Benetti, the Viareggio builder founded in 1873, holds a unique position in the superyacht world as both the oldest active Italian yard and one of the most productive builders of large motor yachts. In St Lucia, a Benetti charter delivers the depth of Italian craftsmanship to one of the Caribbean most dramatically scenic island destinations: an island where volcanic peaks, tropical forest and the Soufriere landscape create a backdrop that few other charter destinations can match.
Benetti builds across steel and fibreglass construction and a wide range of sizes, from the Custom series above 50 metres to the Oasis and Motopanfilo ranges. The charter fleet includes vessels from many of these programmes, providing a range of sizes, layouts and interior aesthetics. The common thread is the quality of the Italian craftsmanship in every Benetti: the joinery, the stone, the fabrics and the finish reflect generations of experience in the construction of grand vessels.
Weekly charter rates for a Benetti in St Lucia run from approximately 150,000 to 600,000 euros, a range that reflects the breadth of the Benetti fleet from 40 to over 100 metres. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, Rodney Bay Marina or anchorage fees, provisions from the island and crew gratuities. Peak Caribbean season runs December through April.
St Lucia provides an extraordinary setting for a Benetti charter. The passage from Rodney Bay to the Pitons anchorage at Soufriere is one of the finest day trips in the Caribbean.
