Beneteau Launches Eighth‑Gen Oceanis 47 and 52 Cruising Yachts

Designed for bluewater comfort and coastal agility, the all-new Oceanis 47 balances performance and liveaboard luxury. Courtesy Beneteau

Beneteau is set to debut its eighth-generation Oceanis sailing yachts—the Oceanis 47 and Oceanis 52—at the 2025 Cannes Boat Show this September. Developed with input from owners, dealers, and charter operators, these new models aim to advance cruising performance and onboard living in the popular production-cruiser category.

The Oceanis 47, created by Finot‑Conq naval architecture and Nauta Design interiors, builds on nearly four decades of Oceanis heritage. Its design emphasizes a balance between ease of handling and deckroom, featuring a spacious cockpit that extends to the transom, an optional open or closed layout, and refined lines that enhance performance. Interior configurations include three-cabin layouts with two heads, and style options range from warm Mediterranean tones to classic Ivory finishes.

With hull lines by Roberto Biscontini and interiors by Nauta Design, the Oceanis 52 introduces Beneteau’s next-gen cruising vision. Courtesy Beneteau

The larger Oceanis 52, co-designed by Biscontini‑Nauta, expands on the success of the bestselling Oceanis 51.1. Measuring approximately 52 feet LOA with a beam near 16 feet, the 52 delivers a performance-optimized hull and accommodations tailored for extended cruising. It features a roomy cockpit—up to 30% larger than its predecessor—with dual “C-shaped” seating, a centralized social area with integrated refrigeration and grill, and twin-rudder handling systems controlled via a 12-inch navigation display. The owner’s suite is also significantly upgraded for comfort and privacy.

On both models, Beneteau is offering a “First Line” upgrade, which includes a taller mast, overlapping genoa, and performance sail package aimed at sailors seeking enhanced sailing capabilities.

Beneteau characterizes the new Oceanis range as blending “power, elegance, innovation, and lineage,” focusing on versatility—whether for family cruises, social weekend sail-outs, or casual regattas. Production is expected to begin following the official Cannes debut, with deliveries scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026.

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