IDYLLE

IDYLLE is a 36.8-metre sailing superyacht built by Benetti Sail Division in 1996 and refitted in 2021, sailing under the Greek flag. The Benetti Sail Division produced a relatively limited number of steel-hulled displacement sailing yachts, and IDYLLE represents one of the more characterful examples of that output — a vessel whose 2021 refit signals she has been actively maintained rather than simply preserved.

Accommodating up to ten guests across five cabins and crewed by seven, IDYLLE offers a crew-to-guest ratio that supports attentive, personalised service without the formality of a larger vessel. She charters exclusively in Greece, and her configuration suits couples and small family groups or social circles seeking an immersive sailing experience in the Ionian and Aegean. She is not well-suited to guests who prioritise interior volume, high-speed transfers, or the entertainment infrastructure of a large motor yacht.

Where IDYLLE distinguishes herself within her class is range and sea-keeping. At 4,146 nautical miles, she sits among the longer-range sailing yachts of her size — a product of her steel displacement hull, which also contributes to steadiness in open-water passages. Stabilizers underway further reduce fatigue on longer legs, a practical feature often absent on sailing yachts of this vintage. Her 279 gross tonnes give her a solidity at sea that lighter-built contemporaries cannot match.

Life aboard IDYLLE is oriented around outdoor living and water access. The sun deck and deck jacuzzi create natural gathering spaces above, while the swimming platform provides easy entry to the water. Her toy inventory is well-considered for an active charter — a Sea-Doo jet ski, two Seabobs, a Yamaha sea scooter, paddleboards, water-skis, towable toys, fishing equipment, and snorkelling gear — meaning guests with varied appetites for water activity are well catered for. The crane suggests practical handling capacity for equipment deployment. Overall, the character of the yacht is one of sailing-first seamanship paired with a warm Aegean charter sensibility.

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