Yachts That Match the Way Owners Want to Cruise

When searching for their next yacht, most buyers don’t start with a spec sheet. They start with a feeling: how they want to spend their time onboard, who they want to share it with, and where they want the yacht to take them. Family cruising, long-range exploration, and entertainment-led lifestyles all demand very different platforms, and the best yachts are the ones designed with that purpose in mind from day one. Across every segment of the market, intent has become the deciding factor.

This selection highlights a few yachts across these key categories. Grouped by how they’re used rather than how they’re measured, each yacht reflects what to pay attention to right now, informed by the brokers closest to the listings.

Where Family Cruising Comes First

MISS MICHELLE stands out as a family-forward yacht, designed with real ownership in mind rather than theoretical luxury. Delivered in 2025, she represents the peak of Horizon’s RP series, offering a balance of long-range capability and thoughtful livability. As listing broker Wes Sanford explains, “this yacht was built for a lifelong boating enthusiast whose experience and attention to detail is found in every corner of this nearly brand new yacht,” a philosophy that is immediately apparent in her layout and finish. The inclusion of two master suites, one on-deck and a second master stateroom below, makes her particularly appealing for family cruising.

Beyond her accommodations, MISS MICHELLE is set up to make family time on the water easy and enjoyable. A dedicated garage and beach club create a natural hub for swimming and watersports, while generous deck spaces allow different age groups to spread out without feeling disconnected.

TOGETHER offers a compelling family-cruising platform in a size range that continues to resonate with Med buyers. Delivered in June 2025, she is a Ferretti 940 that combines a full-beam main-deck master, generous guest accommodations, and an easy-to-manage operational profile. With commercial registration below the 24-meter load line, 120GT, and MAN 2200hp engines showing just 174 hours, she delivers the kind of usability that makes time onboard feel effortless rather than complex.

What sets TOGETHER apart right now is her positioning in the market. As broker Charles Hervé notes, a €400,000 price reduction brings her new asking price to €8,590,000, making her “a new yacht, without the wait, without the uncertainty, and below new-build price.” With extended warranty coverage through July 2027, 21–29 knot performance, and a flybridge designed as a genuine living space, she represents a turnkey opportunity for families wanting to step straight into the season.

Built to Go Further

RAY defines the modern explorer category by pairing cruising capability with a social, guest-focused layout. A 2025 Numarine 32XP, she is the only yacht in the XP series delivered with full MCA LY3 compliance, Commercial Short Range status, and MAN 800hp Tier III engines with SCR units, making her entirely unique within the fleet. According to listing broker Deniz Kaymaz, “RAY is the quietest yacht in her category,” a claim supported by engineering that keeps noise levels below 50dB and vibration under 1mm/sec, exceeding RINA COMF standards.

RAY is equally defined by how guests use her. Deniz highlights that she is best suited for owners who like to entertain, with four bars located across different decks, creating natural gathering points throughout the yacht. With 299GT of volume, approximately 330 square meters of living space, and a 4,000-nautical-mile range at 8 knots, she delivers true explorer credentials while remaining the only Numarine 32XP available without a two-year wait.

Ocean King DOGE 400 is an explorer conceived for owners who value volume, versatility, and long-range confidence. As broker Gabriele Modica Ragusa explains, “the DOGE 400 is an explorer built in steel and aluminum, with great volume, a huge beach club, a large pool aft, and a custom glass Jacuzzi on the sundeck.” Measuring 132’ (40.38m), she is the debut model of the Doge series and reflects Ocean King’s commercial-grade construction philosophy paired with contemporary Italian design.

Underneath her exterior lies true explorer capability. A steel hull engineered for ocean-crossing voyages delivers a range of 5,000 nautical miles, supported by an efficient, commercial-style engine room designed for durability and ease of operation. With expansive interior volume and flexible customization options, DOGE 400 offers a confident platform for owners looking beyond conventional cruising grounds.

Best Platforms for Entertaining

UNBRIDLED remains one of the most compelling entertainment-focused yachts on the market, blending Trinity pedigree with a layout designed to bring people together. Refurbished in 2015 and refit again in 2019, she is presented in pristine condition, where modern amenities live in harmony with traditional styling. She is a yacht built for hosting, with expansive social spaces flowing from the main salon and formal dining area to a skylounge that functions as the heart of the yacht, complete with a full bar and games table.

Up to 16 guests are welcomed across six staterooms, anchored by a full-beam master suite with a dedicated study and an adjacent convertible cabin, ideal for families or mixed groups. From her sundeck with Jacuzzi and full bar to shaded dining and lounging areas throughout, UNBRIDLED delivers an onboard experience centered on entertainment and comfort.

BLACK LEGEND and BLACK SAILS showcase two distinct expressions of high-performance yachting, united by Italian craftsmanship and unmistakable presence. As broker Ed Dickinson notes, “both yachts are high-performance vessels, finished to an exceptional standard by leading Italian shipyards, designed to ensure the utmost luxury and comfort while also offering unrivalled speed for their size.” BLACK LEGEND, the most iconic Mangusta 165E delivered, embodies that philosophy through a 35-knot top speed, aggressive styling, and deck spaces designed for large-scale entertaining, including one of the largest aft decks found on any 50-meter yacht, multiple bars, and a dedicated DJ booth.

By contrast, BLACK SAILS, a 39.95-meter Wally 130, channels performance through sail, pairing a Hall Spars carbon rig with a flexible deck layout that adapts easily between cruising, entertaining, and regatta use. Awarded Best Refit at the World Superyacht Awards in 2011 and continually upgraded since, she brings pedigree and adaptability together in a package that remains instantly recognizable. Together, these two yachts make a statement wherever they go.

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