Numarine 37 XP Review (2023 Edition) by Aquaholic

On Deck

The big flip-over transom folds down to create a broad waterside terrace, and when it’s raised, you can see the locking bolts all the way along showing just how watertight it is. When it’s down, the space becomes a beautiful place to relax right by the sea. Owners can also have a transformer platform fitted here so it folds down into the water for swimming or diving.

The area has a cheerful, under-the-sea theme that feels very fun and personal. There’s a small bar area with a sink, fridge, and sound system, and plenty of space to lounge. Storage lockers hold the toys like Seabobs and life jackets, and a small utility area here includes a washing machine for towels and swim gear. You can also see the Atlas shore power converter here, which keeps everything running smoothly no matter what country you plug into.

The cockpit above is shaded by a deep overhang, which makes it a comfortable social area even in strong sun. From here, wide side decks lead you forward, and everything feels properly built and substantial.

The foredeck is a great spot for relaxing, with big daybeds and a canopy for shade. Twin capstans, anchors, and all the working gear are up front, and tucked below is a refrigerated garbage locker, which makes sense when you remember this is an explorer boat designed to stay out for weeks at a time.

Up top, the sun deck is a spectacular open space that feels far larger than you’d expect, even on a 37m (121.4ft) yacht. There’s a hot tub aft, huge seating and lounging areas amidships, and a dining area forward. The owner of this yacht has also chosen to have a full helm station up here, so technically this is a flybridge. Some prefer to leave this space as pure lounging, but the helm gives another option for sunny passages. The dumb waiter from the galley comes up to this level, which is the only fixed feature, while the rest of the setup is fully customizable.

Aft of the owner’s suite, the boat deck is big enough to carry a Soho 26, which is a 7.9m (26.2ft) tender, alongside a PWC. The crane here is rated to about 3 tonnes and can even handle larger boats. Once the tenders are launched, the owner’s suite opens directly onto this wide open deck with uninterrupted sea views.

The wing stations are neatly tucked under the bridge deck overhang on both sides, so when you’re manoeuvring into a marina, the captain can step right out and see exactly what’s going on.

Inside the 37XP, the main saloon is vast, bright, and clearly designed for family living. Floor-to-ceiling windows line both sides and flood the space with light. The furniture and finishes can all be chosen to suit, but this example shows how homely and relaxed a Numarine can feel. There’s a big dining table, a proper AV setup, and the sense that it’s somewhere people actually spend time rather than just pass through.

Forward of this area, instead of the usual main deck owner’s suite, the space has been turned into a children’s playroom and cinema. There’s still an ensuite bathroom, and a huge cupboard full of toys and games. The owners spend long summer weeks on board, and this space shows how well that family focus works in practice. It can also be reconfigured as a gym or a walk-in wardrobe if a future owner prefers.

The galley is part of the crew’s route through the yacht, but it’s built to professional standards. Many owners will have their chef work directly with the yard to lay it out exactly how they want. There’s masses of refrigeration, full cooking facilities, a wine cooler, and the dumb waiter to send meals up to the sun deck.

Throughout the yacht, the finish is fun and welcoming, with bright materials and loads of high-end details. Even though the design has a sense of playfulness, the quality of construction is serious. The joinery, stonework, and fittings all feel very well-engineered.

Owner's Cabin

The owner’s suite is on the upper deck, just aft of the bridge. You enter through a private lobby that begins with a desk area for work or quiet time. Long lines of wardrobes run along both sides, providing more storage than most houses. Beyond that, the bedroom opens out across the full beam, and wide doors lead directly onto the private aft deck.

When the tenders are launched, this space becomes a spectacular private terrace with sea views on three sides. The ensuite bathroom is beautifully done with double sinks, a large separate shower, and a freestanding bath. It feels generous and calm, a proper retreat from the rest of the boat.

This upper deck space can also be built as a sky lounge or cinema if preferred, but on this yacht, it works perfectly as the owner’s private domain. The layout frees up the main deck forward for the children’s playroom, and that makes day-to-day family life flow very naturally.

