Majesty 72 Sea Trial Video: A Superyacht Experience in 22 Meters

Majesty 72: The Sea Trial

The trial begins off the coast of Doha, with the Majesty 72 proceeding at reduced speed. Already at around 6.5 knots, with an instantaneous fuel consumption of just 7 liters/hour, some of the yacht’s most interesting features emerge: the navigation is smooth and the directional stability is particularly effective. Progressively increasing speed up to about 10 knots, fuel consumption brings itself just under 30 liters/hour, while the boat’s behavior remains composed. Comfort levels therefore do not seem to depend on speed, and the hull manages to maintain remarkable fluidity even as the pace increases.

The transition to planing occurs around 14.5 knots. At this speed, Majesty 72 consumes about 114 liters/hour, equal to just under 8 liters per mile. The pair of 1,600-horsepower MTU V10 engines provides a significant power reserve, but what is most striking during the test is the yacht’s ability to use it without compromising comfort. The sea, relatively calm during the test, nevertheless offers the opportunity to check the hull’s behavior on small waves. Majesty 72 tackles them with great smoothness, maintaining a feeling of safety and stability.

Bringing the yacht to around 20 knots, the instantaneous consumption settles at 186 liters/hour. This is a particularly interesting speed for a boat of this size, because it allows covering significant distances quickly while maintaining a good level of comfort. Even in turns, Majesty 72 confirms the initial impressions. The boat handles a tight turn without a significant loss of speed and remains very smooth on the water at all times. The behavior is what you would expect from a higher-category yacht: the trajectory remains precise and the attitude shows no sharp reactions.

The test continues by tackling the same head waves. Even in this situation, the hull proves to be well balanced: Majesty 72 crosses the wave motion without transmitting particularly marked reactions on board, confirming a dedication to comfort that represents one of its distinguishing elements.

Nearly 30 Knots of Top Speed

It is in the full-throttle test that the two 1,600-horsepower MTU engines display their full potential. Acceleration rapidly brings Majesty 72 past 25 knots, then to 27, 28, and 29 knots, up to reaching a top speed of 29.3 knots. A significant figure considering the displacement and purely cruising nature of the yacht.

At around 25 knots, the recorded fuel consumption is 187 liters/hour. This is a speed that can be considered a true fast cruise, useful when you want to reduce transit times without giving up the navigation qualities that characterize Majesty 72. The sea trial thus paints the picture of a yacht capable of combining impressive dimensions, engaging performance, and extremely comfortable handling.

What the Majesty 72 Is Like

Back in port, attention shifts to the onboard spaces. Going up the few steps that lead to the main deck, you encounter a large outdoor dinette at the stern. The linear sofa occupies practically the entire available width and can comfortably seat six or seven people. Opposite is a large central table that, with the addition of some seating on the opposite side, allows organizing a proper dining area for ten guests or even more.

A particularly interesting element is the large connecting door to the interior. The components used are top-tier and, in this case, the craftsmanship is traceable to the Italian manufacturer Nemo. The door also allows the outdoor wet bar to communicate directly with the indoor galley, creating functional continuity between environments.

A Main Deck of Surprising Dimensions

The main deck is one of the environments where Majesty 72’s ability to exploit its beam emerges most. On the port side is a large L-shaped galley, equipped with an extension that further expands its work surface. Equipment includes an induction cooktop, oven, numerous refrigerators and freezers, and a large amount of storage space.

Opposite the galley is a sofa for two or three people. Continuing toward the bow, the space opens up further: a second wet bar and two large facing sofas turn the salon into a true social area. The arrangement of the furniture allows for ideally separating different functions without resorting to physical dividers, thus maintaining a remarkable perception of space.

The Interior Helm Station and Onboard Technology

Toward the bow is the interior helm station, positioned opposite an additional small sofa with a table. It is a configuration designed also for guests, who can remain in close contact with whoever is driving the vessel. The helm station is organized around three large displays dedicated to navigation, cartography, and onboard home automation management. Completing the equipment are rudder angle controls, autopilot, bow and stern thrusters, and the fin stabilization system.

