Oasis 40

Oasis 40 carries her 40 metres without any sense of bulk. The beach club sits low against the water, giving direct access for swimming rather than a ladder-and-platform afterthought, while the sundeck spa and shaded al fresco dining area split the boat into distinct moods: one for lounging, one for eating slowly. Five cabins hold 12 guests comfortably, which keeps the layout generous rather than stacked, and a cruising speed of around 16 knots suits a boat built for lingering over long passages.

From Puerto Banús, a typical day runs west toward Estepona, where the water is calmer and the beaches less crowded than the immediate coastline around the marina. Guests use the beach club to get in and out of the sea between courses, and the al fresco table works well for a lunch that runs two or three hours rather than a quick stop. It is a boat suited to a slower rhythm than a fast loop out and back.

Groups that book Oasis 40 tend to be multi-generational families or a small circle of couples who want five real cabins rather than a crowded saloon. For longer charters that involve provisioning or a run further along the coast, fuel use and APA figures shift noticeably compared with a short afternoon out of Puerto Banús, so we walk through realistic estimates for the route in mind before confirming dates.