Guest Accommodation

The lower deck is where most of the guest accommodation sits. There are five ensuite cabins here, each with its own character and bright décor. The cabin sizes are generous, and each has a separate shower room and large hull windows for light and sea views.

Aft, two larger cabins sit side by side across the full beam. Without a corridor between them, they gain extra width and feel more like VIP suites. There’s an option to remove the central bulkhead and create one enormous full-beam VIP cabin or even a second owner’s suite.

Forward of these, three more guest cabins fill the mid-section of the hull, all ensuite and all finished with the same sense of fun and detail.

On this particular yacht, a sixth potential guest cabin has been turned into a utility space just off the crew area. It still has a full ensuite and could easily be returned to use as a cabin if needed.

Running below these cabins is a large storage area stretching from the engine room bulkhead right forward. It’s lined with rails in the floor and has a small trolley that runs along them, so stores can be moved easily. The space sits just under the waterline, making it naturally cool and perfect for provisions on long voyages. You can also see the steel hull construction here, which adds to the explorer feel of the boat.

Crew Accommodation

The crew accommodation is excellent, as you’d expect on a yacht designed for long-range work. There are three crew cabins plus a separate captain’s cabin. The standard crew cabins each have two good-sized bunks, wardrobes, and ensuite bathrooms with proper separate showers rather than wet rooms. The engineer’s cabin is slightly larger, and there’s a small pantry for drinks and snacks.

The crew routes are carefully thought out. From the utility room, the crew can move directly into the guest area for servicing cabins without having to use the main stairways. The galley connects straight to the side decks, allowing them to work quietly without crossing guest spaces.

The captain’s cabin is positioned next to the bridge and includes a small desk, storage, and its own ensuite. It keeps everything close to hand during passages and night watches.

Access is from the beach club when you’re alongside, but there’s also a side door so the engineers can get in at sea without opening the transom. The engine room lives up to the rest of the yacht where two MAN diesels deliver 900 horsepower each. This is not a high-speed yacht but a long-range explorer, cruising at around 12 knots for roughly 6,000 nautical miles, with a top speed of about 14 knots.

You can walk right around the engines, and the installation is clean and logical. Three generators are fitted, two together and one on the far side, giving plenty of redundancy. The Victron inverters and chargers are neatly racked, and the watermakers are installed for extended independence.

The Atlas converter sits nearby, handling shore power from any country and balancing voltages and frequencies automatically. Emissions gear is fitted for operation in all regulated regions.

At the bridge, the approach is deliberately straightforward. Instead of relying on software screens for everything, Numarine fits rows of manual switches. The thinking is that if something goes wrong in a remote place, it’s far easier to flip a switch or replace a part than to call in a technician by phone. When underway, the autopilot handles long passages, and the wheel is used mainly for manoeuvring with the helmsman standing for better visibility.

Numarine’s 37XP is built as a semi-custom yacht, so running costs can vary quite a bit depending on the systems fitted and how intensively it’s used. But as explorer yachts go, this model sits in a very manageable range for its size and capability.

Crew requirements are typically five or six people, including captain and engineer. For a privately used yacht, expect total annual crew costs to make up the bulk of annual running costs, depending on cruising schedule and the balance between permanent and seasonal contracts.  

Numarine provides factory support through its aftersales network, which covers mechanical, electrical, and warranty work worldwide. For new yachts, the structural warranty typically extends to five years, while systems and machinery are supported under a two-year manufacturer-backed warranty. The yard also coordinates MAN and generator servicing through approved partners, so owners have a single contact point for scheduled maintenance.

Compared with rivals, the Sanlorenzo SX112 and Horizon FD110 Tri-Deck both compete closely in space and long-term ownership experience.  

This Numarine 37 XP is a family yacht through and through. It has never been chartered, and everything about it has been set up for long, easy weeks on board together. The main saloon feels like a proper living room, the main deck forward becomes a children’s playroom and cinema, and the owner’s suite takes pride of place on the upper deck with its own terrace and bath.

It is an explorer yacht that feels like a home, designed around one family’s way of using it, and the result is something genuinely special.