Absolute Yachts never misses an opportunity to showcase its unique approach to yachting luxury at every boat show it attends. This was also the case at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held from October 30 to November 3. As the world’s largest in-water boat show, FLIBS featured over 1,000 brands, more than 1,300 boats on display, over 100,000 visitors, and an estimated economic impact of $1.79 billion.
Among the standout exhibitors was Absolute Yachts, showcasing five yachts from its fleet, including the Navetta 70, which made its U.S. debut and drew public attention with its innovative and cutting-edge design. Other Absolute models on display included the Navetta 75, the 52 Fly, the Navetta 52, and the Navetta 48.
With its remarkable appearance, complete range of amenities, and exceptional cruising comfort, the Navetta 70 stood out as one of the stars of FLIBS 2024. Its expansive interiors are hallmarked by Absolute‘s habitual excellence in the use of high-quality natural materials, with a sophisticated colour scheme based on white, black, and grey with details in bronze and stainless steel. The vast windows provide exceptional views of the seascapes, which can also be enjoyed from the outdoor areas, and in particular from the exceptionally spacious flybridge which itself comprises a sequence of perfectly integrated spaces. The flybridge has a high-tech helm station, dining facilities with table, outdoor galley, wet bar, a retractable canopy for shade, and an aft leisure area with furniture that can be rearranged to your taste.
Alongside the Navetta 70 was the Navetta 75, the flagship in Absolute’s fleet, winner of the 2022 World Yacht Trophies Prize for “Best Interior Design” at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The Navetta 75 feels much larger than its actual length, a result of its state-of-the-art marine architecture in which all the constructional details heighten the sense of contact with the marine setting. The brand’s hallmark features showcased here include extensive glazing, sliding doors, superb interiors with carefully-designed lighting, beautiful furnishings crafted in the finest materials by skilled Italian artisans, and a sense of space optimized by ample headroom and a limited use of steps.
Outside, the decks offer a combination of comfort and flexibility, with modular furniture that can be rearranged to suit the occasion, retractable canopies for shade, and a convenient beach platform for access to the sea and water toys.
At FLIBS 2024, the Absolute 52 Fly made a grand return after its debut in Miami last year. Far more expansive and more comprehensively equipped when compared to other boats in its category. the 52 Fly is a constant surprise for the massive sense of space it presents, with a superbly detailed salon connected to a well-equipped galley that features a large pantry and a fullheight fridge-freezer. The full-beam owner stateroom is located in the bow for optimum privacy and peacefulness, a VIP stateroom midship whose luxurious finish is worthy of a second master stateroom, a third twin-berth cabin, and a multi-function crew cabin. The deck areas comprise a cockpit terrace with open bulwarks for the best possible views of the sea; a very beautiful flybridge that is always a favourite with owner and guests for its privileged views and comprehensive furnishings, and the bow area with triple sun lounges, settees and table.
With the Navetta 52, Absolute won the Adriatic Boat of the Year award in the category from 51 to 60 feet. Its architecture is specifically designed to ensure maximum possible enjoyment during a cruise in whatever the conditions. Absolute’s attention to detail ensures a high level of liveability in all its spaces, from the flybridge with its high-tech helm surrounded by sofas, outdoor galley, dining table and terrace, to the sun loungers at the bows for enjoyment and socializing. Inside the main salon, the extensive glazing ensures all-round views, opening onto the cockpit to create a functional space looking over the water. Interior space on the lower deck is optimised by sliding doors and generous headroom throughout the three guest staterooms. These comprise a spacious full-beam master cabin midships with a superbly-appointed en-suite bathroom, a VIP stateroom in the bow with an equally high level of luxury and elegance, and a third cabin with two single berths. As in all Absolute yachts, the premium-quality materials used throughout ensure constant enjoyment in every detail. The Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system delivers excellent performance and reduced fuel consumption.
Last but not least, the Navetta 48 eloquently expresses all the essential features of the
Absolute Yachts brand’s unique approach to marine design, optimizing space and light to ensure an unforgettable experience on board. Superb comfort, extensive storage space, and the constant feel of class and luxury imparted by the premium quality materials used throughout are the key features of this yacht. All the interiors are enhanced by panoramic views and high ceilings, with a sense of generous space that far exceeds the boat’s physical dimensions. In particular, the salon comprises a roomy galley perfectly positioned with respect to the cockpit, and the owner benefits from the exceptional visibility provided by a windshield without central columns. A side door provides rapid access to the side deck for convenience during mooring operations. The accommodations of the Navetta 48 are comprised of a master cabin in the bow with walk-round bed with en-suite bathroom, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The VIP suite acts as a second master cabin thanks to its amenities, and a third cabin features twin beds. A fourth cabin aft can be used for an extra guest or crew.
