EMILY GRACE II

Rodman R41 Flybridge — day charter, southwest Mallorca Port Andratx is the kind of harbour that sets the tone before you've even cast off: a working fishing port turned discreet marina, tucked into the hills at the island's western tip. It's from here that the Rodman R41 Flybridge runs her full-day, eight-hour private charters along one of the most photogenic stretches of Mediterranean coastline. The R41 is a straightforward proposition, and that is precisely her strength — a motor yacht with the legs to cover ground and the deck space to make a full day at anchor genuinely comfortable. The flybridge is the natural centre of gravity: open to the sun, elevated above the waterline, with room to spread out while the coast slides past. Below and aft, there's shade and seating when the afternoon asks for it. A professional captain is at the helm, which changes the character of the day entirely. Rather than sticking to the obvious, you're routed towards the anchorages that work best with the wind and the hour — Cala en Egos, the beaches around Sant Elm, or the crossing to Sa Dragonera, the protected island reserve off the western headland, where cliffs drop straight into clear water and the swimming is exceptional. Snorkelling equipment is aboard, and the coves along this coast reward it: rocky edges, good visibility, and enough depth variation to make a swim worth prolonging. A well-judged day out for families, for a couple looking for a quiet stretch of coast, or for a group wanting a proper day on the water rather than a short hop. Departures from Port Andratx, Balearic Islands.