The latest and greatest yachts under 24 metres

The brand-new Riva Capri 58 becomes available this year and can manage up to 37 knots.  It also offers two large guest cabins. An evolution of the 56' Rivale, it combines the liveability of a larger boat with the thrilling power of a pure open.

The cockpit is the social focus on board, defined by the fixed canopy that gives this yacht's silhouette a contemporary feel. The large central sunpad and bar unit on the starboard side provide space for entertaining guests during the day and into the evening.

Emerging from a partnership with American Magic in the last America’s Cup, the 14.15-metre Bluegame BGF45 uses a fixed foil that allows it to easily achieve speeds up to 36 knots. It foils from around 19 knots, giving exceptional fuel economy and a smooth ride. Great handling, flexible exterior space and two cabins make this a supremely enjoyable dayboat or weekender as she also sleeps four.

That Pearl chose to launch its newest 18.61-metre model at the Palma boat show tells you it is positioning itself for Med boating. Accommodation is built around three decks, including a large flybridge protected by a hardtop. There’s a full helm station, as well as seating, dining and lounging space. Opening wings off the cockpit add extra space and connection with the water. 

The interior comes in three styles, all with modern slatted cabinetry and leather upholstery. Light pours in through generous glazing and a vast windscreen. Stairs lead to the owner’s cabin, running the full beam amidships, and a VIP cabin fills the bow, with two more flexible en suite double/twin cabins.

When the spirit is eager for speed but the flesh needs pampering, Pershing’s GTX line navigates between the two. The 21.76-metre GTX70 is a perfect example. Its three powerful IPS drives can reach 36 knots, which will be positively hair-raising from the sportsbridge. A defining feature is an expandable aft deck featuring fold-down terraces on either side. 

It also has a true saloon below, the deep sofas and galley lit through huge windows. This focus on spacious living and speed is a sign of how far the Pershing brand has expanded. While the narrower, sporty hull naturally restricts the volume below, there’s still a full-beam owner’s cabin amidships with a walk-in wardrobe, a VIP double forward and a third twin cabin.

With an eye on the US market, Azimut introduced the new 17.25-metre Sundeck version of its low-emissions Seadeck 6 cruiser. Designer Alberto Mancini found a way to crown his sinuous lines with a sports fly, complete with a helm station and comfortable seating. 

From recyclable build materials to hybrid propulsion, the yacht is pitched at those concerned about eco impact, although its optional engine upgrade offers speeds up to 31 knots.

Hull No 12 of the 22.38-metre Horizon V68 takes its inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Fallingwater forest home. Walnut cabinetry is used throughout, with thick Cambria Summerhill quartz for the work surfaces. 

Pale upholstery amplifies the light, which flows in via large windows that frame the natural beauty around the boat.

In this 19.48-metre successor to the Bordeaux 60, CNB has sought to underline its French origins with design from Philippe Briand and Cabinet Piaton. The model updates the low-profile coachroof and adds Briand’s signature Targa arch over the cockpit, lifting the mainsheet clear of feet. 

The beam is carried right aft in line with modern thinking. This creates more cockpit space, allowing the separation of sailing and guest areas. Below deck is room for two good-sized guest double cabins aft of the saloon and an open-plan galley. The owner’s cabin is forward, where it can occupy all interior space beyond the mast, or be split for a dedicated office. 

Another feature carried over is the fold-down transom, which creates a bathing platform and reveals a deep tender garage.

This striking new concept for a 18.18-metre monohull with an inflatable wing sail was developed for a serious client and presented at the Monaco Yacht Show. Michelin’s Wisamo wing inflates around a self-supporting telescopic mast, which means the boat has no rigging and very little air draught when the sail is retracted. 

It constantly re-orients itself towards the wind, to deliver an experience more akin to motorboating than traditional sailing – no sail handling or trimming is necessary, as the system is fully automated. 

Styling from Novem shows a modern black-and-white interior with a large open saloon with a galley down the port side and seating for up to eight. Three cabins can berth up to six people. Electric propulsion keeps the boat operating silently around harbours and anchorages, and there is the option of a hydrogen generator on board. The yacht also regenerates power as it sails.

