Numarine 26 XP Review (2024 Edition) by Aquaholic

On Deck

The Numarine 26 XP has an upgraded swim platform capable of supporting a 6m (19.6ft) tender, making it highly functional for water activities. The exterior design includes a cockpit that provides a spacious shaded area, great for relaxation and social gatherings. This massive upper deck is also equipped with a bar area, making it the social hub on the yacht. The flybridge is a standout feature, offering a huge area that serves as an additional space for dining and sunbathing, as well as a second helm station.  

The flybridge is a standout feature, offering an expansive area that serves as an additional space for dining and sunbathing. It includes a secondary helm station, adding to the yacht’s versatility. Nick appreciates the vastness of the flybridge, which allows for multiple uses and showcases the yacht's clever use of space.

Inside, the yacht has modern and contemporary decor, moving away from traditional high-gloss finishes and woods like teak/cherry, opting instead for a bright & airy look. Large hull windows provide stunning views, and there are amenities like a dining area and a well-equipped galley with extensive refrigeration and an extraordinarily large ice maker.

The helm is located on the main deck, positioned well forward, and features multifunction displays and modern navigation systems. The forward-sloping windows here offer excellent visibility.

The owner's suite is particularly luxurious, with a significant footprint. It includes amenities such as a spacious walk-in wardrobe, which could be repurposed as an office or gaming room, and a concealed TV integrated into a mirror, which becomes visible when powered on. 

Guest accommodations are spacious and intelligently designed. The VIP cabin cleverly uses the hull’s shape to maximize space, while other guest cabins maintain good proportions without compromising comfort. The design ensures that all guest spaces are well-sized and practical.

The crew quarters include a mess area and helm stations, offering practical living and working spaces. Accessed via a large cantilever door, these areas are light and well-organized, providing a comfortable environment for the crew.

The Numarine 26 XP offers two engine configurations: a semi-displacement version with MAN V12 1,800hp engines designed for higher speeds, and a displacement version for extended range. The semi-displacement version targets the American market, allowing for fast travel to destinations like the Bahamas, with a top speed of around 30 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots. At 12 knots, you could get up to 1,000 nautical miles of range.

Nick describes the 26XP as a hugely popular and versatile yacht that has proven to be a success for Numarine. He point out features like the upgraded swim platform, capable of handling a larger tender, and the extended upper deck overhang, which provides both a shaded area below and an expansive space above for lounging and entertaining. The flybridge leaves a lasting impression, offering plenty of room for dining, relaxing, and a second helm station ideal for navigation. Nick appreciates how this yacht strikes a balance between performance, practicality, and modern design, making it easy to understand why it continues to be such a popular choice for buyers.