GLADIUS

Gladius is a 38.71-metre motor yacht built by Cantieri di Pisa in 2007 and extensively refitted in 2024, sailing under the Greek flag. An established Italian yard with a reputation for well-engineered displacement hulls, Cantieri di Pisa brought considered craftsmanship to her construction — and the 2024 refit signals that her current condition reflects contemporary standards rather than a vessel coasting on original specification.

Configured for twelve guests across six cabins with a crew of seven, Gladius offers a crew-to-guest ratio that supports attentive, personalised service without feeling overstaffed. She is well suited to families, small social groups, and couples travelling together who want a capable, well-maintained charter yacht for exploring the Greek islands. She is less suited to large parties seeking nightlife-oriented charters or guests who require expansive interior entertaining space — her character is oriented more toward the sea than the salon.

Among displacement yachts of her length, Gladius carries herself with practical distinction. Her GRP hull and displacement form prioritise seakeeping comfort over outright speed, making passages in the Aegean and Ionian — where swell and wind can shift quickly — more settled for guests aboard. At a cruising speed of 16 knots with a 600-nautical-mile range, she is capable of extended itineraries through the Greek archipelago without the operational constraints that limit shorter-range vessels in her class. Stabilizers further reduce motion underway, a detail that matters on longer legs between island groups.

The 2024 refit has positioned Gladius firmly around outdoor living. The sun deck and sunpads provide generous space for guests to spread out in the Greek light, while dual deck jacuzzis give both the main deck and upper deck a sense of destination in their own right. The water toy inventory — including two F5 Seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards, wakeboard, water skis, and snorkelling equipment — means time at anchor is genuinely active rather than passive. Crew of this size typically manage provisioning, watersport instruction, and onboard dining with the kind of seamlessness that defines a well-run private charter operation.

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