Sessa Marine Fly54 Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice. Some people choose their yacht based on its power credentials and the planing hull of the Fly54 delivers speeds of up to 35 knots.

Accommodation

If accommodating guests overnight is your main concern, then the Sessa Marine Fly54 which offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests with its 3 cabin layout option does not match its rivals. Many of its competitors including the Gulf Craft 55 and Fairline 53 offer slightly more guest accommodation sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, making them better choices for those seeking to maximise the number of family and friends they can sleep onboard. However, for maximum comfort for the owner, the Fly54 features a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, hull side windows and a sofa. Equivalently, the Sunseeker 52 and Azimut 55 also offer 3 cabins, but with facilities for 6 guests, however they still offer an exceptional level of comfort for family vacations.

Performance

When it comes to cruising speed, the Sessa Marine Fly54 delivers a steady 26 knots and can't keep up with its faster competitors such as the Princess F50 with an impressive cruising speed of 30 knots. The Sessa Marine Fly54 emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed, catering to a different set of priorities. On the other hand, for those not in a hurry the Absolute Navetta 53, with the slowest cruising speed of knots, emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed and enjoying the journey over the destination.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Fairline 53 impresses with its extensive range of 867 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Gulf Craft 48 and Rodman Muse 54 all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The performance of the Princess F50 is especially impressive, with a top speed of 36 knots and cruising speed of 30 knots.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Sessa Marine Fly54 stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

When considering a new (or indeed used) yacht, it’s certainly important to wonder about the alternatives in the Sessa Marine Flybridge Line range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 14 competing models.

Sessa Marine Fly54

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  • LOA 16.36m
  • Cabins 3
  • Max Speed 35 Knots

Fly54 Rival Yachts to Consider

Azimut

Fly 50 (Mk3)

16.08m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2024

Rodman

Muse 54

16.72m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2007

Absolute

Navetta 53

15.98m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2025

Sealine

F530

16.13m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2023

Maritimo

M51 (Mk2)

16.19m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Azimut

Azimut 55 (Mk3)

16.9m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2022

Sunseeker

Manhattan 52 (Mk2)

17.21m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2021

Fairline

Squadron 50 (Mk3)

15.64m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Princess

F50 (Mk2)

15.65m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2022

Princess

Princess F50 (Mk1)

15.55m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022

Princess

Princess F55 (Mk1)

17.6m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2022

Gulf Craft

Majesty 48

15m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
from 2014

Fairline

Squadron 53 (Mk2)

16.92m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022

Gulf Craft

Nomad 55

17.6m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2022