Amidst the range of brand-new 70-footers at the 2024 Cannes Boat Show, the Swan Arrow proved a real head-turner. With rivals like the Wally why100, Pardo GT75, and Azimut Seadeck 7 on show, the Swan Arrow might just be the sexiest of them all.
The Arrow is made of composite and carbon fibre, driven by triple Volvo Penta IPS engines that propel it to a storming 37 knots. Designed by the same naval architect responsible for the innovative Axopars, the Swan Arrow is an exciting addition to the Swan powerboat range.
Nautor Swan Arrow Key Facts
- LOA 76.115ft
- Model Year 2024
- Cabins 2
- Crew 2
- Max Speed 37 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Open Yacht
- Use Type Cruising
Review Video
Designed by Jarkko Jämsén, of Navia Design and Axopar fame, the Arrow has taken its design cues from the shipyard's sailing heritage and the Med lifestyle. Nautor Swan also aimed to put superyacht features into a smaller package.
The Arrow is Pointing Outdoors
At 23m (75ft 4in), the Arrow has a full walkaround design, with a beam extending over 6m (20ft) and this has allowed for an amazing aft deck. The drop-down platforms on the aft deck expand the already spacious outdoor living area. Steps lead up to a mezzanine cockpit area, and then through to the main deck interior, which is just an extension of the outdoors, thanks to almost floor-to-ceiling glass, a massive opening sunroof, and aft doors that slide open and pivot away completely.
The interior of the Arrow has a very distinct nautical feel. Rich mahogany and teak underfoot and overhead deliver a genuine "boaty" feel that has become increasingly rare. Stainless steel inlays in the teak floor and the metal handles that look like knots are lovely tactile details.
It's a good job that leather softens areas where you might accidentally catch your head (especially in the galley). This nautical theme is a refreshing change from the usual white, grey, or sand with classic blue and white stripes adding a nice touch of character to the upholstery on deck.
Swan wanted to create an inside-outside experience on the Arrow. Massive sliding doors on both sides open up to the cockpit, allowing you to drift from the saloon to the terrace and to the side decks, enjoying the breeze everywhere - the levels of natural ventilation are outstanding.
The decor is gorgeous in a glossy mahogany finish - outside the uprights are just a wood-effect wrap, which looks convincingly real - but inside it's the real deal. The teak overhead is a nice touch, complementing the warmth of the mahogany. The detailing is absolutely lovely, especially where the wood curves up into the ceiling, and the custom sofas and bespoke Theodora lights are the finishing touches requested by the owner of this particular boat.
Perhaps the most interesting feature is the bar. You can move the entire piece of marble to reveal the sink, rather than the usual sink cover. On a Swan, even doing the washing up is an event. When it's time to say goodbye to the sink, the marble slides back into place, leaving a flush surface behind. It's an over-the-top solution but delicious in its execution.
The galley is located on the lower deck and on this boat, has a dinette opposite finished in yet more luscious mahogany. It has a fridge and a freezer, while on the other side, you'll find an integrated washer/dryer. The Corian worktop flows down into the sink, a high-quality detail that looks lovely. It's an interior peppered with playful details and it feels one of a kind.
There are good-sized hull windows that have twist-to-close blinds - so there's manual ventilation alongside the built-in extraction to push out cooking smells. The seating area is opposite with a TV hidden behind a mirror. This area could also be a twin cabin - although the galley area would feel a lot smaller with the cabin bulkhead looming over it.
Owner's Cabin
The owner's cabin has ocean liner/art deco vibes. There's the teak running down the length of the cabin which curls towards the bottom of the cabinets - a detail that's no mean feat and looks absolutely lovely. This is complemented by more mahogany and leather surrounding the bed.
Headspace is generous, with plenty of room to move around without feeling cramped. Storage is integrated, with cabinet space running along one side and a double bureau. The lighting is a key feature with lamps mounted on either side of the bed and one on the bureau that looks like the anchor light of a steam ship. It's an evocative space.
The bathroom, especially for a 75-footer, is very impressive. It spreads across the full beam of the boat with identical separate sinks and toilet cubicles all beautifully decked out in white marble. A particularly nice touch is the pebbles set under glass in the shower trays. The only shared area is a vast shower between the two sink/toilet compartments, which features yet more marble and a huge rain shower fixture overhead.
Looking at the VIP cabin of the Arrow, it's clear that careful thought has been put into making this space on par with the owner's cabin. While there isn't an overhead hatch, the light deckhead compensates enough, so the cabin still feels bright and welcoming. Even with the lights off, the light panelling and decent-sized portholes on either side allow plenty of light in.
At the end of the bed, space is a bit limited, but the bed itself is a good size, and lovely details at the top echo those found in the master cabin.
The bathroom's layout is particularly smart, with the toilet on one side of the entranceway and the shower on the other, so two people can use the facilities without feeling cramped. The shower compartment also has white pebbles underneath a glass floor, and marble accents all around.
