SOLAFIDE

Benetti170m12 guests6 cabins

Benetti · South East Asia · Indonesia · Komodo · Raja Ampat

Overview

SOLAFIDE yacht charter in Mediterranean

SOLAFIDE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Benetti170m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use SOLAFIDE

SOLAFIDE 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

SOLAFIDE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 170'7 / 52m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1995 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
Compare by
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting SOLAFIDE as confirmed

Best charter fit

Use SOLAFIDE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 170'7 / 52m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season. That keeps the charter practical around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

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: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting SOLAFIDE as confirmed.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why SOLAFIDE is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting SOLAFIDE as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
170'7 / 52m
Built
1995 | 2024 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
12
Price context
€175,000 p/week + expenses Approx $205,500
Cruising speed
14 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
29'2 / 8.9m
Draft
9'10 / 3m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

SOLAFIDE is positioned around €175,000 p/week + expenses Approx $205,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 170m 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 SOLAFIDE suits

Strong

Families and private groups

SOLAFIDE 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

SOLAFIDE by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 170m 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

SOLAFIDE vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Solafide. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two SeaDoo Spark WaveRunners. Also there are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Solafide also features wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 6.3m/20'8" Castoldi Tender. Based in the magical waters of South East Asia all year round Solafide is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Solafide Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the South East Asia. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Solafide has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

Overview

The award winning 52m/170'7" motor yacht 'Solafide' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Supernova Design Studio. From bow to stern, Solafide is brimming with an fantastic array of social and dining areas, both inside and out, making her the ideal yacht for relaxing and entertaining whilst on 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 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots with a range of up to 4,606 nautical miles from her 78,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Solafide is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 1995, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and one twin cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 4 singles, 2 pullmans and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on Solafide is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Solafide benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Highly Modern Interior
  • Plentiful Exterior Space
  • Generously Proportioned Swim Platform

Amenities

  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Exterior Bar
  • Owner Study
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • 2 x 2 seat SeaDoo Spark Waverunners
  • 1 x Seabobs
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • 2 x Wake Boards
  • 2 x Water-Skis
  • Banana
  • Doughnut
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Inflatable water toy

Tenders

  • 20'8 / 6.3m Castoldi 21 Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000

South East Asia · Indonesia · Komodo

Winter Season

€200,000 p/week + expenses Approx $235,000

South East Asia · Indonesia · Raja Ampat

Cruising

Regions

South East Asia · Indonesia · Komodo · Raja Ampat

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether SOLAFIDE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether SOLAFIDE's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why SOLAFIDE beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
  • When requesting SOLAFIDE, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request SOLAFIDE charter availability

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

FAQ

SOLAFIDE charter questions

Is SOLAFIDE a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider SOLAFIDE?

SOLAFIDE 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 Mediterranean.

What should I send before requesting SOLAFIDE?

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

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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.

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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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