What is it about cruising boats that continually make them in the top 3 most popular types sold year after year? "Boaters love to cruise for the same reason some people love cabins in the mountains or campers on endless road trips," said Jeff Palmer, President of United Yacht Sales. "Cruising boats create opportunities for freedom, comfort, and adventure all rolled into one floating package that delivers a private, exclusive experience."
"Or not," he continued. "Sometimes cruising turns into a very social event where you meet friends along the way and decide to finish your trip together. The point is, owning a cruising boat offers experiences that wouldn't happen otherwise. You can make it exactly what you want, even if that changes day to day."
There are many different types and brands of boats that could be considered for cruising. Here are some of the most popular:
- Express Cruisers– Sleek powerboats with cabins, often 28–50 ft, built for speed, comfort, and weekend trips (think Sea Ray, Regal, Cruisers Yachts).
- Trawler yachts – Slower, more fuel-efficient, long-range motor yachts with big tanks and "like-home" interiors (e.g., Nordhavn, Grand Banks, Fleming).
- Sailing cruisers – Sailboats designed to live aboard or travel long distances in comfort (Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, etc.).
- Luxury motor yachts – Larger, often crewed vessels focused on high-end comfort, performance, and style (Princess, Sunseeker, Azimut, Ferretti).
Different shapes, same core idea: a boat that’s not just for an afternoon spin, but for living life on the water.
If you would like to talk to one of our professional yacht brokers about the right cruising boat for you, please email us at Marketing@UnitedYacht.com or call our headquarters at (772) 463-3131. Below are examples of some of the top cruising boats for sale on the brokerage market today!
"WATER RANCH" - 2003 LAZZARA 80 ENCLOSED BRIDGE CRUISING YACHT
Water Ranch, a 2003 Lazzara 80 yacht is a luxury motor yacht built by the American company Lazzara Yachts. Lazzara Yachts has a long history of building high-quality, custom yachts with Euro-inspired designs. Water Ranch just like the others in the Lazzara line, is known for its performance and luxurious amenities. Meticulously maintained by her full-time captain featuring many upgrades. She has been cared for and maintained to the highest standards.
- Asking Price: $1,395,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Luxury Motor Yacht w/ Enclosed Bridge
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/lazzara-yachts-80-eb-2003-water-ranch-2839512
- Broker: Tony Ross, (772) 486-9527
"KRISTINA" - 2007 PRINCESS 74
Discover the epitome of luxury and performance with this meticulously maintained 2007 Princess 23M motor yacht. Crafted by the prestigious Princess Yachts, this 23-meter vessel combines sophisticated design, spacious accommodations, and powerful performance, making it an ideal choice for discerning owners seeking both adventure and comfort on the water.
- Asking Price: $950,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Luxury Motor Yacht
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/princess-23m-2007-kristina-2839027
- Broker: Pavel Kovylyaev, (786) 488-5290
"KRAKEN" - 1998 HATTERAS 65 SPORT DECK MOTOR YACHT
"KRAKEN" is a well-cared for and recently updated Hatteras 65' Sport Deck Motor Yacht located for sale in South Carolina. Notable features include Naiad stabilizers, large capacity watermaker for longer cruises, and the highly popular 4-cabin,4-head layout. KRAKEN is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 12V92 TA 1080HP engines.
- Asking Price: $549,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Luxury Motor Yacht
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/hatteras-sport-deck-motor-yacht-1998-kraken-2822333
- Broker: John Douglas, (843) 425-6888
"DOUBLE H" - 2008 SEA RAY 60 SUNDANCER CRUISING BOAT
The 2008 Sea Ray 60 Sundancer is a luxury sport yacht renowned for its sleek design, spacious layout, and high-performance capabilities. “Double H” is a premier express cruiser that combines sophisticated styling, robust performance, and luxurious accommodations. Designed with both entertaining and extended cruising in mind, this yacht delivers comfort, functionality, and elegance.
In 2023 “Double H” received and all NEW Garmin Electronics Package and include FLIR and Starlink. In 2024 she received and all NEW A/V System and TVs.
