Does Benetti’s new Oasis Deck point to the future of superyacht design?

The Italian builder’s Oasis Deck is a reinvention of the traditional beach club and creates a huge social space marked by five distinguishing features.

Benetti has revealed its latest lifestyle feature, the Oasis Deck, a completely new take on the traditional beach club, is now standard on its Oasis 34m, Oasis 40m, B.Now 50m and B.Now 66m models.

The Oasis Deck came out of a specific design request in 2017, and was first featured on 40m (131ft) superyacht REBECA, the inaugural hull of its Benetti Oasis range which was delivered towards the end of 2021.

Recognising a trend of a new generation of superyacht owners who wanted a “less formal lifestyle, authentically marine-based and blissfully social”, Benetti created the Oasis Deck. The popularity of both the concept and buoyant nature of the superyacht industry at the moment is shown by the fact Benetti has already sold 14 Oasis 40m, three Oasis 34m and six B.Now 50m with the Oasis Deck.

CGI showing Oasis Deck on Benetti model
There are over 20 superyachts currently in build that will feature Benetti's new Oasis Deck © Benetti Yachts

It is easy to imagine a future, where, for a growing number of superyacht owners, the essential onboard spaces will include the Sun Deck, Upper Deck, Bridge Deck and the Oasis Deck.”

Marco Valle

CEO

Azimut|Benetti Group

The concept comes from the pen of RWD Design Studio and is marked by five distinctive features:

  • Opening wings that extend the deck close to the water but safe from the waves
  • A pool integrated into a flush deck close to the sea and within the social area
  • An unobstructed 270-degree view off the stern, even from the saloon 
  • A mixture of sun and shade to let guests enjoy the deck at every time of day 
  • A social design that creates what Benetti call a “a vast convivial OASIS” giving the deck its name

Azimut|Benetti Group CEO Marco Valle commented: “During these last months, the models including the Oasis Deck™ have become a reference to meet the needs of a growing segment, and the concept is so strong that owners of much larger superyachts are fascinated. 

“The philosophy of the Oasis Life goes beyond the line of products and has been adopted throughout the industry. It is easy to imagine a future, where, for a growing number of superyacht owners, the essential onboard spaces will include the Sun Deck, Upper Deck, Bridge Deck and the Oasis Deck™.”

View of Benetti Oasis 40M from above
The Oasis Deck features opening wings that extend the deck close to the water © Benetti
Benetti 66m OASIS, showing deck with platform up
Benetti 66m OASIS, showing deck with platform down

REBECA, which inspired the roll out of the Oasis Deck, was delivered to former World Champion powerboat racer Tim Ciasul in September 2020 and was promptly nominated in four different categories at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.

The Benetti Oasis range combines a stylish modern design, a near-vertical bow and contemporary styling. The larger B.Now line offers plenty of customization options across three or four decks and a real focus on connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. You can find out more by viewing all Benetti yachts for sale.

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