PENELOPE

PENELOPE is a 48-metre steel displacement motor yacht built by ISA Yachts in 2005 to the ISA 470 model specification, most recently refitted in 2025 and registered under the Maltese flag. Her exterior was designed by Walter Franchini Architetto and her interiors by Cristiano Gatto Design, a pairing that gives her a classical Italian character with considered contemporary appointments throughout.

Carrying up to 12 guests across six cabins with a crew of nine, PENELOPE offers a solid crew-to-guest ratio suited to those who value attentive service without an excessive footprint. Her charter regions are concentrated in the western and central Mediterranean — encompassing France, Italy, the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, the Balearics, Malta, and the Italian Riviera ports of Portofino and the Ligurian coast. With a range of 4,000 nautical miles, she is capable of extended Mediterranean passages. She is less suited to guests prioritising high speed or ultramodern interior aesthetics.

As a steel displacement yacht, PENELOPE offers the sea-keeping characteristics and structural solidity associated with longer-range passage making. The 2025 refit ensures her systems and finish reflect current operational standards. Her Cristiano Gatto interiors bring a warm, Italian sensibility with quality materials and proportion that hold well against newer builds in the same size category.

Onboard, the atmosphere is relaxed and social, with a sun deck, deck jacuzzi, exterior bar, and sunpads providing well-distributed outdoor living space. The swimming platform and a floating pool extend her water access, while waverunners, Seabobs, paddleboards, water-skiing, and snorkelling equipment provide a range of active options. Starlink connectivity and gym equipment cater to guests who expect modern convenience and fitness facilities during extended charter yacht voyages.

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