Vanquish VQ60

The Vanquish VQ60 reads as a sport yacht built for movement rather than lounging: an 18.3-metre aluminium hull, twin engines, and a cruising speed near 45 knots that turns a coastal run into a short burst of real momentum. The low, open deck keeps the horizon visible from almost every seat, and the aluminium build gives the ride a firmer, more direct feel through turns than a fibreglass hull of the same length would.

Departing from Puerto Banús, the VQ60 suits an afternoon on the water rather than a slow, drifting day: a fast run west past the Estepona beaches, a stop to swim in the clearer water near Punta de la Chullera, and a return before the light fades. Up to twelve guests can be aboard for a day out, which makes the boat a natural fit for a group of friends or a couple bringing family along for a few hours rather than a full multi-day charter.

Below deck, two cabins signal that the VQ60 is built around day charters first, with the option of a single overnight stop for two guests who want speed by day and calm water by night. Because a performance hull running at this pace uses more fuel than a slower yacht covering the same distance, we talk through realistic fuel guidance with guests before confirming a route, especially for longer runs toward Estepona. Booking ahead is worth doing early in July and August, when fast, compact yachts on the Costa del Sol are the first to be taken.