Benetti, founded in Viareggio in 1873, is the most prolific name in Italian superyacht construction, with a fleet that ranges from 28-metre production models to 100-metre-plus custom displacement vessels. The yard’s output covers virtually every segment of the charter market, meaning a Benetti can be found to suit almost any group size and budget level. Charter yachts from the Benetti range are characterised by a consistent attention to interior detail, Italian material quality and a deck design that prioritises alfresco living. For Freeport, a Benetti motor yacht uses Port Lucaya Marina as its operational hub, taking advantage of the marina’s good fuel, provisioning and customs facilities. From there, the yacht’s tenders handle day excursions to Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park, to UNEXSO’s world-class dive sites at Dead Man’s Reef, and to the blue holes at Ben’s Cave. A longer day can reach east to the less-visited Peterson Cay, a tiny uninhabited island with a fringing reef that makes an excellent snorkelling stop. Charter rates for Benetti yachts in the Bahamas range from approximately 40,000 to 600,000 euros per week depending on vessel size and season. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 per cent for fuel, provisioning, dockage and crew gratuity. December through April is the primary Bahamas charter season. Benetti’s breadth of model range means a specialist broker can find a vessel for virtually any group size and charter duration.
