🚤 M/Y CALEX Yacht • Benetti • 2022 • Owned by David Wilson 🌊✨
📛 Name: CALEX
🛠 Builder: Benetti Yachts (🇮🇹 Italy)
🎨 Exterior Designer: Giorgio M. Cassetta
🏠 Interior Design: Benetti Design Team
🆔 Hull Number: FB278
🚢 Type: Motor Yacht
🗓 Year Delivered: 2022
📏 Length: 67 m (219 ft)
📐 Beam: 10.8 m
👥 Guests: 14 (in 7 luxury staterooms)
👨✈️ Crew: 17 (in 9 crew cabins)
⚙ Engines: 2x MTU
⚡ Top Speed: 16 knots
🌊 Cruising Speed: 14 knots
⚖ Volume: 1,250 GT
💰 Estimated Value: $100 million USD
💸 Annual Running Costs: $5M – $10M
🧍♂️ Owner: David Wilson (Wilson Automotive Group)
🌟 M/Y CALEX — 2022 Benetti | 220ft / 67m | 12 Guests | 17 Crew
📍 Charter Destinations: Caribbean, East Mediterranean, West Mediterranean
💰 Weekly Rate: From $680,000
🛥 Overview
The award-winning 2022 Benetti superyacht CALEX is a bespoke 67-metre (220ft) masterpiece that blends cutting-edge design, total privacy, and Italian elegance. Custom-built to the highest standard, CALEX was designed in close collaboration between Benetti, Giorgio Cassetta, and the owner’s private design team — and earned the Best Layout award at the 2022 World Yacht Trophies.
CALEX redefines life at sea with her flawless exterior lines and serene, light-filled interiors. She offers ultimate comfort across five decks, with spacious lounging, dining, wellness zones, and a five-star beach club.
🛏 Accommodation
CALEX welcomes up to 12 guests in 7 luxurious staterooms, attended by a dedicated crew of 17.
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👑 Owner’s Suite (Upper Deck):
A full private deck with forward-facing 180° ocean views, private office, spa-style double bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and private outdoor lounge with chaise longues, fireplace, and helipad access. -
🛌 2 VIP Cabins (Main Deck):
Elegantly styled with en-suite marble bathrooms and panoramic windows. -
🛌 4 Guest Cabins (Lower Deck):
2 King suites + 2 Twin cabins (convertible to King) with Pullman beds — all with private marble bathrooms and custom décor.
✨ Highlights & Features
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🏆 Award-Winning Layout: Best Layout, World Yacht Trophies 2022
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🚪 Private Glass Elevator: Access to all guest decks
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💎 Designer Interiors: Maple, American walnut, ivory leather, Statuario and crema marfil marble
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🧘 Wellness Deck: Gym, yoga zone, Jacuzzi
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🔥 Five-Star Beach Club: Hammam, bar, TV lounge, water access
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🌅 Alfresco Dining & Lounges: Multiple deck areas for entertainment and relaxation
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🚁 Touch-and-Go Helipad (foredeck)
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🔇 Silent Cruising: Box-in-box construction for noise insulation
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🛏️ Crew Comfort: Matching materials and furnishings in crew quarters
🌊 Water Toys & Amenities
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🚤 Inflatable towables (banana boat, tube)
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🏄 Paddleboards, surfboard, mono ski
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🛶 Kayaks
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🌊 Inflatable floating island
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🏄♂️ Wakeboard
Wellness & Relaxation
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🧘 Gym & exercise equipment
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🧖 Sauna & hammam
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💦 Jacuzzi
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📚 Library
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🌞 Sun pads & loungers
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🏖️ Beach club & swim platform
Onboard Comfort
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❄️ Air conditioning
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📶 High-speed Wi-Fi
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⚓ Stabilizers at anchor
🔚 Summary
CALEX is the embodiment of modern luxury yachting — where privacy, wellness, and elegance are elevated to the highest level. Whether you’re sunbathing on the sundeck, soaking in the Jacuzzi, or unwinding in the hammam, CALEX delivers an unforgettable charter experience.
67.00m (219’10”) Benetti 2022
12 guests in 7 staterooms
Low rate: €680,000 per week + exp
✨ CALEX: The Definition of Floating Luxury 🌅
The CALEX is a striking 67-meter superyacht launched by the iconic Italian shipyard Benetti in 2022. Originally known as Project Fenestra, this elegant vessel merges sophisticated style, next-gen engineering, and Italian craftsmanship into one remarkable floating palace. 🛥🇮🇹
🎨 A Design Masterpiece
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🧠 Designed by acclaimed yacht designer Giorgio M. Cassetta
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🛋 Interior crafted by the expert team at Benetti Design Studio
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🛏 Seven luxurious staterooms accommodate up to 14 guests in ultimate comfort
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👨✈️ Supported by a professional crew of 17 for seamless service
⚙ Performance & Engineering 🚀
Powered by twin MTU engines, CALEX can reach an impressive 16 knots at full throttle, cruising smoothly at 14 knots—perfect for long-range comfort and speed. 🌊⚡
🛋 Interior Luxury: Floating Elegance at its Finest 🌟
Step inside CALEX and you’re surrounded by contemporary elegance and warmth, meticulously curated by Benetti’s interior design team. From the expansive guest suites to the serene lounges and dining spaces, every detail is designed for pleasure and privacy. 🛌🍷
👨💼 Owner Spotlight: David Wilson 🌟
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🏁 David Wilson, founder of Wilson Automotive Group, is the proud owner of CALEX.
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👨👧👦 The yacht’s name is a tribute to his children, Cameron and Alexandra (“CALEX”).
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🚘 Wilson’s dealership empire in Southern California includes brands like Toyota, Ford, Honda, and more.
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💖 Known for his philanthropy and deep ties to his community, Wilson is more than a successful businessman—he’s a giving soul.
💰 CALEX by the Numbers 💵
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🔹 Build Price: Approx. $90 million
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🔹 Annual Maintenance: Around $5M–$10M
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📈 Cost reflects her custom build, luxurious finishes, and high-end performance.
🛠 About Benetti Yachts 🛥
Benetti is one of the world’s most prestigious and historic yacht builders, based in Viareggio, Italy. Founded in 1873, they specialize in custom superyachts from 34 to over 100 meters. Notable builds include Luminosity, Lionheart, and IJE. 🏗⚓
🧠 About Giorgio M. Cassetta 🎨
One of the most respected names in superyacht design, Giorgio M. Cassetta is known for his elegant lines and innovative layouts. Notable projects include:
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Benetti Spectre (Espectro)
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Benetti Luminosity
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Triumph
Based in Rome, his design studio blends form and function to perfection. 🇮🇹🖌