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From production to assistance, through hospitality, the history of the Group is the pioneering one of those who experiment with solutions never seen before, optimize comfort and performance from a sustainable point of view, develop a completely original aesthetic taste. It is the story of those who revolutionized life on board and traced the new routes of the yachting industry, which were then plowed by shipyards all over the world. It is a story of Italian style and ever-evolving design.

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Founded by Paolo Vitelli in 1969, Azimut Yachts offers to owners around the world a wide range of motor yachts from 42 to 125 feet in length, organised in seven lines. The brand stands out for the spirit of innovation that puts it at the forefront of trends and solutions in technology and design recognised throughout the world of yachting.

Icon of an Italian timeless style and of construction excellence, Benetti is among the largest shipyards of megayachts from 37 to more than 100 meters. Benetti operates in the historic Viareggio headquarters and in the Livorno production facility, which is currently the largest shipyard in operation in the world.

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Lusben is one of the leading yacht refit shipyards in the Northern Mediterranean. Through a dedicated network of three avant-garde facilities – Viareggio, Livorno and Varazze – the shipyard carries out important projects and tailor-made services for the world’s superyachts and sailing yachts, with a very high level of professionalism, skills and Italian know-how.

Founded in 2008, Yachtique offers the highest onboard decoration and supply service. Over the years the services have expanded and enriched with excellent experiences, coming to create customized interior design solutions and projects.

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Best Benetti Yachts for Sale

The Benetti shipyard builds some of the most highly sought-after  superyachts for sale  and  charter  in the world. Part of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the Italian company is one of the world’s oldest yacht builders and has delivered some of the finest yachts afloat since being founded in 1873 by Lorenzo Benetti. Specializing in composite, semi-custom and wholly custom motor yachts, Benetti superyachts are renowned for their impressive Italian styling and exceptional engineering. Two-thousand-nineteen saw Benetti launch the 351-foot (107m) FB277, the largest yacht ever built by a private shipyard in Italy; it has gone on to become one of the most exclusive luxury yachts available for charter. Benetti is scheduled to launch two other yachts of the same size later in the year, the 350-foot (107m) EJI, and the 350-foot (107m) Samar (FB272).

Northrop & Johnson offers a fine selection of Benetti yachts for sale and for charter, ranging from traditional motor yachts to the latest award-winning vessels. These yachts withstand the test of time and, due to their pedigree, they often have an excellent resale value.

History of Benetti Yachts

Since 1873 Benetti has stood for Italian shipbuilding excellence producing more than 300 boats and more than 50 superyachts, including a handful of giga-yachts larger than 330 feet (100m). Originally crafting commercial sailing vessels out of wood, Benetti recognized the potential of composite material for yacht production in the 1960s and transitioned to strong steel and aluminum to build full-custom displacement and semi-displacement motor yachts ranging in size from 90 (28m) to more than 330 feet (100m). Azimut Spa acquired Benetti luxury yacht builder in 1985, adding the traditional, experienced builder into the ultra-modern, technologically advanced Azimut Benetti Group.

Benetti is headquartered in Viareggio, Italy, as are its two main shipyards: Darsena Lucca and Darsena Italia. A third yard, located close by, assembles Class Range yachts ranging from 93 to 145 feet (28m to 44m) in length. Benetti’s modernized boatyard in Livorno covers 200,000-square-meters, produces 12 custom mega yachts at a time, offers superyacht repair services and is the timeliest refit center in the Mediterranean. Its 34,000-square-meter Fano facility specializes in molding and laminating yachts.

Benetti new construction yachts adhere to the Benetti Quality System, which comprises specialists who perform more than 1,000 quality inspection checks and tests on every yacht, following the most stringent safety and technical standards. Benetti’s architects, engineers, designers and project managers boast fanatical attention to detail and an obsession with quality to produce iconic Italian luxury yachts, such as the custom VICA FB801.

