Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht MAXIMILIAN MMIV
Cyclades elegance with a crew that transforms every passage
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About Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht MAXIMILIAN MMIV
MAXIMILIAN MMIV, a Sunrise 45 motor yacht, offers five generously appointed cabins accommodating eleven guests across the Aegean's most coveted islands. Built in 2009 and meticulously maintained, she combines reliable sea-keeping with the refined interior spaces that discerning charterers expect. The yacht's proven design and Captain James Archer's thirty years of luxury cruising expertise create a foundation of quiet confidence from the moment you embark in Athens.
What distinguishes this vessel is her crew. Chef Ioannis Karagiannis trained across Athens, London, Lausanne, and Lyon, bringing a sophisticated yet approachable culinary philosophy that suits long island lunches and sunset dinners on deck. First Officer Megan Droppa holds water sports and diving credentials, while Chief Stewardess Alex Scott, supported by Emily Philips and Logan Robinson, ensures the interior flows with unhurried grace. On deck, Bosuns Jack Milne and Kian Carstens bring genuine enthusiasm for the water and guest comfort. Engineering excellence comes from Chief Engineer Stuart Davis (Royal Navy background) and Engineer Steve Beeston, whose decades in marine operations mean every crossing feels secure and well-managed.
The crew's strength lies in personalisation. Rather than working from a fixed script, they shape each day around your preferences, whether that means ancient archaeological sites, sheltered bay swimming, or leisurely hours ashore. The result is a charter that feels intuitively yours, not templated.
Highlights
- •Five cabins with en-suite bathrooms for eleven guests; flexible berth configurations accommodate families and groups
- •Chef with training across four European capitals and experience in Michelin-adjacent kitchens; menus personalised to your preferences and fresh island provisions
- •Captain with thirty years in luxury motor yachting; experienced crew for water sports, diving, engineering, and seamless hospitality
- •Flexible itinerary across the Cyclades, Amalfi Coast, Adriatic, French Riviera, and Turkish Aegean; embark Athens, Mykonos, or Paros
The Charter Experience
The Cyclades demand a yacht and crew that understand both the practical and the personal. MAXIMILIAN MMIV's position in Athens provides seamless access to Mykonos, Paros, and the archipelago's quieter anchorages. Whitewashed villages and clear-water bays form the backdrop, but it is the crew's attentiveness that transforms sightseeing into discovery. Days balance as you wish them: morning swims at deserted locations, midday passages under engine or sail, long tables laden with locally sourced ingredients prepared to restaurant standards, and evenings that linger on deck as the light fades. The Aegean's predictable summer winds and sheltered anchorages mean even first-time yacht guests feel immediately at ease. Whether you choose to explore Cycladic history, pursue water sports, embark on culinary tours, or drift between all three, the voyage unfolds with the ease that only a fully crewed, expertly planned charter can deliver.
Suggested Itinerary
A seven-day Cyclades voyage typically unfolds from Athens toward Mykonos, incorporating calls at lesser-known islands such as Antiparos and Paros, with days allocated to swimming and exploring whitewashed villages ashore. The itinerary remains fluid; morning weather reports and your own mood shape which anchorage becomes lunch, where you dive, and which sunset you watch from the saloon versus the foredeck. Longer stays (ten days or more) allow unhurried exploration of Santorini, Naxos, or westward cruising toward the Italian Riviera and Sardinia, each destination revealing itself at the pace that suits your group.
Specifications
45.0 m
11
5
11
Monohull
2009
12 kn
9