AFRICA I Motor yacht for charter
- Length: 47m (154.2ft)
- 12 guests in 6 cabins
- Built: 2010 (refitted 2024), Benetti, Italy
Step aboard AFRICA I and into the wilds of adventure. Her sleek exterior lines are matched by a rapid top speed of 24.2 knots for high octane fun on the water. With comfort at the fore, stabilisers mitigate roll when at anchor and underway, guaranteeing a comfortable and relaxing onboard experience. Inside, a fresh modern interior from the design boards of Francois Zuretti will please style aficionados, setting the scene for a charter to remember.
- Recently refitted
- Private master foredeck area
- RIBCO Venom 44 13.5m chase tender
- Jacuzzi on the sun deck
- Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor
About AFRICA I
Description
Step aboard AFRICA I and into the wilds of adventure. Her sleek exterior lines are matched by a rapid top speed of 24.2 knots for high octane fun on the water. With comfort at the fore, stabilisers mitigate roll when at anchor and underway, guaranteeing a comfortable and relaxing onboard experience. Inside, a fresh modern interior from the design boards of Francois Zuretti will please style aficionados, setting the scene for a charter to remember.
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Built by Benetti in 2010 and extensively refreshed in between 2021 and 2025 including new paint, AFRICA I is a sleek yacht that balances Italian pedigree with charter-perfect functionality. With a chic interior, a standout crew of 12, this high-performance yacht continues to impress year after year. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a multigenerational escape, or a celebrity-style vacation, AFRICA I offers an inviting ambiance and top-tier service that puts guest comfort front and center.
On the main deck, the full-beam master cabin features a private deck area, a rare luxury that allows guests to soak in ocean views in complete privacy. Five additional well-appointed cabins, including a VIP suite on the upper deck, sleep up to 12 guests in style and comfort. Wheelchair accessibility on the main deck ensures smooth navigation throughout, welcoming guests of all ages and needs.
AFRICA I lives just as large outdoors. From her oversized swim platform to her multi-level al fresco dining areas, guests can bask in the sun or dine under the stars with ease. A spacious sundeck features a Jacuzzi and sun loungers, making it the go-to deck from morning workouts to sunset cocktails. The yacht’s ultra-smooth stabilizers ensure maximum comfort, both at anchor and underway.
For those seeking action and adventure on the water, AFRICA I comes fully equipped with an impressive array of the latest water toys. Guests can explore in style with the RIBCO Venom 44 chase tender, perfect for fast transfers or scenic coastal cruising. The fleet also includes an Onda GT 10m tender and a Castoldi 21 Beach Ladder 6m tender for seamless shore access. Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy high-speed thrills on Seadoo Waverunners, glide beneath the surface with Seabobs, or paddle across calm bays on stand-up paddleboards.
Specification & rates
| Summer cruising Adriatic & East Mediterranean | EUR 200,000/EUR 220,000 per week (low/high) |
| Winter cruising Adriatic & East Mediterranean | EUR 200,000/EUR 200,000 per week (low/high) |
| Built | 2010 (refitted 2024), Benetti, Italy |
| Length | 47m (154.2ft) |
| Guests | 12 |
| No. of guest cabins | 6 |
| Crew | 12 |
| Beam | 8.8m (28.9ft) |
| Draft | 2.8m (9.2ft) |
| Gross tonnage | 492 |
| Maximum speed | 23.7 knots |
| Cruising speed | 16.5 knots |
| Fuel consumption at cruising speed | 420 litres per hour |
| Cabin types | 6 (4 × double, 2 × twin) |
| Engines | 2 × 3,647hp MTU |
| Generators | 2 |
Tenders & toys
Tenders & toys
- 1 × Towed tender
- 1 × Tender
- 1 × Deck jacuzzi
- 2 × Waverunners
- 2 × SeaBobs
- 1 × eFoil
- 1 × Jetsurf
- 2 × Stand up paddleboards
- Wakeboard
- Wakesurf
- Waterskis
- Inflatable platform
- Waterslide
- Inflatable tows
- Snorkelling gear
Communication & entertainment
Communication & entertainment
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Starlink
- Satellite television
- Indoor cinema
- Speaker systems
- Streaming services
- Video games