TEST MERIDIAN

Benetti's 2018 delivery showcases the Italian shipyard's mastery of extended Mediterranean cruising, where TEST MERIDIAN's steel hull and measured 12-knot cruising speed prove ideally matched to the unhurried rhythms of island-hopping through the Balearics, French Riviera, and Italian coast. From her Palma base, this 52-meter motor yacht opens access to secluded Corsican anchorages, the glamorous ports of the Côte d'Azur, and the dramatic coastlines of Sardinia and the Italian Riviera, all within comfortable day passages that maximize time at anchor. Six cabins accommodate twelve guests across a layout designed for the extended family gatherings and multi-generational groups that define Mediterranean summer traditions. The yacht's 9.5-meter beam creates generous social areas while maintaining the proportions necessary for navigating the region's boutique marinas and accessing smaller harbors that larger vessels cannot reach. An eight-member crew ensures smooth operation during longer charter periods typical of Mediterranean seasons. Her 17-knot maximum speed provides flexibility when weather windows demand swift passages between destinations, yet TEST MERIDIAN truly excels during leisurely coastal explorations where her steel construction and thoughtful proportions deliver the stability and comfort that transform good itineraries into memorable voyages. The combination of range, guest capacity, and measured performance makes her particularly well-suited to the Barcelona-to-Monaco corridor and the island circuits that define Mediterranean yachting.