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Below Deck motor yacht Lady Michelle sold

The 55 metre Benetti motor yacht Lady Michelle has been sold by Rob Newton at IYC and Jose Arana Jr at 1 Ocean Yachts, with Caleb Semtner of Semtner Brother Maritime Group, Inc assisting in the sale. 

The star of Below Deck Mediterranean season six, Lady Michelle was built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Benetti and delivered in 2003. Lloyds classed and MCA compliant, she offers a sleek profile, extensive deck areas and well-conceived, spacious interiors.

Accommodation is provided for up to 14 guests in six cabins. The vast split-level owner’s suite has his and hers white marble bathrooms, a separate study and a private raised observation lounge with spectacular views forward. Clever design provides for a VIP cabin on the upper deck, affording wonderful views rarely enjoyed in guest accommodation. Further accommodation is provided in two double and two twin cabins, each with a Pullman berth, on the lower deck and all cabins on this yacht for sale have en suite facilities.

Lady Michelle has a spacious, generous layout with wide appeal, featuring warm cherry and burr walnut woods throughout. She has three spacious aft decks which offer a host of opportunities for al fresco living with open seating, lounging and dining areas located across the decks.

She completed a $2 million refit in Florida in March 2015 which has brought her up to a very high standard throughout. Recent interior décor upgrades include re-upholstered soft furnishings, new loose furniture, dining table and carpets. A complete review of all technical systems has also taken place along with cosmetic detailing in all technical areas, while in 2017 she received a full refit and now sports a fresh blue hull.

Twin 1,850hp Caterpillar engines give a cruising speed of 14 knots with a range of 7,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and she is fitted with zero speed stabilisers.

Lady Michelle was asking $18,500,000.

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Lady Michelle Yacht: Behind The Scenes

The Lady Michelle yacht became famous on the show Below Deck: Mediterranean season 6 where it was featured prominently. It’s worth noting that the Lady Michelle has since been renamed and is actually called the Next Chapter now. However, most people still know her as the Lady Michelle because of her time on the TV show. 

The yacht features naval architecture and was built by Italian yacht maker Benetti with design work done by Stefano Natucci and delivered back in 2003. She features a steel hull over an aluminum superstructure. It was refitted in 2022 and that was when the name was changed as well. 

Who Owns The Lady Michelle Yacht?

 In 2003 the Lady Michelle was purchased by entrepreneur Mike Fernandez.  He maintained ownership of the yacht even during its time on the show Below Deck. However, in 2022 the yacht was sold to a company called 1 Ocean Yachts. They are a yacht brokerage firm that also does yacht charter management and the Lady Michelle was renamed to the Next Chapter and added to their charter fleet.

How Big is the Lady Michelle/Next Chapter Yacht?

The Lady Michelle is by no means the biggest yacht in the world but it’s still a good sized vessel at 180.5 feet in length. According to the yacht specifications she features a 34 foot beam and her gross tonnage is 909 GT.

How Much Did the Lady Michelle Yacht Cost?

It’s believed that when the Lady Michelle sold in 2022 and was renamed the Next Chapter she sold for $18,950,000. That was the last published asking price for the yacht . Some sources claim that her initial price in 2003 was about $25 million. The annual cost to keep the yacht running is around $2 million. 

Can You Charter the Lady Michelle Yacht?

The Next Chapter/Lady Michelle is available for charter. The current price for a Lady Michelle yacht charter is about $325,000 per week. This number can change based on time of year and demand, however. Because the yacht is one of the more well known in the world thanks to its appearance on the show, it does tend to be popular.

How Fast is the Lady Michelle Yacht and What Engines Does She Have?

The Next Chapter uses a set of Caterpillar 3512 Diesel engines. Her cruising speed is about 14 knots with a top speed of 16 knots. She has a range of about 3,000 nautical miles at cruising speed.

What’s the Interior of the Motor Yacht Lady Michelle Like?

While the yacht was featured on Below Deck as we said and there was plenty of time for people to get a look at the interior and exterior, not all of that is applicable anymore. The refit of 2022 and subsequent sale to make it a charter yacht included a lot of changes to the overall look of the yacht. So if you think you know the Lady Michelle you may not, and the fact it’s called the Next Chapter now is symbolic of that. But, fortunately, the fact it is a charter now means the company wants you to know all of the features and amenities it has to offer, so we have a pretty good idea of the interior and how everything looks. 

