DISCO VOLANTE is proof that a well kept classic can feel entirely current. Built by Admiral in 1981 and given a full refit in 2024, this 36 metre motor yacht carries her age as pedigree, not compromise. The hull lines are long and purposeful, the sort drawn before fashion pushed yachts tall and boxy, and the fresh refit has brought the interior firmly into the present without erasing the warmth of the original.
That warmth is the first thing guests notice below. The main salon is a study in honey toned timber, with soft seating arranged for conversation and a separate, more formal dining room alongside. A lighter forward lounge gives a second, calmer interior space, so a party of ten can spread out across distinct rooms rather than sharing a single open plan. It is a layout that rewards a longer charter, where guests settle into favourite corners.
On deck she is built for the sun. The aerial sweep of her sundeck shows a run of sun pads, shaded seating and room to dine in the open air, while the main deck aft is the social hub at anchor, a step from the water and ready for long lunches. Three decks of outdoor space mean there is always somewhere in the shade and somewhere in the light.
Accommodation sleeps ten across five cabins. The master suite is generous and private, with two further double guest cabins and a twin that works equally well for children or friends. Each has been refreshed in the 2024 work, so the finish is consistent throughout and the bathrooms are modern.
Where DISCO VOLANTE sets herself apart is pace. Three Caterpillar engines give her a top speed near 27 knots and a comfortable cruise around 20, unusual for a yacht of her era and a real advantage when the plan is to cover ground. A party can breakfast in one bay and be swimming off a different headland by midday, which turns a week aboard into a proper tour of a coastline rather than a slow crawl.
She is a natural fit for the western Mediterranean and the Italian coast, where her speed opens up the islands and her classic profile draws a second look in every harbour. A crew of seven keep her running quietly, covering the deck, the galley and the water toys so that guests arrive to find everything ready.
The water toys and tenders are stowed and ready, and the bathing platform aft gives the group direct access to the sea the moment the anchor is down, so the fast passages between bays always end in an easy swim.
DISCO VOLANTE will appeal to charterers who value character and want more than a glass box. She offers the romance of an older yacht, the reassurance of a recent refit, and a turn of speed that few of her contemporaries can match. For a family or a group of friends who like the idea of real wood, real sea miles and real coastline covered in a week, she is a considered and rewarding choice.
