NELA

Benetti137m10 guests5 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Overview

NELA yacht charter in Bahamas

A NELA 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.

Benetti137m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use NELA

NELA 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

NELA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 137'10 / 42m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2014 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
10 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

NELA suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Bahamas can work well for NELA, 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 NELA 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 NELA 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
137'10 / 42m
Built
2014 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
9
Price context
€180,000 p/week + expenses Approx $211,500
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Model
Crystal 140'
Beam
29'8 / 9.05m
Draft
7'6 / 2.28m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

NELA is positioned around €180,000 p/week + expenses Approx $211,500, 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 NELA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

NELA 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.

Selective

Event or hosting briefs

For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.

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

NELA 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

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

NELA vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Nela 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. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Nela also features a seabob, wakeboards, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Nela has you covered - with two tenders, including a 6.3m/20'8" Castoldi Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Nela is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Nela Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Motor yacht Nela is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

Overview

The 41.93m/137'7" 'Nela' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by French designer Zuretti. Built in 2014, Nela offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. Her features include underwater lights and beach club.

Performance Range

Nela is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 58,000 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

Nela offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins, one twin cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. There are 7 beds in total, including 3 king, 1 double and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Nela is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities including a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. 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 the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Well-equipped sundeck with dining and multiple lounging options
  • Refined
  • elegant and inviting interiors
  • Owner's suite with panoramic windows
  • Beach club and expansive swim platform
  • Sundeck with TV screen

Amenities

  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Underwater Lights
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Beach Club
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x Seadoo Jet-Skis
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Subblu Sea-Scooters
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • 3 x Paddleboards
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Towable Toys
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 20'8 / 6.3m Castoldi 21LC Tender
  • 1 x 21'4 / 6.5m Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€195,000 p/week + expenses Approx $229,000

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

€195,000 p/week + expenses Approx $229,000

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether NELA's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether NELA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why NELA 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.
  • For NELA, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Bahamas and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request NELA charter availability

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

FAQ

NELA charter questions

Is NELA a good fit for Bahamas?

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 NELA?

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

What should I send before requesting NELA?

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

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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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