Overview
AKIRA ONE yacht charter in Mediterranean
AKIRA ONE works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 170' / 51.82m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Monaco, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Benetti170m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use AKIRA ONE
AKIRA ONE 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
AKIRA ONE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Monaco. The decision should weigh 170' / 51.82m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1998 | 2022 (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
- Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Who this yacht suits
AKIRA ONE is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Monaco, AKIRA ONE should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
Planning window
May to September, with Monaco, Cannes, and St Tropez dates requiring early berth and route planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
Guest experience
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. AKIRA ONE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
AKIRA ONE should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Mediterranean and Monaco.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For AKIRA ONE, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Benetti
- Length
- 170' / 51.82m
- Built
- 1998 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 11
- Price context
- €169,000 p/week + expenses Approx $198,500
- Cruising speed
- 14 Knots
- Model
- Golden Bay Series
- Beam
- 29'10 / 9.1m
- Draft
- 8'6 / 2.6m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
AKIRA ONE is positioned around €169,000 p/week + expenses Approx $198,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Benetti build, 170m 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 AKIRA ONE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
AKIRA ONE 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
AKIRA ONE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 170m 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
AKIRA ONE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. AKIRA ONE 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 AKIRA ONE
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Akira One lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these is a Flyboard for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. Another excellent feature are waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Akira One also features towable toys, waterskis, a seabob, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.3m/17'5" Castoldi Jet Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Akira One is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Akira One Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Motor yacht Akira One is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
Overview
The 49.9m/163'9" 'Akira One' 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 French designer Zuretti. Motor yacht Akira One boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.
Performance Range
Akira One is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 4,606 nautical miles from her 69,900 litre fuel tanks at 12 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
Built in 1998, Akira One offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Akira One, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Full-beam master cabin with study
- Impressive 4
- 606nm range
- Interior design from Zuretti
- Sleeps 12 guests
- 5.3m/17'5" Castoldi Jet Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
Water toys
- 3 x Yamaha FX Cruiser Jet-Skis
- 2 x Seabobs
- 1 x Flyboard
- 2 x Paddleboards
- 2 x Bananas
- 2 x U-tubes
- Waterslide
- Water-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Towable Toys
Tenders
- 1 x 17'5 / 5.3m Castoldi Jet Tender 180 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€196,000 p/week + expenses Approx $230,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · French Riviera · Mykonos
Winter Season
€196,000 p/week + expenses Approx $230,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · French Riviera · Mykonos
Cruising
Regions
French Riviera · Monaco · Cannes · St Tropez · Cote d'Azur
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether AKIRA ONE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether AKIRA ONE's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Cannes, Antibes, and the Lerins Islands.
- Ask why AKIRA ONE beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: separate event access from swim-route planning before confirming a berth.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether AKIRA ONE is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request AKIRA ONE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether AKIRA ONE fits the route.
FAQ
AKIRA ONE charter questions
Is AKIRA ONE a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around marina choice, tender windows, and the tradeoff between Monaco polish and St Tropez beach-club timing. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider AKIRA ONE?
AKIRA ONE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
What should I send before requesting AKIRA ONE?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for AKIRA ONE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.