Benetti has been recognized as world leaders for building Custom Mega Yachts for the past decade having won several awards, including the ShowBoats International award for “First Custom Mega Yacht Builder larger than 80 feet.”

Benetti continues to think ahead with its BEST concept, which integrates all onboard electronics, an integrated bridge system (which reduces the number of necessary navigation panels), a diesel-electric propulsion system and more.

“A Benetti yacht for sale offers an unsurpassed combination of Italian construction and craftsmanship, impeccable quality and fine attention to detail,” says Northrop & Johnson Sales Broker David Seal. “Aspiring to the highest technical and functional standards without compromising appearance and comfort has always been one of Benetti’s most important goals and is why a Benetti yacht has such great appeal for Northrop & Johnson’s clients, whether as new-build projects or as used yachts for sale. In short, Benetti yachts withstand the test of time beautifully and often have an outstanding resale value. They are well suited for refits, should owners want to make changes.”

Since 1873 Benetti has stood for Italian ship-building excellence

The Benetti Yacht Fleet

Northrop & Johnson offers a wide range of Benetti yachts for sale, including wholly custom superyachts built in steel and aluminum and composite semi-custom full and fast displacement series motor yachts. There are dozens of Benetti yachts for sale and more than 30 boats and superyachts under construction at its facilities, including a few very large vessels.

Aside from the three 350-foot (107m) launches in 2019, notable yacht builds by Benetti include the 295-foot (90m) LIONHEART, the 282-foot (86m) NABILA, the 282-foot (86m) KINGDOM 5KR, and the 230-foot (70m) REVERIE. As of 2019, the Italian shipyard has delivered 46 custom superyachts larger than 165 feet (50m) and has six additional 165-foot-plus (50m-plus) yachts currently in build. Some of the custom superyachts are built in a semi-custom steel and aluminum series that share a common platform, ranging from 164 (50m) up to 240 feet (73m). This allows the Italian builders to offer a semi-custom package based on a common technical platform and thus avoiding expensive delays while still allowing ample opportunities for customization.

Benetti’s composite semi-custom models range from 100-feet – 145-feet (30m – 45m) and include the Delfino 95 (28.95m), the Mediterraneo 116 (35.3m), the Benetti Classic 121 (36.9m), the Fast 125 (38m), the Classic Supreme 132 (40m), the Crystal 140 (42m) and the Veloce 140 (42m).

Due to the large range of Benetti yachts for sale, Northrop & Johnson’s knowledgeable team of brokers will be able to find the most suitable yacht to suit a client’s requirements. Backed by the enormous financial firepower of the Azimut-Benetti Group, their market share looks to be in safe hands for the foreseeable future. For more information on Benetti yachts for sale, a new build Benetti or to charter a Benetti , contact your preferred Northrop & Johnson broker.

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Azimut-Benetti Partners with D-Marin in New Italian Marina

Azimut-benetti and d-marin have commenced construction on an 815-berth marina in livorno, italy..

It’s been a long time coming, but Azimut-Benetti and D-Marin finally began constructing their 815-berth marina in Livorno, Italy, in April 2024.  

The new joint-venture Livorno Marina is designed by Archea of Florence and is projected to be completed in June 2026. Plans are to open sections of the marina as soon as possible ahead of schedule.

The project represents approximately €14 to 15 million and includes dock renovation, meeting spaces, and premium leisure and entertainment amenities. The plan is to reserve 220 square meters for restaurants, 60 square meters for bars, and 250 square meters for office space.  

Azimut-Benetti and D-Marin plan to continue their tradition of sustainability in Livorno Marina. The property will use natural elements like trees and hedges to replace fencing, solar panels for a significant proportion of energy production, and recovered rainwater for irrigation.

“We have been working for 20 years with institutions and the local community to materialize the Porta Mare project,” said Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut-Benetti. “Today we are proud to launch the final version of the plan approved and appreciated by all the stakeholders involved. The Livorno marina will be a state-of-the-art realization: the historical Medici harbor is incorporated into a modern, beautiful, eco-friendly marina open to the town and to international visitors.”

