MIREN is a Ferretti 680 motor yacht that proves a well-maintained Italian build from the early 2000s can still outshine newer competitors in both character and comfort. Launched in 2001 and comprehensively refitted in 2025, she arrives in Greek waters feeling like a yacht half her age, with the kind of solidity and sea-keeping that only comes from two decades of proven hull design.
At 21 metres, MIREN occupies a sweet spot in the charter fleet. She is large enough to carry eight guests across four private cabins, each with its own en-suite, yet compact enough to slip into the shallow coves and tight harbours that bigger yachts must pass by. In the Greek islands, where the best swimming spots often sit behind a narrow entrance or under a cliff, this manoeuvrability is a genuine advantage rather than a concession.
Her exterior living spaces are arranged across two generous decks. The aft cockpit doubles as an open-air dining room, with a table that seats the full complement beneath a retractable shade. On warm evenings, and in Greece, that means most of them, this becomes the default gathering point: close enough to the water that you can hear it, shaded enough to linger long after the last course. A Greek courtesy flag flies at the stern, a quiet signal that MIREN knows these waters well.
Above, the flybridge offers a second dining table, a wet bar, and an elevated helm station that gives the captain clear sightlines for island approaches. The blue glassware and carefully laid table settings suggest a crew that takes pride in small details. Sunpads forward of the flybridge catch the morning light and provide a peaceful retreat from the social areas below.
The main salon balances warmth with practicality. A generous seating area wraps around low tables, while the forward section opens into a dining space that faces the sea through wide side windows. The bar area at the salon’s edge keeps drinks and snacks within arm’s reach without interrupting the flow of conversation. MIREN’s interior design favours wood tones and soft furnishings that feel welcoming rather than showroom-fresh, a result of the recent refit, which renewed surfaces and systems without stripping the yacht of her personality.
Below deck, the master cabin sits amidships with an en-suite finished in marble. A full-width mirror amplifies the natural light from the hull windows, while a vanity desk and separate companionway entrance give the space a sense of independence from the guest areas. Forward, the VIP cabin features a skylight overhead that fills the room with diffused daylight, an unusual touch for a yacht of this size and one that lifts the entire atmosphere. A twin cabin rounds out the guest accommodation, with portholes that frame the waterline and remind you that the sea is never far away.
A crew of four operates aboard, maintaining the yacht, preparing meals, and handling itinerary logistics so guests can focus on the day ahead. The crew quarters are separate from guest areas, preserving privacy on both sides.
Under power, MIREN cruises at a comfortable 24 knots and reaches a top speed of 30 knots, covering the distances between Greek island groups, Cyclades to Dodecanese, Saronic to Argolic, without eating into the day’s plans. Her Ferretti deep-V hull handles the Meltemi winds and short Aegean seas with the kind of composure that keeps drinks on the table and guests on their feet.
Based in Greece for the summer season, MIREN is a smart choice for groups who value authentic cruising over spectacle, a yacht that earns her keep through seamanship, comfort, and a crew that knows where to anchor when the wind picks up.