As we said before, the interior and exterior were managed by Italian designer Stefano Natucci. As a charter vessel she has six cabins that can offer room for up to 12 guests. This includes 1 Master suite, 1 VIP cabin, 2 Double cabins, and 2 Twin cabins. There are also 14 crew on board to help make everyone’s time more enjoyable. 

The owner’s suite is also a split level to offer more space and views of the ocean. It features his and hers ensuite washroom facilities and offers a panoramic view of the ocean from the observation lounge. There’s also a private study 

When it comes to sleeping, guests enjoy a range of accommodations from the most luxurious with a king sized bed in the Master suite, to 3 queen sized in the VIP and doubles and then 4 singles and 1 pullman for those who are more inclined to rough it a little on a luxury yacht.

The interior was given traditional styling. This includes a lot of glossy wood finishes for a clean, shiny appearance. The color scheme is old school nautical blue and white for all the soft finishes like upholstery and pillows and so on. This, of course, matches the exterior paint on the hull.

Being a charter, the company in charge has packed the Next Chapter to the brim with all kinds of great features. Let’s take a look at some of the standouts.

Features and Amenities

Like any good luxury yacht, the Next Chapter has a wide range of activities, comforts and indulgences available for those who charter her. She also features a range of water toys that is a little more extensive than you may find on similar yachts. These include:

• A full gym with the latest equipment that is enclosed on the sundeck
• Deck Jacuzzi
• An open air cinema on deck for movie nights
• A saloon for socializing and enjoying drinks
• An elevator to move between the yacht’s four decks
• Two SeaDoo Spark Trixx WaveRunners
• The deck has an al fresco dining area
• Two seabobs
• Two Kayaks, 
• Fishing equipment
• Snorkeling gear
• Waterslides
• Two stand-up paddle boards
• Three tenders including a 45 foot Yamaha Seahunter Tournament Tender
• There’s an exterior bar on deck as well as a BBQ for drinks and entertaining under the sun or stars
• A swim platform

What Happened with the Lady Michelle Yacht Drug Bust? 

Being on the show Below Deck was not the Lady Michelle’s only brush with fame. Back in 2017 a boat of the same name also made international headlines after it was involved in a sizable drug deal. The boat, flagged as a fishing vessel , was discovered off the coast of South America with a remarkable 4.2 tonnes of cocaine on board. The street value at the time was pegged at about $125 million. 

While this boat was seized by both the US and the National Crime Agency, it was an unfortunate mix up with names that got the Lady Michelle yacht involved. This may also be part of the reason the newest owners changed the name, so as to distance themselves from what was, at the time, the largest drug seizure since 1999. You can imagine people who own the boat not wanting anyone to Google a potential charter and discover it was used as a boat to smuggle drugs, even though it was just a case of mistaken identity because they had the same name.

The Lady Michelle that had possession of the drugs was a 70 foot fishing vessel based out of St. Vincent and Grenadines. 

The Bottom Line

The Lady Michelle was built in the year 2003 for entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Fernandez. It was featured on the sixth season of the show Below Deck: Mediterranean which gave the vessel some international attention. However, after it was sold in 2022 for about $18, 950,000 the vessel was retrofitted and also renamed the Next Chapter.

The Next Chapter is just about 180 feet in length and has a top speed of 16 knots. It’s available for charter at a cost of around $325,000 per week and has accommodations for a total of 12 guests. It features a number of luxury amenities and a lot of toys for those on board.

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LADY MICHELLE

Luxury charter motor yacht Lady Michelles interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests overnight in 6 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. She was launched by yacht builder BENETTI and her elegant interior design is done by Stefano Natucci from Italy.

• Interior designed by Stefano Natucci (Italy)
• Extensive collection of tenders, toys
• Relaxing deck Jacuzzi
• Fully equipped and air-conditioned gym on the top deck
• Her stabilizers enhanced comfort on board
• Executive Chef Culinary delights
• Plex media server with over 1500 movies

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From the Trinity Yachts ship building company in the United States the LADY MICHELLE is 49 metre 162 (ft) in length. Launched to celebration in 2007 the recent interior design exhibits the progressive thinking which are originating from Dee Robinson and the owner who commissioned the yacht. Superyacht LADY MICHELLE can accommodate up to 10 passengers with 9 crew members. The yacht is a recent tri deck yacht. She will reach a top speed of 19 knots.

