B enetti introduces B.Neos, a new 40-metre hybrid yacht that reframes contemporary life at sea around silence, balance and genuine ease. Designed as a complete rethink rather than an evolution, B.Neos blends sailing-inspired proportions, lived-in interiors and hybrid propulsion as standard, proposing a calmer, more intelligent way to cruise.
Born of balance
The exterior lines by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design draw from the purity and harmony of sailing yachts, translated into a sleek, low-profile silhouette that favours restraint over spectacle. This essential, purposeful profile is matched by interiors from FM Architettura, where Francesca Muzio shapes spaces meant to feel personal, tactile and warm. Across 296 GT, the yacht maximises spatial efficiency while creating an atmosphere that feels closer to a well-designed home than a formal superyacht.
Born silent
Hybrid propulsion is not an option on B.Neos, it is the foundation of its naval architecture. Twin MAN V8-800 engines power an integrated system that allows the yacht to shift seamlessly between operating modes, from zero-emission and hotel mode for fully electric, vibration-free living, to diesel-electric, crossover and boost modes for efficiency or instant response when needed.
The result is a profoundly different onboard experience: lunches, conversations and moments at anchor unfold without engine noise or exhaust, accompanied only by the sea itself. Purpose-driven engineering delivers up to a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to yachts of similar size, while the compact engine room frees valuable space aft and allows the yacht to sit closer to the water.
Born contemporary
Life on board B.Neos revolves around informal, fluid spaces designed for shared living. The aft pool area flows directly into the Sea Atrium, a dramatic 2.4-metre-high volume enclosed by full-height glass that redefines the traditional beach club as a social heart.
At the centre of daily life sits the Family Kitchen, an open, domestic space conceived for relaxed meals and togetherness, echoing life ashore rather than formal dining rituals. For moments requiring privacy or service, sliding glass partitions allow the space to adapt effortlessly.
Positioning the wheelhouse forward on the Main Deck liberates the Upper Deck entirely for the owner, creating a private apartment with panoramic 270-degree views, a feature rarely seen on yachts of this size and typically reserved for much larger vessels.
Born for peace of mind
B.Neos extends beyond the yacht itself into a fully integrated ownership ecosystem. Advanced digital architecture combines home automation, ultra-fast connectivity via 5G and Starlink, augmented reality tools and AI-supported monitoring. Through real-time data sharing with the shipyard, Benetti can provide remote diagnostics and guidance, ensuring reliability and continuity throughout the yacht’s life.
This philosophy culminates in Yacht as a Service, a five-year managed programme that brings together technical services, crew training via a dedicated academy, extended warranty and turnkey lifestyle solutions curated by Yachtique, allowing owners to enjoy their yacht without operational complexity.
With B.Neos, Benetti delivers a yacht defined not by excess, but by intention: a quieter, more thoughtful expression of luxury, where technology, design and comfort converge to support a new rhythm of life at sea.
The exclusive representative of Benetti in Greece is AZ Yachting Hellas.
