Motor yacht · Benetti
Lioness V
- Length63.5 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew20
- Built2006
Lioness V is a 63.5 m motor yacht built by Benetti in 2006 (refitted 2026), for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 20 crew. Charter from €380,000 per week in summer (Monaco, French Riviera and Corsica); in winter from €380,000 (Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and French Riviera), plus expenses.
The former Lionheart, a Benetti with a raised pool and bar on the bridge deck, burr-oak interiors by Argent Design and a 40-foot VanDutch for fast runs ashore.
Lioness V started out as Lionheart, a custom Benetti delivered in 2006 with exterior lines by Stefano Natucci, and she has just been through another refit in 2026. Her hull is a full-displacement steel one, built for steadiness rather than speed: she is happiest at an unhurried 12 knots, and the deep hull keeps her calm at anchor.
Look at the deck plan and one choice stands out: the location of the pool. Instead of the usual plunge pool at the stern, she has a raised pool forward on the bridge deck, finished in pale stone and ringed with sun pads, with its own bar. That same deck has the outdoor dining table and a media room, so on a hot afternoon most of the group gathers up there, well above the comings and goings of the swim platform.
For the interior, Argent Design worked with burr oak, set off by mother-of-pearl details, and the main salon combines a bar with a formal table for twelve; a cinema sits further forward on the main deck. On the same level, the principal cabin stretches from one side of the hull to the other and includes a desk area plus two separate bathrooms. Below are five guest cabins, three doubles and two twins, with no VIP to argue over, which suits a group of friends or two or three families who would rather not rank the rooms. Crew reach every bar from the galley by their own routes, so drinks and plates appear without anyone in uniform walking through the lounges.
The toys include a 40-foot VanDutch, quick enough to take guests to a lunch along the coast and back in comfort. She stays in the Mediterranean all year, on both the western and eastern circuits.
She is not the yacht for a group that wants a big beach club with a spa or a fast passage between distant islands. If you are looking for a Caribbean winter, you will need another boat.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 63.5 m
- Beam
- 12.1 m
- Draft
- 3.6 m
- Builder
- Benetti
- Built
- 2006
- Refit
- 2026
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 20
Cabins6 · 1 master, 3 doubles, 2 twins
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Inflatable water slide
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Stand-up jet skis
- eFoil
- Inflatable toys×4
- Paddleboards×2
- Jet skis×2
- Wakeboard
- Windsurf board
- Sailing dinghy
- Snorkelling gear×4
- Seabobs×2
- Water ski
- Kitesurfer
- Kayaks×2
- Fishing equipment
- Tenders×2
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€380,000
Also cruises in
- Italy
Winter
From€380,000
- Western Mediterranean
- Eastern Mediterranean
- French Riviera
- Italy
- Greece
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €380,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €114,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €49,000 – €84,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €38,000 – €57,000
Indicative total for the week
€581,000 – €635,000
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Questions about chartering Lioness V
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Lioness V?
Lioness V takes 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 master, 3 doubles, 2 twins). A crew of 20 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Lioness V?
From €380,000 per week in summer and from €380,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Lioness V?
In summer she cruises in Monaco, French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Malta, Greece, Athens, Mykonos and Turkey. In winter: Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, French Riviera, Italy and Greece. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Lioness V have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi, gym and inflatable water slide. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Lioness V carry?
1 × Stand-up jet skis, 1 × eFoil, 4 × Inflatable toys, 2 × Paddleboards, 2 × Jet skis, 1 × Wakeboard, 1 × Windsurf board and 1 × Sailing dinghy. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Lioness V?
She cruises at 12 knots with a top speed of 16 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Lioness V?
The yachts we list that are closest to Lioness V are Apogee (62.5 m, 12 guests, from €360,000 per week), Sarastar (60.2 m, 12 guests, from €392,000 per week) and Silver Angel (64.5 m, 12 guests, from €425,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Lioness V?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Lioness V and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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- Yacht Charter VAT by Country: Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece
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Compare with similar yachts
Lioness V side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Lioness V |  Apogee |  Sarastar |  Silver Angel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 63.5 m | 62.5 m | 60.2 m | 64.5 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Crew | 20 | 17 | 13 | 19 |
| Built | 2006 (refit 2026) | 2003 (refit 2023) | 2017 (refit 2026) | 2009 (refit 2026) |
| Summer, per week from | €380,000 | €360,000 | €392,000 | €425,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €380,000 | US$360,000 | US$392,000 | US$465,000 |
| Summer areas | Monaco, French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia +7 | Croatia, Italy, Greece, Montenegro +6 | Italy, Monaco, Sardinia, French Riviera +16 | Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Monaco +11 |
| Winter areas | Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, French Riviera, Italy +1 | Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin +3 | Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin +1 | Caribbean, Bahamas, Virgin Islands |
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Which one suits you?
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- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Lioness V
From €380,000