Benetti, the Viareggio-based Italian shipyard founded in 1873, builds to a tradition that encompasses both the craft of wooden yacht construction and the precision of modern composite and steel superyacht engineering. The resulting charter fleet spans from 40-metre semi-custom builds to 80-metre steel-hulled flagships, with consistent Italian interior craftsmanship throughout. In Cat Island, the southeastern Bahamian island where tourist infrastructure remains minimal and the coastline largely undeveloped, a Benetti charter introduces that tradition to one of the most naturally beautiful environments in the Atlantic. The island’s 80 kilometres of coastline include some of the finest beaches in the Bahamas, excellent bonefishing flats in the southeastern chain and reef diving off the eastern shore that sees little commercial traffic. Charter-available Benetti yachts in the Bahamas carry eight to eighteen guests with professional crews. Weekly rates range from approximately 120,000 to 600,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent, covering fuel from Nassau or Hawk’s Nest Marina, food and drinks, harbour dues and applicable permit fees. Peak season runs from December through April. The passage from Nassau to Cat Island takes three to five hours at charter speed, making it a practical destination for week-long charters operating from Nassau as a base.
