THE BIG BLUE

Troy Marine launched THE BIG BLUE in 2010 as a purpose-built explorer designed to navigate the demanding waters of the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean archipelagos where smaller ports and shallow anchorages define the cruising experience. Ugur Isik's exterior design prioritizes functionality over flash, creating clean profiles that slice through the notorious meltemi winds while maintaining stability in the choppy seas between Greek islands. At 42 meters, this motor yacht threads the needle between intimacy and capability, accessing hidden coves in Crete's southern coast while offering the range to island-hop from Mykonos to Santorini without refueling stops. The 8.4-meter beam provides exceptional stability when anchored in the exposed bays of the Cyclades, where afternoon winds can transform calm mornings into rolling anchorages that test lesser vessels. Ten guests discover that THE BIG BLUE excels in the kind of spontaneous cruising the Greek islands reward — following favorable weather windows to remote beaches on Folegandros or adjusting course to catch the famous sunset from Oia's waters. Isik's interior creates relaxed gathering spaces that work equally well during long passages between island groups or lazy afternoons at anchor in Navagio Bay. Seven crew members manage both the technical demands of navigating shallow channels around places like Koufonisia and the hospitality that turns a good cruise into an exceptional one. THE BIG BLUE transforms the logistical complexity of multi-island itineraries into effortless exploration, whether tracking down the best swimming spots in the Ionian Sea or positioning for sunrise over Delos from a perfectly sheltered anchorage.