The Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026, a premier event in the industry, offers Benetti a vital opportunity to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly growing American large-yachts market.
The American market
The Shipyard’s renewed participation is part of a structured strategy to strengthen its position in the region, currently led by Benjamin Croucher for North America and Giorgio Sarti for the LATAM market. This effort aims to secure long-term commercial relationships and reinforce the brand’s leadership in the international high-end yachting sector.
Steel, hybrid technology and custom design:
the Benetti strategy
The rising demand for highly personalised solutions in the large-yacht sector remains a fundamental element of the brand‘s strategy. This approach is grounded in extensive expertise in steel construction and has developed over time through the integration of advanced engineering technologies, the creation of more efficient naval architectures, and a design philosophy fully dedicated to bespoke solutions—embodying the Shipyard’s innovative and visionary outlook.
Promoting the latest generation projects
Following the success of 2025 with the delivery of two 67-meter yachts, Benetti now boasts an order book in the steel segment above 499 GT, exceeding 21,000 GT, with units currently under construction and deliveries scheduled over the next three years.
- Alongside two fully custom units under construction, the steel segment includes several product families currently in the backlog, reflecting a broad and well-structured offering.
- The Loft 58M, a new concept developed by Cassetta Yacht Designers, introduces an innovative architectural language characterised by volumes and heights inspired by spacious lofts. The project also features the new Cabana Deck, a reimagined space in the beach area: covered yet in direct contact with the sea, designed to offer an unprecedented living experience.
- The Yond line of voyagers, designed for long cruises, is represented by a full-custom 47M and the new 57Ms, designed by Lobanov Design and Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture.
- The Now line, currently the cornerstone of the Shipyard’s production with exterior styling by RWD, includes models ranging from 50 to 72 meters. These units feature interiors designed by world-renowned firms such as Valentina Zannier,
- Reymond Langton Design
- , and Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. The family has also been expanded with the first two 67-meter hybrid yachts, recently launched in Livorno.
The hybrid propulsion system fitted on these two units is notable for its modular design: the three main components – main engines, generators, and battery pack – work flexibly and in harmony to suit each cruising profile, enhancing energy flow and efficiency. This adaptable setup, combined with an advanced shaft drive system with variable pitch propellers, offers high performance by allowing the selection of the most efficient configuration depending on the specific scenario. The commitment to reducing environmental impact is also reflected in the smart use of waste energy: a heat recovery system captures energy produced by the generators, enabling reuse across various operating modes of the yacht.
B.Neos – the project with silence at its core makes its debut in the USA
The Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026 has also been chosen for the American market debut of B.Neos, the new 40-meter hybrid. The project springs from a clear design choice: to offer a low-noise, high-comfort cruising experience based on the latest-generation hybrid propulsion system, included as standard.
In terms of style, B.Neos is distinguished by a sleek silhouette and clean lines, resulting in an elegant and contemporary profile designed by McKeon Yacht Design. The interior architecture, created by Francesca Muzio (FM Architettura), focuses on warm, functional spaces to promote a more relaxed approach to yachting. The layout is designed to create a seamless flow between interiors and exteriors, enhancing the onboard experience where time, privacy, and engagement with the surrounding environment are central.
The project is complemented by an integrated ecosystem of turnkey services – including an extended warranty, advanced remote monitoring systems and crew training programs – designed to ensure maximum operating reliability and protect the value of the investment over time.
On display
M/Y Liv Love
Making her world premiere at Palm Beach, Liv Love is an Oasis 40M featuring a blue hull that enhances the yacht’s lines and underscores her elegant silhouette. At the project’s core is the Oasis Deck by RWD: an open platform overlooking the sea, designed to invite direct contact with the water and create a new dimension for social interaction.
The interiors, developed based on concepts by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture and decorated by the owner’s designer, stand out for their use of fine materials including rosewood, onyx and marble with unique veining, as well as travertine in the main cabins.
M/Y Mine Games
On show alongside Liv Love, M/Y Mine Games is a B.Now 50M – with exteriors by RWD and custom interiors designed by the Benetti Style Department – that epitomizes the Shipyard’s excellence in bespoke yacht production. A distinctive feature is the positioning of the tender and water toys in the bow, resulting in plenty of usable space aft.
On the lower deck, an uninterrupted 30-square-meter surface combines the beach area and a generous wellness space, forming a spacious terrace at the water’s edge. The design also ensures a high level of privacy by providing two separate internal staircases with completely independent flows, one for guests and the other for crew.
Benetti will be present at the Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 25th to 29th, stand IW 215.
Opening image, M/Y Benetti Liv Love
(Benetti at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026 – Barchemagazine.com – March 2026)
