Oasis 34M
- LOA 34.36 m (112 ft 9 in)
- Beam 7.9 m
- Gross tonnage approximately 275 GT
- Guests up to 10 in 5 staterooms, crew 7
- Exterior RWD, interior Bonetti/Kozerski, naval architecture Benetti and Ausonio
- Twin MTU diesels, top speed in the mid-teens of knots
- Signature Oasis Deck with fold-down terraces and glass-fronted pool
- First deliveries from the mid-2020s
The Oasis idea, scaled down
The Oasis 34M takes the concept Benetti introduced on its larger Oasis models and fits it to a yacht of around 34 metres. The central move is the Oasis Deck, a tiered aft area that opens the stern to the water with fold-out side terraces. On a boat of this size, that idea changes the whole feel of the aft end. It gives owners a sea-level living space that many rivals in the class cannot match. Benetti positions it as the smallest yacht in the Oasis family, which keeps the concept within reach of owners stepping up from a first large motoryacht.
For Benetti the model widened the appeal of a range that had started higher up the size ladder. It brought the yard's most social recent idea to a length with lower running costs and a smaller crew requirement. The 34M therefore acts as an entry point into Oasis thinking. It shows how strongly the yard believes in the water-connection concept across its fleet. It also gave brokers a clear story to tell about what makes the range different.
RWD lines over a folding stern
The exterior comes from the British studio RWD, with naval architecture by Benetti and Pierluigi Ausonio's PLANA office. The styling is clean and modern, with long horizontal glazing and a low, contemporary profile. The signature element sits aft, where the bulwarks fold down to create a broad open deck close to the water. That transformation is the visual and functional heart of the design.
The Oasis Deck replaces the traditional enclosed beach club with a tiered open-air lounge and an integrated glass-fronted pool. With the wings folded out, guests gain a wide platform and a near-uninterrupted view off the stern. The arrangement blurs the line between the yacht and the sea around it. It is the feature that buyers of this model come for. That single element does more to define the boat than any other part of the exterior.
The Oasis Deck brings sea-level living to a boat of around 34 metres.
Bonetti/Kozerski below and above
The interior is the work of Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, the New York studio known for calm, pared-back luxury. Their scheme favours natural materials and restrained detailing over heavy ornament. The 34M accommodates up to 10 guests across five staterooms, a full complement for the length. A crew of seven supports the boat without crowding the layout. The studio's restraint lets the materials and the light do the work throughout the accommodation.
Living spaces flow towards the water at every opportunity, in keeping with the Oasis theme. Large windows and low sightlines keep the sea present from the main saloon. The owner's accommodation is treated as a private retreat within the volume. The whole interior reads as a quiet counterpoint to the theatrical aft deck.
Compact platform, steady ride
The 34M rides on a displacement hull with a beam of 7.9 metres, giving it a stable base for its size. Twin MTU diesels drive the boat to a top speed in the mid-teens of knots, with a comfortable cruising figure below that. This is a coastal and island-hopping platform rather than an ocean-crossing explorer. Stabilisers keep the ride settled at anchor and under way, which matters given how much life happens on the open aft deck. The hull is designed for coastal passages and long stays at anchor in place of crossing open water.
Gross tonnage sits around 275, which is healthy for a yacht of this length. The folding Oasis Deck is the key engineering feature, requiring careful structural work to open the hull sides safely. Benetti has productised that mechanism across the Oasis range, so it arrives proven. The rest of the systems follow the yard's established semi-custom practice.
Who the Oasis 34M suits
The 34M targets an owner drawn to the Oasis lifestyle who does not need a 40-metre boat. It keeps crew and running costs in the range of a mid-30s yacht while delivering the family's headline feature. Warm-water cruising in the Mediterranean or Caribbean is its natural habitat. The emphasis throughout is on time spent at anchor close to the sea.
In the market the model competes with other sub-35-metre semi-custom yachts, where the Oasis Deck is a clear differentiator. It offers Benetti pedigree and two respected design names at an accessible point in the range. First hulls have been reaching owners in the mid-2020s. For buyers who prize the water connection, few direct rivals match it at this size. Benetti's name and warranty add further reassurance for a buyer at this length.
Design
- Exterior: RWD (Redman Whiteley Dixon)
- Interior: Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture
- Naval architecture: Benetti with Pierluigi Ausonio
Who it is for: An owner who wants the Oasis range's water-level deck and design pedigree in the most compact hull Benetti offers it in.