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From Athenian Michelin-trained chefs to the Cyclades at first light — why the crew working on Persefoni have one of the most rewarding Greek island programmes in the fleet.
At Superyacht Content, when we profile a vessel, we are always asking the same question: what is it actually like to work aboard? For the 53.8-metre motor yacht Persefoni — built by Mariotti Yachts in 2012, refitted in 2023, and positioned in the Greek islands — the answer is a very good one. Here are five reasons why. Full vessel details at persefoniyacht.com.
1. The Greek Islands Programme is the Real Deal
Persefoni is an iconic Mariotti 53m with accommodation for 12 guests in 6 staterooms, available in the Greek Islands — and the programme reflects what that actually means in practice. Greece offers over 2,000 islands and 9,000 miles of coastline across the
Cyclades, Ionian Islands, Saronic Gulf, and Dodecanese. For crew who want genuine variety in their season — different anchorages, different islands, different moods and conditions — a Greek islands programme delivers it. Return year after year and still discover new anchorages. For crew who have spent seasons repeating the same Western Med rotation, that level of variety is genuinely refreshing.
2. The Chef’s Programme is Exceptional
The crew are guided on their adventure by a captain and highly-skilled team who know the Greek islands like the back of their hands. The chef completed training at Spondi, a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Athens, which led to work as a chef in many of Athens’ top restaurants — and participates in numerous culinary TV shows, constantly searching for new flavours and recipes. For junior chefs and sous chefs evaluating their next position, working alongside someone with that level of profile and culinary ambition is a genuine professional development opportunity.
3. The Vessel is Maintained Properly
The 2023 refit was comprehensive — systems updated, guest spaces current, everything working as it should. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Persefoni combines stability and speed for an effortless cruising experience. At cruising
speed she burns 550 litres per hour and is fitted with zero-speed stabilisers that prevent unpleasant rolling motions when anchored — details that make the interior crew’s day considerably more manageable. A well-refitted, properly maintained vessel is a workplace that respects the people who work aboard it.
4. The Water Sports Programme Gives Deck Crew Something to be Proud Of
Not only is Persefoni equipped with the market’s most in-demand selection of water toys, she boasts Peloton gym equipment and a massage room to keep guests entertained throughout the charter experience. Water toys include a Castoldi Jet Tender, two Yamaha VR Cruiser WaveRunners, two Seabob F5S, an E-Foil, a banana, kayak, wakeboard, kneeboard, fishing rods, and paddleboards. For bosuns and deck crew who take pride in a properly run, well-maintained toys and tenders operation, this is the kind of inventory that makes the job genuinely satisfying.
5. The Management Takes Its Responsibilities Seriously
Behind Persefoni is Emperio Yachting Alliance — a boutique luxury yacht management agency that operates Persefoni to Lloyds classification and full MCA compliance. With Greece offering over 250 days of sunshine a year and a season that runs from May through mid-October, the programme is long, varied, and well-structured. The 13-person crew complement means departments are properly staffed — nobody is being asked to do three jobs in one.
For any superyacht professional looking at their next Greek islands programme, Persefoni is worth knowing about. Learn more at persefoniyacht.com.
