Yacht Style – July 2019

REVIEW Monte Carlo Yachts 66

embedded within the hardtop, plus a wetbar with all the amenities

needed to keep guests fed and watered.

And the foredeck is quite possibly the finest in the class apart from

Galeon’s 640. Its Portuguese bridge style allows easy passage from

side to side and the central walkway has a superyacht feel about it.

The entire area can be shaded with a Bedouin-style canvas and it’s an

ideal spot for some secluded sundowners if you’re moored stern to the quay.

LIGHT INTERIOR

The main deck has a cool, beachy vibe due to a décor featuring

a light palette with dark highlights in the flooring and Venetian

blinds. Light sycamore makes up the bulk of the woodwork and lends

brightness to an interior that’s already endowed with a generous supply

of natural light because of massive saloon windows.

There isn’t as much natural light on the lower deck, but intelligent use

of indirect artificial lighting offers an inviting warmth that’s welcome in

the sleeping spaces. The full-beam master suite feels huge and is without

obstructions on the floor or overhead until you get close to the aft end.

There’s space for a stylish vanity station in the entrance hall and

the walk-around bed is flanked by comfortable low-slung sofas. There’s

thoughtful detailing down here as well, like the rose-gold wraps on

drawer and cupboard handles, as well as a chunky, leather-encased

handhold that runs from floor to ceiling on the bathroom bulkhead.

Guest accommodation comprises a VIP en-suite forward and a

twin cabin to starboard, which also has an en-suite, although it plays

the part of day head, too. The VIP is obviously the pick of the guest

cabins, but the twin is as well finished as the double cabins and has a

decent amount of natural light through attractive portholes.

For crew, there’s a well-appointed twin cabin aft, with shower and

toilet, accessed via a door in the transom. It’s compact, so not ideal for

long periods at sea, but will do the job for the occasional overnight stay.

Benefiting from a light palette, the split-level saloon features the main lounge forward, while aft, one step down, is the dining area opposite the galley

The portside aft galley (above) connects well with the cockpit,

while forward stairs (below) lead to the three guest cabins