Build & Designing of Luxury Yacht LADY MICHELLE

Trinity Yachts was the naval architecture company involved in the formal superyacht design work for LADY MICHELLE. Also the company Trinity Yachts successfully worked on this undertaking. Interior designer Dee Robinson was charged with the creative internal styling. the United States is the country that Trinity Yachts built their new build motor yacht in. After formal launch in 2007 in Gulfport Ms she was released to the happy owner after sea trials. The core hull was constructed with aluminium. The motor yacht main superstructure is fabricated extensively from aluminium. With a width of 8.5 m / 28 ft LADY MICHELLE has fairly large size. She has a fairly shallow draught of 2.43m (8ft). She had refit improvement and alteration work completed in 2007.

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The 3512B engine installed in the motor yacht is built by CATERPILLAR. For propulsion LADY MICHELLE has twin screw propellers. The main engine of the yacht gives 2250 horse power (or 1678 kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The total thrust for the yacht is accordingly 4500 HP / 3356 KW. As for stabalisers she utilises Quantum Zero Speed.

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Providing cabins for a limit of 10 yacht guests overnighting, the LADY MICHELLE accommodates them in luxury. She also has room for around 9 expert qualified crew to run.

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It sleeps 13 guests in six cabins and contains a beach club, sun deck, gym, and jacuzzi.

Below Deck Mediterranean is heading back to familiar waters. After sailing off the coast of Croatia in Season 2, the show is returning to the country for Season 6. Croatia was also recently featured in the second season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , which is why viewers might recognize the yacht now being used in Mediterranean Season 6, the Lady Michelle.

At the end of Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ s most recent season, the crew had to make a last-minute change to their charter when their original guests tested positive for COVID-19. Since the Lady Michelle was already in the area, its crew became the Sailing Yacht ’s new charter guests. There was a lot of panic from the Sailing Yacht crew about what it was going to be like to work for fellow yachties, though the Lady Michelle crew at the time isn’t the same one on Below Deck Med Season 6.

Nevertheless, the new crew will be taking its guests out on one of the show’s most expensive yachts ever. According to the Burgess Yachts chartering site, chartering the Lady Michelle costs $275,000 per week during the summer and up to $310,000 per week during the peak winter season.

By comparison, the ships used in the first two Mediterranean seasons (including the Sirocco that sailed Croatia last time) cost around $167,000 and $213,000 per week, respectively, while last season’s impressive Wellington ship reportedly cost around $243,000 per week .

There’s a reason the Lady Michelle is so pricey, though. According to The International Yacht Company, the massive ship can sleep 13 guests in six cabins and contains a beach club, sun deck, gym, and jacuzzi. It also comes with variety of water toys like wave runners, waterskis, and a waterslide, per Burgess. If someone wanted to buy the whole ship and sail it all year round, IYC has it listed for $19.5 million. And you might need to buy the ship to get it back to Croatia, because that’s not its usual charter route.

On Below Deck , the ship sailed up to scenic Šibenik in Croatia , but the Lady Michelle typically isn’t a Mediterranean vessel. According to Burgess Yachts, it sails the Caribbean and Bahamas in the summer and just the Bahamas in the winter. So don’t get too attached to the Croatian setting if you’re planning to charter Lady Michelle with all of your spare hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Set to premiere on 28 June, the successful Bravo franchise is back and bigger than ever promising compelling viewing as we follow the latest antics of charter guests and crew onboard the 180-foot Benetti  motor yacht LADY MICHELLE ; from a major storm, heated hot tub blow-up and a fire in the galley to a wedding, several drunken hookups and some serious twerking; sit back and enjoy the fireworks.  

Below Deck Mediterranean Season 6 marks the return of Captain Sandy and newly single Bosun Malia to the stunning location of Croatia, along with a brand new crew, including chief stewardess Katie Flood and Chef Mathew Shea.  

Bravo recently granted viewers with their first teaser trailer of the new series, which showcases high drama and wild crew shenanigans, including a novel use for the crew mess’s Lazy Susan, as well as plenty of tears and tantrums. 

