Persefoni I is a 53.8 metre Mariotti, an Italian built superyacht delivered in 2012 and given a comprehensive refit in 2022. She is a genuine step up in scale from the yachts that crowd the mid size charter market, with a gross tonnage of 928 that translates into vast interior volume and deck space, and a crew of thirteen to run it all. For a party of twelve across six staterooms, she offers the kind of space and service that defines large yacht charter.
Her interior is the work of Luca Dini, and it shows. The design is deliberately minimal, calm and contemporary, letting panoramic windows and natural light do the work rather than heavy decoration. The main salon is bright and uncluttered, with a separate formal dining room that seats the full party in comfort, while an upper deck salon adds a second, quieter interior room with its own bar, a real advantage on a yacht meant to host large groups. Pale woods, soft neutral fabrics and considered detailing run throughout, giving her a serene, current feel.
The master suite is a highlight in its own right. Set on the main deck, it comes with a private office, a dressing area and, most memorably, hydraulic balconies that fold out from the hull to bring the sea right to the bedside. A further balcony opens from the foyer, so the connection to the water is woven into the heart of the yacht rather than confined to the decks.
Outside, Persefoni I is built for long days at anchor. The sun deck carries a Jacuzzi set among loungers with panoramic views, while the upper deck aft pairs a dining table with comfortable lounge seating, and the main deck aft opens straight onto the water. There is room here for the whole group to find its own corner, whether that means a quiet book in the shade or a sociable lunch in the sun.
Accommodation runs to six staterooms sleeping twelve: a full master, a VIP and a mix of double and twin cabins, each with its own en suite and each finished in the same light, considered style. The layout suits families and groups of friends travelling together, with enough proper cabins that nobody is left drawing the short straw.
Life aboard moves at the measured pace a yacht of this size invites. She cruises at around 14 knots, comfortable across the Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf and the wider Aegean, and her crew of thirteen keep the days effortless, attentive to the detail without ever crowding the experience. Mornings bring watersports from a well stocked toy locker, afternoons a long lunch at anchor, evenings a soak in the Jacuzzi as the light softens over the islands.
What makes Persefoni I matter is the combination of scale and taste. She brings the volume, the crew and the amenities of a true superyacht, yet the Luca Dini interior keeps her feeling calm and personal rather than grand for its own sake. The hydraulic master balconies and the generous deck spaces are the details charter guests remember.
For a large group seeking space, service and a current, light filled interior, Persefoni I is a capable choice, and she charters from 199,000 EUR per week.
