Yacht Description
Benetti, properly updated. BARENTS is a 164ft (50m) Benetti built in 1999 and refit in 2021, set up to sleep 12 guests in 6 suites. Classic platform, modern refresh. Sensible combination.
Serious deck time. The sundeck does the heavy lifting with a deck jacuzzi and plenty of space to rotate between sunpads, lounging, and outdoor dining without stepping on each other’s plans.
Water access sorted. An extended hydraulic swim platform makes swimming and watersports easier, faster, and less of a queue. Underwater lights also help make the post-sunset dip feel intentional, not accidental.
Toys for mixed groups. You have a proper spread for all energy levels: an 11m towing tender, 2 Sea-Doo GTX 260 jet skis, Seabobs (F5 and F5S), iAqua sea scooters, wakeboard, adult and kids water skis, SUPs (including a transparent board), canoes, and the usual crowd-pleasers like the banana and tubes.
Comfort stays steady. Stabilizers underway, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi keep things civilized when you are moving, while the gym setup (including treadmill, rowing machine, elliptical, bicycle, and weights) lets you pretend you will “just do a quick session.”
Broker Review
Onboard visit
A striking mix of contemporary and classic, with bold art, light wood, marble, and gold fittings that make a real impression the moment you step aboard. The sundeck is built for a party — a raised stern platform perfect for a band and dance floor, plus a central bar you can reach straight from the jacuzzi. Little touches show real experience too, like the crew's lost-and-found box for anything that goes astray.
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Specifications
- Length overall
- 164ft / 49.99 m
- Beam
- 8.9m
- Draft
- 2.65m
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year built
- 1999
- Refit
- 2021
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 14 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Generator
- No
- Consumption
- 500 2
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 12
Charter Price
From €155,000 to €185,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
Shorter stays: weekly rate ÷ 7 × nights. All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity is at the charterer’s discretion.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
- Total guests
- 12
- Total cabins
- 6
- King cabins
- 1
- Queen cabins
- 1
- Double cabins
- 2
- Twin cabins
- 2
- Pullman cabins
- 2
- Showers
- 6
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- yes
- Jacuzzi
- Yes
6 staterooms for 12 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Suite (Main Deck, full-beam) | King size bed | His & hers en-suite; jacuzzi bathtub; separate showers | Full |
| VIP Suite (Upper Deck) | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom facilities | Full |
| Double Cabin 1 (Lower Deck) | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom with bathtub | Full |
| Double Cabin 2 (Lower Deck) | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom with bathtub | Full |
| Twin Cabin 1 (Lower Deck) | Twin beds + Pullman berth | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Twin Cabin 2 (Lower Deck) | Twin beds + Pullman berth | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
- Captain
- Petros Lagouros
- Nationality
- Greek
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Crew size
- 12
Brings senior command experience from large yachts and commercial vessels to keep routes controlled and safety standards tight. His background includes navigation duties in the Hellenic Navy and Master roles with Golden Yachts.
- Greek nationality
- Captain Class A, Merchant Maritime Academy of Syros
- Certifications include SSO, Advanced Firefighting, Medical Care, ECDIS
- Previous yachts include O'Pari, O'Ptasia, Vertigo, O'Neiro
Supports safe watchkeeping and navigation while keeping deck operations organized for guest activities. His career spans tanker training through to private and charter motor yachts.
- Greek nationality; born 1990
- Languages: Greek (native), English
- Qualifications include fast rescue boats, advanced firefighting, first aid, survival craft and rescue boats, ship security officer and awareness
- Previous yachts: Barents, Moka, Clorinda, Aqua Libra
Keeps propulsion and onboard systems running steadily by managing engine room operations and planned maintenance. His background includes private yachts, cruise ships, passenger vessels, and tankers.
