August 17, 2026
The Azimut Magellano 30M: When Displacement Meets Design
Azimut's Magellano 30M pairs Ken Freivokh elegance with a Dual Mode Hull built for exceptional fuel efficiency at a 16-knot cruise, plus a t…
Read the articleThe Azimut Magellano Series
Long-range crossover yachts on the Dual Mode hull — built for the itinerary
The Magellano series is Azimut's long-range line: crossover yachts on the semi-planing Dual Mode hull, with high bulwarks and a vertical bow, built for owners whose plans read like itineraries rather than day trips. The range runs from the Magellano 60 up to the 97-foot Magellano 30M.
We review the Magellano 30M in depth — the top of the line, a five-cabin crewed passage-maker that cruises efficiently in the mid-teens and carries 3,831 gallons of fuel.
The Magellano Lineup, Smallest to Largest
Every Azimut Magellano model we review in depth, in the order owners step up through the series.
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The Azimut Magellano 30M is a 97-foot passage-maker—twin 1550hp MAN V12s, a relaxed 16-knot cruise with a 20-knot top end, and five cabins with six heads for owners who go far in comfort.
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Moving Up the Magellano Series
Magellano buyers arrive differently from the rest of the range — they come in with an itinerary. Some step across from the Grande collection wanting more sea-keeping and less spectacle; others cross over from trawler and expedition builders and find the balance here. The line runs from the owner-scale Magellano 60 up to the 30M.
We review the Magellano 30M, the top of the line: a five-cabin, three-crew passage-maker on the Dual Mode hull. If your plans read in miles rather than weekends, this is the Azimut series to study first.
Our Take
Magellano is the Azimut I point serious cruisers toward. The Dual Mode hull is honest naval architecture — it does not pretend a near-100-footer should run 30 knots; it trades that for comfort in a seaway and a fuel curve you can live with on a long leg.
The 30M is the one to study: five cabins, real crew quarters, and high-bulwark security that lets guests relax offshore. If your dream itinerary has more than one country in it, start here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Magellano different from a trawler?
It refuses the trawler trade-off. A traditional trawler gives up speed entirely; the Magellano cruises efficiently in the mid-teens and can still push past 20 knots when a weather window closes — wrapped in Azimut styling rather than workboat lines.
What is the Azimut Magellano series?
Azimut's long-range line: crossover yachts built on the semi-planing Dual Mode hull, with vertical bows and high bulwarks, designed for owners who measure trips in itineraries rather than afternoons. We review the Magellano 30M, the 97-foot yacht that tops the line.
What is the Dual Mode hull?
A semi-planing, double-chine hull form that runs efficiently at displacement and medium speeds yet still delivers a genuine planing-speed maximum when needed. Azimut credits it with up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption at medium speeds than conventional hard-chine designs.
Who should choose a Magellano over a Grande?
Owners whose plans run to seasons and crossings. The Grande series answers presence and pace; the Magellano answers distance and comfort in weather. If your dream itinerary is longer than your dock contract, start here.
Is a Magellano good for Bahamas and Caribbean cruising?
It is built for exactly that kind of itinerary: big tankage, sea-keeping-first hull design and the accommodations to stay out for weeks. The Magellano 30M carries 3,831 gallons of fuel with five guest cabins and three crew cabins — check the verified spec table on the review page, and we will arrange the sea trial out of Fort Lauderdale.
Which Magellano Fits Your Life?
Tell us how you plan to use the boat — guests, range, crew or no crew — and we'll give you the straight story on where in the Magellano series you belong, new or brokerage.
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