BARENTS

Benetti164m12 guests6 cabins

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

Overview

BARENTS yacht charter in Mediterranean

A BARENTS charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Benetti164m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use BARENTS

BARENTS 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

BARENTS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 164'1 / 50m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1999 | 2021 (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
Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm
Compare by
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

When this yacht makes sense

BARENTS suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Mediterranean can work well for BARENTS, 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. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. 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 BARENTS on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for BARENTS 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
Model
Golden Bay Series
Built / refit
1999 | 2021 (Refitted)
Length
164'1 / 50m
Beam
29'2 / 8.9m
Draft
8'6 / 2.6m
Cruising speed
14 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
11

Profile

About BARENTS

Toys

Barents has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a F5S SEABOB, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Barents also features wakeboards, canoes, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 11m/36'1" Coastal Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Barents is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Barents Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Barents, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

Overview

The 49.9m/163'9" 'Barents' (ex. Sotavento) motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Stefano Natucci. Built in 1999, Barents offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter. She is equipped with underwater lights and gym.

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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 75,000 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Barents thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 3 queen, 4 singles, 2 pullmans and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Barents, particularly a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Barents benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Soak up the atmosphere after dark with dramatic underwater lights plus whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Recently Refitted Inside & Out
  • 65" Sunbrite TV on Sundeck
  • New Larger Jacuzzi
  • Latest Audio Visual Equipment
  • New Selection of Water Toys

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Underwater Lights
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Bow Thruster
  • Wi-Fi
  • Satcom
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 6 x iAqua Sea-Scooters
  • 2 x Seadoo GTX 260 Jet-Skis
  • 2 x F5 Seabobs
  • 1 x F5S Seabob
  • 2 x Canoes
  • 3 x SUP Paddleboards
  • 1 x Inflatable water toy More inflatable sofa
  • 1 x Wake Board
  • Water-Skis More for adults & kids
  • 1 x Banana
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 36'1 / 11m Coastal Tender with 2 x Suzuki 300 HP engines

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€185,000 p/week + expenses Approx $217,500

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

Winter Season

€155,000 p/week + expenses Approx $182,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

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

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BARENTS's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether BARENTS's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
  • Ask why BARENTS beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
  • Ask for BARENTS with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

FAQ

BARENTS charter questions

Is BARENTS a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider BARENTS?

BARENTS is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting BARENTS?

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

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