Italian yard Benetti has announced the sale of hull one from its new Oasis 36M series, which was unveiled just two months ago at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 as the latest evolution of its popular Oasis family.
The deal was closed in collaboration with Jonathan Hind of Burgess, who represented the buyer, with the brokerage firm also appointed as project manager and owner's representative throughout construction. Delivery is scheduled for May 2028.
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At 35.6 metres, the new model was developed to succeed the yard's award-winning Oasis 34M, building upon the existing contemporary architecture, outdoor living spaces and connection to the sea with "reimagined" naval architecture, an expanded onboard volume (296GT) and an array of technological innovations.
British studio RWD is behind the yacht's exterior design, while American architecture and design firm Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture is responsible for the interiors.
Model highlights include expanded outdoor areas, including the now 13-metre sundeck, the upper deck "terrace" and the yard's famed Oasis Deck®, and redesigned interiors for a more fluid continuity across spaces. Accommodation is for 10 guests across a five-cabin layout, with a further four cabins for a crew of seven.
"We are delighted that the first Oasis 36M has found her owner just weeks after her debut in Cannes," said Benetti's sales director, Daniela Petrozzi. "It is a clear sign that the market has immediately recognised the value of this project, which takes the Oasis philosophy to a new level. I would like to thank the owner for their trust and the Burgess team for their excellent collaboration throughout the process. The interest generated since Cannes makes us confident that further units will follow."
Hind added: "The Oasis 36M builds on one of the most successful yacht concepts in its segment, offering owners greater volume, enhanced functionality and an exceptional connection to the sea. Securing hull one reflects our client's confidence in the project and Benetti's proven track record, and we look forward to supporting the project through to delivery in 2028."
According to BOATPro, the Italian shipyard currently has 38 yachts on order or under construction, including the third unit from its new Motopanfilo 45M series – the first of the three to feature a distinct blue hull – which was sold last month.
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