Gladius is a 38.71 metre Cantieri di Pisa, an Akhir 125 built for pace and polished for easy Caribbean charter. Delivered in 2007 and given a thorough refit in 2020, she carries the sharp Italian styling the yard is known for, wrapped around a light aluminium hull that lets her run quickly between anchorages. Her lines are lean and contemporary, and at 38 metres she offers the volume of a larger yacht while keeping the agility of a fast planing motor yacht. She is a natural fit for guests who want to see more of the islands in a week.
She is built around outdoor living. The shaded aft deck carries a bar and a relaxed lounge, with a dining table set close to the water for meals in the open air, and an upper deck lounge adds a second, breezier space for drinks and downtime. Sun pads forward give a quieter spot away from the aft deck, while an easy swim platform keeps the day flexible and the tender and toys are quick to launch when the water calls. Warm evening lighting turns the decks into the social heart of the yacht once the sun drops.
Inside, the mood is warm and current. The full width main saloon pairs pale sofas with sculptural swivel chairs and bold red accents, a bright, sociable room finished in oak by the designer Carlo Paladini. A separate lounge and bar give the party a second interior space, and the formal dining area seats the full complement of twelve for set piece meals. Large windows keep the interior light through the day and open the rooms to the passing coast.
Accommodation is arranged for twelve guests across five cabins, with pullman berths adding flexibility for families. The master is a calm, generous room in warm oak with its own seating and a marble bathroom, and the guest cabins are finished to the same standard, each with an en suite in marble and polished stone. Natural light reaches the cabins through hull and deck windows, storage is generous for a full week aboard, and guest and crew areas stay cleanly separate so service is discreet.
A crew of seven runs the yacht with the relaxed professionalism that island charter rewards. As a fast planing motor yacht she is quick and responsive, comfortable at a relaxed cruise and able to lift her pace when the plan changes, with the reach to move between the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean without losing a day at sea. Fuel efficiency at a relaxed cruise keeps longer itineraries sensible over a full season, and she is at her best on active, sun filled charters that treat the water as the main event.
What sets Gladius apart is her mix of Italian style, genuine speed and warm, sociable living space. She is quick enough to open up an island itinerary, sharp enough inside to feel contemporary, and laid out for the kind of charter that moves easily between beaches, anchorages and dinners on deck. For groups who want performance and a bright, welcoming yacht, she is an easy choice.