The helm station feels like it's floating up on these really solid-looking steel pods and it has the largest Garmin screens available to provide a complete display of all navigational information. It’s lovely how the helm remains uncluttered, with its teak-topped surfaces and a wide-diameter, wooden-rimmed wheel.
The leather seats are both beautiful and convertible, adjustable for sitting, leaning, or standing, and they offer fabulous views forward. Powering the Arrow are triple Volvo Penta IPS engines providing 3,000hp, pushing the yacht to an impressive top speed of 37 knots, remarkable for a 75ft yacht.
Positioned right at the waterline, two L-shaped lounge areas provide a lovely spot for relaxing, surrounded by carbon fibre poles. The platforms drop down to extend the space when at anchor, and when on the move, the platforms neatly fold up behind the loungers.
Ahead of the seating is the transformer platform, which rises, extends, and lowers into the water. This function allows it to launch the tender, connect up to a quayside, or function as a swim platform. There's also an up-and-down passerelle, full-height transom shower, and swim ladder. The tender garage has a crane that can lift the tender onto this platform into the sea and then back out again.
The connection to the mezzanine via broad stairs between the sofas is wonderful and you’ll notice how clean and uncluttered the space is - with the mooring gear concealed under squabs, leaving only a couple of cleats in sight.
Side Decks & Foredeck
You can get back and forth to the foredeck using full walkaround side decks on the Arrow. Forward, you'll notice the hull's shape has a distinct sailing boat look, guarded by cords instead of railings.
On the foredeck, there is a seating area positioned to offer shelter when seated. The canvas shade is a bit low but it provides decent protection from the sun when seated or reclining on the sun pads. There's a fridge, great as this is probably the furthest spot away from the galley, and the table neatly expands to accommodate more guests.
As you look out over the forward area, the beautiful mahogany finish catches the eye, and the anchor mechanism is hidden away in the anchor locker when not in use, keeping the bow uncluttered and those lines as sharp as possible.
There is a ladder that folds away into the cockpit overhang which leads up to the sun deck. This is an area that does what it says on the tin really, with a bug sun pad mounted forward of the navigation equipment. It feels like maybe a bit more could have been done here but it meets the brief if you want somewhere to catch the sun.
Our Verdict
It's a great time to be in the market for a 70-75ft sportscruiser. The Swan, stylistically, is in a league of its own, especially if you yearn for a boat that feels like a boat, not a loft apartment. The look, the finish, and the mahogany hint at a bygone era but its construction, propulsion choice, and performance are thoroughly modern. It doesn't nail the inside/outside living space as well as the Wally and it lacks interior space compared to the Pardo 75 but if you want customisation and exclusivity the Swan is the one.
Reasons to Buy
- Striking styling
- Massive aft deck living area
- Beautiful detailing
- Fast, efficient cruising
Things to Consider
- Maintaining the woodwork
- Sun deck is basic
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Rivals to Consider
At the 2024 Cannes Yacht Show alone, three close rivals to the Swan were launched so this has suddenly become a booming sector.
The Wally why100 has a typically esoteric approach (the 100 refers to gross tonnage, not length). It's spaceship-like with its silver hull paint and capsule of a helm station. The superstructure is pushed a long way forward leaving masses of space on deck for a raised dining area that can be opened and closed using sliding doors to the sides and aft. The aft end has opening terraces to expand the living space at the waterline. Below, it has three cabins and three bathrooms, including a full beam owner's cabin amidships. Performance is way down on the Swan, with a top speed of 25 knots from Volvo Penta IPS1350.
The Pardo GT75 is a handsome machine with performance levels more in line with what the Swan can achieve. It's also powered by triple IPS1350 for a top speed of 35 knots and an easy cruise at 25 knots. It's flexible, too, with the option to have the galley on the main deck or down below and two, three, or four-cabin arrangements on the lower deck. It's the biggest Pardo ever and there's a lot to like.
The award-winning Azimut Seadeck 7 is slightly different from the other two as it has a proper flybridge but it still has a big focus on the beach club (or 'Fun Island', as Azimut terms it) and IPS propulsion. It is the first production boat to offer Volvo's diesel/electric hybrid system for its pods. The headline, however, is that it will top out at just over 30 knots with two IPS1350 engines. Like the other two, it has balconies in the cockpit but the flybridge adds some extra living space and a nice spot to drive the boat from in good weather. Below there are three double cabins and a bunk bed cabin to starboard.
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Specifications
- Builder Nautor Swan
- Range Swan Shadow
- Model Swan Arrow
- Length Overall 76.115ft
- Beam 22.638ft
- Draft(full load) 6.43ft
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 2
- Berths 4
- Crew 2
- Yacht Type (Primary) Open Yacht
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 1,189 Gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 264 Gallons
- Engine Model 3x Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350
Nautor Swan Arrow Layout
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Main Deck
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The two living areas on the main deck connect brilliantly, it's a real indoor/outdoor experience
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Lower Deck
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Standard 2 cabin layout
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The standard arrangement with two cabins, two bathrooms and a galley and dinette amidships
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Optional 3 cabin layout
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The optional three-cabin arrangement switches the lower dinette for a twin cabin to starboard
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