more than a step away no matter where you are standing. Wake in the master to the sound of water against the hull, push a button, and breakfast arrives on a private terrace suspended over a turquoise bay. That is the standard Persefoni sets before the day has even begun.

Where Persefoni Will Take You

"...that is what islands are for; they are places where different destinies can meet and intersect in the full isolation of time." — Lawrence Durrell

A yacht with this range and this crew rewards real ambition in an itinerary. Greece alone offers four distinct island groups, more than 2,000 islands, and a season that runs from May through mid-October — one of the longest in the Mediterranean. The shoulder months of May and September deliver the best of everything: warm seas, excellent weather, and far fewer crowds.

The Cyclades

"Santorini is like no other place on Earth, a white island of great and elegant beauty." — Henry Miller

This is the Aegean at its most iconic — the volcanic caldera of Santorini, the luminous beaches of Milos, the whitewashed perfection of Paros and Antiparos, and the animated harbor life of Mykonos. Anchor beneath the Santorini cliffs at sunset and the entire archipelago feels like it was staged for your evening.

The Ionian

"I am Odysseus, son of Laertes... I dwell in clear-seen Ithaca... a good nurse of young men..." — Homer, Odyssey, Book 9.

A greener, lusher, more sheltered counterpoint to the open Aegean. Kefalonia's crystalline bays, Zakynthos's dramatic sea caves, and the mythological resonance of Ithaca make this the gentler, more intimate side of a Greek program — ideal for couples who want their adventure served with a little serenity — and history.

The Saronic Gulf and the Dodecanese

"In Rhodes the days drop as softly as fruit from trees. Some belong to the dazzling ages of Cleobolus and the tyrants, some to the gloomy Tiberius, some to the crusaders." — Lawrence Durrell, Reflections on a Marine Venus.

The Saronic Gulf steps southward from Athens through ancient harbors and secluded coves within easy reach of the capital. Eastward, the Dodecanese extends the program to the medieval grandeur of Rhodes and the pristine remoteness of Symi, Tilos, and Kastellorizo — islands that remain largely undiscovered by the crowds.

From Monaco to Mykonos

Persefoni is no stranger to the western Med's grandest stage. She has served as a VIP hospitality platform at the Monaco Grand Prix — including hosting the McLaren Formula 1 team — in one of the most logistically demanding charter environments in the calendar. That credential opens an itinerary that can just as easily begin on the French and Italian Rivieras as in the Aegean, making her equally at home from a front-row berth at the principality's most glamorous weekend to a quiet anchorage in the Cyclades.

A Chef Who Makes the Med a Menu

If a great charter is measured by anything, it's measured at the table — and this is where Persefoni truly distinguishes herself. Her chef trained at Spondi, long regarded as one of Athens' finest Michelin-recognized restaurants, and brings a genuine understanding of Mediterranean cuisine as a living, regional, seasonal tradition rather than a fixed menu.

What that means in practice is that the galley takes full advantage of the extraordinary natural larder waiting in every harbor. Fresh fish bought from local fishermen at dawn. Volcanic-soil produce from Santorini. Cold island wines. Wild herbs gathered from Kefalonian hillsides. The menu is rebuilt around whatever is freshest at whichever coastline the yacht is exploring, so no two days taste the same.

What a Dinner Aboard Looks Like

Imagine the table set on the aft deck as the light goes long and gold over the water. A first course of just-caught fish, simply and perfectly handled. Tomatoes and capers from a market the chef visited that morning. A chilled Assyrtiko poured cold from the cellar.

Course follows course without hurry, the crew anticipating every need before it is voiced, the conversation drifting easily as the anchorage settles into evening. For a milestone celebration or an intimate dinner that needs to land, the galley can build the entire experience around the occasion — a private chef's tasting menu under the stars, a deck transformed for a birthday or an anniversary, a honeymoon dinner for two arranged while the rest of the party goes ashore. Every anchorage delivers a new chapter of the moveable feast.

The Beach Club, the Toys, and the Wellness Deck

When the appetite is for activity rather than the table, Persefoni answers in full. A dedicated beach club at the waterline deploys a serious water-sports lineup directly into whatever bay she has chosen for the day: two Yamaha WaveRunners, two F5S SEABOBs, an E-Foil, a wakeboard, paddleboards, kayaks, and a Castoldi Jet Tender for exploring coastlines and ferrying guests ashore in style. It is a roster built for genuine fun — fast, hands-on, and ready the moment the anchor sets.

The ship's wellness program understands that the best kind of rest is earned. A Peloton bike and Tonal fitness equipment keep a training routine intact at sea, and a dedicated massage room turns a long day in the sun into a properly restorative evening. Active mornings, indulgent afternoons, unforgettable nights — the rhythm of a Persefoni charter is made to order for every guest.

A Yacht for Every Reason

This is a vessel — and crew — that flexes to the moment. As a corporate retreat, she is an impressive and frictionless venue where the work gets done and the relationships get built. For a family celebration, she gathers everyone under one extraordinary roof with the space to be together and the privacy to retreat.

For a business rendezvous, she signals seriousness and arrival before a word is spoken. For a honeymoon shared with friends, or simply six adventurous couples chasing the next horizon, she turns a holiday into the story you tell for the rest of your lives.

The Team Behind Her

A yacht is only ever as good as the people running her, and Persefoni is managed by Emperio Yachting Alliance, a boutique luxury yacht management agency responsible for every aspect of her operation. Emperio maintains the vessel to the highest standard and runs her professional crew of 13 with the operational discipline her Lloyd's classification demands.

It is that quality of service that drives the broker relationships and repeat bookings that matter most in this segment. The firm's track record extends well beyond a quiet Greek anchorage to high-visibility, high-pressure deployments such as the Monaco Grand Prix. Flawless execution is the only acceptable outcome. That is a real-world credential a specification sheet simply cannot replicate.

To find out about pricing and charter availability, visit the listing at persefoniyacht.com.

For information about management by Emperio Yachting Alliance, go to emperioyachting.com.