Benetti is the largest private shipyard in Italy and one of the oldest continuously operating luxury yacht builders in the world, with a history in Viareggio dating to 1873. The yard constructs steel and composite displacement motor yachts from around 30 metres to well over 100 metres, drawing on deep design heritage and collaboration with leading names in Italian naval architecture and interior design. With sixteen Benetti charter yachts available in the Bahamas, this represents one of the most substantial single-builder fleets in the region. Benetti designs for living on board. Signature features across the range include large main decks arranged for al fresco dining, expansive aft decks that step close to the waterline, and beach clubs that open level to the sea. Pools appear across the larger examples. In the Bahamas, where most of a charter day is spent at anchor in turquoise water rather than on passage, these generous exterior spaces become the heart of life on board. Charter rates for Benetti yachts in the Bahamas span a wide range, from around 80,000 euros per week for smaller vessels to well above 400,000 euros for the largest. Budget 30 percent on top as an advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, provisions, berthing at Nassau and the Exumas, and drinks. The Christmas and New Year period commands a strong premium across the whole fleet. Nassau is the gateway for provisioning before the charter begins. The Exuma Cays offer the classic Bahamian sequence: Warderick Wells for wildlife and snorkelling, Staniel Cay for the swimming pigs at Big Major Spot, and Harbour Island for its famous pink sand beach as a final close.
