Alexandra

In Benetti's Golden Bay line, a run of semi-displacement designs by Stefano Natucci, Alexandra was number six. That pedigree explains the profile, long and unmistakably Italian, and the hull form, which lets her run a little quicker than a full-displacement boat of the same size without giving up comfort at anchor. Built in 2002, she was last refitted in 2018 and now spends her seasons in Greek waters.

Her best argument is the cabin plan. Twelve guests sleep in seven cabins, and two of them are VIPs on the main deck, of similar standing. One deck higher, the owner's cabin spans the yacht's width and adds generous glazing, a desk of its own and a spa bath. Two doubles and two twins complete the picture below. Three couples can therefore each have a cabin they are happy with, and the children take the twins without anyone doubling up. For a group splitting the cost evenly, that matters more than an extra metre of deck.

Terence Disdale did the interior: pale oak, rooms washed with daylight and a quiet, adult mood. The main saloon flows into a formal dining area, and its party trick is a pair of hydraulic balconies that fold out on either side, bringing the sea right into the room. Upstairs, the sky lounge is the place for films and quiet drinks, and there is a gym on board.

Outside, the sun deck has a Jacuzzi, sunbeds and a shaded table, and the upper aft deck is set up for dinners under the stars. The toys are sensible rather than lavish: a couple of jet skis, an eFoil, boards for wake and paddle, all working off a tender of under six metres.

Choose Alexandra for a relaxed family week around the Cyclades or the Saronic islands, where the value lies in space and good cabins for everyone. Look elsewhere if the group expects a big beach club, a long list of motorised toys or a contemporary design statement.