IL SOLE

Benetti147m12 guests6 cabins

Benetti · Ibiza · The Balearics

Overview

IL SOLE yacht charter in Croatia

IL SOLE works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 147'8 / 45m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Croatia and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Benetti147m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use IL SOLE

IL SOLE 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

IL SOLE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 147'8 / 45m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1994 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
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
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

Who this yacht suits

IL SOLE is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Croatia and Mediterranean, IL SOLE should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

Planning window

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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. IL SOLE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

IL SOLE 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 Croatia and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For IL SOLE, 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

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
147'8 / 45m
Built
1994 | 2019 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
9
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
28'11 / 8.82m
Draft
8'10 / 2.7m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

IL SOLE 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, 147m 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 IL SOLE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

IL SOLE 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

IL SOLE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 147m 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

IL SOLE vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Il Sole knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Il Sole also features waterskis, wakeboards and scuba diving equipment. Il Sole also sports a 6.71m/22' Cirrus RIB to transport you with ease. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard motor yacht Il Sole promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

Overview

The 44.76m/146'10" motor yacht 'Il Sole' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Candy & Candy. Built in 1994, Il Sole offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .

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 Deutz engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles from her 50,130 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Il Sole offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, three double cabins and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Il Sole benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Casino Roulette Table
  • Sky Lounge Theater with HD Film Projector
  • Kaleidescape AV System and Blu-ray Vault
  • 3 Alfresco Dining Locations
  • Repainted in 2012

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • 2 x Yamaha Waverunners
  • Scuba Diving Equipment More (new)
  • Wet suits More (new)
  • Towable Toys
  • Wake Board
  • Water-Skis
  • 2 x Jet-Skis

Tenders

  • 1 x 22' / 6.71m Cirrus RIB with 1 x 225 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Ibiza · The Balearics

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Ibiza · The Balearics

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether IL SOLE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether IL SOLE's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why IL SOLE 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 IL SOLE, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request IL SOLE charter availability

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

FAQ

IL SOLE charter questions

Is IL SOLE a good fit for Croatia?

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 IL SOLE?

IL SOLE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting IL SOLE?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for IL SOLE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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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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  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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