PRINCESSA

Azimut 65 "Princessa" — Marina del Rey, California Some yachts announce themselves; the Princessa simply makes you want to stay aboard longer than planned. Her 65 feet carry the signature of Italian design — generous volumes, clean lines, an interior that reads more like a well-appointed holiday residence than a charter platform. Below deck, three cabins accommodate up to twelve guests; the detailed bed configuration is available on request. The living spaces are where this Azimut earns her reputation: proportions that let a group spread out rather than negotiate for elbow room, and a sense of light and continuity between the saloon and the exterior decks that makes the hours on board pass differently. The crew sets the tone from the first step aboard. Soft drinks, chilled water and ice are complimentary throughout, and mimosas are served on arrival — small gestures, executed properly, that tell you where the standard of service sits. Based in Marina del Rey, she is available from $1,000 per hour, which makes her as suited to a half-day along the Southern California coast as to a longer programme.