Overview
LALIBELA yacht charter in Mediterranean
LALIBELA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 137'10 / 42m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Benetti137m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use LALIBELA
LALIBELA 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
LALIBELA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 137'10 / 42m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1972 | 2013 (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
Who this yacht suits
LALIBELA 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.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Caribbean, LALIBELA 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.
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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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. LALIBELA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
LALIBELA 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 Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For LALIBELA, 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
- 137'10 / 42m
- Built
- 1972 | 2013 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 8
- Price context
- €75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 24' / 7.32m
- Draft
- 8' / 2.44m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
LALIBELA is positioned around €75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Benetti build, 137m 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 LALIBELA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
LALIBELA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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
LALIBELA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 137m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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
LALIBELA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. LALIBELA 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 LALIBELA
Overview
The 42m/137'10" classic yacht 'Lalibela' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Meticulously preserved, classic pleasure craft Lalibela offers an abundance of convivial spaces, both inside and out, that showcases her timeless pedigree build off to perfection.
Performance Range
Lalibela is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 2,879 nautical miles from her 58,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Lalibela is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Lalibela Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, classic yacht Lalibela 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.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1972, Lalibela offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and three twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 6 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Lalibela is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Lalibela benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably 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
- Canoe stern
- Recently Refitted
- Classic Benetti
- Friendly Crew
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€84,000 p/week + expenses Approx $98,500
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
€75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000
Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether LALIBELA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether LALIBELA's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why LALIBELA 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.
- For LALIBELA, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Availability
Request LALIBELA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether LALIBELA fits the route.
FAQ
LALIBELA charter questions
Is LALIBELA a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 LALIBELA?
LALIBELA 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.
What should I send before requesting LALIBELA?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for LALIBELA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.