Benetti196m12 guests6 cabins
ST DAVID is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Benetti · Monaco · French Riviera
Overview
ST DAVID is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
ST DAVID 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
ST DAVID should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 196'10 / 60m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2008 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use ST DAVID 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 Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day. That keeps the charter practical around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
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 ST DAVID is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
ST DAVID is positioned around €340,000 p/week + expenses Approx $399,500, 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
ST DAVID 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. ST DAVID 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Commercial
€360,000 p/week + expenses Approx $423,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia
$360,000 p/week + expenses
Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Costa Rica · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ST DAVID fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
ST DAVID 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 Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ST DAVID fits the plan.
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