Bravo has also promised “a shocking franchise first” before the opening charter, plus a return of guest Roy Orbison Jr, all taking place onboard the elegant charter yacht LADY MICHELLE. This Benetti motor yacht can accommodate 12 guests in her 6 luxuriously appointed suites, and is capable of carrying up to 12 crew members, making her the ideal size vessel for all the usual Below Deck antics on a yacht charter !

Binge-watch every Below Deck episode on the Bravo app, or catch up on  Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 1-5 streaming now on Peacock.

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With long stretches of glorious coastline and endless idyllic islands, Croatia is fast becoming one of the most popular yacht charter destinations for summer. Steeped in a rich cultural history, Croatia boasts an abundance of archeological treasures and ancient architecture, with some relics dating back to 3,000BC. 

Enjoying a warm Mediterranean climate, beautiful clear waters, secluded golden beaches and tucked away coves there is so much to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter around this enchanting East Mediterranean destination.

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Lady Michelle Specifications

• Name Lady Michelle
• Model Custom
• Flag Cayman Islands
• Hull NB FB 228
• Hull Colour -
• Naval Architect Benetti
• Exterior Designer Stefano Natucci
• Interior Designer Stefano Natucci
• Length Overall 55.0m
• Length at Waterline 48.5m
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 3.1m
• Gross Tonnage 909
• Cabins Total 6
• Hull Configuration -
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material Teak
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Manufacturer Caterpillar
• Model 3512E DITA
• Power 1850 hp / 1361 kW
• Total Power 1850 hp / 1361 kW
• Propulsion Twin screw
• Max Speed 16 Kn
• Cruising Speed 14 Kn
• Fuel Capacity 132000
• Water Capacity 22500
• Generator -
• Stabilizers VOSPER
• Thrusters -
• Amenities At anchor Stabilizers , Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi (on deck), Gym, Lift (Elevator)
• Yacht Builder Benetti View profile
• Naval Architect Benetti View profile
• Exterior Designer Stefano Natucci No profile available
• Interior Designer Stefano Natucci No profile available

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Toys and tenders.

32 Foot Intrepid Tender (towed) 22 Foot Twin Engine Inflatable Tender 2 x 2016 Yamaha wave runners Full complement of watertoys Gymnasium equipment (gym is located on top deck and is air-conditioned) Cross Trainer Life Fitness T7i Treadmill Weights

2015 Refit included:   • Full Paint job — hull is now dark blue • New canvas and cushions throughout the yacht • Renewed teak decks • AV and Electronics package • Interior décor, with all soft goods and furniture • New carpets and floors throughout • New mosaic tile tub on the sun deck

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LADY MICHELLE 181' Benetti 55m 2003

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Luxury Motor Yacht LADY MICHELLE (ex Cakewalk, Altitude, Amnesia) is very popular and well-performing 55-meter (180'5") superyacht, built by Italian Benetti Yachts with inspired design.

Benetti custom LADY MICHELLE features a Displacement Steel hull and Aluminium superstructure. She was built to Lloyd Certification classification society rules.

She is a solid sturdy yacht with a massive 34′ beam, marble guest entrance, and beautiful Stefano Natucci (Italy) interior, perfectly complimenting the gorgeous woodwork throughout.

She has a tradition of providing top level professional service combined with a cruising experience of redefined luxury.

Her timeless decor featuring Lalique fixtures throughout and comfortable seating work together to create an elegant yet sophisticated environment for guests. 

Beautifully maintained and refitted extensively (full hull and superstructure paint, full teak deck reconditioning, all new interior soft goods, etc).

LADY MICHELLE’s massive main saloon has beige couches and bevelled mahogany paneling that gleams. The formal dining table seats twelve. There’s a dining table on the sun deck, another on the bridge deck, and another on the main deck. Dinner plates have gold chargers; there’s mural art in the saloon.

Powered by twin CAT engines, she has a cruising speed of 13 knots, and a range of 7,000 nm at 11 knots. She is equipped with zero-speed stabilizers for comfortable cruising experience.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 19,500,000

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Power yacht.

