At 85.3 metres (280ft), Alysia is one of the world's largest yachts for charter. She has unquestionable presence with her sleek hull, at the same time towering but welcoming. Access is easy via passarelle or the wide teak swimming platform. Once on board life unfolds over five spectacular decks. Thirty-six guests are looked after by thirty-four crew and there is room to entertain at the most lavish level.

With 2,400 square metres (25,833 sq feet) of guest space, everyone can enjoy the Alysia of their choice. And the choice is enormous. Arriving by lift 21 metres (70ft) up from the sea, the Sun Deck provides privacy, intimacy and spectacular views over your domain. At one end, the heli-pad converts into a circular sunbathing terrace, at the other, is a Jacuzzi surrounded by sun beds.

Crew at the large bar serve anything from a cold drink to a hot buffet - 24 hours a day. For sport, there are four waverunners, two tenders and a garage full of other leisure equipment including a fully equipped diving centre. At night the Bridge Deck is transformed - dimmed light overhead, candle light on starched white table linen and dinner as only Alysia can provide.

The main deck provides one of the largest spaces of any private yacht. Aft, the teak sofas, seats and tables can be illuminated for drinks before or after dinner. Moving indoors, the raised platform rear saloon is ideal for a game of cards or a movie on the 51" screen with surround sound. In the main saloon, fibre optic lit glass pillars emit soft hues of colour with silver leaf louvered windows separating the saloon and bar from the dining area. Mirrored ceilings, a grand piano, large sofas and group of armchairs, silk curtains, Michelangelo marble columns and the hand-made, raised pattern carpet all combine to provide the perfect atmosphere for casual entertaining - day or night. The main and dining saloons can also be re-arranged, creating one enormous space suitable for hosting parties or conferences.

The Upper deck saloon is like a private club. Two seating areas each with their own plasma screen, a backgammon and card table and a generously stocked bar make this the place to be after dinner. Alternatively stroll downstairs past the spectacular panels of blue Brazilian Makauba marble and take in a movie in the main cinema - the library includes vintage and modern classics.

Situated on the Upper Deck, the master suite measures over 122 square metres (1,313 sq. ft). The bedroom itself has 180° panoramic windows with a door to a private deck. An enormous Californian king-sized bed faces a 42" retractable plasma television with Creston control console. Male and female dressing rooms, twin Jacuzzi bath, private study and a twin stateroom complete this remarkable suite

Alysia's additional guest suites include eight super king-size doubles and seven twin staterooms, including one equipped for special needs. They are furnished to the highest standards with limed oak paneling, limestone architraves, silk embroidered counterpanes, sofas, a writing desk, titling LCD screen television with DVD and large marble bathrooms