The Beneteau Antares 12 is a distinguished motor yacht that combines elegance with exceptional performance. Designed and crafted by Beneteau, this vessel is ideal for those who appreciate luxury and functionality in equal measure. The Antares 12 boasts a spacious and well-appointed interior, featuring two comfortable cabins that can accommodate up to six guests overnight, making it a perfect choice for family outings or social gatherings. Its sleek lines and modern design are complemented by a robust GRP hull, ensuring a stable and smooth ride even in challenging conditions.
Powering the Antares 12 are twin inboard engines that provide both efficiency and power, allowing for a cruising speed of around 24 knots and a top speed of approximately 30 knots. This impressive performance is supported by a planning hull configuration, which enhances the yacht’s agility and responsiveness on the water. With a fuel capacity that allows for extended range, the Antares 12 is suited for longer journeys and adventures.
The yacht’s exterior design is both stylish and practical, featuring a spacious flybridge that offers panoramic views and additional seating, perfect for enjoying the sun or entertaining guests. Inside, the interior is thoughtfully designed with high-quality finishes and ample natural light, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The Beneteau Antares 12 is truly a testament to the brand’s commitment to excellence and innovation in yacht building, making it a standout choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts.
Length
12.6M
Beam
4M
Draft
1.1M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
6
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
24KT
Max Speed
30KT
Fuel
1200L
Range
350NM
Engine
2 x Volvo D6 380 HP
Option 1
2 x Volvo D6 440 HP
Naval
Beneteau In-house
Exterior
Beneteau In-house
Interior
Beneteau In-house
New Starting From
€450,000
High Price Brokerage
€400,000
Low Price Brokerage
€350,000
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Two Volvo D6s and a deep vee hull built to hold a line.
The standard 380 horsepower D6s push the Antares 12 to a 24 knot cruise and a 30 knot maximum, with an upgrade to 440 horsepower available for owners who want more in reserve. A deep vee hull with generous flare at the bow keeps the ride dry and composed, and the shaft driven layout holds a planted feel through a head sea. With 1,200 litres of fuel on board, she carries a 350 nautical mile range at cruise, enough for a genuine coastal passage without a refuelling stop. Quick, responsive steering keeps her easy to place in a marina or open water alike.
A sports fisher silhouette that has not gone soft with age.
The flared bow and swept transom line trace back to the Antares family’s fishing boat roots, and the flybridge still carries that heritage forward with rod holder supports and a helm position built for keeping watch over the cockpit. Wide side decks with tall guard rails and four inch toe rails make moving forward secure in a seaway, a detail that matters more than styling on a 12 metre cruiser meant to be lived aboard. The foredeck opens into a generous sunbathing area, and a cantilever transom door turns the aft cockpit into an open, uncluttered space for swimming or gear. Nothing about her exterior is decorative. Every line does a job.
Two cabins, two ensuites, and enough headroom to actually stand in both.
The forward cabin takes an island berth and, for a boat this size, a substantial ensuite, with a separated shower compartment rather than the wet room compromise common at this length. The guest cabin, aft, holds full standing headroom, a detail that keeps the Antares 12 comfortable for a proper weekend rather than a single overnight. She sleeps six in total, with the master fitted for a couple who want their own bathroom rather than a shared one. Light wood finishes and generous glazing keep the saloon bright, and lift out floor panels give straightforward access to the bilge, a practical touch owners notice after the first season, not the first viewing.
The galley sits up, in the saloon, where the conversation is.
A galley up arrangement keeps whoever is cooking part of the gathering rather than isolated below, fitted with a sink, hob, microwave and fridge, and finished with the same light joinery that runs through the rest of the interior. Out in the cockpit, a mounted fridge and griddle turn the aft deck into a second galley for lunch underway or drinks at anchor, while the flybridge adds a third social level with circular seating around the helm. Twelve guests can be aboard for the day, six of them staying the night, and the boat moves comfortably between all three zones without anyone feeling boxed in.
A weekend boat that one person can still run alone.
At 4 metres of beam and a 1.1 metre draught, the Antares 12 reaches shallow anchorages a deeper hulled cruiser of the same length would have to avoid, and her 9.5 tonne displacement keeps her within reach of her owner and a single crew member. Beneteau draws, designs and engineers her entirely in-house, an approach that keeps specification consistent across the range. New, she is priced from 450,000 euros, and with the option to step up to 440 horsepower D6s, an owner can specify pace to match the destinations they have in mind. For a buyer who wants genuine overnight accommodation without stepping up to a full flybridge motor yacht, she is a considered, honest proposition.
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