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Maiora 36 Exuma, 37 metres made to bring the sea closer

With exterior lines by Quartostile, interiors by Acube Design and 6,000 hp of combined power, Maiora 36 Exuma brings together freedom, speed and outdoor living

Maiora 36 Exuma combines 33-knot performance, a draft of just 1.45 metres and generous outdoor spaces in a superyacht designed to explore closer to the water

At 36.90 metres overall, the Maiora 36 Exuma might appear destined primarily for large bays, fully equipped marinas and long-distance cruising. Yet one figure immediately changes that perception: its full-load draft is just 1.45 metres.

That allows a yacht of this size to move closer to the coast, explore shallower waters and develop a relationship with its surroundings that is unusual for a 295 GT superyacht.

The name Exuma is therefore particularly appropriate. The Bahamian islands, known for shallow waters, sandbanks and extraordinary transparency, capture the idea behind the project: not simply looking at a destination from offshore, but being able to move closer into it.

Three waterjets change the way it moves

Propulsion is one of the defining elements of the yacht. The Maiora 36 Exuma uses three MAN V12-2000 engines producing 2,000 hp each, connected to two MJP waterjets and a third central booster jet.

With a combined 6,000 hp, the shipyard quotes a maximum speed of up to 33 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots.

The waterjets, however, are not simply about speed. They contribute to manoeuvrability and, crucially, help make the exceptionally shallow draft possible.

Maiora also highlights low vibration as part of the propulsion concept, while two Seakeeper 35 gyroscopic stabilisers contribute to comfort on board.

The stern does not close the yacht, it opens it

The exterior lines, developed by Quartostile together with Maiora, use volume not simply to make the yacht appear larger, but to create a stronger sense of continuity between the yacht and the sea.

The stern is one of the areas where this becomes most evident. It is treated as a genuine point of contact with the water, while the superstructure gradually gains volume towards the bow through a full-beam configuration that increases internal space without making the profile unnecessarily heavy.

The result is a yacht defined by horizontal tension and a near-vertical bow, combining a dynamic visual identity with a clear focus on onboard usability.

A salon that can almost disappear

One of the most distinctive spaces is on the upper deck. Here the Al Fresco Salon features fully retractable aft doors and side windows.

When closed, it becomes a protected, climate-controlled interior. When opened, the boundaries between inside and outside are reduced until the same space functions almost as an open-air lounge.

It is an approach particularly well suited to the Mediterranean, where wind, temperature and time of day can quickly change how guests want to experience the yacht. The same environment can serve during the hottest hours, an evening dinner or cooler conditions without being permanently tied to one role.

A pool at the bow, away from the busiest areas

Also on the upper deck, the pool is positioned forward and surrounded by a generous sunbathing area.

The location is interesting because it turns the bow into an important part of daily life rather than simply an occasional panoramic space.

At the very front, a suspended net above the sea creates a more informal place to relax, contrasting with the yacht’s more conventional social areas.

Higher still, the Nest Deck provides another open-air space with a greater degree of privacy, allowing guests to move away from the main social zones.

Five cabins, including a second master

The Maiora 36 Exuma accommodates up to 12 guests in five cabins.

The owner’s suite is positioned on the main deck, while four guest cabins on the lower deck include a substantial second master suite and a VIP cabin. This gives the accommodation a greater hierarchy than a conventional layout based on four broadly equivalent guest cabins.

The interiors were developed by Acube Design, using soft geometries, continuous surfaces and natural materials. The intention is to avoid abrupt visual divisions between spaces, extending indoors the same sense of fluidity found across the exterior decks.

Three crew cabins provide accommodation for up to five people.

Speed without giving up range

The yacht’s sporting character does not prevent it from offering useful range when the pace slows.

With 21,500 litres of fuel, Maiora quotes approximately 650 nautical miles at 20 knots and up to 1,150 nautical miles at 10 knots.

This gives the 36 Exuma two distinct personalities. It can move quickly between destinations when required, or slow down to increase range and make the passage itself part of the experience.

More interesting when the coast gets closer

The Maiora 36 Exuma measures 36.90 metres overall, with a maximum beam of 7.90 metres, a full-load displacement of 180 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 295 GT.

These are substantial superyacht dimensions, yet the figure that perhaps best explains its character remains the 1.45-metre draft.

Pools, large salons, five cabins and high performance are all features that can be expected in this segment. The ability to bring almost 37 metres of yacht closer to a beach, bay or shallow anchorage changes the way a destination can actually be experienced.

That is where the Exuma name continues to make sense even far from the Bahamas. In the Mediterranean, it might mean approaching the waters of Sardinia, the Balearics or the Greek islands with more freedom than the yacht’s dimensions would suggest.

It is not simply about travelling farther. It is about being able to get closer.

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Maiora, 36 Exuma

10 September 2026
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Maiora 36 Exuma, 37 metres made to bring the sea closer
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