Solaris 44

Onboard the Solaris 44

At 13 metres, the Solaris 44 sits in that useful middle ground between a sport boat and something with real onboard structure. Eight guests fit comfortably across the deck and cockpit without feeling stacked on top of each other, and the two cabins below are less about overnighting than about giving people somewhere private to change, stow bags, or step out of the sun for a while.

It suits a specific kind of day: leaving one coastal town in the late morning, running along open water for an hour or so, then dropping anchor off a quiet stretch of coastline for swimming before heading back in time for an early dinner reservation. The hull holds a steady pace on the open stretches, which matters when guests want time in the water rather than time spent travelling.

It works well for a group of friends splitting a day charter, a couple wanting something more intimate than a larger vessel, or a small corporate party testing the water before committing to a longer charter later in the season. Because the Solaris 44 is a day-use yacht rather than a multi-day vessel, fuel and running costs stay easier to estimate upfront, which makes it a straightforward option for anyone who wants a clear picture of the day's total cost before booking.