Benetti Classic 121' Review (2015 Edition) by Aquaholic

Interior

The yacht features a modern, crisp interior with an elegant Italian style. The main saloon has a wave-patterned, textured floor and matte-finished woodwork. It includes a lounge with a central TV section and a large dining area. Mirrors and detailed finishes enhance the sophisticated feel throughout. The galley area, situated near the dining area, contains cooking appliances, refrigeration, freezers, and a dumb waiter that serves the upper decks. The upper deck hosts a luxurious sky lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, a media area, bar, and copper-toned ceiling.

The yacht's bridge is fully equipped with a helm station featuring navigational equipment, multi-function displays, communications systems, throttle controls, and bow and stern thrusters.

Owner's Cabin

The owner's cabin is located on the main deck. It includes an owner-specified dressing room and a workspace. Two separate ensuite bathrooms provide privacy for occupants, each with a basin, shower, and toilet. The cabin features low-level windows, allowing views of the sea, and retractable TV screens. Owner-requested skylights enhance the natural lighting and ventilation in their space.

Guest Accommodation

The lower deck hosts four guest cabins - two spacious double cabins and two twin cabins. Each cabin features wardrobes, AV equipment, and ensuite bathrooms with textured floors, rainfall showers, and premium finishes. Lighting and design details vary subtly between cabins, maintaining a luxurious, tactile feel throughout.

Crew Accommodation

Crew areas include a dedicated mess area with additional refrigeration, a laundry room, and accommodation comprising three twin cabins, each with ensuite facilities. Additionally, the captain has a separate cabin adjacent to the bridge, also with its own ensuite bathroom.

The Benetti 121' yacht includes multiple outdoor spaces. At the aft deck on the main level, there's access via a passerelle leading onto the yacht. Stairs from here connect to the upper deck. The aft deck on the upper level has an outdoor dining area and an additional social lounge. The sundeck includes spacious sunbeds, relaxation spaces, and a bar area with a barbecue, ice maker, dumb waiter for food delivery, large hot tub, and outdoor air conditioning via a misting system. A larger-than-standard hardtop with an opening roof provides shade. Forward, there is seating and sunbathing space, ideal for relaxing or observing while cruising. The bow area is equipped with anchor handling gear, bollards, and bimini shades.

The yacht's engine room houses twin MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines producing 1468 horsepower each. Top speed is just under 16 knots, cruising comfortably at 11 knots, and efficiently at 8 knots, consuming under 100 litres per hour for a range of 3,300 nautical miles. The engine room includes zero-speed stabilisers, generators, water maker, black water treatment, emergency steering, and typical yacht engineering equipment.

The Benetti 121' is an impressive yacht that genuinely stands out in terms of luxury, Italian design, and attention to detail. The quality of finishes throughout, from the intricate textures and stylish interiors to the expansive outdoor relaxation spaces, underscores Benetti's exceptional craftsmanship. Features such as the dual ensuite bathrooms in the owner's cabin, the generous sundeck amenities, and thoughtful owner specifications add significant comfort, practicality and something a bit unique.