VanDutch 40

Step aboard the VanDutch 40 and the first impression is restraint: a low, open deck with no visual clutter, wide sun pads, and lines that stay flush from bow to stern. At just under 12 metres she carries that same discipline into how she moves, touching close to 38 knots in open water and settling into an easy pace once you're inside a bay.

A typical afternoon out of Puerto Banús suits this boat well: leaving after lunch, running along the coast toward the quieter stretch near Estepona, anchoring for an hour to swim before heading back with the light behind you. The single cabin below is enough for guests to change or step out of the sun for a while — the rest of the day plays out on deck, not indoors.

With space for up to 10 guests, the VanDutch 40 suits people who want a short, uncomplicated day on the water rather than a full production: couples marking an anniversary, a handful of friends staying near Puerto Banús or Benahavís, or villa guests after a quick, easy transfer onto the water without the scale of a crewed superyacht.