Benetti196m12 guests6 cabins
Benetti · Mediterranean · Malta · Monaco · Caribbean · Bahamas · Central America · Mexico · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · St Tropez · The Balearics
Overview
FORMOSA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
FORMOSA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
FORMOSA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2015 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
FORMOSA is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around France and Mediterranean, FORMOSA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. FORMOSA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
FORMOSA should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits France and Mediterranean.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For FORMOSA, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Charter price
FORMOSA is positioned around €420,000 p/week + expenses Approx $493,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Benetti build, 196m class
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.
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
Strong
FORMOSA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 196m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. FORMOSA 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
When not cruising Formosa has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are Tiwal 3.2 inflatable sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Formosa also features towable toys, waterskis, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks and much more. Formosa has a 11.26m/36'11" Chase Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Formosa and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean and Central America. Luxury motor yacht Formosa is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
The 60m/196'10" 'Formosa' 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 Dutch designer Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Formosa are set to be truly magical whatever the destination. She has sensational features such as an elevator, beach club and gym.
Formosa is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 145,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Formosa features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Families will particularly love Formosa thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2015, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite and five double cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 2 king, 3 queen, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Formosa is easy thanks to the available amenities including the pool, useful to practice your technique or just cool off. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications and 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
Commercial
€450,000 p/week + expenses Approx $528,500
Mediterranean · Malta · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · St Tropez · The Balearics
$450,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas · Central America · Mexico
Cruising
Mediterranean · Malta · Monaco · Caribbean · Bahamas · Central America · Mexico · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · St Tropez · The Balearics
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether FORMOSA fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
FORMOSA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for FORMOSA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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