Benetti196m12 guests6 cabins
FORMOSA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Benetti · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Overview
FORMOSA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
FORMOSA 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
FORMOSA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2015 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use FORMOSA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 196'10 / 60m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Menorca coves with a calmer family pace. That keeps the charter practical around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. The broker note should be honest about limits: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
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.
A fair shortlist should explain why FORMOSA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
FORMOSA is positioned around €420,000 p/week + expenses Approx $493,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Benetti build, 196m class
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.
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
Strong
FORMOSA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 196m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. FORMOSA 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
When not cruising Formosa has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are Tiwal 3.2 inflatable sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Formosa also features towable toys, waterskis, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks and much more. Formosa has a 11.26m/36'11" Chase Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Formosa and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean and Central America. Luxury motor yacht Formosa is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
The 60m/196'10" 'Formosa' 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 Dutch designer Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Formosa are set to be truly magical whatever the destination. She has sensational features such as an elevator, beach club and gym.
Formosa is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 145,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Formosa features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Families will particularly love Formosa thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2015, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite and five double cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 2 king, 3 queen, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Formosa is easy thanks to the available amenities including the pool, useful to practice your technique or just cool off. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. 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 an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications and whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€450,000 p/week + expenses Approx $528,500
Mediterranean · Malta · Monaco · Calvi · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mallorca · St Tropez · The Balearics
$450,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas · Central America · Mexico
Cruising
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether FORMOSA fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
FORMOSA is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether FORMOSA fits the plan.
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