Riva 130

At 40 metres, the Riva 130 sits toward the upper end of what Puerto Banús comfortably accommodates, and the length shows in how the deck spaces are laid out rather than in any single feature. Five cabins sleep up to twelve guests, so each couple or family gets a proper cabin rather than a converted berth, and the lower deck stays quiet even when the aft cockpit is full for lunch.

A typical day starts from Puerto Banús and runs west past Estepona's quieter beaches to anchor for a swim, though a hull this size can also cover more ground: with an experienced captain, a run toward the Gibraltar Strait is a realistic option, tides permitting, and the dolphins seen there between June and October make the added distance worth weighing against a shorter coastal loop.

Twelve guests is a natural ceiling for the Riva 130's cabin layout, which suits a family charter with children aboard, a small corporate lunch, or a couple marking an anniversary with a sunset run back into the marina. Because fuel use on a 40-metre hull climbs on longer routes, we set out realistic APA and fuel guidance before confirming a day rate, and given how quickly superyacht berths at Puerto Banús fill through July and August, peak-season and multi-day plans are worth locking in early.