PLATINUM

PLATINUM is a 50-metre steel displacement yacht built by Benetti in 2009, refitted in 2016, and registered under the United Kingdom flag. Exterior styling by Stefano Natucci follows the understated Benetti house style, while the in-house interiors reflect the shipyard's established approach to Mediterranean sensibility — well-proportioned spaces, quality materials, and a layout that functions comfortably for a full complement of twelve guests across six cabins.

She is well matched to social groups and families chartering in the western Mediterranean, with a range of operation covering the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, the Balearics, and the Italian Ligurian and Amalfi coastlines. A crew of eleven serves twelve guests — a ratio consistent with attentive, personal service throughout. PLATINUM is less suited to those seeking expedition-range itineraries or highly formal environments; her character is that of a well-run, sociable Mediterranean charter yacht.

With 498 gross tonnes and a displacement hull, she carries a cruising range of 3,500 nautical miles at 13.5 knots, with a top speed of 17 knots. The 2016 refit maintained her in contemporary condition, and at-anchor stabilisers ensure settled performance in open anchorages. The sun deck with its jacuzzi, foredeck seating area, outdoor bar, and sunpads deliver multiple outdoor living zones suited to the Mediterranean summer.

The onboard experience is oriented towards relaxed sociability, with karaoke and video-on-demand alongside the more active pursuits offered from the water. The toy inventory is notably strong in fishing: multiple trawling rods across different line classes, a dive compressor for scuba, Yamaha waverunners, kayaks, wakeboards, and water skis for adults and children alike. The combination of a serious fishing kit and a well-stocked water sports selection makes PLATINUM a versatile choice for mixed itineraries.

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