CALEX

Benetti219m12 guests7 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Overview

CALEX yacht charter in France

A CALEX charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Benetti219m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use CALEX

CALEX is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

CALEX should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 219'10 / 67m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2022 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
Compare by
compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
Watch-out
the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed

When this yacht makes sense

CALEX suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 7 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

France can work well for CALEX, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.

Life on board

a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare CALEX on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for CALEX should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
219'10 / 67m
Built
2022
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
17
Price context
€680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
34'9 / 10.6m
Draft
10'2 / 3.1m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

CALEX is positioned around €680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $799,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 219m 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 CALEX suits

Strong

Families and private groups

CALEX 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

CALEX by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 219m 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

CALEX vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CALEX 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 CALEX

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Calex. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunners. Additionally, there is a Connelly waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are two F5 SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Calex also features wakeboards, kayaks, paddleboards and surfboards. Calex features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 8m/26'3" Scorpion Tender to transport you in style. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Calex this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. This ocean-going luxury charter expedition yacht carries up to 17 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

Overview

The award winning 67m/219'10" expedition yacht 'Calex' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Benetti. For adventures off the beaten track, Expedition yacht Calex has all the bells and whistles, designed to offer a sublime combination of luxury and convivial spaces that serve to welcome you from the moment you step onboard. She has sensational features such as wheelchair accessibility, spa, elevator, beach club and gym.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,400 nautical miles from her 127,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2022, Calex offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, two double cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. The master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. She is also capable of carrying up to 17 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Calex is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities including a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. She is home to a beauty salon, where guests can enjoy a number of beauty treatments or elsewhere, the steam room is great for your skin and a perfect place to unwind. For the ultimate relaxation experience, the yacht plays host to a luxury spa and head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Calex benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator or elsewhere, whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Wheelchair access
  • Elevator for easy access between floors
  • Master cabin with dressing room
  • his/her en suite and study
  • Impressive 4
  • 400nm range
  • Well-appointed wellness zone
  • including spa and beach club

Amenities

  • Outdoor Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Gym Equipment
  • Massage Room
  • Tender Garage
  • Owner Study
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Spa
  • Gym

Water toys

  • 2 x Yamaha FX SVHO Waverunners
  • 1 x Stand-up Yamaha super jet Waverunner
  • 2 x F5 Seabobs
  • 2 x Awake Ravik 3 Jetsurfs
  • 2 x Hobie Kayaks
  • 2 x Stand up Paddleboards
  • 1 x Jobe Surf Board
  • 1 x Jobe Wake Board
  • 1 x Connelly Water-Ski
  • 1 x Connelly Monoski
  • 2 x Awake Vinga 3 E-Foils
  • 6 Person Banana

Tenders

  • 1 x 26'3 / 8m Scorpion Tender Yamaha Z T drive 370 HP engine
  • 1 x 23' / 7m AB VST 21 Tender Honda 225 HP engine
  • 1 x Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€740,000 p/week + expenses Approx $869,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

$740,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether CALEX's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether CALEX's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why CALEX beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
  • When requesting CALEX, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request CALEX charter availability

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

FAQ

CALEX charter questions

Is CALEX a good fit for France?

Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider CALEX?

CALEX is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and France and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting CALEX?

For CALEX, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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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.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • 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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