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Benetti Super Yachts

Benetti is the story of a pioneering vision nurtured by a passionate heritage and driven forward by advanced nautical construction know-how. It is an emblem of enduring beauty and superior craftsmanship, infused with the warmth and flair of Italian artistry, and home to all sea connoisseurs who wish to embark on a journey that began in 1873 and is destined to last.

5 GIGAYACHTS BUILT TO DATE
+ 420 YACHTS BUILT
+ 100 INTERNATIONAL NAUTICAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
+ 300.000M² FOR PRODUCTION FACILITIES
[ THE HERITAGE ]

A HISTORY of
LIMITLESS PASSION
and INNOVATIONS

1873
The year the Benetti journey began

Lorenzo Benetti (1844-1914) purchases the Cantiere Darsena Lucca and founds the Benetti Shipyard. Almost 40 years later, his sons Gino and Emilio take over the family business.

1890
The era of the Best Barque sailing ships

In over 30 years Lorenzo Benetti launches more than 30 vessels, including: 5 schooners, 3 tartanes, 13 brigantine-schooners, 8 “navicelli” boats and 3 cutters.

1921
The Mediterranean’s largest vessel

With a length of 51 meters, the St. George is the largest sailing ship to date. In 1952 she is transformed into a training ship for Navy helmsman students. Today she can be seen on display at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

1941
A steel-hulled diesel vessel pioneer

Constructed by the sons of Emilio Benetti, Maurizio and Bertani, Maria is a ground-breaking steel vessel equipped with diesel engines used for the very first time in history.

1961
The shift from wood to steel

With the successful debut of the first steel luxury motor yacht, Benetti accomplishes a new construction standard, combining comfort, technology, and superior quality. A winning formula that will charm the noble elite, giving the company iconic status.

1966
Welcome Gabbiano 22M

Following the launch of its first luxury motor yacht Benetti introduces the Gabbiano 22M, which will captivate the attention of personalities as prestigious as Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly.

1977
The noteworthy M/Y El Caran

Chosen by rockstar David Bowie, El Caran is a 39-meter-long classic beauty with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure distinguished by a canoe stern design.

1979
The launch of the extra-luxurious M/Y Nabila

With a length of 86 meters for Saudi businessman Adnan Khashoggi, Nabila is the first and largest gigayacht ever built at the time.

1983
A memorable cinematic moment

Showing off her spectacular beauty in different scenes, Nabila appears in the James Bond film starring Sean Connery, “Never Say Never Again”.

1985
The Azimut | Benetti Group is born

The founder of Azimut Yachts, Paolo Vitelli, acquires Benetti, an event that marks the beginning of a new era for the prestigious Italian shipyard. The Azimut | Benetti Group will go on to become the world’s most extensive yacht and megayacht network.

1989
The song “Khashoggi’s Ship” by Queen

Inspired by the legendary parties he attended on board Nabila, Freddie Mercury writes a song that contributes to making her famous worldwide: “And then we took a holiday on Khashoggi’s ship – well, we really had a good good time they was all so sexy, we was bad, we was blitzed, all in all it was a pretty good trip”.

2003
Amplifying production, empowering the group

Benetti expands its production facilities by acquiring the renowned “Fratelli Orlando Shipyard” in Livorno. Founded in 1866, during its years of activity it supervised the launches of hundreds of warships, commercial ships, and ferries. The House of Yachting is born.

2006
M/Y Ambrosia III, a pioneering milestone

The result of an intensive study and design phase, M/Y Ambrosia III 65M was the first yacht with a diesel-electric propulsion system combined with Azipods. Commissioned by a recurring owner, it underlines the customers’ confidence in entrusting pioneering projects to the shipyard.

2011
M/Y Nataly, The first project of a winning collaboration

M/Y Nataly 65M is the result of the first collaboration between Benetti and RWD. The superyacht features lines that will become a classic of the future, and represents the beginning of a successful collaboration.

2016
A hub for the production of gigayachts

The creation of a building hub dedicated to the construction of gigayachts over 80 meters is a bold initiative for Benetti. A real turning point in its history and an important milestone for its future.

2019
The Giga Season

M/Y Lana 107M, M/Y Luminosity 107.6M, M/Y Ije 108M. These are the three gigayachts built simultaneously in less than three years. The Benetti Giga Season marked an historic milestone for the shipyard.

