Best Cruisers in the Boating Industry

Cruisers are making a major comeback as boaters rediscover the joy of spending even more time on the water, so we thought it was high time to show off some of the best cruisers available today.

Boating is fun, and it’s always a sad moment at the end of the day when you have to head back to the dock. So why not make it a weekend – or more – with a terrific cruiser that has comfy overnight accommodations?

As more and more families turn away from overseas travel in the wake of Covid-19, the popularity of cruisers has skyrocketed – and little wonder when you see what some of the newest models have to offer. Here are six of the best cruisers in the boating industry.

Back Cove 41

Back Cove 41

The Back Cove 41 neatly combines the sea-keeping qualities of a classic East Coast lobster boat with comfortable appointments to make this an ideal ride for some private time away from it all. Step aboard and you’ll find a large aft cockpit, a main deck salon with a centralized galley, tons of comfortable lounging space and comfortable overnight accommodations below with dual staterooms. Dedicated cruising families will appreciate the solid surface counters, dual stainless steel refrigerator drawers, electric two-burner cooktop, convection microwave and convenient freezer mounted nearby. Standard features including a generator, and reverse-cycle heat and air conditioning while an enticing option list, including a washer/dryer combo, allows owners to add those personal touches. Learn more here.

• Length: 46’ 6”
• Beam: 14′ 0”
• Draft: 3’ 9”
• Fuel capacity: 400 gal.
• Water capacity: 160 gal.
• Std. power: 600 hp Cummins QSC8

Beneteau GT40

Beneteau GT40

Fast, stable, spacious and stylish to a fault, the GT40 from Beneteau makes no compromises in its design, blending contemporary European design with next-generation engineering – all in sumptuous comfort. The big aft cockpit with its wrap-around seating is the ideal space to unwind in the sun, while enjoying a cold drink from the cockpit refrigerator or a fresh snack from its electric grill. Double-wrap-around seats in the cockpit allow the space to easily convert to a sun lounger. The driver gets a three-position seat, a stylish helm and an overhead power sunroof and power side windows. The swim platform is powered too, submerging at the push of a button to eliminate the need for a ladder. Down below, a full galley, head, owner’s suite in the front and guest suite amidships are all fully heated and air conditioned for three-season comfort. Learn more here.

• Length” 41’ 7”
• Beam: 12’ 8”
• Displacement: 16,861 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 2 x 86 gal.
• Water capacity: 53 gal.
• Std. power: 2 x 370 hp

Formula 34 Performance Cruiser

Formula 34 Performance Cruiser

Combining spirited performance, luxurious amenities, impeccable fit and finish and Formula’s celebrated attention to detail, the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser might just be the ultimate family boat. Start with a spacious cockpit with wrap-around seating, a cockpit refrigerator with a snack prep area, an overhead sun shade, a huge swim platform with available barbecue and luxurious accommodations then shift below decks where you’ll find a full galley, head and sleeping accommodations for the entire family. The driver gets spoiled with a dazzling custom helm complete with a double-wide helm seat, flush-mounted touch-screen displays and joystick docking for the ultimate control. What’s more to want from one of the best cruisers in the industry? Learn more here.

• Length: 35’ 7”
• Beam: 11’ 6”
• Dry weight: 15,710 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 190 gal.
• Water capacity: 57 gal.
• Std. power: 2x Volvo Penta 6.2L V8 w/Joystick

Marquis M42

Marquis M42

The European-influenced Marquis M42 is said to be inspired by the styles found along the Cote d’Azur, making it a capable and exceedingly stylish cruiser for today’s boating families. The spacious cockpit invites you aboard with its large aft-facing sunbed, oversized U-shaped seating for up to eight adults and a large fixed table. A starboard-side entertainment center with a sink has plenty of space to add appealing upgrades like the available grill, ice maker and refrigerator. Add the optional hydraulic swim platform to really make the most of that massive entertaining space. Then kick back in comfort at the end of the day with an inviting cabin, a spacious head, a fully-equipped galley and plenty of headroom. Learn more here.

• Length: 42′ 0″
• Beam: 13′ 0”
• Dry weight: 23,000 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 320 gal.
• Water capacity: 60 gal.
• Std. power: Twin Cummins 6.7 QSB 480 hp

Monterey 345SY

Monterey 345 Sport Yacht

Monterey’s 345 Sport Yacht takes the best features of one of the company’s most beloved cruiser designs and updates it with outboard power. It’s kept all the good stuff, including the big wrap-around cockpit seating that makes a terrific spot for quiet conversations, the deep, full-width swim platform with retractable boarding ladder, double-wide seats at the helm and passenger console, a bow deck sun pad, a full head, a full galley, and a spacious mid-cabin below with a full V-berth owner’s stateroom and mid-cabin accommodation for guests. Thoughtful features like a 28” LED flat-screen TV, Fusion Apollo stereo system, a 19” TV in the forward stateroom, a water heater and a generator make your time afloat a pleasure indeed. The Monterey 345 Sport Yacht is one of the best cruisers you’ll find anywhere. Learn more here.

• Length: 33’ 10”
• Beam: 10’ 10”
• Dry weight: 13,700 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 180 gal.
• Water capacity: n/a
• Std. power: 700 hp

Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard

Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard

Sea Ray has a long history of building some of the best cruisers that are known for their comfort and thoughtful touches. That legacy lives on in the new Sundancer 320 Outboard, which refreshes a classic design with all-new outboard power for greater fuel economy and more interior space. There’s also an all-new, innovative bow seating area, an inviting galley up front, a spacious head compartment and twin mid-cabin berths, ensuring you’ll sleep like a baby. A full glass helm with twin touch-screen displays, joystick docking, a full galley and Sea Ray’s impeccable build quality guarantee the whole family will love this boat. Learn more here.

• Length: 34’ 11”
• Beam: 10’ 7”
• Dry weight: 13,681 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 220 gal.
• Water capacity: 32 gal.
• Std. power: Twin Mercury 350 Verado w/Joystick piloting