If you are choosing between the Pershing 46 and the Azimut 39 for a day on the water in Marbella, you are really choosing between two flavours of Italian yacht design: one tuned for performance, the other tuned for sociable comfort. Both leave from Puerto Banús, both come with a licensed skipper and full drinks package, and both sit in the sweet spot of our Marbella fleet for groups of 8 to 11 guests. This guide breaks down the differences honestly so you can book the right one first time.
Quick verdict: which boat suits which day
The Pershing 46 is the better pick if speed, sport styling and a punchy ride along the Golden Mile matter most. The Azimut 39 is the better pick if you want a shaded upper deck, lower hourly pricing and a relaxed flybridge layout for kids, parents and a mixed-age group. Neither is objectively "better" — they are built for different days.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pershing 46 | Azimut 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 14 m | 12.5 m |
| Max guests | 10 | 11 |
| Layout | Sport cruiser, open cockpit | Flybridge cruiser |
| Departure marina | Puerto Banús | Puerto Banús |
| Style cue | Italian performance | Italian comfort |
| Pricing | On request via WhatsApp | €749 / 2h · €2,299 / 8h |
The Azimut wins on guest capacity by one head and on shaded deck space thanks to the flybridge. The Pershing wins on length, on cruising speed and on that low-slung Italian sport-yacht silhouette that photographs so well against the La Concha skyline.
Pricing: what you actually pay
The Azimut 39 sits in our Tier A pricing band: €749 for a 2-hour charter and €2,299 for a full 8-hour day. That includes the licensed skipper, fuel, bottled water, soft drinks, beer, white wine, cava, light snacks, insurance, safety kit and the Spanish 21% IVA. No surprise extras on the dock.
The Pershing 46 is quoted on request because its rate flexes with the season, your chosen route and the time of day. Send a WhatsApp with your date and group size and we will reply with a firm number the same day. Inclusions match the rest of our Marbella charter lineup: skipper, fuel, drinks, snacks, insurance and IVA all rolled in.
On-board feel and layout
The Pershing 46 is a sport cruiser. Expect an open, low-profile cockpit, a forward sun pad that is brilliant at anchor, and an interior styled with the Italian leather-and-lacquer language Pershing is known for. It feels fast even when it is sitting still.
The Azimut 39 plays a different game. The flybridge adds a whole second outdoor deck — covered or open to the sky, depending on how you set up — which transforms how 8 to 11 guests share the space. Parents on the flybridge, kids in the cockpit, drinks and snacks moving between the two. It is the more sociable boat by some margin.
Routes from Puerto Banús
Both yachts share the same home marina, so the day starts the same way. From the Puerto Banús pontoon you can be off Río Verde beach in around 10 minutes, anchored off Cabopino in 25-30 minutes, or pulling into Estepona in roughly 40 minutes at cruising speed.
- Half-day classic (4h): Puerto Banús → Río Verde swim stop → Golden Mile cruise → return. Works beautifully on either boat.
- Full-day east (8h): Puerto Banús → Cabopino → lunch at anchor → return via Marbella Marina. The Azimut 39 at €2,299 makes this the value pick.
- Full-day west (8h): Puerto Banús → Estepona → Sotogrande lunch → return. The Pershing 46 covers this range without breaking sweat thanks to its cruise speed.
- Sunset run (2h): West along the Golden Mile to Cala Cortés, drinks at anchor, return after sundown. The Azimut 39 at €749 is hard to beat here.
Best use cases
Pick the Pershing 46 if…
- Your group is into yachts, watches, cars or anything else with horsepower and styling
- You want to cover distance — Gibraltar, Tarifa, longer Sotogrande loops — in a day
- You are shooting content and want the sportier hull and lines in frame
- Your guests are adults or older teens rather than toddlers
Pick the Azimut 39 if…
- You are a family or mixed-age group and want a shaded upper deck
- You want the lowest published hourly price on a proper Italian flybridge yacht
- You are planning a long, relaxed day at anchor rather than a fast cruise
- You want a transparent fixed price you can budget against before you arrive
What is always included
Both charters ship with the same package, so the only real variable is which boat fits your day better. Every booking includes:
- Licensed Spanish skipper who knows the coast
- Fuel for the agreed route
- Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava
- Light snacks on board
- Full insurance and safety equipment
- Spanish IVA at 21%
There is no fuel surcharge, no marina supplement and no skipper tip expected. If you would like to compare these two against a larger flagship, see our full Marbella fleet with everything from the Dubhe day-boat up to the Ferretti 94.
How to book either boat
Booking is deliberately simple. Send a WhatsApp with three things: your date, your group size, and whether you are leaning Pershing or Azimut. We hold the slot without a deposit while we confirm the skipper and dock, then send a short payment link to lock it in. If you are still on the fence, tell us your rough plan for the day and we will recommend between the Pershing 46 and Azimut 39 within the hour.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster on the water, the Pershing 46 or the Azimut 39?
The Pershing 46 is the performance pick of the two. Its sport-cruiser hull is designed for high cruising speeds and crisp handling, which is the whole point of the Pershing brand. The Azimut 39 is a comfortable flybridge cruiser tuned for relaxed coastal runs at moderate speeds rather than top-end sprints between Marbella and Estepona.
How much does each boat cost to charter from Puerto Banús?
The Azimut 39 sits in our Tier A pricing: €749 for two hours and €2,299 for a full eight-hour day, with skipper, fuel, drinks, snacks, insurance and 21% IVA included. The Pershing 46 is quoted on request because rates flex with season, route and duration. Send us a WhatsApp with your date and we will come back with a firm number the same day.
How many guests can each boat carry?
The Azimut 39 takes up to 11 guests and the Pershing 46 takes up to 10. In practice the Azimut feels roomier for kids and mixed-age groups thanks to the flybridge, while the Pershing feels sportier and more intimate. Both sit comfortably within Spanish charter limits and both include a licensed skipper as part of the price.
Which boat is better for a family day out with children?
The Azimut 39 is the easier family choice. The flybridge gives kids a shaded upper deck to move around on, the bathing platform is friendly for swim stops at Cala del Faro, and the layout suits buggies and beach bags. The Pershing 46 works for older children and teens who enjoy the speed and styling, but the open sport-cruiser layout is less forgiving with toddlers.
Which is better for a couples trip or sunset cruise?
Both work, but they create very different moods. The Pershing 46 leans into Italian sport-yacht glamour: low-slung lines, fast runs along the Golden Mile, that holiday-postcard feel as you slow down off La Concha. The Azimut 39 leans into relaxed comfort with the flybridge open to the sky, ideal if you want a longer drinks-and-sunset session without the performance edge.
What is included in the price for both yachts?
Every charter on our Marbella fleet ships with the same inclusions: a licensed local skipper, fuel for the route, bottled water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava, light snacks, full insurance, safety equipment and Spanish IVA at 21%. There are no fuel surcharges, no marina extras, no skipper tip expected. The price you see is the price you pay.
Can either boat reach Gibraltar or Tarifa in a day?
From Puerto Banús, Gibraltar is roughly 45 nautical miles and Tarifa around 70. That is feasible on a full-day charter on the Pershing 46 thanks to its cruise speed, weather depending. The Azimut 39 is better kept to local runs — Estepona, Sotogrande, Cabopino — so you spend more time anchored and swimming and less time covering distance.
How do I choose between them if I am still undecided?
Pick the Pershing 46 if speed, sport styling and a punchy day on the water matter most. Pick the Azimut 39 if you want shaded space, an upper deck, and lower per-hour pricing. Still unsure? Send us your group size, dates and rough route — we will recommend the right boat from our Puerto Banús lineup within an hour.