2020
Oasis Deck™, a sea-immersive experience

A true lifestyle concept to be at one with the ocean, the Oasis Deck™ featured on the Oasis 40M is an unprecedented nautical design concept developed by Benetti with RWD. It is a huge success and an iconic element that will define the future of its shipbuilding through yachts such as the Oasis 34M and the B.Now line.

[ OUR MASTERPIECES ]

INNOVATING the
ART of SHIPBUILDING
over TIME

1962
Delfino

18 Meters | The first real motor yacht on the market. This legendary ‘navette’ represents a new boating genre and an unprecedented leisure yachting lifestyle.

1966
Gabbiano

22 Meters | A clever addition to the motor yacht range. She offers more space on deck and below deck, while ensuring a welcoming and family-perfect ambience.

1967
Mediterraneo

33 Meters | The first large yacht built by Benetti. It showcases a rounded stern and a repositioned wheelhouse, amplifying the living space and comfort on board.

1977
M/Y Galu II

53 Meters | The earliest Benetti megayacht model. She is constructed with a steel hull, an aluminum superstructure, and three decks with the capacity to accommodate up to 12 passengers and 13 crew members.

1979
M/Y Nabila

86 Meters | The largest gigayacht in the world at the time. Custom-built for Saudi businessman Adnan Kashoggi, she also features a unique and advanced satellite telecommunication system.

1995
Golden Bay Series

50 Meters | The Golden Bay yacht is an authentic success. She leads Benetti to the creation of a series comprising six more yachts with identical hulls, volumes, and systems, then subsequently customized to meet owner requests.

1998
Classic

35 Meters | A truly innovative composite yacht with three decks. She features a master suite situated in the bow of the main deck and four guest cabins on the lower deck.

2000
M/Y Reverie

70 Meters | The second largest megayacht built by Benetti. Through her, the company crystallizes its status as one of the few shipbuilders capable of accomplishing highly complex commissions.

2002
Vision

45 Meters | The largest fiberglass yacht in the world. As the flagship of the composite fleet she is conceived with five double cabins. As many as 17 units get sold.

2004
M/Y Sai Ram

52 Meters | A combination of class and elegance. She is designed by Stefano Natucci, then furnished and decorated with an oriental-inspired style by Lazzarini and Pickering to create sophisticated and relaxed atmospheres.

2006
M/Y Ambrosia III

65 Meters | A project that initiates Benetti’s interest in developing an eco-yachting philosophy. She is the first yacht in the world to be equipped with a Caterpillar/ABB diesel-electric propulsion system combining two 1,864 kW / 2,500 HP Azipods.

2011
M/Y Nataly

65 Meters | She is the megayacht that marks the first collaboration between the shipyard and RWD, and the first Benetti with a straight bow. An intuition which serves to create extra space on board and more contained spaces for the garage and the technical areas.

2016
M/Y Lionheart

90 Meters | Benetti stuns the world again by building its largest yacht to date. Lionheart is also the third Benetti to be commissioned by a recurring owner and marks the beginning of a new phase for the company, leading to the development of the gigayacht hub.

2019
M/Y Metis

63 Meters | The spaces on board explore an entirely new angle. They appear rotated by 30° and offer an unprecedented perspective that optimizes the views of the external landscape. Metis is the first of five megayachts – and still counting – of the B.Century line born from Benetti’s collaboration with Cassetta Yacht Designers.

2019
M/Y Lana

107 Meters | Simultaneously constructed with Luminosity and Ije, and launched over a time span of just 100 days. Lana is equipped with a diesel-electric engine that can cover a range of 5,500 nm at 12 knots.

2019
M/Y Luminosity

107 meters | Simultaneously constructed with Lana and Ije, and launched over a time span of just 100 days. Luminosity is the largest hybrid yacht built to date, with an impressive range of 8000 nm at 11 knots.

2019
M/Y Ije

108 Meters | Simultaneously constructed with Lana and Luminosity, and launched over a time span of just 100 days. Designed by RWD, Ije is the longest Benetti gigayacht ever built.

2020
Oasis

40 Meters | An attractive and powerful innovation. Built with a composite hull and superstructure, she can enchant guests with an immersive sea experience delivered through the unique Benetti Oasis Deck™.

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