- Greek nationality
- Chief Engineer license (A Class)
- Experience with SMS and ISM Code compliance
- Previous yacht: Jester (private yacht)
Supports engineering watchkeeping and maintenance so guest comfort systems stay reliable day to day. He started at sea in 2017 with Seajets and progressed through assistant engineer roles.
- Greek nationality
- At sea since 2017 (Seajets)
- Certificates include Tanker Safety basics, Ship Security Officer, Ro-Ro Passenger Ship proficiency, designated security duties, PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR
Delivers Mediterranean and international menus with the structure and timing learned as an Executive Chef in five-star hotels and restaurants. Can also meet specific requests including Kosher meals.
- Greek nationality
- Graduate of Greek and German Culinary Institutes
- Languages: English, German
- Member of Greek Cook Olympic Team; presented a cooking TV section for 3 years
Runs interior service and guest communication with cruise-ship and charter-yacht experience, keeping daily service on pace. Her multi-language ability supports mixed-nationality groups onboard.
- Greek nationality
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Tourism
- Languages: English, French, Italian, basic German and Arabic
- Previous yachts: Barents, Barents Sea, Alexandra (50m)
Supports daily interior operations and service consistency, including drinks service backed by formal wine training. Helps keep guest areas maintained throughout the day.
- Hellenic Seaman's Book; STCW certificate
- WSET Level 2 in Wines
- Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
- Previous yachts: Perseus, Oasis, Golden Yacht, Vera, Dragon, Mamma Mia
Supports guest service and interior routines with a hospitality background since 2007, helping keep cabins and common areas guest-ready. Communicates in English for day-to-day guest requests.
- Greek nationality; born 1986
- Degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment
- Hospitality experience since 2007
- Language: English
Crew position listed as TBC; details to follow.
- Nationality: Greek
- Bio to come
Leads deck operations and assists with tender handling and watersports support, keeping guest activities organized on deck. Previously served on Barents from 2021 to 2024 and rejoined in 2026 with strong familiarity of the yacht.
- Greek nationality; born 1994
- Seaman's Book; Bosun license
- Powerboat Operator license
- Previous yachts: Barents, Lady Vera, Toy-A
Supports deck routines and assists across departments, helping keep guest movements and deck activities safe. Brings 18 years of yachting experience in deckhand roles.
- Filipino nationality
- 18 years in the yachting industry
- Languages: English, Greek, Filipino
Helps run watersports and deck operations so guests can get on and off toys efficiently. His experience includes Lead Deckhand duties on a 60m yacht.
- Greek nationality
- 10+ years yachting experience; former Lead Deckhand on M/Y Magna Grecia (60m)
- Certifications include Powerboat Level 2, Jet Ski License, STCW Survival Craft
- Previous yachts: Magna Grecia, Rapture
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Sat TV
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Watermaker
- Yes
- DVDs
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Special diets
- On inquiry
- Kosher
- Yes
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Jet Skis | 2 Sea-Doo GTX 260 jet skis. |
| Seabob | 3 Seabob units (including 1 Seabob F5S) for underwater propulsion. |
| Sea scooters | 6 iAqua sea scooters for underwater propulsion. |
| Banana boat - towable | 1 inflatable banana (4-seater). |
| Inflatable tube - towable | 3 inflatable tubes (including 1 2-seater and 2 1-seater). |
| Wakeboard | 1 wakeboard. |
| Water skis | 3 adult sets and 1 children’s set of water skis. |
| Stand-up paddleboards | 4 stand-up paddleboards (including 3 inflatable and 1 polycarbonate transparent board). |
| Canoes | 4 canoes (including 2 2-seater and 2 1-seater). |
| Inflatable sofa | 1 inflatable sofa (4-seater). |
| Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling equipment for guests. |
| Light fishing gear | Light fishing gear for guests. |
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Onboard Entertainment
1 x Treadmill 1 x Elliptical machine 1 x Bicycle 3 x Yoga Mats Dumbbells from 2kg-25kg
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Maltese
- Homeport
- Athens, Greece
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
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