There is a singular feeling that defines the Azimut Fly Series: the sensation of being on top of the world. For decades, this collection of flybridge yachts has been the heart of the Azimut brand, a cornerstone of its global success and a symbol of Italian craftsmanship on the water. More than just a line of boats, the Fly Series embodies a philosophy—a commitment to open-air living, barrierless experiences, and an immersive connection with the sea.
Now, at a pivotal moment in its history, the Fly Series is undergoing a real evolution. With newer models like the Fly 62 and the flagship Fly 82, Azimut is charting a bold course into the future, proving that a legacy forged in tradition can be the springboard for genuinely new design.
The Fly Series Philosophy: A Barrierless and Illuminated Experience
The essence of the Fly Series is captured in Azimut’s own description: a “barrierless and illuminated experience.” It’s a design ethos built around openness, light, and a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. The signature flybridge—the raised, open-air helm station that gives the series its name—is the clearest expression of that freedom: commanding views, a sense of escape, and the simple pleasure of piloting a yacht in open air.
That commitment to open-air living is paired with interiors that are unexpectedly spacious and carefully crafted. Italian design here means sleek lines, refined materials, and an atmosphere meant to carry through both days and nights. Every Azimut Fly yacht aims to be a sanctuary on the sea, where the journey matters as much as the destination.
Innovation at the Core: The Technology of the Fly Series
The Fly Series’ aesthetic is backed by real engineering. Azimut’s Carbon Tech Generation represents a genuine pioneering use of carbon fiber to lighten yacht superstructures by up to 30%—a weight reduction that allows for increased interior volume and stability without adding total weight, improving both performance and energy efficiency. By concentrating the carbon fiber in the upper parts of the yacht, Azimut preserves a low center of gravity and reduces natural roll momentum by up to 15%, for a notably more comfortable ride.
That lightweight construction pairs with advanced propulsion—triple pod drive systems on the larger models—to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 to 30% compared to vessels of similar weight and size running traditional propulsion, a core part of what Azimut markets as its Low Emission Yacht approach. Active Trim Control and joystick-based maneuvering round out the technology story: automated interceptors optimize trim at every speed, while a single joystick offers intuitive, one-handed control for precise docking and maneuvering.
A New Milestone: The Azimut Fly 62
Launched in July 2024 at Azimut’s Avigliana production facility and officially unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival that September, the Fly 62 is more than an updated model—Azimut itself calls it a milestone in the evolution of the flybridge segment. At roughly 19.2 meters (reported lengths vary slightly by source, from about 18.7m to 19.3m depending on measurement point), she delivers a genuinely fresh onboard experience.
Her standout feature is the pioneering “Beach Cockpit”: the transom opens outward while the aft sofa lowers, creating a large sunbathing area that overlooks the water. It reinvents the traditional cockpit, turning it toward the stern and creating a progressive descent to the sea—a genuinely different answer, in a segment usually built around a more separate water-access area, that eliminates physical barriers and brings guests closer to the water than is typical for a yacht this size.
The exterior is by Alberto Mancini, who drew inspiration from the functional and aesthetic revolution of SUVs; the superstructure volumes advance toward the bow, allowing for a larger cockpit while holding onto the sporty silhouette the Fly Series is known for. Interiors are by architect Fabio Fantolino, built as open spaces free of visual obstacles for a feeling of unrestricted closeness to the sea. With a standard three-cabin layout, the Fly 62 sets a new benchmark for her category. Her top speed is generally reported at up to 30 knots across most yachting press coverage, though Azimut’s own current product page lists 32 knots—a minor discrepancy worth noting rather than a settled figure.
The New Flagship: Azimut Fly 82
If the Fly 62 is a step forward, the Fly 82, which debuted at Cannes in September 2025, is a bigger leap still. As the new flagship of the Fly Series and the largest model in the range at 24.79 meters, she opens the door to a new dimension of living at sea, built around what Azimut calls “dynamic elegance.”
Her key innovation is the Deck2Deck™ system, first developed for Azimut’s Grande 26M and now brought to the Fly range for the first time. The teak stern hatch opens fully and aligns with the aft deck, meaningfully expanding usable social space and deepening the connection with the water. The Fly 82 is also the first model in the Fly Series to feature triple Volvo Penta IPS pod drives, delivering a top speed of 32 knots and notably strong maneuverability.
The exterior, again by Alberto Mancini, is built around lines that appear sculpted by the wind, giving the yacht a sense of motion even at rest. Fabio Fantolino’s interior plays on contrast—warm and cool, matte and reflective—for a distinctive, harmonious feel throughout. Standard configuration accommodates up to 8 guests across 4 cabins; the “10 guests in five cabins” figure sometimes quoted for this model isn’t supported by Azimut’s own published specifications or by brokerage listings, which consistently show 4 cabins as the standard layout, so it should be treated with caution unless referring to a specific optional configuration.
A Legacy of Light and Innovation
The Azimut Fly Series is more than a collection of boats; it’s a throughline in the story of a brand that has shaped much of modern yachting. Founded in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli, Azimut has grown into a global builder producing models across seven distinct series, with facilities across Italy and Brazil.
With the Fly 62 and the new flagship Fly 82, Azimut continues to push the flybridge format forward—blending Italian style with real innovations, from the Beach Cockpit to the Deck2Deck™ system to Carbon Tech construction. It remains a genuine “barrierless and illuminated experience,” even where a few of the finer published details are worth double-checking directly with the yard before they’re repeated as settled fact.
