Azimut 53

Onboard the Azimut 53

The Azimut 53 sets a straightforward brief: a 17-metre motor yacht from the Italian builder, laid out with three cabins for groups who want genuine space without the scale of the larger vessels in a Mallorca fleet. Day charter capacity runs to 11 guests, while the three-cabin arrangement keeps overnight groups comfortable rather than crowded. Cockpit, aft deck and interior salon connect easily, so guests can move between shade and open air through the day rather than staying fixed in one spot.

Based out of Mallorca, the Azimut 53 suits routes where the coastline itself is the draw rather than distance covered. A half-day or full-day passage along the east coast — taking in Porto Cristo, Cala Mondragó and Cala Pi — plays to this size of yacht well, and the calas here stay sheltered from westerly winds, which keeps the ride and the anchoring comfortable. The same boat handles a shorter Bay of Palma run just as naturally, departing the marina in the afternoon and turning back as the light drops toward evening.

Three cabins make the Azimut 53 a practical choice for a family group or a small circle of friends weighing up more than a single day on the water. Provisioning can be arranged ahead of departure, so the boat is stocked before guests step aboard, which allows the plan to extend from a day charter into an overnight or short multi-day route without added logistics once underway. For couples, small families or groups who want a well-proportioned yacht rather than a larger crewed vessel, the Azimut 53 is a sound match for a Mallorca charter.