Conceived to follow the Swan 78, the new 23.99-metre 80 reunites the same design team, including German Frers for the hull and Misa Poggi for the interior. Inspired by the elegant lines of Swan’s new 108, she pushes the sub-24-metre category to the limits and qualifies as a mini maxi with speedy performance, comfortable volume and lower cost. 

Twin rudders should give excellent control even under a press of sail – but expect good low wind speeds and exhilarating sailing over 10 knots. Below, Poggi has developed four styles, all favouring the classic Swan joinery-rich interior. At its heart is a big saloon, with the galley aft in the crew area. 

The owner’s cabin fills the bow, with options of a second guest double or a private saloon/office space and two further guest cabins amidships.

After a shaky start at the Loro Piana Giraglia, Giovanni Lombardi Stronati’s new wallyrocket71 Django 7X has been carrying home plenty of silverware on the Med maxi circuit. Built in secret, the Botin-designed yacht has similar aspirations as the smaller wallyrocket51: the ability to beat any other yacht of its size on corrected time. 

In this case, its clearest competitors are the Maxi 72s built originally to a box rule. The shift in favour of IRC ratings has created the opportunity to be more creative with the 21.4-metre wallyrocket71. 

It is marginally shorter than the 72s, but also a full 2,000kg lighter. This in turn allows it to set less sail and carry a smaller keel without affecting performance. On the other hand, it is fitted with 2.7 tonnes of water ballast, which can be pumped from one side to the other in a jaw-dropping six seconds – quick enough for short tacks. 

Built by King Marine in Spain, the wallyrocket is a lightweight carbon fibre sailing machine. With the entire focus on performance, there is nothing more than sail storage and a few pipe cots below.

Solaris’s latest fast flier will be at home cruising the world or hopping down a Mediterranean coast. Modern lines, a low-slung coachroof and large, light interior make this 16.9-metre boat an instant classic.

The Performance variant of the Grand Soleil 65 LC cruiser has hit the water. While the hull and rig of this 20.1-metre are identical, this model has a low-slung coachroof, displaces 500kg less and has a telescopic keel that deepens the draught to four metres.

The new 23.91-metre flagship Lagoon range doubles down on the superyacht finish and features with a drop-down balcony and a new line of furniture. Since launch in September 2025, 11 have been sold.

Built on the shores of Germany’s Lake Constance, every Say yacht is a study in lightness realised through carbon fibre. The 15.95-metre 52 is the largest model ever built, featuring the familiar razor-sharp lines and flowing curves, but with added polygonal glass skylights in the foredeck and hardtop. 

Near-invisible bow hull lights add intriguing sightlines to the focsle cabin and there is a comfy dinette area with a petite galley further aft. 

Equipment can include a wine cooler, ice maker and drawer fridge, along with a simple hob for a weekend getaway or comfortable day boating. Propulsion is inboard, with choice between diesel or petrol for around 860hp of power, which is enough to achieve 45 knots – serious speed for a planing boat that displaces just 7.5 tonnes.

Built by Dubai’s Gulf Craft, the new Oryx line aims for the weekend cruising market. The flagship 47LX, at 14.2 metres, is pitched as a sports boat or a chase boat that can hit speeds of up to 46 knots. It has an enclosed helm station and dinette and the cockpit is protected by an aft coach roof extension. There are built-in rod holders, and a plancha grill that lets you serve up your catch. 

Interior outfitting is sufficient to spend a comfortable night at anchor with a semi-island double in the owner’s cabin forward and a flexible double-single combo aft.

Sirena listened when drawing up plans for the 19.45-metre 60. The builder modernised the flybridge and added more – more glazing, more exterior spaces and more volume. German Frers’s lines have been updated as well, although the signature plumb bow, extended bathing platform and contrast of black glazing with white topsides remains.

With its shady hard-top, the flybridge is a stand-out feature. The dashboard and pilot seats have been updated for a more modern look and intuitive handling. There’s a big full-beam owner’s cabin amidships, another double in the bow and a flexible twin to port. Owners can also opt for a fourth cabin for crew below the cockpit sunpad.

Greenline has just announced a new 13.5-metre for 2026 – the brand tends to stick with its designs for 10 years or more, so this is a rare occurrence. It will replace the longstanding Greenline 40, offering greater speed for less fuel consumption thanks to better naval architecture.

All Greenline yachts are available with hybrid propulsion and come with solar panels carpeting the superstructure to generate power for silent nights at anchor.