The feeling is that of a complete helm station that is integrated into the general main deck design, without turning the control area into an exclusively technical environment.

The Night Area: Four Guest Cabins

The lower deck develops around a wide central hallway. The configuration of the boat tested includes two cabins dedicated to guests and two double cabins for the crew, with additional berths distributed in the service cabins. The heart of the night area is naturally the master cabin, located amidships and spanning the full beam.

The master cabin of Majesty 72 impresses first and foremost with its proportions. The large central king-size bed is surrounded by a particularly generous floor area, while panelling, a desk, and a large walk-in closet are located on the sides. The ensuite bathroom completes a true suite. The oversized sink is crafted from marble, while the separate shower stall offers substantial volume and refined finishes. Here too, the marble helps create an atmosphere closer to that of a luxury hotel suite than to what is traditionally associated with a nautical cabin.

The VIP cabin also features a central bed, in this case a queen-size, surrounded by ample walk-around space. Panelling, an armchair, wardrobes, and numerous compartments allow for easy organization of guests’ clothing and personal belongings. This cabin also features a generously sized ensuite bathroom with a separate shower stall.

The two additional guest cabins are configured with twin single beds, also larger than those normally associated with yachts of this size. Both feature their own wardrobe and share the day toilet.

The Flybridge: Over 20 Square Meters of Outdoor Living

The flybridge is probably the space that best synthesizes Majesty 72’s design philosophy. The available surface area is about 25 square meters and allows organizing several functional areas. At the stern is a large U-shaped sofa that transforms into an additional sunbed on the side. In the center is an extendable table intended primarily for service and aperitifs.

Moving toward the bow, you encounter another large U-shaped dinette, capable of seating up to eight people, with an additional central table. The helm station is located on the starboard side, allowing the yacht to be driven directly from the flybridge. Facing the helm station is another large U-shaped seat, allowing guests to follow the navigation.

One of the most interesting elements of the flybridge is the U-shaped outdoor galley. Equipment includes refrigerators, freezers, a bar counter, oven, induction cooktop, and numerous storage compartments. This is therefore not just a simple wet bar, but a true support area for outdoor living, capable of making the flybridge independent of the interior spaces during lunches, dinners, and aperitifs. It is a solution particularly consistent with the philosophy of the Majesty 72, which aims to transform every deck into a genuinely livable environment.

The Bow Becomes a Second Large Outdoor Salon

The path toward the bow further highlights the yacht’s dimensions. The wide side deck leads to an additional outdoor living area: at the bow is a large U-shaped sofa facing a broad central table that can be lowered to transform the entire surface into a massive sunbed with the addition of a cushion.

This area can also be protected from the sun by carbon poles and dedicated awnings, further increasing the space’s versatility. The result is a sequence of outdoor spaces that allows distributing guests across multiple levels without giving up the opportunity to enjoy the yacht together.

Conclusions

Majesty 72 brings a design philosophy typical of larger superyachts into the 22-meter segment. The result is not just a large boat for its category, but rather a yacht in which volumes, finishes, and space organization have been developed with the goal of offering an onboard experience comparable to that of larger vessels.

The sea trial confirmed particularly smooth and stable handling, with a top speed of 29.3 knots and a fast cruising speed around 25 knots. But above all, comfort represents the common thread running through the project.

The beam of over 6 meters translates into an extremely spacious main deck, a full-beam master cabin, and a flybridge of approximately 25 square meters organized as a true living deck. Added to this are the quality of the finishes, complete technological equipment, and a significant presence of high-end components.

Majesty 72 is, ultimately, a large flybridge that interprets its category through a superyacht perspective: seeking not just performance, but above all space, comfort, and quality of life on board.

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