Sport and Flybridge Motor Yachts, Production Series
From 13m (42’) to 38m (125’)
Planing, Semi-Displacement
New Build, Warranty, Maintenance
Azimut Yachts has spent more than 50 years at the forefront of Italian yacht building. Founded in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli, the brand grew from a local charter company into a global powerhouse. Now a cornerstone of the Azimut|Benetti Group, it specializes in GRP motor yachts from 10 to 39 meters (33’ to 128’) and offers one of the most comprehensive model ranges on the market.
Seven distinct series make up the Azimut fleet, each tuned to a specific style of cruising. From the sporty Atlantis and fast S Series to the long-range Magellano and flagship Grande models, every line carries the builder’s signature blend of style and performance. The new Seadeck collection takes things further, pairing hybrid systems with eco-friendly and sustainable materials.
Innovation isn’t just surface-deep. Azimut’s use of carbon fiber, combined with hull technologies like D2P®, allows for smoother rides, reduced fuel use, and greater comfort at sea. Clients can personalize layouts, finishes, and systems to reflect their individual preferences. With facilities across Italy and Brazil and a global service network in place, Azimut remains a trusted name for owners who want precision, elegance, and progress built into every detail.
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Azimut Yachts
An Overview of the Shipyard's History, Specialty, Iconic Builds, and Partnerships
Azimut Yachts
Shipyard History
Established by Paolo Vitelli in 1969, Azimut (part of the Azimut Benetti Group) is one of the biggest yacht builders in the world by sheer numbers of yachts built over the years. From humble beginnings chartering sailboats, Azimut has flourished into a leader in the production of luxury flybridge yachts. In 1985 Azimut acquired Italian shipyard Benetti, heralding a longstanding partnership between the two brands.
Today, Azimut Yachts offers one of the most comprehensive yacht ranges in the world, from small flybridge motor yachts to large fiberglass superyachts. Specializing in the smaller size bracket of luxury yachts the Azimut range stretches from 13m to around the 40m mark. The Azimut brand centers around quality and Azimut-built yachts are known for their effortless beauty and Italian essence.
Crafted to ensure comfort and safety, Azimut's feature classic and elegant designs and draws upon advanced technologies for optimum performance. With established bases around the world, in 2003 Azimut further increased its facilities by opening a new Viareggio plant located in the heart of Viareggio harbor. This 52,000 sqm facility, ideally positioned on the water’s edge, enabled the company to significantly extend its operations. A proven Italian brand, Azimut offers beautiful, high-quality yachts that are enduringly popular.
Shipyard Specialty
Since its founding, Azimut has focused on the production of fiberglass motor yachts. With a large range of models in its portfolio, the yard can cater to clients’ demand for fast and elegant yachts that factor both size and style. Clients can choose between sport, open yachts and large flybridge units, with the option of a tri-deck Azimut yacht being the most recent addition. Most Azimut yachts are built on speculation with shortened delivery times, but still allow clients to select custom options and interior features
The Azimut brand benefits from a worldwide network of official Azimut dealers and attends the major boat shows in the yachting industry.
Notable deliveries and models
Azimut’s success rests on its ability to renew its model range across every size category while holding to a distinctive blend of sporty styling, elegant proportions and contemporary Italian design. That constant renewal keeps the builder among the world’s leading producers of luxury motor yachts and sustains strong demand for its vessels on the brokerage market.
The 29.8m Azimut 100 Jumbo, a flybridge model, launched in the mid-1990s. The 2000s brought the Azimut 116 and performance-oriented models such as the Azimut 98 Leonardo and 86S. Beginning in 2014, Azimut renewed its product portfolio around a new generation of Grande yachts, then rolled successive updates through the Fly, S and Magellano series. In 2024, the shipyard added the Seadeck Series, built around sustainable cruising and extensive outdoor living spaces.
The Grande Series forms the brand’s flagship range of semi-custom yachts, from 26m to 44m, and it grew launch by launch. Early models included the Grande 27M and Grande 32M; the Grande Trideck followed in 2021 as Azimut’s first tri-deck superyacht and, at 38m, its largest yacht at the time. Her inaugural hull, SHABBY, introduced the “three decks, plus one” mezzanine layout. The range also includes the Grande 26M, Grande 30M, Grande 36M and the flagship Grande 44M, which advances Azimut’s superyacht philosophy through extensive use of carbon fiber, hybrid technology and a four-deck layout.
Design collaborations on models and projects
Throughout its history, Azimut has collaborated with many of Italy’s leading yacht designers to create the elegant and instantly recognizable styling for which the brand has become known. For many years, Stefano Righini designed numerous Azimut production models, establishing much of the brand’s visual identity. One notable exception was the exterior styling of the Magellano 25M and 30M, created by the British studio Ken Freivokh Design. The third-generation Magellano 27M, with exterior lines by Finnish designer Jarkko Jämsén and interiors by AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi, won the Design Innovation Award 2026 in the Superyachts over 24m category at the Genoa International Boat Show.
As the Grande Series evolved, Azimut expanded its network of design partners. Alberto Mancini became responsible for the exterior styling of many flagship models, including the Grande 26M, Grande 30M, Grande 36M, Grande Trideck and Grande 44M. Interior design has been entrusted to internationally recognized studios and designers including Achille Salvagni, Francesco Guida, Vincenzo De Cotiis and m²atelier, reflecting Azimut’s continued emphasis on combining advanced naval architecture with contemporary Italian design.