NINO is a rarity: an Akhir 41 from Cantieri di Pisa, one of only two the Italian yard ever built. That alone sets her apart in her size band, but it is the way she is put together that makes the case for a charter. Launched in 2009 and given a refined refit in 2018, this 41 metre yacht pairs a fast semi displacement hull with interiors by Cristiano Gatto, one of the most respected names in the business, and the result is a yacht that performs and feels considered in equal measure.
She is built for movement. Twin MTU engines give her a top end near 27 knots and a comfortable cruise around 22, with stabilisers that work both underway and at anchor, so the passage between ports is quick and the evenings are steady. Across the western Mediterranean, where a week might take in the Riviera, the Italian coast and the islands, that combination of pace and comfort is exactly what a charter group tends to want. She can be off one island for lunch and tucked into a harbour town for the evening without the day feeling rushed, and the ride stays easy whether she is running hard or lying quietly at anchor through dinner.
Outdoors, NINO is arranged for easy, sociable living. The flybridge is the favourite retreat, with room for sun loungers, informal dining and open air relaxation under the sky. The generous aft deck is set for meals with a panoramic view astern, and a full beam swim platform with a hydraulic lift makes getting into the sea simple, whether for watersports or a quiet swim. Wide side decks and thoughtful detailing let guests of all ages move safely about the yacht.
Inside, the Gatto scheme leans into soft neutrals, curated lighting and oversized windows, creating rooms that feel open and intimate at once. The main salon is a calm space for lounging or entertaining, with a separate dining area for the evenings when the group gathers. A private master office sits alongside the owner’s accommodation, a genuinely useful touch for guests who need a quiet corner to work or read away from the main living spaces.
Accommodation is where her layout stands out. The full beam master suite comes with its own office and a spa style bathroom, and the guest cabins are arranged for real flexibility, including a dedicated accessible cabin with an ensuite, a thoughtful and uncommon feature. In all she sleeps eleven guests across five cabins, run by a crew of seven who keep the service close but unobtrusive.
NINO cruises the western Mediterranean, at home along the French and Italian rivieras and among the islands beyond. For a group that values a yacht with genuine rarity, a serious turn of speed, designer interiors and a layout built around comfort for everyone aboard, she is a compelling and distinctive charter. She is a yacht that rewards a closer look, and a longer stay. Rare models like the Akhir 41 do not come to the charter market often, and when they do they tend to be remembered by the guests who sail them.
