Mangusta 108

At 33 metres, Mangusta 108 carries the low, sculpted profile the yard is known for, built more for open water speed than a slow drift along the coast. Cruising at around 35 knots, she covers ground quickly, and her deck spaces - a bow lounge forward and open-air dining aft - suit a day that moves at the same pace as the boat. Four cabins keep the sleeping arrangement tight and private, matched to a defined group of up to 12 guests rather than a large party.

Departing from Puerto Banús, that speed opens up choices a slower yacht would not fit into one afternoon: a run west past Estepona's quieter beaches for a swim stop, or, conditions allowing, a longer push toward the Gibraltar Strait to look out for dolphins before turning back for a sunset return past the marina. The swim platform makes the stop-and-swim part of the day simple, whichever bay ends up chosen on the water.

Mangusta 108 suits couples marking an anniversary with a fast day out, small families wanting an active few hours on the water, or a compact corporate group who would rather have a private lunch afloat than a restaurant table. Because running costs on a yacht this size are driven largely by fuel - noticeably higher on a Gibraltar run than a short Estepona swim stop - guests get a clear APA and fuel estimate for the exact route they have in mind before anything is confirmed.