ST DAVID

Benetti196m12 guests6 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Costa Rica · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Overview

ST DAVID yacht charter in Mediterranean

ST DAVID works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Benetti196m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use ST DAVID

ST DAVID 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

ST DAVID 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, 2008 | 2025 (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
Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
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

Who this yacht suits

ST DAVID is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, ST DAVID should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.

Planning window

May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. ST DAVID should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

ST DAVID should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Mediterranean and Ibiza.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ST DAVID, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Model
Custom
Built / refit
2008 | 2025 (Refitted)
Length
196'10 / 60m
Beam
34'1 / 10.4m
Draft
11'10 / 3.6m
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
15

Profile

About ST DAVID

Toys

St David knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed 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. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough St David also features wakeboards, kayaks, WindSurfers, fishing equipment, inflatable water toys and much more. St David features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.2m/23'7" Four Winns Tender to transport you in style. St David and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Bermuda and the Caribbean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht St David has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

Overview

The 60m/196'10" 'St David' (ex. Xanadu) 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 British designer Winch Design. From bow to stern, St David 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. She is equipped with a dancefloor, spa 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 Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 116,000 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

Built in 2008, St David offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite and five cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. The bed configuration includes 1 king, 1 queen and 4 doubles. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

A charter on St David is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities including a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. Take the opportunity to be thoroughly pampered and indulged in the spa and a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. St David benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Split-level Master Suite Offers Panoramic Views
  • Baroque Style with Mosaic Floors
  • Outdoor Cinema & Private Nightclub
  • Spa & Massage Facilities
  • Flexible Accommodation

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Gym Equipment
  • Massage Room
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Dance Floor
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x 3 seat Seadoo Jet-Skis
  • 2 x Sublue Sea-Scooters
  • 1 x Lift E-foil Foilboard
  • Doughnuts
  • 3 x Inflatable Paddleboards
  • Kayak
  • 6 Person Banana
  • Surf Board
  • 6 Person Windsurfer
  • 2 x Wake Boards
  • 4 x Kneeboards
  • Water-Ski

Tenders

  • 1 x 23'7 / 7.2m Four Winns H4 Tender
  • 1 x 14'3 / 4.35m Williams Jet Tenders 435 Tender
  • 1 x Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€360,000 p/week + expenses Approx $423,000

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

Winter Season

$360,000 p/week + expenses

Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Costa Rica · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Costa Rica · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether ST DAVID's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether ST DAVID's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why ST DAVID beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
  • When requesting ST DAVID, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

FAQ

ST DAVID charter questions

Is ST DAVID a good fit for Mediterranean?

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.

Who should consider ST DAVID?

ST DAVID is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting ST DAVID?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ST DAVID. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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