Manhattan 65

Onboard the Manhattan 65

The Manhattan 65 is Sunseeker's answer for guests who want a flybridge motor yacht with real presence but none of the complexity of a much larger vessel: 22 metres of hull, a cruising speed around 28 knots, and enough open deck aft for a table set properly for al fresco dining, whether under way or at anchor. Four cabins keep the layout intimate rather than corridor-heavy, and the swim platform at the stern turns a midday stop into an actual swim, not just a view.

Working out of Port Olímpic, the Manhattan 65 has the speed to make Sitges a genuine day option rather than a stretch goal — the run south covers ground quickly enough to leave hours for anchoring off the bay, eating lunch on deck, and getting in the water before heading back. In Barcelona's own bay, where the open roadstead brings some ferry swell rather than flat calm, the 65's flybridge and hull handle that motion more comfortably than most boats its size.

Twelve guests for a day out, or four cabins' worth of overnight guests if the plan runs longer — the Manhattan 65 suits a family taking children swimming off Sitges as well as it suits a small group wanting the range to reach the quieter coves along the Costa Maresme without losing the afternoon to transit. Booking a day like this is straightforward: route, timing and any catering needs get settled before departure, so the time on board stays about the water rather than the arrangements.