SOUNION II

Sounion II is a 31.62-metre steel-hulled displacement motor yacht, built by the renowned Italian yard Benetti in 1969 and comprehensively refit in 2023. Registered under the Maltese flag, her longevity speaks to the structural integrity characteristic of classic Benetti construction, while the recent refit ensures she meets contemporary standards of comfort and compliance. Few yachts of her era remain this active in the charter market, and Sounion II is a genuine example of enduring build quality brought forward in time.

With accommodation for ten guests across four cabins and a crew of six, she carries a crew-to-guest ratio that supports attentive, personalised service throughout. Sounion II is well suited to close-knit groups — families with older children, couples travelling together, or guests seeking a culturally engaged cruising experience in the Greek islands. She is less suited to large parties expecting a volume of high-speed watersports or those prioritising contemporary interior design over character and history. Her charter regions are centred on Greece, where her range of 2,900 nautical miles — considerable for a vessel of her class — opens up itineraries well beyond the typical Cyclades circuit, extending comfortably into the Ionian, Dodecanese, and beyond.

As a displacement-hulled Benetti of this vintage, Sounion II was designed for steady, comfortable passage-making rather than performance. At a cruising speed of 11 knots she moves efficiently through open water, and her steel construction provides a sense of solidity and sea-keeping reassurance that lighter, modern builds do not always match. This is a yacht oriented around the journey as much as the destination.

Life aboard Sounion II is oriented around outdoor living, with a sun deck and outdoor cinema giving evening gatherings a relaxed, sociable character. The water toy inventory is well stocked for active guests — Seabobs, wakeboards, paddleboards, kayak, and fishing equipment — while snorkelling gear makes the most of Greece's clear anchorages. A crane and inflatable jet-ski dock indicate thoughtful operational setup for water access. Onboard, gym equipment, satellite TV, games consoles, and Wi-Fi connectivity round out the amenities without overcomplicating what is fundamentally a classic charter yacht with genuine soul.

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