M/Y Ariva is a Fountaine Pajot Power 67, a motor catamaran that brings together generous space, a smooth ride and genuine range. Launched in 2023 and just over twenty metres long, she accommodates up to ten guests in five cabins with a crew of four, and her twin-hull layout gives her the wide, stable decks and shallow draft that make a power catamaran such an easy and sociable platform. Based in Corfu, she cruises the Ionian Sea through the summer, moving between the green islands and sheltered bays of Greece.
Much of the day is spent outdoors, and Ariva has the deck space to spread out. Her standout feature is a jacuzzi set into the foredeck, ringed by sun pads and seating for a relaxed spot to soak and sunbathe with a clear view of the horizon. Above, an extensive flybridge carries a shaded lounge, a dining area and sun beds, a natural gathering place under way or at anchor, while the aft cockpit sits level with the saloon and makes an easy setting for alfresco meals just steps from the galley. A hydraulic swimming platform lowers to the water for effortless access to the sea and the tender.
The main deck is laid out as one bright, open room. A comfortable saloon lounge with soft seating sits alongside an island galley and a dining area, so the cook stays part of the conversation and the whole level feels light and social. Large windows wrap the space and bring the sea and the sky inside, and the pale, contemporary joinery keeps everything calm and uncluttered, with sliding doors that open the room to the aft cockpit and the breeze.
Below, Ariva sleeps ten across five cabins, each with its own bathroom. The master suite is the most generous, with a double bed, a seating area, wide hull windows onto the sea and a private bathroom, while four further double cabins are finished to the same bright, modern standard. Each has good natural light, quiet detailing and plenty of stowage, so a full party of ten can settle in comfortably for a longer stay aboard.
As a power catamaran she is quick and economical, cruising comfortably and carrying the pace to cover ground when the itinerary calls for it, all with the level, fuss-free motion that makes time on board so relaxed. Her shallow draft opens up anchorages that deeper yachts have to pass by, which suits the coves and small harbours of the Ionian down to the ground.
Her water toys keep the days active, with a Highfield 420SP tender, a Seabob F9, water skis, two paddleboards, an inflatable kayak, towables and a floating dock with its own flat pool, along with snorkelling and fishing gear. A professional crew of four looks after the navigation, the cooking and the service, anticipating what guests need throughout the week. Spacious, smooth and easy to live with, M/Y Ariva suits a family or a group of friends looking for a comfortable and active week among the Ionian islands.
