Benetti is one of the world’s largest luxury yacht builders, based in Viareggio and operating multiple production lines spanning fibreglass, steel and composite builds from 27 to over 100 metres. The charter fleet from Benetti in the Anegada area numbers around sixteen yachts, one of the largest concentrations of a single yard’s output anywhere in the British Virgin Islands. Charter parties choosing a Benetti gain access to a fleet covering nearly every size bracket and interior style, from sleek modern motor yachts to large steel-hulled displacement vessels that handle ocean crossings with ease. Weekly charter rates for a Benetti in the Anegada area start near 90,000 euros for smaller examples in low season and rise to 500,000 euros or more for the largest steel builds during peak Caribbean weeks. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, harbour fees and onboard expenses. The displacement hulls of larger Benetti yachts tend to be more fuel-efficient at cruising speeds than their size suggests. Anegada’s flat coral atoll requires careful navigation through the surrounding Horseshoe Reef. The reward is access to Loblolly Bay’s snorkelling grounds, the pink flamingos near The Settlement and the lobster that has made the island’s beach restaurants famous on the Caribbean circuit. From Anegada the BVI circuit extends easily to the Baths at Virgin Gorda and White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.
