Azimut 53

At 17 metres, the Azimut 53 sits in that useful middle ground between a day boat and a full crewed superyacht — compact enough to handle tighter berths and quick departures, roomy enough to sleep aboard in genuine comfort. Three cabins and capacity for 11 guests make it a natural fit for two or three families travelling together, or a group of friends who want private space below deck rather than a single open saloon shared by everyone.

Out of a Sardinian base, this is a yacht that suits shorter runs to calmer water rather than long open-sea crossings — a morning crossing to the Maddalena Archipelago for anchoring in its more sheltered bays, or a slower day along the Costa Smeralda coastline, both play to its strengths. The three-cabin layout means parents and children, or two couples, can each have their own space to retreat to between swims, which matters on a boat where the day might stretch from a late breakfast through an afternoon at anchor.

The Azimut 53 works best for guests who want a manageable, well-proportioned yacht rather than the logistics of a much larger vessel — a private day charter for a family group, a small multi-generational booking, or a set of friends who'd rather split three cabins than crowd onto a day boat with no overnight option. Sardinia Lux Yachts can talk through route options and timing for this yacht against the season and the group's plans before confirming a date.