Gulf Craft Majesty 48 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 48 delivers speeds of up to 30 knots.

Accommodation

If your priority is guest accommodation then the Gulf Craft 48 offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests with its 3 cabin layout option. Most of its rivals, including the Azimut 50 and Ferretti Yachts 450, share the same 6 guest sleeping capacity, making them excellent choices for those seeking to enjoy their yachting experience with family and friends. The 48 benefits from a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom and hull side windows is a standout. The Riviera 43 and Tiara Yachts F44, although designed for slightly smaller groups of 5 guests in 2 cabins, still offer an exceptional level of comfort for short trips and overnight getaways.

Performance

When it comes to cruising speed, the Gulf Craft 48 delivers a steady 25 knots and can't keep up with its faster competitors such as the Princess F50 with an impressive cruising speed of 30 knots or the Sessa Marine Fly54 with a respectable cruising speed of 26 knots. The Gulf Craft 48 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 52, with the slowest cruising speed of 20 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 Beneteau Yachts 52 impresses with its extensive range of 1,967 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Astondoa 52, Greenline 48 Fly, Galeon 510, Galeon 500 Fly, Prestige 520, Prestige 500, Cranchi T53, Princess F45, Absolute 52, Riviera 43, Absolute 50 FLY, Beneteau Yachts 52, Tiara Yachts F44, Ferretti Yachts 450, Cranchi E52F Evoluzione, Cranchi E52S Evoluzione, Absolute 48, Princess F50, Absolute 47 FLY, Beneteau Yachts 5, Absolute 52 FLY, Maritimo M51, Ferretti Yachts 500, Carver Yachts C52, Sessa Marine Fly54, Tiara Yachts F53, Azimut 55, Azimut 50 and Azimut Fly 50 all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The Carver Yachts C52 focuses on performance and efficiency, with a cruising speed of 32 knots. Meanwhile, the Princess F50 offers the best raw performance, with a maximum speed of 36 knots.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Gulf Craft Majesty 48 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 Gulf Craft Majesty Yachts range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 31 competing models.

Gulf Craft Majesty 48

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  • LOA 15m
  • Cabins 3
  • Max Speed 30 Knots

48 Rival Yachts to Consider

Absolute

Navetta 48

14.93m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2018

Prestige

500

15.2m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2011 - 2019

Maritimo

M51 (Mk1)

16.19m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2019

Greenline

Greenline 48 Fly

15.97m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2013

Absolute

50 FLY (Mk2)

15.2m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2021 - 2023

Absolute

50 FLY (Mk1)

15.2m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2011 - 2020

Absolute

47 FLY

14.63m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Beneteau Yachts

Monte Carlo 5

15.1m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2013 - 2019

Cranchi

E52S Evoluzione

15.82m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2022

Cranchi

E52F Evoluzione

15.82m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2023

Azimut

Azimut 50 (Mk2)

15.88m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2013 - 2018

Astondoa

52 Flybridge (Mk2)

16m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2022

Absolute

Navetta 52 (Mk1)

16m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2019

Ferretti Yachts

Ferretti 500

15.33m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Azimut

Fly 50 (Mk3)

16.08m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2024

Fairline

Squadron 48 (Mk2)

15.46m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2019

Princess

Princess F50 (Mk1)

15.55m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022

Tiara Yachts

F53 Flybridge

16.6m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2021

Absolute

52 FLY (Mk2)

15.93m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2022

Galeon

460 Fly

14.35m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2023

Sessa Marine

Fly54 (Mk2)

16.36m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Azimut

Azimut 55 (Mk3)

16.9m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2022

Cranchi

T53

17m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2014 - 2019

Prestige

520

16.11m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2017

Beneteau Yachts

Monte Carlo 52

16.33m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022

Ferretti Yachts

Ferretti 450

14.2m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2020

Galeon

500 Fly

16.2m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2015

Galeon

510 Skydeck

16.2m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2015

Riviera

43 Open Flybridge

14.46m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2010

Tiara Yachts

F44 Flybridge

13.87m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2021

Princess

F45

14.35m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Other yachts in the
Majesty Yachts range

Gulf Craft

Majesty 175

54.25m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Gulf Craft

Majesty 160

49.5m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2026

Gulf Craft

Majesty 140

43.1m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2018

Gulf Craft

Majesty 120

37.55m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Gulf Craft

Majesty 111

34.1m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2023

Gulf Craft

Majesty 100 Terrace

32.25m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2026