AFRICA I

Benetti154m12 guests6 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Mykonos

Overview

AFRICA I yacht charter in Italy

AFRICA I is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Benetti154m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use AFRICA I

AFRICA I is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

AFRICA I should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Italy and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 154'2 / 47m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2010 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
Compare by
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Italy
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

Best charter fit

Use AFRICA I when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 154'2 / 47m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season. That keeps the charter practical around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

Before confirming dates

The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. The broker note should be honest about limits: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why AFRICA I is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Italy, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
154'2 / 47m
Built
2010 | 2024 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
12
Price context
€200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000
Cruising speed
16.5 Knots
Model
Imagination 47'
Beam
28'10 / 8.8m
Draft
9'2 / 2.8m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

AFRICA I is positioned around €200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 154m class

Guest experience

The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.

Operating reality

Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.

Guest fit

Who AFRICA I suits

Strong

Families and private groups

AFRICA I gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.

Charter fit scorecard

AFRICA I by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 154m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

AFRICA I vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. AFRICA I should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.

The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.

Profile

About AFRICA I

Toys

Africa I knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are two Cayago F5S SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Africa I also features wakeboards, wakesurf boards, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Africa I features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 13.5m/44'3" Ribco to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Africa I is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Africa I Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Africa I certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.

Overview

The 47m/154'2" 'Africa I' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by French designer Zuretti. Motor yacht Africa I boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.

Performance Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 16 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots with a range of up to 3,915 nautical miles from her 65,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Africa I features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2010, Africa I offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 3 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Africa I such as a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Africa I benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Highly modern interior spaces
  • Full-beam master cabin
  • Sundeck Jacuzzi
  • Wide selection of watertoys
  • Choice of al fresco dining and seating areas
  • Large retractable swim platform

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Gym Equipment
  • Exterior Bar
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Wakesurf
  • 2 x Cayago F5S Seabobs
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Inflatable water toy More sofa and tubes
  • Waterslide
  • Inflatable jet-ski dock
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • 1 x Radin electric Surf Board
  • 1 x Lift Foil electric Surf Board

Tenders

  • 1 x 44'3 / 13.5m Ribco Venom 44
  • 1 x 19'8 / 6m Castoldi 21 Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€220,000 p/week + expenses Approx $258,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Mykonos

Winter Season

€200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · Greece · Montenegro · Mykonos

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether AFRICA I's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether AFRICA I's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why AFRICA I beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
  • Ask for AFRICA I with dates, Italy as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request AFRICA I charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether AFRICA I fits the route.

FAQ

AFRICA I charter questions

Is AFRICA I a good fit for Italy?

Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider AFRICA I?

AFRICA I is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Italy.

What should I send before requesting AFRICA I?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Italy and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether AFRICA I fits the plan.

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Safety-led planning

Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

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We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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