Beneteau is staging the global debut of the Antares 12 Coupe at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 9-14) before hosting the model’s North American premiere at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show (February 11-15). The 12 Coupe complements the 12 Fly, the flagship of an Antares line now grouped with the Flyer open cruisers within Beneteau’s ‘Dayboats’ category.
Designed to “set a new standard in all-season cruising”, the enclosed Antares 12 Coupe has a high-performance hull, the choice of two 400hp or three 300hp outboard engines, and joystick control. Groupe Beneteau’s Seanapps connected system enables owners to monitor and prepare the boat from a distance, while options include a Seakeeper gyroscopic stabiliser.
The outdoor areas include an aft cockpit covered by a hardtop overhang that can be fitted with solar panels or even a retractable canvas top. Shelter can be further expanded by an optional lateral canvas cockpit closing kit.
The cockpit features an L-shaped sofa and a table to port, while the starboard side features an electrically deployed balcony that can be fitted with a swim ladder. The side decks lead up to a foredeck with an integrated sunbathing area that can also offer forward bench seating.
A sliding glass door opens to the wheelhouse, where the port side features a C-shaped sofa and an adjustable table, which can be lowered to convert the area into a double bed. To starboard is a long galley and a single-seat helm station.
The hardtop includes a large electric opening sunroof that increases natural light and ventilation in the interior, while refined touches include indirect lighting, subtle detailing and premium upholstery.
The lower deck includes a large owner’s cabin in the bow including an en-suite bathroom. Midships is a twin cabin to port that has direct access to the second bathroom, while a modular living space to starboard can be used as an additional cabin or storage area.
“Designed for those who enjoy sharing their passion for the sea with family, the Antares 12 Coupe
embodies the spirit of community that defines the Antares line,” Beneteau stated. “Every detail and finish reflect the ambition of this model: to set a new standard in the world of family cruisers, where functionality meets style.”
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