• LOA: 180 ft 6 in
• Display Length: 181 ft
• Beam: 34' 12"

Motor Yachts

• Water Capacity: 5944 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 38874 gals
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ DETAILED SPEC

Length Overall: 180.45 feet (55 meters)

Length at Waterline: 161.31 feet (49.17 meters)

Beam: 34.12 feet (10.4 meters)

Draft: 10 feet (3.05 meters)

Tonnage: 909 GT 272 net tons 821 light ship displacement tons

CONSTRUCTION

Builder: Benetti

Year Built: 2003

Refit Year (s): 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021

Interior Designer: Stefano Natucci

Naval Architect: Benetti

Classification: Lloyds register

Hull Material: Steel

Superstructure Material: Aluminum

Deck Material: teak

Main Deck: teak

Fuel Capacity 38,874 US Gal 132,000 liters

Water Capacity 5,944 US Gal 22,500 liters

Watermakers (2) 4,756 US Gal 18,000 liters

Lube Oil 388 US Gal 1,470 liters

Waste Oil 1,202 US Gal 4,550 liters

Waste Water 2,588 US Gal 9,796 liters

Ballast Water 3,152 US Gal 11,931 liters

SPEED / CONSUMPTION / RANGE / RPMS

Maximum   14.4 knots     475 ltr/hr     15.41 l/nm   1500 RPM

Cruising     13 knots     285.25 ltr/hr      9.77 l/nm 1250 RPM

Economical 11.5 knots    221.25 ltr/hr   8.26 l/nm    1080 RPM

* Smoothly cruises at 13 knots, and a has a range of 7,000 nm at 11 knots

Main Engines

Engine Type- Twin Caterpillar 3512 B Diesel Engines @ 1850HP each

Engine Hours Port: 20,744

Engine Hours Starboard: 20,753

Gear Boxes for Main Engines- (2) ZF Marine W7540

Ratio 3.90 1A

Drive: (2) Detra 5- Blade fixed single pitch propellers

Model ABS GE 268837

GENERATOR & ELECTRICITY

Output- 380V/220 3 Phase/50 Hz

Generators- (2) 185 kW Northern Lights M6125 T  RPM 1500

Hours: 42,870 hours/ 45,445 hours

(1) 26 kW Northern Lights M984 Emergency Generator

Hours: 94 hours

1 Main Generator Fuel Consumption - 23 liters/hr

Shore Power Volts: 380/220 VAC Pahe 3 50Hz

Incoming Volts: 180/520 VAC

Incoming Hertz: 47/63

Output Volts: 220/380 VAC

Output Amps: 110 e/o

Output Hertz: 50

Shore Power- (2) Asea power converter model AC75-3

Main Engine Starting: 27V / starter motor

Generator Starting: 27V / starter motor

General Service: 27V

Emergency: 27V

AIR CONDITIONING

Manufacturer- (2) Bitzer units

BTU- 1,427,640

Interior Fresh Air System BTU- 654,335

Number of Air Handling Units- AHU 5/ FC 28

WATERMAKERS

(2) H.E.M. Series 40

STABILIZERS

(4) NAIAD Dynamics Zero Speed Model 525/3575 

BOW THRUSTER

(1) Samos VT140 177hp (132 kW) 

FUEL FILTRATION

ALFA Laval MAB 103B-248811450901

BILGE WATER FILTRATION

DV2 500 VC-Oilmaster

SEWAGE SYSTEM

Hamann HL-Cont (1m cube per hr)

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

H.E.M. SCL SP-55

STERRING SYSTEM

B.C.S. Srl CL 1550

BACKUP EMERGENCY STEERING

B&C P63SP10/SCSF

HELM CONTROL STATIONS

(4) located on the Bridge, Port Wing Station, Starboard Wing Station, and Garage area (starboard side)

*Miscellaneous: Starboard wind station, and garage area (starboard side)

COMMUNICATION, NAV & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

Satcom Sailor 6018 Sat-com

Telephone Panasonic

SSB Sailor HC 4500 Kx- T7536

VHF Fixed (2) Sailor 6222 VHF DSC

VHF Handheld (2) iCom GMDSS

Ships Computer Apple mini/ (2) Macbook pro

Printer HP Envy 5544

Internal Ships Communication System UHF radios Motorola

NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Radar (2) Northropp Grumman X Band range 96nm

