Mangusta 92

The Mangusta 92 carries the marque's signature low, sculpted hull and deep cockpit, a design built as much for speed as for comfort. At 28 metres she cruises around 36 knots, so the run out from the marina feels less like a slow build-up and more like the day starting the moment you're clear of the breakwater. The aft swim platform sits close to the water, making the transition from deck to sea straightforward rather than a production.

A typical outing from Puerto Banús might head west past Estepona, where the coastline empties out and the water off Punta de la Chullera is calmer and clearer than the beaches nearer town. The captain can anchor for an hour of swimming before guests move to the aft deck for lunch laid out al fresco, then the same speed that got you out there brings you back in time for an early evening at the marina rather than a late one.

With four cabins and capacity for 12 guests, the Mangusta 92 suits a small family group or a couple travelling with close friends rather than a large party. Because her cruising speed uses more fuel than a slower displacement yacht, we walk clients through a realistic APA and fuel estimate before booking, particularly if the route runs beyond the immediate Marbella coastline. Berths at Puerto Banús fill early in July and August, so requests for peak weeks are best confirmed well ahead.