Vandutch 48

The Vandutch 48 carries the low, wide-beam silhouette that VanDutch built its reputation on: a flat sundeck running nearly the full length of the boat, bench seating wrapped around the open cockpit, and a hull shaped for speed rather than cruising bulk. At 15 metres she sits closer to the water than most day boats her size, and once she's up on the plane the ride feels planted and direct rather than soft.

Charters out of Puerto Banús tend to put the Vandutch 48 on the shorter, brighter routes rather than long crossings. A run west past Estepona's quieter stretches toward Punta de la Chullera works well for guests who want calmer water and better visibility for swimming, and the boat's speed makes that distance feel unhurried rather than rushed. Her draft and hull suit this kind of coastal day route rather than the tidal work further out toward the Strait of Gibraltar, which calls for a different type of vessel and crew experience.

With two cabins below and space for 12 guests on deck, this boat is built around day charter numbers rather than multi-night living — a natural fit for a small family group, a couple marking an occasion, or a handful of friends who want room to move without the scale of a superyacht. Fuel use on a coastal loop like this stays moderate compared with longer runs, and it's worth asking for a clear breakdown of that alongside guest numbers before confirming a date, especially once July and August berth demand at Puerto Banús starts to build.