Autopilot C-Path navipilot

Gyrocompass Sperry Navigat-XMK1

Compass C-plath (M) 

Depth Sounders A/T

SatNav Sat-C

GPS (2) Furuno GP-170

Plotter Software Navi-Sailor 3000

NavTex Furuno FA+170

Weather Fax Furuno Navtex NX-700

Wind Indicator AT anemometer

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

TV's 11 Sony, Samsung, Thompson, LG

Stereo’s 10 Denon

CD player's 10 Sony BDP-51500

I-pod stations 12 (7) Lenovo (5) IPad (Crew Guest areas)

Central Ships Audio Sonos + RTI Central Ships Video Plex

DECK EQUIPMENT

Anchor Windlass System

Electric Motor-Gearbox

(2) Danforth pool-N

Anchor Chain

9 hackles port

5 shackles stbd

DECK CAPSTANS

(2) electric motor located on deck aft port side

MAIN TENDER DAVIT

Motomar SWL2275kg

ADDITIONAL TENDER DAVIT

Motomar SWL1000kg

ACCOMODATION LADDERS

(1) Electric-Hydraulic Motomar stern boarding gangway

SPOT LIGHTS

SECURITY SAFETY & FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

CCTV System Exacqvision

Cameras (7)

Monitors (2)

Door Alarms Key Entry

Ships Safes (7)

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Fire Fighting Fire/Heat/Smoke Detectors (87) all throughout the yacht

Fixed CO2 Fire System (1) in the Galley/ CO2 tank

High Fog System (1) Ultra Fog Sprinkler with 114 head total

Portable CO2 (1) 18 kg in engine room

Fire Extinguishers (28) regular (4) foam (6) CO2

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Life Rafts (4) Elliot 16 Pax SOLAS A

Life Rings (8) (2) light (2) smoke light (2) line (2) plain

EPIRBS (2) ACR RBL-36

Flares (28) Ikaros handheld/parachute/smoke

Medical Supplies Full medical supplies onboard

GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT

Oven Rational- Steam

Microwave Miele 900W

Refrigeration (2) Tall gram (1) Walk in

Freezer (2) Tall gram (1) Walk in

Icemakers (1) Electrolux

Diswasher (1) Hobart

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

(1) Thermomix

(1) 15L Zanussi Fryer

(1) electrolux flat grill

(1) paco jet ice maker

(4) grill pans

(1) grinder

(1) pasta maker

(2) Dumbwaiters on Main Deck and Sundeck

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

White Wine eurocave compact cooler

Red wine eurocave compact cooler

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

Main Laundry Washers (3) Miele

Main Laundry Dryers (3) Miele

Luxury motor yacht LADY MICHELLE has three spacious aft decks which offer a host of opportunities for alfresco living with open seating, lounging and dining areas located on the decks.

While the yacht’s vast sundeck with its Spa Pool and comfortable sun-lounging areas provides the ultimate space for relaxation, the enclosed gymnasium on the sun deck will provide all the latest high-tech gear for workouts with a view.

The sun deck has an enclosed, air-conditioned gym. There’s an enormous round spa pool that can be heated and cooled with bunny pads forward.

INTERIORS & ACCOMODATIONS

The sublime, classic interiors are by Stefano Natucci, who has imbued every space with Italian elegance. The exquisite soft furnishings and art work complement the exquisite timber panelling inlaid with mirrors throughout.

LADY MICHELLE is equipped with the finest quality tableware and crystal, making every occasion an experience for all the senses.

The main saloon features a welcoming lounge area and bar, with separate formal dining space adorned with a fascinating original painting of the coastline and lighthouse.

Guests will enjoy the latest AV systems, satellite television and Plex media server with over 1,500 movies and music albums, as well as European Sky TV/ USA Direct TV/Caribbean Direct TV and Philips TVs with Sony surround sound throughout the vessel.

In the skylounge, there’s another option for entertaining and socializing, with lounge, bar and games area, all with large windows to take in the passing panoramas.

Reaching the sky lounge, this area is used as the family television area. With two long couches to port in white plus four bucket chairs to starboard around an ottoman, it’s a comfortable place to relax in the evening.

A Scrabble table with upholstered chairs is to starboard. The room has light brown mahogany paneling and white ceiling indentation with indirect lighting.

