Inside the 2026 EMMYS: Where Greece's finest charter yachts meet
by Lesli VanDeusen | Yacht Charter Broker
Arriving at Poros Port for the 2026 East Mediterranean Multihull & Yacht Charter Show is, in itself, a statement of intent. The island of Poros provides a fitting backdrop for an event that has become one of the most respected trade gatherings in the Mediterranean charter industry.
Now in its 22nd edition, EMMYS is a dedicated trade event for charter professionals and brokers, drawing together 30 management companies and more than 100 crewed charter yachts. It is not a public show. It is a curated, professional environment where every crew is preparing for scrutiny, every yacht is presented at its absolute best, and every detail is meaningful. That specificity is what makes it invaluable.
Lesli VanDeusen, Yacht Charter Broker at Ritzy Yachts, at the docks during EMMYS 2026.
Among the yachts presented at the 2026 show, the Fountaine Pajot fleet was impossible to ignore; their design philosophy, guest-focused layouts, and consistently high crew standards distinguished them across the anchorage. Below are five yachts that stood out for distinct and compelling reasons.
Sailing catamaran Aloia 80: Redefining the luxury catamaran charter experience
AT A GLANCE
Built: 2024 | Type: Sailing catamaran | LOA: 80 ft | Guests: up to 10 | Crew: 5
Design and layout
Of all the yachts at the 2026 EMMYS, Aloia 80 drew the most sustained attention, and deserved every moment of it. The newest entry in Fountaine Pajot's flagship 80 series, she reflects a design philosophy where every square metre is purposeful. Clean, contemporary lines meet a layout conceived entirely around the guest experience.
The king-size master suite sets a standard that rivals the finest boutique hotel accommodations ashore. Four additional queen cabins each offer generous proportions and private ensuite facilities. A genuine luxury at this scale, where compromises are common.
Signature features
What elevates Aloia 80 beyond conventional catamaran charter is a series of considered design choices that add up to something genuinely distinctive. The fold-down deck balconies create intimate private terraces that hover above the Aegean, a quiet spot with a glass of something cold and a view of a Greek coastline drifting past. The hydraulic swim platform transforms into a fully equipped beach club, stocked with an impressive array of water toys. On the bow, a heated jacuzzi completes a picture of effortless indulgence.
Onboard dining reaches a standard described by the crew as Michelin-inspired multi-course menus: ambitious, beautifully presented, and entirely in keeping with the yacht's positioning.
The crew
A professional team of five operates Aloia 80 with the kind of quiet precision that characterises the best crewed charter experiences. Service is intuitive, hospitality is warm, and the knowledge of the Greek Islands - their anchorages, their history, their hidden coves - runs deep.
For those seeking a crewed sailing catamaran charter in Greece where no detail is too small and no expectation too high, Aloia 80 represents the benchmark.
Power catamaran Alina: Sophisticated performance for Greek Island cruising
AT A GLANCE
Built: 2026 | Type: Power catamaran | LOA: 80 ft | Guests: up to 10 | Crew: 5
Design and performance
Alina, the power catamaran counterpart to Aloia 80 in Fountaine Pajot's 2026 fleet, offers something different in character but equal in ambition. Where Aloia 80 draws its identity from the sail and the silence, Alina is defined by reach. Built in 2026, she combines expansive interior volume with the performance that allows guests to cover more of the Greek Islands in a single week.
The flybridge is exceptional: a panoramic deck with 360-degree views across the Aegean that serves equally as a dining venue, a sundeck, and a place to simply watch the world pass by at anchor off a deserted island.
Advanced engineering
What distinguishes Alina technically is her advanced lithium battery system, which allows the air conditioning to run overnight without a generator. The result is a genuinely peaceful night at anchor, only the gentle sound of water against the hulls, none of the background drone that disrupts sleep on conventional motor yachts. For guests who value silence as much as speed, this is a meaningful advantage.
A 230hp SportJet tender extends the yacht's reach further still, accessing secluded beaches and coves beyond the range of larger vessels, an increasingly valuable asset as the most sought-after anchorages in the Greek Islands grow busier.
The crew
Captain Vladimir and Deckhand Konstantinos bring particular depth of knowledge: both previously served aboard Aloia 80, giving them an intimate understanding of Fountaine Pajot's 80-series systems. They are joined by award-winning Chef Panagiotis, Chief Stewardess Maria Eleni, and Second Stewardess Maria, a team that operates with the seamless coordination of a long-established unit.
Alina is the choice for guests who want the reach of a motor yacht, the space of a superyacht, and the silence of a sailboat, combined in a single extraordinary platform.
Sailing catamaran Kimata: Elegant, intimate, and exceptionally crewed
AT A GLANCE
Type: Sailing catamaran | LOA: 67 ft | Guests: up to 8 | Crew: 3
Design and atmosphere
At 67 feet, the Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran Kimata occupies a different position in the fleet, more intimate than the 80-series yachts, but no less refined. Her design prioritises the kind of unhurried outdoor living that defines the best Greek Islands charter experience: generous foredeck lounging, multiple shaded and open sun areas that allow guests to follow or avoid the sun throughout the day, and a heated jacuzzi that becomes a natural gathering point at anchor.
The flybridge is particularly well considered, elevated enough to offer uninterrupted sightlines across the water, spacious enough to remain comfortable when the full guest complement of eight is onboard.
