THE MOST ROMANTIC WAY TO PROPOSE ON THE ATHENIAN RIVIERA

Imagine the scene. The sun is sinking toward the islands, the sea has turned to liquid gold, and the only sound is the water lapping against a mahogany hull. You are anchored in a quiet bay, a glass of champagne in hand, and the person you love has no idea what is about to happen.

A proposal at sea is the most private, cinematic setting the Mediterranean has to offer. Here is how a proposal aboard AELIA, our Riva Aquariva 33, comes together.

THE SETTING

The Athenian Riviera is a coastline of pale limestone cliffs, pine trees reaching down to the water and coves so clear you can see the sand beneath the boat. We know where the light is softest and where you will have the sea to yourselves. Your captain will choose the spot on the day, depending on the wind and the light, so that the moment is calm, quiet and beautiful.

Some couples want to drift past the cliffs as the sun goes down. Others prefer a sheltered bay, the anchor down, and nothing but the horizon. We keep the exact place a surprise, even from you, if you like.

THE MOMENT

Most proposals happen in the last hour before sunset, when the sky turns pink and orange and the Riva's varnished wood seems to glow from within. The captain gives you privacy at exactly the right time. All you need to do is find the right words.

If you want the moment captured, a photographer can hide in plain sight on board, or follow from a second boat to film the whole scene from the water without being noticed.

MAKING IT YOURS

Every proposal is different, and we plan it around your partner. You might want:

• Flowers and decoration on board, in the colours or the flowers your partner loves.

• Champagne on ice, and a menu served at sea. We recommend our Platinum menu for proposals.

• A photographer and videographer, so you can relive the moment forever.

• A stewardess on board, so everything is taken care of while you focus on each other.

And after the yes, many couples simply stay out on the water, watching the lights of the coast come on one by one.

WHY A RIVA?

A proposal deserves a setting that feels like a film. The Riva has been the boat of romance on Lake Como and the Côte d'Azur for decades, and AELIA, a Riva Aquariva 33, is the only one of her kind in Athens. Her mahogany deck, cream leather and chrome details turn every photograph into something timeless.

PLAN YOUR PROPOSAL

Proposals are private: only the two of you and our captain on board, unless you choose to add a photographer or a stewardess. Plan as early as you can, especially for July and August. Send us your date and your ideas on WhatsApp or through our Proposals page, and we will help you plan every detail in complete discretion.