Oceanis 51.1 - 5 + 1 cab. - Shine - 2019

Shine is a 2019 Oceanis 51.1 built for groups seeking space, comfort, and seamless sailing across the Ionian's crystalline waters. Based in Kerkyra, this six-cabin vessel accommodates up to twelve guests across four en-suite heads, making her ideal for families, close friends, or small corporate retreats who value both privacy and connection. Her 15.94-metre hull and generous beam deliver the stability and room that transform a week at sea into something genuinely restorative—not cramped quarters pretending otherwise. The boat's thoughtful systems reflect years of real-world cruising. Solar panels and a bow thruster handle the practical demands of anchoring in tight coves and island harbours, while an autopilot and full navigation suite—GPS chartplotter, AIS, wind instruments, and electronic winches—mean your sailing rhythm flows naturally, whether you're an experienced hand or learning as you go. A well-stocked refrigerator keeps provisions fresh through extended anchorages, and the included dinghy opens access to remote beaches and shallow-water villages that larger vessels cannot reach. These aren't luxury add-ons; they're the backbone of a week that actually works. Cruising from Kerkyra, you'll weave between the Ionian islands—Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkada, and beyond—where turquoise anchorages and whitewashed villages feel worlds away from ordinary life. Mornings unfold at your own pace: coffee on deck, a swim in water so clear you see the seabed, perhaps a tender run to a taverna tucked into a pine-lined bay. Evenings settle into that particular silence only the sea offers, with the sun melting into the horizon and a shared meal under the stars becoming the week's natural rhythm. Shine suits those who want genuine sailing without compromise—enough space that no one feels crowded, enough systems that the boat handles her own complexities, and enough freedom to chase whatever the wind and your curiosity suggest. A week aboard is measured not in activities ticked off, but in sunsets anchored in hidden coves and the unhurried ease of life lived at twelve knots.