Benetti is the oldest private yacht builder in the world, founded in Viareggio in 1873 and today producing full-displacement and semi-displacement motor yachts from 24 metres to beyond 107 metres. The yard combines steel and aluminium construction with Italian interior craftsmanship, delivering vessels suited to transatlantic passages while maintaining the comfort of a floating residence. Grand Bahama Island is positioned at the northern edge of the Bahamas, approximately 100 kilometres from Miami, and provides excellent infrastructure for large motor yacht charters. Old Bahama Bay at West End offers a sheltered arrival point with full customs clearance, while Freeport Harbour handles larger displacement vessels with alongside berthing and provisioning services. The 16 Benetti yachts available in this region range from approximately 40 metres to over 75 metres, carrying between eight and twelve crew members. Amenities typically include main deck pools, beach clubs, stabiliser systems and dedicated water toy storage. Weekly charter rates begin at around 200,000 euros and climb past 650,000 euros depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina berths and beverages. Peak season runs from December through April when settled northeast trade winds and exceptional water clarity prevail across the Bahamas Bank. Peterson Cay National Park offers coral reef snorkelling by tender, Lucayan National Park provides access to the world longest known underwater cave system, and McLean Town guides lead bonefishing excursions on the shallow tidal flats at the eastern end of the island.
