Overview
NELA yacht charter in Mediterranean
A NELA 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 beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Benetti137m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use NELA
NELA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, 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 larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 137'10 / 42m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2014 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop
- 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
NELA suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. 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
Mediterranean 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 boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. 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 Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx 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
Monaco · French Riviera
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 Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx.
- Ask why NELA beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether NELA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
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 Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route. 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 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 NELA?
For NELA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.