regal 38 FLY

This watercraft, however, is quite a sight in itself. Possessing the curvaceous and streamlined looks that have made Regal Boats so sought-after in recent decades, the 38 Fly combines the latest in modern naval architecture and aerodynamic lines with a harmonious nod to the very best of Regal’s brand heritage. Pick a custom gel-coating to give your vessel a livery in sparkling Tahiti Beach White, or add a shock of color in the form of a Flame Red bootstripe, bound to catch the eye as you cruise.

Sightseeing from the elevated, al fresco flybridge will out-compete the prospects from any clifftop terrace in coastal Malibu or Capri. Only steel guardrails and a wrap-around windscreen to the front of the bridge separate you from panoramic seascapes, while guests can soak up the rays thanks to an open-air aspect. The ideal spot to pop open a bottle of champagne and celebrate with friends and family, and equally well-suited to laid-back relaxation, the flybridge features a cushioned L-shaped sofa with backrests to the rear that surrounds a teak-lined dining table ready to host languid lunches and late-night drinks. Ahead of this there are a pair of forward-facing twin seats, one of which faces the upper helm station, as well as a cushioned bench-seat that hides a pull-out refrigerator where you will keep refreshments ice-cold and close to hand.

Premier, waterfront real-estate can be found out on the foredeck, where a vast modular sunpad with a series of cushioned panels that can be laid-flat for sunbathing or lifted up to be used as backrests. A Cabana sunshade out here offers guests the opportunity to relax in the shade while soaking up the maritime views, and when a set of forward panels are raised you will enjoy a bijoux, triple-width bow-lounge at the very front of the boat.

At the peak of the midday sun you will retire to the sheltered aft-cockpit, where a lengthy and languorous transom sofa will seat up to four guests around a pop-up cocktail table, while integrated cup-holders keep your drinks within easy reach. A chunky wet-bar station back here doesn’t just boast chilled storage, a sink and solid, marble-effect work surfaces but also features an electric smokeless grill where you will barbecue fresh lobster tails and Wagyu steaks for luxury surf-and-turf out on the water. Fusion Stereo speakers dotted throughout the yacht and linked to the helm via Bluetooth, meanwhile, provide a magical soundtrack to your days at sea.

A mansion may come with significant acreage, but on this yacht the entire ocean is your backyard. Access to the water is best enjoyed to stern, where a full-beam, extended Power Platform can be raised and lowered into the water for afternoon swims. Hidden storage throughout the yacht means you can store your watersports gear for a spot of snorkeling, while a capacious transom lazarette hides enough room for Seabobs or even wakeboards. Accessed via a set of port-side steps, the bathing platform is lined in non-slip Seadek for a secure experience, while it also features a swim ladder for simple reboarding.

The main-deck’s elegant salon is lined in expansive side glazing for unbroken panoramic views that allow guests to spy distant cliffs, admire abundant marine-life and appreciate the protean tones of the sea as they shift from pale azure to mercurial silver. A set of sliding glass doors to the rear, however, do more than just provide you with atmospheric sights. They fully open up to connect the cockpit wet-bar to the aft-galley, enhancing the connection between indoors and outdoors and allowing for an easy and sociable meal service. Marbled countertops are joined by a vast basin with a mixer-tap, a two-zone ceramic hob, fridge-freezer units and a microwave oven. Also to be discovered here are a pair of leather-lined sofas, perfectly framed by a rich, toasted oak sole and recessed mood-lighting for an enchanting vibe after the sun goes down.

On the lower-deck there are a pair of staterooms for up to four overnight guests, with the master stateroom to the bow impressing with a seductive queen-sized bed, a timber-lined armoire, a skylight and strip hull glazing. A full-beam owner’s stateroom to aft is large enough to fit in a king-sized bed that can also be turned into a pair of twins, while a full-height locker, cushioned wall panels, a side-sofa and a wall-mounted HDTV present an at-home feel. Bathroom facilities on this level are split between a main-head with spa-like dimensions, a ceramic vessel sink, oak surrounds and a double-width vanity mirror and a teak-lined wet-room shower to port.

Steer your way to far-flung capes and secret coves at this yacht’s two helm stations, with one perched up on the flybridge for joyous piloting in the sun and another at the front of the main-deck salon for all-weather navigation. A stylish hand-wrapped dashboard features a power-assisted steering wheel, hand-held Garmin VHF, back-lit trim-tab switches, a Penta joystick and bow thruster controls for precise docking, while dual Volvo Glass Cockpit touch-screens bundle next-generation instrumentation in a futuristic, hi-tech package. The helms are linked to your choice of engines with up to 860 units of raw horsepower on offer. Pick between twin 600HP Volvo D4 diesel engines or a twin-set of 860HP Volvo V8 430 EVC2 engines for speeds of up to 40 knots at full-throttle. A 260 gallon fuel tank has been calibrated to keep you out on the water for days on end before requiring a top-up, and at a mid-20 knot cruising pace you will enjoy the sort of exploration you’ve been waiting a long time for.