JO I is a beautiful 50-metre motor yacht built by the celebrated Italian shipyard Benetti as part of its Golden Bay series and delivered in 2004, with subsequent refits keeping her in immaculate charter condition and firmly among the most popular yachts in her class. Designed for relaxed, sociable cruising, she combines classic Benetti build quality and Italian craftsmanship with a distinctive, elegant exterior and a warm, welcoming interior, and she has a wonderful pedigree as a charter yacht, having been named Best Family Charter Yacht in recognition of her exceptional suitability for families and groups. Her exterior styling gives her a timeless, graceful profile, while her generous volume over three decks provides an abundance of both indoor and outdoor living space. Built on a full-displacement steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, she is a comfortable, sea-kindly cruiser fitted with stabilisers for smooth passages and settled nights at anchor, and her efficient displacement hull gives her genuine range for exploring her favourite Mediterranean cruising grounds. Her interior is warm and inviting, finished in rich cherry and limed oak with neutral tones and luxurious fabrics that create an elegant yet relaxed and comfortable atmosphere throughout. The main deck is home to a spacious, light-filled main salon and a formal dining area, wrapped in large windows that frame the sea, while an upper-deck sky lounge offers a further, more intimate space to relax, read or socialise, and the flow between these interior spaces and the yacht’s exterior decks is effortless. Life on deck is a particular highlight. Her expansive sun deck is the social heart of the yacht, home to a jacuzzi, a bar, generous sun pads and a shaded seating and dining area, and it even features a dance floor and an exterior cinema for movies under the stars, while the main deck aft and a forward seating area provide yet more space to dine, lounge and take in the views. A large swim platform and beach club give easy access to the water and to her extensive array of toys, which includes a custom inflatable waterslide that guests of all ages adore, making her a genuinely brilliant choice for families. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests in six comfortable cabins. The full-beam master suite occupies the main deck and enjoys a private position with large windows, a private office area and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom, a serene retreat at the heart of the yacht. A further five guest cabins, comprising a flexible mix of double and twin configurations, are beautifully finished in the same warm, elegant style, each with its own en-suite facilities, giving comfortable and versatile accommodation for any party. A professional crew of around eleven ensures relaxed, attentive and discreet service throughout. Powered by twin engines, JO I cruises comfortably at around 12 to 14 knots with a top speed of some 16 to 17 knots. Cruising the Italian islands, the French Riviera, and the Adriatic coasts of Croatia and Montenegro, as well as the Greek islands, she offers charter guests a wonderful combination of Benetti pedigree, warm Italian style, exceptional family-friendly amenities and relaxed Mediterranean living aboard one of the most enduringly popular charter yachts of her size.
