LIONESS V

Benetti208m12 guests6 cabins

A LIONESS V charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Charter rate
€380,000 p/week + expenses Approx $446,500
Guests
12 guests
Cabins
6 cabins
Route
Monaco · French Riviera

Benetti · Monaco · French Riviera

Overview

LIONESS V yacht charter in Mediterranean

A LIONESS V charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Benetti208m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use LIONESS V

LIONESS V 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

LIONESS V should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 208'4 / 63.5m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2006 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
Compare by
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

When this yacht makes sense

LIONESS V suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Mediterranean can work well for LIONESS V, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare LIONESS V on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for LIONESS V should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
208'4 / 63.5m
Built
2006 | 2023 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
18
Price context
€380,000 p/week + expenses Approx $446,500
Cruising speed
12 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
39'8 / 12.1m
Draft
11'10 / 3.6m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

LIONESS V is positioned around €380,000 p/week + expenses Approx $446,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 208m class

Guest experience

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.

Operating reality

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

Who LIONESS V suits

Strong

Families and private groups

LIONESS V gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

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

LIONESS V by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 208m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

LIONESS V vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. LIONESS V 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

About LIONESS V

Toys

Lioness V has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Lioness V also features waterskis, a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, a seabob, wakeboards and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Lioness V has you covered - with two tenders, including a 7m/23' Novurania Tender. Lioness V and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 18, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

Overview

The 63.5m/208'4" 'Lioness V' (ex. Lionheart) 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 Argent Design. Built in 2006, Lioness V boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters. She has sensational features such as a movie theatre and gym.

Performance Range

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 16 knots with a range of up to 5,800 nautical miles from her 170,000 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. 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.

Guest Accommodation

Lioness V offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, three double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 3 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 18 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Lioness V such as a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym or sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Lioness V benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Elevated pool area
  • A selection of bars
  • State of the art media room
  • Highly spacious main salon
  • Dramatic staircase traversing all decks
  • Fully equipped gym

Amenities

  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Tender Garage
  • Exterior Bar
  • Owner Study
  • Sun Deck
  • Bathing Platform
  • Wi-Fi
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Movie Theatre
  • Gym

Water toys

  • 2 x Seadoo Jet-Skis
  • 2 x F5SR Seabobs
  • Stand-up Yamaha Superjet Jet-Ski
  • O’brien Wake Boards
  • O’brien Water-Ski
  • O’brien Wakesurf
  • Foilboard
  • Windsurfer
  • Kite Surfer
  • Sail Boat
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • 2 x Jobe Inflatable Paddleboards

Tenders

  • 1 x 23' / 7m Novurania 750 DL Tender with 1 x Yanmar 260 HP engine
  • 1 x 39'4 / 12m Van Dutch Tender with 2 x Volvo Penta 480 HP engines

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€440,000 p/week + expenses Approx $517,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics

Cruising

Regions

Monaco · French Riviera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether LIONESS V's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether LIONESS V's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
  • Ask why LIONESS V beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
  • Ask for LIONESS V with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request LIONESS V charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether LIONESS V fits the route.

FAQ

LIONESS V charter questions

Is LIONESS V a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider LIONESS V?

LIONESS V is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting LIONESS V?

For LIONESS V, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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