Azimut 60

The Azimut 60 moves at a genuine cruising pace of around 30 knots, yet the aft deck is built for slowing down. An al fresco dining table sits under cover, close enough to the water that lunch conversation and the sound of the wake blend into one. At 18.5 metres she has the proportions of a proper motor yacht without the scale that turns a six-hour afternoon into a production.

A half-day run west from Puerto Banús toward Estepona suits her well: the coastline quietens past the busier beaches, and there is time to anchor in calmer water near Punta de la Chullera before turning back for a sunset approach into the marina. Her cruising speed keeps the transit short, which leaves more of the afternoon for actually sitting still.

Ten guests and three cabins make the Azimut 60 a natural fit for a family group or two couples sharing a day on the water rather than a full-cabin overnight crossing. Given her size, day-charter fuel use runs moderate compared with the larger yachts in the fleet, and it is worth asking about realistic fuel and APA estimates before confirming a booking, particularly if the route runs further than a short coastal loop.