The skylounge opens onto an enormous upper aft deck with long varnished dining table seating twelve. Two L-shaped settees are in blue.

ACCOMODATION

LADY MICHELLE provides luxurious accommodation for up to 13 guests in 6 main cabins as follows: Four double cabins, two twin cabins, and one pullman bed as required.

Below are two twins and two Queens, all with iPad and Plex television, offering Satellite TV. 

Large twins have shiny wood interior, bathrooms with showers. The two queens have large dressing area and tubs with jets, Lalique sconse lighting, and TV concealed in cabinets.

Foyer with central stairway, connecting the cabins to the main deck offered a sense of arrival.

The master is located on the main deck with observation lounge up six steps from the cabin itself. The lounge faces windows overlooking the bow.

The King bed in the cabin faces television in a central cabinet and the stairs leading to the observation lounge and has white marble columns with braided rope paneling. 

His and her bathrooms have jet tubs and glass showers. The entrance to the room from the guest entrance leads first into a private office. The VIP queen on the bridge deck has bathroom with shower and views. It forms a suite with the skylounge and upper aft deck.

Décor in the accommodation is just as palatial as the social areas, with all new bed linen, beautiful joinery, high ceilings and ample space for storage.

TENDER TOYS & EXCERSICE EQUIPMENT

5.8m Novurania Volvo Penta D3-220A-G

Inflatable Narwhal MOB

Waverunners (2) Yamaha VC1800R

Motor scooters (1) Aqua Nami 2012 Jetsurf

Seabob (2) F55

Water Ski's (3) pairs

Diving Gear (12) sets including BA

Dive Compressor Coltri MCM 13/16

Snorkling Equipment (20) sets

Fishing Gear (15) rods plus equipment

(3) Inflatable Tows

(3) Electric Scooters

EXCERSISE EQUIPMENT

Endurance E500 Elliptical machine

Lifefitness Treadmill

Rowing Machine

JACUZZI / DIP POOL

Walk around over-sized 6 person Jacuzzi on top deck

REFIT HISTORY

Major interior and exterior refits in 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021

·     2 extra zero speed stabilizer fins installed for extra stability year 2012 (for a total of 4 Zero Speed Stabilizer Fins)

·     $2 million refit in Florida in March 2015 which has brought her up to a very high standard throughout. Recent interior décor upgrades include re-upholstered soft furnishings, new loose furniture, dining table and carpets.

·     Full Paintjob 2017, 2020. Full hull and superstructure paint including change to blue hull and snow-white topsides

·     Full Generator rebuild

·     New mosaic tile tub on the sun deck

·     New canvas and cushions throughout the yacht

·     All new AV and Electronics package

·     Recent interior décor upgrades include re-upholstered soft furnishings, new loose furniture, dining table and carpets (Feb 2021)

·     A complete review of all technical systems has also taken place along with cosmetic detailing in all technical areas (2020-2021)

·     All interior gold fixtures gold dipped and polished (Feb 2021)

·     Full teak deck reconditioning replaced or re-seamed as needed

·     Renewed all window and port light caulking

·     Changed all exterior lights to dimmable LEDs

·     Replaced all interior soft goods including; furniture, window treatments, carpets and floors, mattresses, sheets, linings, towels

·     Replaced all TVs, and installed new 60” drop-down lift in skylounge

·     Installed new AV control system

·     Complete overhaul of bridge electronics including 5 large, flush-mounted monitors

·     Installed new VSAT and HDTV units

·     Installed new camera system

·     Installed color-changing UW lights

·     Installed new chiller plant and fresh air makeup units

·     Special 5 year Lloyd’s survey has been completed (due March 2018)

Brand new main engines exhaust syst

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The LADY MICHELLE yacht charter specs include a length overall of 180 ft / 54.9 m , a beam of 34 ft / 10.4 m, and a draft of 10 ft / 3.1 m, the luxurious LADY MICHELLE accommodates 12 charter guests in 6 elegant staterooms. Her hand crafted interior is adorned with the finest selections of wood and soft furnishings meant to please discerning guests from around the world. Designed for comfort and constructed in 2003 by luxury yacht builder Benetti, you’ll enjoy traveling to the best destinations at a cruising speed of 14 knots. For detailed LADY MICHELLE yacht charter specs, see below.

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