
Ce Benetti de 56 mètres est unique au monde !
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Welcome aboard the Aelia, a 56-meter Benetti motor yacht, launched in 2015 and fully refitted in 2024. This yacht boasts a gross tonnage of 988, a width of 10.60 meters, and an impressive eight cabins, making it quite unique in the market.
The tour begins on the cockpit, featuring a large dining table for guests, complete with a sunshade. Inside, the salon is exceptionally long and divided into three distinct areas. The first is a well-equipped bar area with a beautiful marble counter, accessible from both inside and out. Opposite the bar, a small coffee table is illuminated by a stunning wall art installation. The original wooden flooring remains, contrasting with many elements updated during the 2024 refit.
The second area is a spacious main salon, defined by a retractable television. This expansive space offers two distinct seating areas with facing sofas and a coffee table, maintaining a clear central passage for movement. The Benetti craftsmanship is evident in the exquisite finishes, including fine wood paneling, marble accents, and modern furniture that perfectly complements the yacht's tranquil lounge aesthetic.
The third area of the salon features a large dining table designed to comfortably seat 12 guests without feeling cramped. The marble table integrates a rotating platter, allowing guests to easily share and sample various dishes—a playful and practical feature for a true culinary experience. Built-in side buffets with ample storage further enhance the dining area's functionality.
Moving deeper into the yacht, a central elevator cage services all decks, a convenience not always found on similar vessels. A surrounding staircase and access points to the side passages make this area the nerve center of the yacht, facilitating seamless flow for both guests and crew.
On this deck, there's a spacious day cabin, unusually large for its purpose, with heavy, well-crafted Benetti doors. Further along, a wide corridor leads to the guest accommodations, featuring elegant Alcantara walls and artwork.
One notable amenity is the dedicated cinema room, offering comfortable cinema-style seating and a large screen. While not a projector-based setup, the ambiance is perfect for movie nights or catching up on series during extended voyages. Board games, including the popular "Codenames," are also available, adding to the entertainment options.
The yacht features two double guest cabins on this deck, part of the total eight. These cabins impress with their generous volume and high ceilings, a remarkable feature for a 55-meter yacht. Large windows provide ample natural light, and extensive storage includes a spacious dressing area and a vanity. Each cabin has a queen-size bed, a television, and a private en-suite bathroom finished with beautiful marble, showcasing Benetti's signature golden accents. A second double cabin is nearly identical in layout, with different color tones and LED lighting that highlights the marble's intricate details.
Ascending to the upper deck, we find three main areas: a massage room (which we'll explore later), and what is formally designated as the owner's cabin area. This area begins with a private lounge, offering sofas, a coffee table, a large television, and expansive windows. The decor mirrors the main salon, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Opposite, a small table for four is perfect for coffee or games, featuring a simple yet elegant leather-topped table and chairs. A bar completes this private lounge, which can be closed off for the owner's privacy or left open as a secondary lounge for guests, a common flexible configuration on yachts with unique layouts.
The owner's cabin itself is entered through a small, cozy salon, again with large windows, a vanity, and a spacious dressing room. The dressing room features mirrored doors, offering both practicality and an illusion of space. The sleeping area is uniquely positioned at the aft of the boat, offering a 180-degree view of the stern, a preference of the owner that provides a beautiful vista of the yacht's wake and surrounding landscapes during navigation. It features a king-size bed with an elegant Alcantara headboard and intricate woven detailing, blending modern design with the yacht's original wood. A retractable television faces the bed, and circular lighting accents are present throughout.
A key luxury of the owner's cabin is its private deck, offering nearly 100% privacy with a lockable door. This deck features sun loungers and a covered area with a small table, perfect for morning coffee with sea views. The en-suite bathroom is grand, featuring double marble sinks, a bathtub with an incredible sea view, a marble floor, a separate shower cabin, and a toilet.
The massage room on this deck is presented magnificently, with a dedicated massage table under ambient lighting, offering sea views. Its spaciousness is a rarity on yachts of this size.
Next is the VIP Master cabin, which possesses all the hallmarks of a master cabin. It includes an entry salon, extensive storage, a dressing area with mirrors, and a desk with sea views. The main sleeping area, located at the bow, offers a 180-degree forward view, a king-size bed, and a retractable television. This cabin is considered a master for VIP guests. Its en-suite bathroom features a double marble vanity and a spacious shower cabin, although no bathtub. Similar to the owner's cabin, it boasts a private deck with sun loungers, a small table, and ample space, though less private than the owner's, as it's accessible via the forward passages. This deck also provides technical access for the crew, housing two jet skis and a tender.
Moving up to the bridge deck, we find a day cabin and a lounge area. This lounge features a second large circular dining table with a different design, incorporating a wooden table and woven chairs, but retaining the fun rotating platter. A marble bar and a coffee table complete the indoor lounge. Outdoors, the bridge deck houses an essential jacuzzi, positioned high on the yacht, offering a true outdoor relaxation space with sunbathing areas. While the yacht has limited external space, the available areas are well-utilized and satisfy guests' needs.
The wheelhouse, accessed through a heavy fire door, retains its original wooden paneling and offers a 180-degree view. It features a large central console equipped with all necessary navigation instruments, including screens, radar, charts, engine controls, and autopilot. It also provides direct access to the crew area, a rear bench, and a spacious work area.
The lower deck houses four guest cabins, primarily guest accommodations. Two double cabins offer significant volume, televisions integrated into mirrors, ample storage, and spacious layouts. Each features an en-suite bathroom with a marble bathtub, double marble vanity, and a separate shower, a surprising luxury for lower-deck cabins. Two twin cabins offer two single beds, with more storage space but without bathtubs in their en-suite bathrooms. These twin beds can be combined to form a double bed, making the yacht highly adaptable for various guest configurations. The Aelia's eight-cabin layout, accommodating up to 12 guests, is a significant advantage, allowing for single occupancy in some cabins for enhanced comfort.
The beach club, a crucial exterior space, is accessed via a large garage door that deploys to create a spacious relaxation area at water level. It features a small lounge area with a coffee table and direct access to the water via a swim ladder. Adjacent to the beach club is a well-equipped gym with a treadmill, weights, a bench, a television, and air conditioning. Its proximity to the water allows for a refreshing dip after a workout. The gym includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Behind a canvas screen, a crane hides the tender, and additional water toys are stored on the bow.
The engine room is easily accessible, remarkably spacious, clean, and well-organized, featuring two main engines. A unique feature is a 3D printer, used by the engineer to print non-critical spare parts, providing quick solutions without waiting for deliveries. The 3D printer is also used for practical custom modules, like a coffee machine holder and vacuum cleaner accessories.
The Aelia is currently for sale at 36 million euros and available for charter at 340,000 euros per week.