ATHENA I is an emblem of Wally’s avant-garde vision — a yacht designed for those who live for the sea. Delivered in 2018 as the fifth and final GRP hull in the celebrated WallyAce series, she captures the essence of Luca Bassani’s revolutionary approach to yachting: pure, modern, and effortlessly connected to the water.
Her exterior design, developed by Wally and AllSeas, is complemented by an elegant Alberto Pinto interior — a study in refined minimalism and understated luxury. Following extensive cosmetic and technical refits in 2021 and 2022, ATHENA I emerges renewed and enhanced, ready to deliver the ultimate experience of contemporary cruising.
Her layout is as intelligent as it is inviting, accommodating up to seven guests in three beautifully appointed cabins. The full-beam owner’s suite, positioned aft on the lower deck, opens directly onto the sea through expansive sliding glass doors — a feature more often seen on 60-meter yachts. This connection to the water defines ATHENA I’s philosophy: immersive, open, and liberating.
Across 280 square meters of interior space and a 59-square-meter sundeck, ATHENA I offers a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor freedom. Her expansive decks invite long, sunlit days and elegant evenings, while the extended hydraulic swim platform — transforming below the waterline — ensures effortless access to the sea and smooth boarding from shore.
With her bold design, meticulous craftsmanship, and thoughtful refit, ATHENA I stands as one of the most distinctive and desirable Wally yachts on the water — a masterpiece of form, function, and emotion.