Two BENETEAU yachts have been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2026 award: the Oceanis 52 and the First 30!

We are proud to announce that two of our new models, the Oceanis 52 and the First 30, have been nominated for the prestigious European Yacht of the Year 2026 award.

The new Oceanis 52 is the latest addition to the iconic Oceanis range

She combines elegance, innovation and heritage, and redefines the criteria for comfort and precision, allowing you to explore the world's oceans safely and serenely.

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With regard to the First 30, she is a blend of performance, innovation and comfort.

She has been a hit since her launch thanks to her sailing qualities, which make her the ultimate planing cruiser!

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These nominations are a tribute to the expertise of our architects, designers and teams. The jury, comprised of specialist journalists from twelve of Europe's leading magazines, will nominate the winners at Boot Düsseldorf in January 2026.

We look forward to seeing you in January 2026 to discover the results!

Published on 01.10.2025