- Asking Price: $675,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Express Cruiser
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/sea-ray-60-sundancer-2008-double-h-2835902
- Broker: Scott White, (609) 780-0309
"LAST RESORT" - 2021 SABRE 58 SALON EXPRESS DOWNEAST CRUISER
The Sabre 58 Express, first launched in 2020, featured a design change to a layout with aft galley up for seamless flow into the cockpit entertaining space when the large sliding glass doors of the enclosed helm deck are opened. The Sabre 58 also features high-tech integrated systems, such as the standard Volvo/Garmin Glass Cockpit dual MFD screen system and Volvo autopilot with Joystick driving controls. The three-stateroom layout was designed with a full-beam midships master stateroom with walk-around king-size berth.
- Asking Price: $1,999,950
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Downeast Cruiser
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/sabre-58-salon-express-2021-last-resort-2822650
- Broker: Paul MacCormack, (772) 812-1182
"PANACHE" - 2004 JEANNEAU 54 SUN ODYSSEY SAILBOAT
One of the cleanest and well cared for examples of the sought after Deck Salon 54's that you will find. The 54 Deck Salon is the Flagship of the manufacturer and a luxurious performance cruiser. The condition of Panache is immaculate. She is continually updated and maintained. Recent upgrades include sails, Strataglass enclosure, complete electronic suite, windlass, many mechanical drivetrain replacements and more. The decks have been completely stripped of teak, repaired, and new Esthetic Decking installed in 2022 at a cost of over $75,000.00.
- Asking Price: $299,900
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Sailboat, Sailing Cruiser
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-54-ds-2004-panache-2843263
- Broker: Tom Thomas, (401) 862-8620
"BAZAN" - 2001 GREAT HARBOUR GH47
Bazan is a Great Harbour GH47 trawler, built by Mirage Manufacturing in Gainesville, Florida. The Great Harbour is billed as the most versatile cruiser. It is designed to go off the grid, with large interior space, an easy to maneuver layout, abundant storage, and easy to service full-size household appliances. Underway, Bazan boasts a very stable ride, thanks to her hard chines and wide beam, and with her skeg protected props and a draft of less than 3 feet, she can go exploring in shallow water. The large fuel, water and holding tanks make the Great Harbour GH47 ready for long term, comfortable cruising. Bazan is a veteran of America's Great Loop and is turnkey ready to take you on your own adventures, whether cruising to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, coastal waters, the Great Loop or inland rivers.
- Asking Price: $525,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Expedition-style cruising boat
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/great-harbour-gh47-2001-bazan-2835723
- Broker: Thomas Russell, (904) 382-9610
"EDEN" - 2022 LAGOON 46
Filmed on set for Season 5 of the Popular TV Show "Outer Banks"! Eden is a wonderfully kept and turn-key 2022 US special owner’s version of the popular Lagoon 46. Don’t buy new - US import duties are paid! Never chartered, she has been well cared for, and has an impressive list of options and upgrades. Come see Eden near convenient and beautiful Charleston, SC.
- Asking Price: $845,000
- Type Of Cruising Boat: Sailing Catamaran
- Link To Full Listing: https://www.unitedyacht.com/used-yachts-for-sale/lagoon-46-2022-eden-2832174
- Broker: Joe Evans, (843) 813-8324
CONTINUE YOUR CRUISING YACHT SEARCH HERE
If you’re dreaming of owning your own cruising boat? Here is a quick way to narrow your decision making process:
- Short trips & weekends? Look at express cruisers and smaller flybridge yachts.
- Slow travel, fuel efficiency, and range? Explore trawler yachts or sailing cruisers.
- Liveaboard life? Focus less on speed and more on storage, tankage, and interior layout.
- Ultimate luxury? Start browsing those Princess / Sunseeker / Azimut / Ferretti catalogs and think about crewed operation.
However you slice it, the reason boaters love cruising boats and yachts is simple: they turn water from “a place you visit” into “a place you live.” Contact us today by emailing us at Marketing@UnitedYacht.com or call our headquarters at (772) 463-3131.
