Pardo 43

Onboard the Pardo 43

The Pardo 43 is built around open movement: a walkaround deck lets guests move from bow to stern without ducking through a cabin, which matters on a boat rated for 10 people. At 13.4 metres, the layout favours groups who want to spread out on deck rather than gather below — sunpads forward, seating aft, and sightlines that stay open the whole way round. With a cruising speed near 39 knots, it covers ground quickly, which suits a charter day built around several stops rather than one long run.

Based out of Mallorca, this yacht fits well with the shorter, well-shaped routes along the coast — a run out from the Bay of Palma toward Illetes, or east toward the calas beyond Porto Cristo, where a fast, open-deck boat can cover the distance between coves without eating into swimming time. Two cabins give the option of a light overnight or a rest stop away from other boats, though most charters on a boat this size run as a single or half-day out and back to base.

It suits smaller groups and families who want a fast, sporty boat rather than a large crewed yacht — couples planning an active day on the water, or a group of friends who'd rather swim at three calas than sit at anchor at one. Because it's compact enough to handle without a full crew complement and quick enough to adjust plans mid-afternoon, it also works well for charters booked closer to the date, when a specific superyacht slot may not be available but a capable day-boat is.