M/Y ARIELA

M/Y Ariela is less a yacht and more a private Mediterranean residence set afloat.

At 40 meters, this CRN-built tri-deck superyacht takes the pedigree of one of Italy’s most respected shipyards and channels it into something deeply personal. She carries the quiet authority of a world-class build, yet the onboard experience feels intimate, almost like being welcomed into a thoughtfully designed seaside home rather than a commercial charter vessel.

Built by CRN Yachts, part of the Ferretti Group, Ariela bears all the hallmarks of Italian naval architecture: a purposeful profile, balanced lines, and a sense of proportion that makes every space feel exactly the right size. Inside, the touch of Zuccon International Project is unmistakable—elegant, livable, and never ostentatious.

What truly sets Ariela apart is her tri-deck layout. Where many yachts in her class stop at two decks, she adds a third, and that extra level changes everything. The main deck is the calm heart of the yacht: a salon wrapped in panoramic windows, a formal dining area that still feels relaxed, and a full-beam master suite forward with its own study and generous bathroom. It’s where mornings start slowly with coffee and sea views, and where evenings end in soft light and quiet conversation.

Above, the upper deck opens the yacht to the elements. Here, outdoor dining and comfortable lounging blend with the sense of being close to the action—steps from the wheelhouse, where guests can watch the captain trace a path between islands or simply enjoy the feeling of being part of the journey rather than just a passenger.

Crowning it all is the sundeck, Ariela’s true signature. A Jacuzzi sits at the center, ringed by sunpads and served by a bar, with 360-degree views of the Greek islands. This is where sunset becomes a ritual: champagne in hand, the day’s adventures retold as the sky shifts from gold to indigo and the yacht seems to hover between sea and stars.

Inside, Ariela is designed for the Mediterranean. The palette is drawn from the water and coastline—warm neutrals, soft blues, natural textures. Nothing feels too precious to touch. Six staterooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and individual climate control, accommodate twelve guests in comfort. The full-beam master suite on the main deck is a rarity in this size range, with the volume and privacy of a luxury hotel suite and its own study for those who need to stay connected between anchorages.

Beneath the surface beauty, Ariela is built to move and designed to stay. Her advanced stabilization system keeps her composed in seas that would unsettle lesser yachts, whether she’s crossing from the Saronic Gulf to the Cyclades or lying to anchor off Santorini. The motion is quiet, controlled, and reassuring—allowing guests to focus on the experience rather than the conditions.

A crew of eight, led by an experienced captain, delivers service that feels anticipatory rather than formal. The chef sources ingredients from island markets and tailors menus to the day’s plans and the guests’ preferences. Stewardesses move almost invisibly, ensuring that cabins, decks, and tables always reflect the same standard of care and detail that went into Ariela’s construction.

What makes M/Y Ariela special is not a single feature, but the way everything comes together: the name on the hull, the Italian craftsmanship, the tri-deck layout that creates distinct moods and moments, the stability that makes remote anchorages feel effortless, and the crew that turns a charter into a private, floating homecoming.

She is a yacht for those who care as much about how a place feels as how it looks—for guests who understand that true luxury at sea is not just about specifications, but about the rare sense of belonging that only a few yachts can offer. Ariela is one of them. She isn’t just seen; she is experienced.