A near-30-metre crossover on show
Azimut has named the Magellano 30M in its Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show lineup for 28 October to 1 November 2026. The 29.7-metre crossover provides a larger comparison within the Magellano family for owners examining long-duration cruising with more guests or staff aboard.
Instead of simply enlarging the social areas of a shorter yacht, the 30M pairs a 7.06-metre beam with five guest cabins and three crew cabins. This allows an owner to consider longer journeys without asking visitors to compromise as heavily on privacy.
The design is recognisable through its high bulwarks and broad glazing, features that serve both visual and practical purposes. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the experience underway rather than relying on the appearance of the yacht at rest.
Ten guests and a crew of five
Azimut's published capacity is ten guest berths with accommodation for five crew members. Ken Freivokh is credited with the exterior, while Yachtique is responsible for the interior design, bringing a different sensibility from the smaller 25M.
Five cabins make a wider range of family and guest combinations possible, but room count alone is an incomplete measure of comfort. The size and location of each bathroom, the accessibility of the galley and the extent of crew separation should all be assessed aboard.
A longer voyage also brings questions about food storage, waste handling, washing facilities and back-up systems. Those support arrangements determine whether the yacht remains pleasant for its guests after the first few days at sea.
A technical case for slower-speed distance
The Magellano 30M uses Azimut's semi-planing Dual Mode hull and offers twin MAN V12 engines rated at 1,550 hp or 1,900 hp. Published maximum speeds are up to about 20 or 24 knots according to configuration, with quoted cruising speeds in the 16-to-18-knot range.
The builder gives fuel capacity as 14,500 litres and fresh water as 2,130 litres, both important figures for itinerary planning. It also publishes a draft of 2.05 metres and a full-load displacement of approximately 136 tonnes.
Azimut states that the hull can reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 20 percent in its defined comparisons with conventional hard-chine hulls. This should not be mistaken for a universal saving, and an owner should request measured consumption at intended loading and speeds.
Evaluation beyond the specification sheet
A show viewing should identify whether the upper and main-deck guest spaces are sufficiently distinct for a full party. Noise levels at cruising speed and the view from the helm are important, especially for an owner who spends long days moving between destinations.
At nearly 30 metres, the yacht's handling and regulatory obligations deserve early attention. A professional manager can help evaluate berth availability, flag requirements, crew qualifications, survey schedules and insurance implications for the intended areas of operation.
Fort Lauderdale provides a chance to inspect the Magellano 30M beside other Azimut concepts. The decisive question is whether its hull and accommodation suit an owner who values the time spent travelling as much as the destination itself.
