Cannes opens its season with Benetti arriving as a complete idea, not a single headline yacht. The Italian yard is showing its entire fiberglass series, a quiet flex that says as much about strategy as it does about scale. At the center is Juno’s 7, the world premiere of the Class 44M and the largest composite yacht in Benetti’s fleet.
Designed by Giorgio Cassetta, the 144 footer pairs a restrained exterior with interiors conceived for long-range living. The glass is generous, the sightlines long. Morning light pours across pale woods and FSC certified elm floors, while mineral resin surfaces read cool and matte to the touch. “It’s an incredibly complex and sophisticated place,” Cassetta says of the 44M, “but has a truly amazing ability to welcome people in.” The point is hospitality rather than theatrics.
Outside, the 44M maximizes space across four decks, capped by a 1,000 square foot sundeck that is built for actual use. Think continuous lounging rather than fragmented pods. Shade, sun, and open air are all there, which sounds simple and is not. The composite build keeps weight in check while allowing the kind of sculpted superstructure that gives Juno’s 7 its classical posture. Framed by long windows, the yacht looks poised, not aggressive.
For a modern owner, the cultural shift is clear. Outdoor space is no longer a bonus deck. It is the social core. Materials are chosen to carry light and reduce glare rather than just signal luxury. The 44M’s FSC certified elm floors are a small but telling choice, a move toward responsible sourcing without performative messaging. And in the case of Juno’s 7, the sundeck’s sheer acreage matters only if the transitions are seamless and the spaces are inviting. Here, they are.
Cannes has become the place where builders declare intent. Benetti’s intent is range. Juno’s 7 grounds that statement in classical proportion and contemporary habitability, while the Motopanfilo and Oasis models show how far the house can travel within its own identity. It is not a race for the biggest terrace or the loudest line. It is a reminder that in 2025, the best yachts look settled at anchor and feel considered under bare feet.
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