FORMOSA is a 60-metre motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti, delivered in 2015 and refreshed with a refit in 2025. Conceived for guests who want their charter to dissolve the line between indoors and out, she pairs Benettiu2019s proven steel-hulled engineering with an interior by Sinot Yacht Design that is bright, contemporary and unmistakably residential in feel.
Her layout is unusual among yachts of this size. The Owneru2019s suite occupies the entire upper deck forward, with oversized windows framing the ocean, a private study and its own outdoor terrace u2013 a configuration that gives the principal guest a genuine retreat rather than simply the largest cabin. Two VIP staterooms sit on the main deck, each with marble en-suite bathrooms and abundant natural light, while two further double cabins and a twin stateroom are arranged on the lower deck. In total FORMOSA comfortably sleeps 12 guests across six staterooms, with a layout that works equally well for a single family group or several couples travelling together.
The interior styling by Sinot favours plush cream furnishings set against black and gold accents and natural textures, with large windows used throughout to keep the spaces feeling open and connected to the sea. A central glass elevator links every guest deck, while a dedicated cinema room with a full-size screen and surround sound gives evenings on board a genuine sense of occasion. The main salon opens onto a formal dining room, and a separate alfresco dining table on the main deck aft means guests can choose between indoor comfort and open-air dining depending on the mood and the weather.
FORMOSAu2019s exterior decks are where she really sets herself apart. The sun deck carries a Jacuzzi, deep sofas and sun loungers beneath retractable awnings, while a separate, genuinely private observation deck sits above with bright seating and day beds u2013 a quiet, elevated vantage point rarely found on yachts of this size. Stabilisers at anchor keep the yacht steady overnight, and a beach club at the stern opens up the swim platform for easy access to the water.
Water toys are a real strength of this charter. Guests will find jet skis, a sun deck slide, a climbing wall, kiteboarding equipment for IKO-licensed guests, a Jetsurf with an onboard instructor, scuba gear, wakeboards, kneeboards, an anti-jellyfish pool, kayaks, paddleboards and a wide range of inflatable toys, all overseen by a crew of 15 who have a strong track record of looking after families and groups on long, activity-filled charters.
FORMOSA is a genuinely well-travelled yacht. Her past itineraries have taken her across French Polynesia, Australia and Japan, and she now splits her charter calendar between the West Mediterranean in summer and the Caribbean over the winter season, giving guests year-round access to one of the most distinctive layouts on the charter market. With her elevator, private Owneru2019s deck, cinema and beach club, FORMOSA delivers a rare combination of family-friendly practicality and serious onboard glamour, all backed by a long-serving crew and Benettiu2019s reputation for solid, comfortable build quality. Note: not available for charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.
