Azimut 45

Onboard the Azimut 45

The Azimut 45 sits comfortably in the middle ground between a fast day boat and a proper small yacht — 13.7 metres of hull with the cruising range to cover real distance and the manners to sit still for a long lunch. Twin cabins below give it more structure than most open day boats, while the aft deck and cockpit are built around al-fresco dining, with a table sized for a group rather than a couple. At full charter capacity of 11 guests, the boat still keeps a sense of order: no one is standing in someone else's way to reach the swim platform.

Out of Mallorca this is a boat that suits a tight schedule. A cruising speed of around 32 knots means Puerto Portals to the eastern calas, or a run out toward the Bay of Palma's western anchorages, is a matter of minutes rather than a half-day commitment. That speed also makes it a practical choice for a corporate lunch charter — leave Palma late morning, anchor for two or three hours off a sheltered stretch of coast, and be back at the marina before evening traffic on the water picks up. Families with older children get the same benefit: less time transiting, more time swimming.

It suits parties who want a day on the water without organising an overnight, though the two cabins leave room for a single night aboard if the itinerary calls for it — a quiet anchorage rather than a full multi-day route. Couples chartering for a private lunch, friends splitting a group outing, or a small corporate party entertaining clients all fit the layout without feeling squeezed. Availability and departure marina — Puerto Portals, Club de Mar or elsewhere along the coast — are confirmed at the time of booking.