Shangri-La is a 2019 Astréa 42 catamaran based in Piso Livadi, the natural harbour of Marpissa in the Cyclades. This twelve-metre vessel combines the stability and generous deck space of a modern catamaran with thoughtful design, making it an ideal platform for exploring Greece's most coveted islands. Whether you're planning a week with family, a gathering of friends, or a couple seeking unhurried sailing, Shangri-La accommodates up to twelve guests across four well-appointed cabins, each with private facilities among its four bathrooms.

The Cycladic cruising ground from Marpissa offers an embarrassment of riches: the windswept beauty of Antiparos, the whitewashed villages of Paros, and quieter anchorages scattered throughout the archipelago. Days unfold naturally aboard—mornings might begin with coffee from the onboard espresso machine while you plot the day's course via GPS, then sail under electric winches that make handling effortless even for less experienced crew. The twin 30 CV engines ensure reliable passage-making when the Aegean falls calm, while the catamaran's shallow draft opens access to shallow bays and hidden coves where larger monohulls cannot venture.

Comfort is woven throughout: the teak cockpit, shaded by a protective bimini, becomes your floating living room, furnished with cushions and a convertible table perfect for evening meals and morning briefings. Climate control keeps interiors cool during warm days, while the generator, solar panels, and voltage converter ensure reliable power for refrigeration, electric toilets, and all onboard systems. An outboard motor and tender expand your exploration radius, allowing excursions to villages, tavernas, and anchorages beyond the boat's reach.

A typical week aboard Shangri-La settles into an unhurried rhythm: lazy mornings, purposeful sailing between islands, long lunches in sheltered anchorages, and evenings where the sun melts into the Aegean while you share wine and local mezze under the stars.