This sentiment was echoed by Nicolo Caffo, general manager of D-Marin Italia. “D-Marin believes strongly in Livorno. It will be one of the most prestigious marinas in the Mediterranean, built on shared values aligned on premium customer experiences, commercial excellence, sustainability commitments, and innovations,” Caffo said. “In partnership with Azimut-Benetti Group, D-Marin will ensure Livorno Marina flourishes and becomes the renowned yachting hub we know it can be.”  

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About shipyard benetti yachts, benetti yachts.

Italian shipyard Benetti has been involved in shipbuilding since 1983. At present Benetti, with its three vast yards in Italy (Viareggio, Fano and Livorno), is one of the biggest and modern shipyards for luxury yachts in the world, where experience combines with innovative technologies of the highest level.

Benetti Yachts construction is being held with the upper level Italian craftsmanship and highest quality standards for those demanding clients who cannot be satisfied with the average standard market products. Show Boats International, has crowned Benetti as the world’s leading builder of Custom Mega Yachts.

Benetti shipyard is specialized in building composite semi-custom yachts in the range from 100 to 145 ft and highly customized steel and aluminum 50 to 100+m luxury super yachts.

Buying or building a yacht from shipyard Benetti is a guarantee to own an unsurpassed piece of art from Italian virtuosi shipbuilders, designers and architects.

Benetti Yachts represent a quintessence of style, beauty and elegance.

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Benetti Yachts

One of Europe’s oldest luxury yacht builders, Benetti’s varied portfolio includes semi-custom and custom luxury yachts and superyachts constructed in FRP, aluminium and steel. As a member of the Azimut|Benetti Group, Benetti is a world leader in terms of the total length and units of yachts over 37 metres it has in its order book at any given time.

History of Benetti

In 1873, Lorenzo Benetti founded the shipyard near the shipbuilding centre of Viareggio, Italy. After Lorenzo’s death in 1927, it passed to his sons, Gino and Emilio, who renamed the shipyard Fratelli Benetti, or Brothers Benetti, and their four sons soon joined the family business.  The primary focus was on building commercial sailing vessels and navy ships until the 1950s when the company split the business between commercial and leisure vessels. The leisure yacht business, led by great-grandson Lorenzo, took off in the 1960s when Fratelli Benetti began to design and construct yachts in steel with wood-panelled luxury interiors called the Delfino model.

The Tirreno and Mediterraneo models followed, the latter lifting Benetti beyond the 30-metre mark. By 1980, Benetti had become the world’s most active builder of yachts of 24 metres or more, receiving worldwide attention for delivering the staggeringly large for its time Nabila (now Kingdom 5KR) to Adnan Khashoggi in 1979 at a steep loss. The ruthless contract for this project eventually forced the yard into bankruptcy in 1984.

The Turin-based fibreglass boatbuilding company Azimut was the successful bidder for the Benetti assets the following year. Azimut’s owner, Paolo Vitelli, provided the historic company with the technical and financial support to expand its operations. Today, Benetti operates two shipyards, located in Viareggio and Livorno, Italy. Originally concentrating on metal boats in the 40 to 50 metre range, Benetti branched out to include several models of composite displacement motor yachts to fill the gap between large Azimuts and small Benettis, as well as develop much larger yachts in steel and aluminium. In 2020, the builder delivered three yachts of more than 100 metres. The Azimut|Benetti Group is the world’s largest superyacht builder by total length of yachts under construction in BOAT International’s Global Order Book and has been since 1999. It remains a family-owned company with Vitelli’s daughter, Giovanna, acting as Group Vice-President

