BIRDIE

It begins at the picturesque small harbour of Latoura or at the dock of one’s own hotel or private villa, where the uniformed crew of BIRDIE is waiting. A welcome drink is handed on arrival, before guests are taken on a tour of the 48-foot PRINCESS yacht: the cabin for two, the sun deck at the bow, seating area at the rear, and finally a seat on the panoramic flybridge deck as BIRDIE sets course for the Blue Lagoon, accompanied by the sound of the sea and a curated playlist or one’s own, with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. At the Diaporos Island, guests slip into waters of up to 25°C/ 77 °F, snorkelling among shells, exploring by SeaBob or stand-up paddleboard, or simply drying on a sun-warmed stone at shore. Back on board, the crew draws from The Danai’s five-star pantry: a wine list handpicked by the resort’s Head Sommelier from Greece’s largest private collection accompanies fine cheeses, cold cuts, and seasonal produce, with champagne and summer cocktails also available. For special occasions, the concierge team arranges everything in advance: a personalised cake from the resort’s award-winning patisserie, or a private photographer who, on the route to the Holy Mountain, might capture a resident dolphin family.