BY MY SIDE

BY MY SIDE — Aquila 54 An Aquila 54 has a particular way of making the Adriatic feel manageable. The hull shape is efficient rather than showy, and the ride stays level and predictable — the kind of platform that lets guests keep a glass on the table while the islands slide past. Accommodation is unusually consistent for a catamaran of this size: four cabins, each with a double bed and its own en-suite, sleeping eight. There is no compromise cabin, no berth anyone will quietly negotiate to avoid. The master stands apart thanks to its panoramic windows, which turn the anchorage into the room's main feature and keep natural light in the space from first coffee to last. The layout rewards longer itineraries rather than quick weekends. Volume is generous where it matters — circulation between the saloon, the cockpit and the foredeck is easy, and the finishes are chosen to hold up to a full season of use without feeling clinical. Based in Croatia summer and winter, BY MY SIDE is well positioned for the Dalmatian coast: the Kornati archipelago, the Hvar and Vis approaches, and the quieter bays that reward a shallow-draft catamaran able to tuck in closer to shore than most. She is offered with crew, who handle the routine of the day — provisioning, passage planning, service on board — so that the itinerary stays flexible and the guests' only real decision is where to spend the night.