The company’s fleet counts five categories: CLASS, B.YOND, OASIS, B.NOW, CUSTOM. In the CLASS category, there are two composite displacement models: Motopanfilo 37M and Diamond 44M. Motopanfilo 37M draws inspiration from the past and projects it into the future. Powerfully inspired by the nautical tradition of the 60s, with modern technical and stylistic solutions, Motopanfilo 37M has a modern twist where artful use of mirrors expands the perception of interior space and amplifies the sea views. Loro Piana Interiors has fitted out the interiors and part of the exteriors. Diamond 44M is the fibreglass flagship of the Benetti Class category, with a perfect balance between harmonious exterior proportions and outdoor spaces. It boasts a 102 sqm Sun Deck - the largest on the market for this size - and a sophisticated ventilation system, which ensures fresh and clean air throughout the yacht.

B.Yond 37M is a yacht with steel hull and aluminium superstructure that promises reduced environmental impact for improved comfort during navigation with the hybrid propulsion E-Mode system developed by Siemens for the shipyard. Oasis Deck®, developed by Benetti and British firm RWD back in 2019 is based on a mix of five exclusive characteristics: the opening wings that extend the deck close to the water but safe from the waves, a magnificent pool integrated in a flush deck, an unobstructed 270-degree view, a mixture of sun and shade and a social design that weaves the entire deck into a vast convivial OASIS. This new solution is dedicated to all the yacht owners who want to spend quality time on board, in constant contact with the surrounding environment. The new solution is offered by the shipyard on Oasis 34M, Oasis 40M and on the B.Now category. The four models in the B.NOW category, 50M, 58M, 66M and 72 M, are all, in fact, also offered with the Oasis Deck® solution and are once again the joint efforts by the shipyard and RWD. The B.NOW models are suited to people who love the life at sea in a casual and contemporary atmosphere, without sacrificing comfort and privacy. Finally, the CUSTOM category features yachts from 48 to over 100 meters in length, tailor made to the owner’s desires.

The Group has extensive in-house design and styling services and also owns the Lusben yard for repair and refits.

Notable Benetti Yachts

Mention Benetti and the first name that comes to mind is Nabila built for Saudi Arabian billionaire Adnan Kashoggi in 1980. At 85.65 metres, Nabila was the largest superyacht in the world at the time, featuring an exterior design by Jon Bannenburg. The yacht’s fame grew with her role in the James Bond film “Never Say Never Again”, as the Disco Volante . The yacht next belonged to Donald Trump, who named her Trump Princess. Her name since 1991 is Kingdom 5KR and she is owned by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia.

The first post-Fratelli Benetti was 45-metre Rima (now Ego) designed by Terence Disdale in 1987, followed by Sea Sedan (now Tumberry C) , Shamwari (now Mistress) , Joalmi and Sahab III . Although it would build any custom contract, Benetti updated its own semi-custom line with the award-winning, full-displacement 50-metre Golden Bay series in 1995. This series was optimized for charter and introduced many people to the Italian brand. The last one launched was Jo in 2004.

The seven-deck, 70-metre Freedom (ex- Reverie ) was launched in 2000 and at the time of her build was the largest Benetti by volume at 1,979GT

Serial superyacht owner John Staluppi has built two custom Benettis, the 60.95m Diamonds Are Forever launched in 2011 and the World Superyacht Award winner 69.3m Spectre in 2019. He also owned a 2001 Benetti he named Quantum of Solace (now Elysium) .

In 2015 Sir Philip Green took delivery of his third Benetti, the 90m Lionheart , which was the longest Benetti to date. His wife’s design studio Green & Mingarelli, designed the lavish interior.

The champ among Benetti’s repeat owners is the Chinese owner of a string of Ambrosias, Ambrous Young. The latest one, Ambrosia III , which he refitted in 2017 is a 65m launched in 2006. This yacht is notable for being equipped with the radical for its time Azipod propulsion system.

The year 2020 saw the completion of Benetti’s first yachts that broke the 100-metre barrier: the 107m Luminosity , 107m Lana and 108m IJE .

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