Afforded Leisure is a fast American motor yacht that reads the Florida and Bahamas cruising grounds exactly as they should be read: quick hops between islands, long days at anchor and evenings that run late on deck. Built by Lazzara and launched in 2001, she came through an extensive 2025 refit sharp and current, with fresh finishes inside and a deck layout tuned for warm water living.
Her hull is built for pace. Twin MTU engines push her to a top speed of 26 knots and a relaxed cruise of 22, so a morning plan to reach the Exumas becomes a short run rather than a full day at sea. That speed is the point of a yacht like this. It turns a long weekend into real distance and keeps the best anchorages within easy reach.
Life on board is organised around the sun. The flybridge is the social heart, with an open sun deck for lounging, a shaded dining setting for lunches off the water and an upper helm that lets the captain keep the yacht moving while guests stay close. One deck down, the aft deck sits in shade under the overhang, set up with soft seating and clear sightlines to the water, the natural spot for a quiet coffee or a sundowner.
Inside, the main salon is bright and easy, finished in warm woods and pale tones after the refit, with a comfortable lounge forward of a dining table for six. The galley is a proper working space with granite counters and a breakfast bar, and a separate media corner gives guests a cinema spot for slower afternoons. The flow between the salon, the galley and the aft deck keeps the whole main deck connected.
Afforded Leisure sleeps six guests across three cabins. The full beam master takes the prime position with a wide berth, generous storage and an ensuite finished with twin basins. Two further double staterooms sit forward and below, each with its own ensuite and natural light, well suited to couples or families travelling together. A crew of three runs the yacht and the service without ever crowding the guest spaces.
The toy locker matches the cruising style. A sea scooter, a paddleboard, a kayak and snorkelling gear are all on board, with a tender for beach runs and exploring. These are the tools that make a Bahamas charter work, turning each anchorage into a swimming, paddling and diving base rather than just a view.
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, she is ideally placed for the short crossing to Bimini and the wider Bahamas, as well as easy day cruising along the Florida coast. Itineraries flex around the weather and the guests, from quiet beach days in the Exumas to livelier evenings closer to shore. The crew of three knows these waters well, and that local knowledge shows in how smoothly a week on board runs, from the first swim stop of the morning to the last dinner at anchor.
What sets her apart is balance. She is quick enough to cover ground, compact enough to tuck into shallow island anchorages and refined enough after her refit to feel genuinely current. For a family or a group of close friends who want speed, privacy and the freedom to move with the weather, Afforded Leisure is a precise, purposeful choice for the Florida and Bahamas season.
