Ferretti Yachts 720

The heart of the flybridge range

At 22.5 metres the 720 sits in the productive middle of the Ferretti Yachts line, above the 670 and below the 800. It has long been one of the marque's best-loved sizes, and the current model arrives as a thorough reworking presented to the market in February 2026. The revision keeps the qualities owners valued and updates the spaces to match how the newest boats in the fleet are laid out. Many buyers consider this the natural centre of the range.

The 720 carries the shared design signature of the modern fleet, with exterior lines by Filippo Salvetti and interior architecture developed with the Ferretti studios. It offers four cabins and berths for up to eight guests, with two further cabins for crew. That combination of guest space and crew provision makes it a boat for longer trips and larger parties while staying within reach of an active owner.

A 41 square metre flybridge and clever shade

The flybridge is the 720's calling card. It spreads over roughly 41 square metres and can hold a dining area, a wet bar with grill, ice maker and fridge, plus a second helm for those who like to drive from up top. A two-tone hard top shelters the space, and buyers can choose adjustable slats or a fixed glass roof to tune the light and shade to their taste. Few boats of this length offer so much usable upper-deck living.

Down at sea level the aft cockpit and bathing platform create an easy connection to the water, ideal for swimming and water toys. Large hull windows and a long, low profile give the 720 the presence of a bigger yacht from the dockside. The foredeck adds a further sunbathing and lounging zone for quiet mornings at anchor. Every outdoor area has a clear purpose and flows naturally into the next.

A comprehensively revised 22 metre flybridge with over 40 square metres of upper deck.

Four cabins and a bright main deck

Inside, the revised 720 lays out four staterooms on the lower deck, typically a full-beam master, a VIP and two further guest cabins, sleeping up to eight in comfort. The full-beam owner's cabin makes the most of the 5.60 metre beam, with generous wardrobe space and an en-suite that would suit a larger boat. The layout keeps guest and owner areas well separated for privacy on longer stays.

The main deck saloon is open and filled with light from deep side glazing, with a galley and dining arrangement that can be tailored to the owner's cruising style. Materials and finish follow the contemporary Ferretti mood, warm and restrained, with careful detailing throughout. Crew accommodation for two keeps service discreet and out of the guests' way. The whole interior is designed to feel calm and spacious for a boat of this size.

MAN power, two ways to cruise

The 720 is offered with a choice of MAN diesels. Twin V8 units of 1,200 hp give a top speed around 28 knots and a relaxed 24 knot cruise, while twin V12s of 1,400 hp lift the top end to about 32 knots with a 28 knot cruise. Both are on shaft drive, tuned for a stable and reassuring ride in a seaway. Owners can specify the boat for either easy economy or extra pace.

The hull is designed to carry its length comfortably at speed and to stay composed when the weather turns. With crew quarters aboard the 720 is built for extended cruising, and its systems are scaled for time spent away from the marina. Thrusters and modern controls keep manoeuvring manageable in tight harbours. This is a yacht that can be run with a small crew or handled by a confident owner with help for berthing.

For the owner who wants it all in 22 metres

The 720 suits owners who want the full flybridge experience with four cabins and a vast upper deck in a package that still feels personal. It is large enough for a family plus guests on a two-week cruise, yet sized to remain practical for private ownership and berthing across the Mediterranean. The February 2026 revision makes it more appealing than ever to buyers weighing up the middle of the range.

For an owner who entertains and cruises in equal measure, the flybridge alone justifies the choice. For families, the four-cabin layout and separated crew quarters bring flexibility and privacy. Anyone shopping the 20 to 24 metre bracket should have the new 720 high on the list.

What the sea trial found

Harper tested the V12-engined version, a step up from the standard twin 1,200hp MAN V8s that give the 720 its base 28-knot claim. With twin 1,400hp V12s aboard, the test boat ran an exact 32 knots two-way in the Bay of Cannes, and reached 32.6 knots in real-world trim with fuel and water tanks full. He described the boat as planted and supremely competent at all rev settings, with bags of torque and precise handling rather than a nervous top end. For passagemaking, Harper judged the low 20s the more useful cruising band, giving a range of around 300 nautical miles, with 28 to 30 knots available for shorter runs when the schedule allows it.

Ferretti's own figures carry a specific weight penalty: about one knot lost for every extra 1,500 kilograms, roughly 3,300 pounds, carried aboard, a real cost for owners who provision heavily or add gear. Harper's one accommodation criticism was the VIP suite, which he found rather modestly proportioned for a flagship-size flybridge. New, the standard V8 specification starts at about EUR 4.3m; second-generation boats built between 2019 and 2025 now ask EUR 2.8m to 3.9m on the used market, according to itBoat's listings. The February 2026 relaunch is a substantially revised configuration, so none of that used-market data yet applies to the current version.

Who it is for: Owners wanting four cabins, crew quarters and an exceptional flybridge in a 22 metre yacht still suited to private ownership.