Cranchi A46

The Cranchi A46 is built around its walkaround deck, so the bow, side decks, and cockpit connect into one continuous space rather than separate zones. At 14 metres, there's enough room to spread ten guests across sunbeds forward, a shaded cockpit table, and open transom without anyone feeling boxed in — the kind of layout that works when a group wants to move around freely rather than stay seated for the day. Below deck, two cabins give guests somewhere to change, stow bags, or step out of the sun, without turning the boat into an overnight vessel.

With a cruising speed around 34 knots, the A46 covers ground quickly, which matters for a day boat working out of Porto Cervo or Palau toward the Maddalena Archipelago — the open granite islands and clear anchorages sit within reach for a full day out and back without the transit eating into swim time. The pace also suits shorter runs along the Costa Smeralda coastline, where guests want more time in the water than on the move. It's a boat for calm-water days: dropping anchor in a sheltered bay, swimming off the walkaround platform, and covering another stretch of coast before heading back to base.

This is a fit for families, couples, or small groups who want a fast, open, sociable day boat rather than a multi-cabin cruiser — the two cabins are for comfort during the day, not for sleeping aboard. Groups planning a single outing from Sardinia's northern marinas, especially with children who need space to move rather than sit still, tend to get the most from the A46's deck plan. Because it's a day-charter yacht rather than a live-aboard, bookings work best as full or half-day trips built around a specific stretch of coast or a couple of anchorages, rather than an extended itinerary.