Based in Viareggio, Livorno and Fano and established in 1873 by Lorenzo Benetti, Benetti Yachts is now one of the leading builders of custom megayachts and superyachts.  

The company produced their first luxury megayacht in the 1960s, and since 1980, they have produced many superyachts between 30m-60m. 

Milestones 

During World War II, the yard built medium-sized military vessels in steel. After the war, and with restrictions on what Italy could produce militarily, the yard produced the first steel-hulled diesel-powered vessel in the locality, the Raphaelo.

In 1963, the business moved from wooden to steel construction and designed three styles (the Delfino, the Tirreno and the Mediterraneo) of yachts, which put the Benetti name on the world map. 

After falling into financial difficulties in 1984, Benetti Yachts was purchased by Paolo Vitelli, the owner of Azimut, who renamed it Benetti Shipyard. 

The company is now part of the Azimut | Benetti group. 

Achievements & Awards 

1. Won the Showboats International Magazine’s “Shipyard Number 1” six times in a row 
2. In 1978, Benetti Yachts launched the Viano, a sailing yacht that won the Admiral’s Cup
3. In 1979, Benetti Yachts launched Nabila, which 83m and 2,465t was the largest yacht of its time 

USPs 

Benetti’s success is due to its unique combination of Italian building and skilled workmanship. Each vessel adopts a modern and dynamic approach, allowing Benetti yachts to have world-class elegance status.