Cabins and guest experience
Four cabins accommodate up to eight guests: a principal Owner's Suite and three queen cabins, all with private ensuite facilities. The proportions are generous for a 67-foot sailing catamaran, and the finish is refined without being ostentatious, a quality particularly appreciated by guests who prefer substance over display.
The crew
Of all the vessels at the 2026 EMMYS, Kimata's crew of three left the most lasting impression. Their service operated below the level of conscious awareness: needs anticipated, preferences remembered and menus that arrived as if composed specifically for each guest. It is the kind of hospitality that is genuinely difficult to train and impossible to fake.
The captain's handling of the yacht was precise and confident, which matters more than many guests realise. And the crew's knowledge of Greek history, mythology, and the islands' hidden anchorages added a genuinely cultural dimension to what would already have been a memorable week.
Kimata is the choice for guests who want intimacy, authenticity, and a crewed sailing experience in Greece that feels personal rather than performative.
Lagoon Valium 55: Outstanding value in the Greek charter market
AT A GLANCE
Built: 2023 | Type: Sailing catamaran | LOA: 55 ft | Guests: up to 10 | Crew: 3
Design and layout
Not every standout at the 2026 EMMYS carried the Fountaine Pajot name. The Lagoon Valium 55, built in 2023, made a compelling case for the category of luxury charter yachts that deliver an experience well beyond their size and price point.
Valium 55 accommodates up to ten guests across four double cabins and a convertible twin, a genuinely versatile layout that works equally well for families with children and groups of adults travelling together. All cabins include ensuite facilities, and the overall use of interior space is impressive for the vessel's LOA.
The crew: the defining difference
What distinguishes Valium 55 in the charter market is not her specification but her crew. The chef's culinary output signals serious training and genuine passion: meals that arrive beautifully plated and thoughtfully composed, from the first breakfast to the final dinner. The deckhand-host manages the complex dual role, on-deck safety and guest-facing hospitality, with the ease of long experience. And the captain's boat-handling communicates competence and calm from the moment the lines are cast off.
Together, this three-person team creates something that is harder to achieve than many imagine: an environment that feels professionally managed and genuinely welcoming simultaneously.
Valium 55 is proof of something important in the crewed catamaran charter market, that the quality of the experience is determined far more by the people aboard than by the length of the yacht.
Lagoon 51 Corali: Fresh, modern, and exceptional value in Greece
AT A GLANCE
Type: Sailing catamaran | LOA: 51 ft | Guests: up to 8 | Crew: 2
First impressions
Corali arrived at the 2026 EMMYS as one of the newer entries in the Greek charter fleet, a brand-new Lagoon 51 presented in immaculate condition, from stem to stern. In a show where dozens of yachts compete for attention, her presentation was immediate: fresh, modern, and maintained with evident care.
The exterior cabins are spacious and well-proportioned with good ensuite facilities. The interior cabins are better suited to one adult or two children, a layout that makes Corali particularly attractive for families with young children seeking a Greek Islands sailing holiday at a competitive price point. Custom embroidered linens throughout add a personal, considered touch that distinguishes her from more generic charter offerings.
Equipment and water sports
Corali is fully equipped with brand-new water toys and a powerful 30hp tender, a meaningful advantage for guests who want to explore the coastline actively rather than simply anchor offshore.
The crew
Captain George brings more than 35 years of sea experience to Corali, a depth of knowledge that translates into complete confidence aboard and a natural authority over the yacht. His love for the Greek Islands, their maritime history, and the stories behind each anchorage gives the charter experience a dimension that photographs and specifications cannot convey.
Chef Patros, with over 11 years of fine dining experience, delivers meals that rival many quality restaurants ashore: carefully prepared, generously presented, and tailored to guests' preferences across the week.
For guests exploring a luxury catamaran charter in Greece for the first time, or those seeking exceptional quality at a more accessible price point, Corali is an excellent starting point.
Why attending EMMYS matters for your charter decision
There is a version of yacht charter research that takes place entirely on a screen: scrolling through photographs, reading specification sheets, comparing prices. It is useful as far as it goes. But it stops well short of what is actually needed to make the right decision.
The 2026 EMMYS demonstrated, again, why firsthand inspection remains irreplaceable. Walking a deck reveals how a yacht actually feels underway. Speaking with a crew communicates chemistry, competence, and character in a way that no biography page can replicate. Tasting a chef's preparation from the show menu gives a reliable indication of what guests will experience at anchor off Hydra or Santorini.
Brokers who attend EMMYS return with something that cannot be found online: direct experience of the yachts and crews available for charter that season. That knowledge, of which captain handles his vessel with quiet confidence, which chef cooks beyond the expected standard, which yacht punches above its size, is what informs genuinely useful client recommendations.
Aerial view of EMMYS 2026 taking place in Poros, Greece. Photo courtesy of EMMYS & Studio Reskos.
At an event that now encompasses more than 100 crewed charter yachts presented by 30 management companies, EMMYS has become the most concentrated opportunity in the Eastern Mediterranean to evaluate the Greek charter fleet in a single visit. For brokers, it is an essential professional investment. For clients, it is the reason to work with a broker who attends.
Planning a luxury yacht charter in the Greek Islands
The yachts reviewed represent five genuinely distinct experiences within the Greek charter market. Each suits a different type of guest, a different set of priorities, and a different vision of what a week on the Aegean should feel like.
To discuss which crewed yacht charter best matches your requirements - including dates, guest numbers, preferred destinations, and budget - contact us for a personalized recommendation based on direct knowledge of the fleet across Greece and other leading charter destinations worldwide.
