BOMBAY

BOMBAY is a 49.99-metre GRP motor yacht built by Benetti to their FB800 Series specification in 2016 and refitted in 2023, registered under the Maltese flag. The FB800 is a well-established platform within the Benetti production line — a series that has delivered consistent quality and interior volume relative to overall length. Her Caterpillar twin-engine arrangement provides a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles, sufficient for extended western Mediterranean seasons without repositioning constraints. The 2023 refit brings her presentation and systems to a current standard, which for a 10-year-old hull is a meaningful assurance.

BOMBAY accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins, operated by a crew of 11 — a crew-to-guest ratio that exceeds one-to-one and supports attentive, responsive service throughout. As a charter yacht, she is well suited to groups of four to ten seeking a polished western Mediterranean experience: the Amalfi Coast, Corsica, the French Riviera, Monaco, Sardinia, and the Ligurian coast are her natural territory. She is not suited to guests planning offshore passages to the eastern Mediterranean or beyond — her range is generous by charter standards, but her operational regions are centred on the western basin. Groups seeking very high speed or a larger-scale programme would also find other vessels more appropriate.

BOMBAY's character within the FB800 series is shaped by practical decisions in her amenity specification. The beach club, at-anchor and underway stabilisers, tender garage, and owner's study are features that improve the quality of extended stays rather than simply impressing at first glance. Starlink connectivity, while now common in newer builds, remains a meaningful addition for guests who require reliable communications at sea or in remote anchorages.

Onboard, the experience combines active water sports with a relaxed deck lifestyle. Two jet-skis, two Seabobs, paddleboards, a Jetsurf hoverboard, waterski equipment, a wakeboard, and a suite of towable and inflatable water toys provide a comprehensive activity programme. The deck jacuzzi on the sun deck and the beach club at water level bookend the typical day well. Gym equipment is available for guests maintaining fitness routines during extended charters.

The provisional rating is based on available public data, reflecting acceptable standards across safety documentation, maintenance records, and operational protocols. As an independent authority, RightYacht provides owners and charterers with transparent, third-party evaluation — helping inform decisions beyond marketing materials alone.