Azimut 39 Charter Marbella — Italian Flybridge Motor Yacht

The Azimut 39 is the Italian answer to the Mediterranean flybridge motor yacht. Where the Astondoa 40 draws on Spanish shipbuilding tradition, the Azimut brings the design language and engineering precision that made the Azimut brand one of the most recognisable names in global motor-yacht manufacturing. For a day charter from Puerto Banús, Marbella, the Azimut 39 offers up to 11 guests — the highest capacity of any boat in the 12.5 m tier on the BoatHire24 fleet.

Design and specifications

• Length: 12.5 m (41 ft)
• Capacity: Up to 11 guests
• Builder: Azimut (Italy)
• Type: Flybridge motor yacht
• Engines: Twin diesel, 18-knot cruising speed
• Departure: Puerto Banús, Marbella

Azimut's signature reverse sheer line

The most immediately recognisable thing about any Azimut is the reverse sheer — the hull line that angles upward from bow to stern rather than following the traditional curve. It's a polarising design choice that Azimut has owned for decades, and on the 39 it gives the boat a distinctly forward-leaning, purposeful profile that looks excellent in the water and photographs beautifully against the backdrop of Puerto Banús.

The practical effect of the reverse sheer is a lower bow and higher stern — which, combined with the flybridge height, creates the feeling of a much larger boat from behind. Guests approaching from the dock consistently remark that the Azimut 39 looks bigger than its 12.5-metre length suggests.

Flybridge and deck layout

The flybridge on the Azimut 39 is one of the most generously proportioned in the class. It accommodates eight guests comfortably with its second helm station, wraparound seating, and a large sunpad aft of the helm. The bimini provides shade over the seating area while leaving the sunpad in full sun — a useful split for groups where some want shade and others want to tan.

The main deck cockpit is wide and accessible directly from the swim platform — a boarding arrangement that makes re-entering after a swim significantly easier than climbing a ladder over the stern. The cockpit table seats six for lunch, and the saloon behind has panoramic windows that keep the interior light and connected to the view even when guests are escaping the afternoon heat.

Charter pricing — Azimut 39

The Azimut 39 shares the standard 12.5 m motor-yacht pricing tier:

• 2 hours — from €749
• 3 hours — from €1,049
• 4 hours — from €1,299
• 6 hours — from €1,799
• 8 hours (full day) — from €2,299

With 11 guests, a full-day charter divides to approximately €209 per person — one of the best cost-per-guest values in the Puerto Banús fleet.

Best use cases for the Azimut 39

The higher 11-guest capacity makes the Azimut 39 the default recommendation for larger group bookings — stag and hen parties, extended family celebrations, and corporate team days where headcount is a priority. At 12.5 metres it's also one of the most manoeuvrable boats in the Marbella fleet, which means the skipper can access anchoring spots that aren't reachable by the 24-metre superyachts.

The flybridge configuration also makes the Azimut 39 a strong choice for event-style charters — birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations — where the two distinct deck levels (flybridge for toasting, main deck for dining) create a natural event flow without everyone crowding the same space.

Azimut 39 vs the Marbella fleet

Compared to the Astondoa 40, the Azimut 39 offers two additional guest spaces and a more modern Italian design aesthetic. Compared to the Fairline Targa in the same size class, the Azimut's flybridge provides significantly more social space at the cost of the Fairline's retractable hardtop. For groups who want the highest capacity flybridge experience in the 12 m class from Puerto Banús, the Azimut 39 is the clear recommendation.