The Fjord 41 XL carries the yard’s unmistakable look, clean, architectural, and made to be close to the sea. For a day out of St Tropez, it offers something increasingly rare, a genuinely open boat where deck space is the whole point and the water is never more than a step away.
Twelve metres give the 41 XL a surprisingly generous footprint. Expansive lounging areas stretch across the deck, a large hydraulic swim platform extends the living space right down to the waterline, and a sleek T top provides shade for the hottest part of the day. A cabin below offers a cool retreat and somewhere to change, while one crew member keeps the day running smoothly. Snorkelling gear is aboard for the clear water stops along the coast.
The ride is smooth and composed, with speeds reaching the mid thirties when the coastline opens up toward Pampelonne or the quieter bays beyond. Up to eleven guests spread out easily across the uncluttered decks, and the layout makes lunch at anchor feel entirely natural, feet almost in the sea, the coast drawing past.
What the Fjord offers is design and openness in equal measure, a boat that looks as good drifting off a beach club as it does running along the coast. It suits those who value space and light over speed alone.
Find a quiet bay, lower the platform, and let the afternoon settle around you.
