Bravo’s hit reality TV series Below Deck Mediterranean returned to screens this week, with captain Sandy Yawn and the rest of the crew climbing aboard yet another spectacular (and pricey) superyacht for another dramatic charter season.
The star of the latest installment is Akira One, a 170-footer that Benetti delivered in 1998. It is currently up for charter at Fraser Yachts, with rates starting at 176,000 euros, or roughly $203,000, per week.
The first hull in the Italian yard’s famous Golden Bay series, Akira One features an elegant exterior by naval architect Stefano Natucci and a sophisticated interior originally executed by Luxury Projects Zuretti Design. Despite spending nearly 30 years on the water, the yacht looks fresher than ever. It was meticulously refitted in both 2012 and 2022, with the latter work including a fresh interior by Zuretti Design.
The main deck salon.
Thomas Gerasopoulos
