Pardo 43

Onboard the Pardo 43

The Pardo 43 reads as a boat built for movement rather than lounging at anchor. Its walkaround deck removes the usual barriers between cockpit, bow and side decks, so guests can move the full length of the hull without ducking through a cabin or climbing over seating. At close to 39 knots cruising, the ride is direct and responsive rather than plush and slow — this is a yacht for people who want to feel the sea, not just look at it.

With 13.4 metres of hull and open sightlines, the Pardo 43 suits a short, fast run down to Sitges — thirty-five kilometres south of Port Olímpic — where guests can anchor off the bay, swim from the open deck, and be back in Barcelona inside a single afternoon. The same speed makes it equally at home circling the bay at a slower pace for an evening look at the illuminated waterfront, without needing a full day at sea to justify the outing.

Ten guests fit comfortably across the deck and cockpit, and the two cabins below give the option of changing before dinner ashore or simply escaping the sun for an hour, rather than committing to an overnight stay. It works well for a tight group of friends, a couple bringing two others along, or a family who wants one boat that can swim, cruise and return without complication. Departure and return both run from Barcelona, keeping logistics simple for guests arriving through El Prat or staying near Port Olímpic.