Azimut 86

Onboard the Azimut 86

At 26 metres, the Azimut 86 sits comfortably in the middle of the motor yacht range — large enough for genuine separation of space, compact enough to handle Barcelona's marina traffic without ceremony. Four cabins sleep up to 12 guests, a configuration that suits two families travelling together or a group of couples who want their own cabin rather than a shared saloon at night. The al fresco dining area is built into the yacht's rhythm rather than an add-on: meals move outside as a matter of course, with the swim platform close at hand for guests moving between deck and water between courses.

Departing from Port Olímpic, the Azimut 86's cruising speed of around 27 knots makes Sitges a realistic day-trip target — the 35-kilometre run south covers ground quickly, leaving hours to anchor off the bay, swim from the platform, and take lunch ashore before the return leg. The same speed works equally well turned north toward the Maresme coast, where smaller anchorages between headlands suit a boat this size better than a larger vessel would manage. Either way, the captain manages the harbour approach out of Port Olímpic, where commercial and ferry traffic requires attention on entry and exit.

This is a yacht for guests who want a proper crewed charter without the scale of a superyacht booking — corporate groups after a private lunch on the water, families wanting a full day at anchor with lunch on deck, or couples marking an occasion who'd rather eat outside than in a saloon. The four-cabin layout also gives it range beyond a single day: it's a reasonable fit for a short overnight extension along the coast if the itinerary calls for it. As with any charter on this coastline, fuel and APA guidance should be discussed against the specific route before booking, since a Sitges day and a longer coastal run carry different provisioning needs.