The Arcadia A96 scales the yard’s signature design philosophy to nearly 30 metres, delivering a semi-displacement motor yacht that feels closer to a superyacht in volume without abandoning the shallow-draft, environmentally conscious principles that define every Arcadia. Quad Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, a rarity in this size bracket, gives her joystick manoeuvrability and a top speed beyond 21 knots while keeping noise and vibration markedly below conventional shaft-driven alternatives.
Hot Lab’s design stretches the widebody hull to a beam of 7.92 metres, creating interiors flooded with natural light through the brand’s characteristic panoramic glazing. Five guest cabins accommodate ten overnight, each finished in the warm, material-driven palette the studio has refined across the Arcadia fleet. Three crew cabins house a team of five, allowing discreet, full-service operation for extended cruising.
On deck, the A96 takes Arcadia’s open-air living concept further with an expansive flybridge, a protected aft cockpit, and a stern bathing platform that connects directly to the water. A 4.5 kW solar panel array on the superstructure roof supplements the ship’s hotel load, reducing generator run time at anchor.
With 12,700 litres of fuel and a cruising speed of 18 knots, the A96 is built for the kind of unhurried Mediterranean seasons that reward range and comfort over headline speed, a yacht that makes distance feel effortless.
Length
29.07M
Beam
7.92M
Draft
1.77M
Volume
214GT
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
10
Cabin
5
Crew
5
Cruise Speed
18KT
Max Speed
21KT
Fuel
12700L
Engine
4 x Volvo Penta IPS 1050
Option 1
4 x Volvo Penta IPS 1200
Option 2
4 x Volvo Penta IPS 1350
Naval
Arcadia Yachts
Exterior
Hot Lab
Interior
Hot Lab
New Starting From
€9,900,000
High Price Brokerage
€9,940,000
Low Price Brokerage
€8,600,000
Four Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines produce a combined 4,200 horsepower in standard configuration, pushing the A96 past 21 knots. Optional upgrades to quad IPS 1200 or IPS 1350 lift that ceiling to 24 knots, though few owners will need it: the cruising sweet spot at 18 knots is where the semi-displacement hull settles into its most efficient attitude and the 12,700-litre fuel capacity translates into serious range. Joystick docking is standard with the quad IPS setup, and low-speed precision is exceptional for a 125-tonne displacement yacht. Draft stays under 1.80 metres at full load, a figure that opens shallow Balearic bays and Greek island anchorages where deeper-keeled rivals must anchor offshore. Noise and vibration levels compare favourably to pod-driven yachts a class below, thanks to the IPS system’s inherent isolation from the hull structure.
Hot Lab kept the A96’s profile deliberately low, avoiding the towering superstructure stacks common on 30-metre motor yachts. The continuous window band that defines the A line runs the full length of the main deck here, punctuated only by structural frames that double as visual rhythm. The superstructure roof is given over to Arcadia’s signature flush-mounted solar panels, generating 4.5 kilowatts to supplement hotel systems at anchor. Forward, the bow opens into a dedicated lounge area with seating and a sunpad, sheltered enough for use under way. Aft, the stern platform folds down to create a full-width bathing terrace at water level. Between those two points, the flybridge offers protected outdoor dining, a wet bar, and helm station with unobstructed sightlines, all within a profile that reads lighter than the A96’s actual displacement.
The A96 accommodates ten guests across five cabins, each designed with the floor-to-ceiling glazing that has become Arcadia’s calling card. The full-beam master suite on the main deck features hull-side windows that sit just above the waterline, framing the sea as a living backdrop. A VIP suite forward on the lower deck mirrors the master’s proportions at a more modest scale, while three additional double cabins complete the guest accommodation. Every cabin has ensuite facilities and generous headroom. Hot Lab specified natural timbers, tactile fabrics, and a muted colour palette throughout, creating interiors that feel residential rather than nautical. Three crew cabins with five berths sit forward of a dedicated crew mess, keeping service operations entirely separate from guest flow.
Scale is the A96’s defining advantage in shared spaces. The main saloon runs the full width of the hull, with the panoramic glass walls blurring the line between inside and out. A formal dining area seats ten within the air-conditioned interior, while the aft cockpit offers al fresco dining for the same number under hardtop cover. The flybridge adds a third social zone: open-air seating, a wet bar, helm controls, and forward sunpads, all accessible via an internal staircase from the saloon. At water level, the fold-down swim platform creates a genuine beach club that transforms the yacht’s relationship with the sea. The galley, positioned on the main deck amidships, serves every entertaining zone with minimal crew traffic through guest areas. Circulation between all three deck levels is intuitive and step-free where it matters.
Built at Arcadia’s Naples facility, the A96 carries a GRP hull and superstructure that keeps displacement at 125 tonnes fully loaded, well below the weight of comparable aluminium or steel yachts in the 30-metre class. Quad Volvo Penta IPS propulsion simplifies maintenance scheduling, with each pod accessible independently and supported by Volvo’s global service network. Standard equipment includes twin generators, full air conditioning, a watermaker, zero-speed stabilisers, and a bow thruster. The yacht is CE Category A ocean certified, giving owners the range and structural confidence for offshore passages. With used examples now appearing on the brokerage market alongside new-build slots, the A96 offers a clear entry into Arcadia ownership for buyers who want the full A-line experience at a scale that supports a permanent crew and extended seasons afloat.
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