If there’s a sense of ebb and flow within the interior of the sleek, 255-foot, Greek-built Malia, it’s because of the golden rule laid down by its designer: No 90-degree angles.
Aboard this superyacht’s multitude of spaces—from the light-filled main salon to the sprawling primary suite to the eight guest staterooms—graceful, elegant curves rule the floor plan. Take the vessel’s dramatic upper salon, which doubles as a casual venue for movie nights. This room is all about twists and turns: The white, generously cushioned sofa forms a perfect 180-degree arc. Edging up to it from behind is a quarter moon-shaped credenza handcrafted from freeform layers of Madrona burr. And, up above, the outer edges of the ceiling are marked by playful waves of eucalyptus slats highlighted by slivers of LED lighting. The thinking here, according to Italian interior designer Alessandro Massari, is that curved surfaces without abrupt edges fool the eye into thinking spaces are more expansive—not that the Malia needs it.
Introduced in 2023 and available for charters through Northtrop & Johnson, Malia is part of the portfolio of Athens-based Golden Yachts and its bold, dramatic exterior was conceived by young Greek designer Stefano Vafiadis, who broke with Golden’s tradition of incorporating long, flared bows in its superyacht designs. Instead, Malia’s bow is bolt upright and its superstructure is low and slender, making the yacht’s overall look racy and athletic. One of its most defining features is its mile-long, open foredeck, which is big enough to land a helicopter. Its considerable length also gives the visual impression of speed, so that even at anchor, Malia appears as if she’s scything through the waves at her 19-knot top speed.
Curves aside, this is a superyacht designed for fun. An aft beach club features huge drop-down terraces on two sides, plus an opening stern door for panoramic, 180-degree views. Here there’s a juice bar, sauna, Turkish hammam, and massage room, plus an ample rotating sofa to watch all the in-water action. As if all that wasn’t enough, the area is flooded with light from the glass-bottom splash pool above.
Story Credits:
Text by Howard walker
Photography by Guillaume Plisson
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