Benetti BYOND 40M: The Ultimate 131ft Steel Explorer Yacht (2028)

The Benetti BYOND 40M is an entry-level superyacht from the renowned Italian builder Benetti, designed as a long-range steel explorer yacht for extended voyages with minimal environmental impact. With a length of 131 feet (39.9m) and a displacement hull, this 2028 new-build vessel combines rugged durability with luxurious comfort, offering a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and up to 8,200 miles in Eco Transfer mode.

In honour of its 150th anniversary, Italian shipyard Benetti has presented a new 40-metre limited edition of its successful B.Yond line. The Limited Edition Voyager will be available to purchase in a 12-month window and will bear most of the same hallmarks as the original B.Yond line, including a long 8,200-nautical-mile range at nine knots and ample interior volume Highlights of the Voyager model include an aft deck with a glass-bottomed infinity pool laid out transversely and stretching out over almost eight square metres. There is a seating area with coffee tables and C-shaped seating immediately forward, and the entire space spans 80 square metres and is flanked by glass railings with teak handrails. The yacht has a five-cabin arrangement with four large cabins on the main deck plus a full-beam master suite. On this deck, a garage can also accommodate two Jet Skis, a 6.5-metre tender and a rescue boat. Meanwhile, the lower deck has five cabins for crew, including captains’ quarters, and an additional cabin that can be replaced by a gym, a cabin with a bathroom, or a wellness area equipped with a steam bath or sauna. There is an alternative al afresco lounge area on the upper deck aft, which features an enclosed Hampton-style veranda fitted with audio and video systems with the wheelhouse area found forward. Crowning the model is a sundeck with a bar and a comfortable outdoor dining area with a table, all shaded by the hard top, plus an additional sunbathing area.

Accommodation & Layout

The yacht accommodates 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins, including a full-beam master suite on the main deck with a double bathroom, plus VIP suites and twin bedrooms. Crew of 7–9 is housed in 5–6 dedicated cabins, with one optional cabin convertible to a gym or wellness area. The main deck features four large VIP rooms, while the upper deck hosts the main saloon and an open-air beach area with a transparent 8m² infinity pool offering panoramic sea views.

Key Features

• Steel hull with aluminium superstructure for durability
• Hybrid propulsion with 2 x MAN V12 1400 HP engines
• 80m² beach club and garage for jet skis, tender, and rescue boat
• 75,000L fuel and 12,500L water capacity for self-sufficiency