68ft Azimut | Le Grand Bleu review
Yacht · 70 ft (21 m) · Miami Beach
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Key specs
- Builder
- Cartepillar
- Model
- 66 Fly
- Length
- 70 ft (21 m)
- Guests
- 13
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
A modern Azimut flybridge yacht with strong day-charter appeal, good speed, and a flexible guest layout. The main tradeoffs are specification discrepancies across listings and a charter-focused arrangement that is less expansive than larger 70ft class yachts.
Pros
- +Modern flybridge design with Azimut 66/68 styling cues
- +Twin 1,150 hp Caterpillar engines support strong performance
- +Day capacity for 13 guests suits entertaining
- +3 heads and air conditioning improve charter comfort
- +2 crew helps keep service practical
Cons
- −Cabin count varies by listing: 3 or 4
- −Length is inconsistently published as 68 to 70 ft
- −Dayboat-oriented layout is less private than larger yachts
- −Fuel and range figures vary across sources
The Le Grand Bleu is listed under Azimut’s 66 Fly family, but public listings also place it in the 68 to 70 ft range. That makes it a contemporary flybridge yacht with the brand’s usual emphasis on clean lines, large windows, and a social deck plan rather than an ultra-custom interior.
On the water, the twin 1,150 hp Caterpillar setup is a strong match for this size and should deliver brisk acceleration and confident coastal cruising. Public sources describe the model as capable of around 30 to 32 knots, which is in line with a fast planing flybridge yacht, while handling should be aided by the paired GPS and autopilot equipment.
For comfort, the boat is set up for 13 daytime guests, with 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms, air conditioning, wifi, and a 2-crew arrangement. Some public listings show 4 cabins and 8 berths, so the exact overnight layout should be verified before booking, but the overall charter profile is clearly geared toward short trips and mixed-day entertaining.
In value terms, it looks competitive for a private charter yacht in the 66 to 70 ft class, especially if the goal is speed, brand recognition, and usable deck space rather than maximum cabin count. The main caution is spec inconsistency across listings, so buyers and charter guests should confirm the final configuration, length, and accommodation plan directly.
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