FREEDOM

Benetti229m12 guests8 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics

Overview

FREEDOM yacht charter in Bahamas

FREEDOM is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Benetti229m12 guests8 cabins

Charter fit

How to use FREEDOM

FREEDOM 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

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

FREEDOM should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 229'8 / 70m, 12 guests, 8 cabins, 2000 | 2016 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
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

Best charter fit

Use FREEDOM when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 229'8 / 70m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.

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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why FREEDOM is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
229'8 / 70m
Built
2000 | 2016 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
8
Crew
27
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
41' / 12.5m
Draft
12'4 / 3.75m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

FREEDOM is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 229m 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 FREEDOM suits

Strong

Families and private groups

FREEDOM 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

FREEDOM by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 229m 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

FREEDOM vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Freedom. Principle among these are Laser Pico sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on a Yamaha WaveRunner. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Freedom also features a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, canoes, kayaks and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Freedom has you covered - with two tenders, including a 10.5m/34'5" Wooden Tender. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard motor yacht Freedom promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

Overview

The 70.1m/230' motor yacht 'Freedom' (ex. Reverie) by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins and features interior styling by John Munford. With an abundance of space and superlative amenities across her luxurious decks, you'll be spoilt for choice on a luxury yacht charter aboard Freedom. She has sensational features such as a helipad, elevator and gym.

Performance Range

Freedom is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 177,502 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Freedom thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2000, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite located on the main deck, one VIP cabin, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 11 beds in total, including 2 king, 4 queen, 1 double, 2 singles and 2 pullmans. Additionally, there are 2 staff cabins aboard. Excellent service is guaranteed, with twenty-seven crew members on board to look after your every need.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Freedom including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Freedom benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Seamlessly travel from land to see thanks to the helipad plus with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Commercially certified helipad
  • Elevator for easy access between floors
  • Impressive 6
  • 000nm range
  • Impressive array of toys
  • Up to 27 crew

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Helipad
  • Commercial Helipad
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Elevator
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • 2 x SeaDoo Waverunners
  • 1 x Yamaha Waverunner
  • Water-Skis
  • Wake Boards
  • Windsurfer
  • Surf Board
  • Kite Surfer
  • Laser Pico Sail Boat
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • Inflatable trampoline
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Bananas

Tenders

  • 34'5 / 10.5m custom Wooden Tender with 2 x Volvo 265 HP engines
  • 22'4 / 6.81m Nautica RIB 265 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether FREEDOM's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether FREEDOM's 8 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why FREEDOM beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
  • Ask for FREEDOM with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request FREEDOM charter availability

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

FAQ

FREEDOM charter questions

Is FREEDOM a good fit for Bahamas?

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.

Who should consider FREEDOM?

FREEDOM is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Bahamas.

What should I send before requesting FREEDOM?

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

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Your request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.

Clear booking terms

Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

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.

Human contact

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

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

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.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

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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Share your dates, destination and guest count. We will check availability, shortlist suitable yachts, and shape the route into a practical itinerary before you commit.

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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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