Absolute Yachts gave the Navetta 66 its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, presenting her as "The Absolute Aurora". The two smaller members of the range, the Navetta 50 and Navetta 58, made their debuts at the same show. The Italian yard keeps design and build entirely in-house: every boat is drawn and built at its own facilities in Podenzano.
The Navetta family runs from the 14.95 m (49 ft 1 in) Navetta 50 to the 22.82 m (74 ft 10 in) Navetta 75. At 19.63 m (64 ft 5 in), the Navetta 66 fills the gap between the 18.68 m (61 ft 3 in) Navetta 62 and the 21.27 m (69 ft 9 in) Navetta 70.
Glass on deck, a terrace aft
The first thing you notice is how much glass there is. Sections of the bulwarks are transparent, so the sea stays in view even when you are seated on the main deck or in the cockpit. The aft cockpit is treated as a shaded terrace; press reports mention a retractable awning and glass railings.
The flybridge is generous, with the helm, a dining area with wet bar and a lounging area on one level. The furniture is modular, so the upper deck can be rearranged as the day goes on.
Saloon and galley
There is no fixed sofa in the saloon; the seating is free-standing. The dining table is electrically height-adjustable, serving as a dining table when raised and a coffee table when lowered. A low glass partition separates the galley from the saloon, giving it a space of its own without blocking light or sightlines. The interior is finished in natural wood and pale shades, and is offered in two colour schemes.
Four cabins, four positions
What sets the Navetta 66 apart from most flybridge yachts of her size is the way the cabins are spread through the hull:
- Master cabin: forward, with large windows and its own bathroom.
- VIP cabin: aft, with a large double bed, conceived as a second master.
- Twin cabin: amidships, with two single beds for family or guests.
- Fourth cabin: at the waterline, a multi-purpose room with a sofa bed that becomes a separate cabin when needed.
- Crew cabin: separate from the guest accommodation.
In this configuration she sleeps eight guests, and she is certified to carry up to 16 people.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 19.63 m (64 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 5.52 m (18 ft 1 in) |
| Engines | 2 × Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 |
| Power | 2 × 735 kW |
| Cabins | Master, VIP, twin and convertible fourth cabin (8 guests) |
| Crew cabin | Yes, separate from guest areas |
| Fuel | 3,600 litres |
| Water | 910 litres |
| Maximum persons | 16 |
| Design | Absolute Yachts in-house team |
Absolute has not published a maximum speed for this model.
Who is she for?
The Navetta 66 is laid out for owners who want to accommodate eight guests and a crew in separate quarters on a yacht of around 20 metres. With the VIP aft and the fourth cabin at the waterline, everyone keeps to their own part of the boat, which helps with a large family or a yacht that regularly has guests aboard. The free-standing saloon furniture and modular flybridge suit owners who would rather adapt the layout to the day than live with a fixed arrangement.
In brief
- World premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, alongside the Navetta 50 and Navetta 58.
- Glass bulwarks and large windows keep the sea in view from the main deck and cockpit.
- Master forward, VIP aft, twin amidships and a convertible fourth cabin at the waterline.
- Twin Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 engines; designed and built by the yard itself.
