Built by the prestigious Italian shipyard Benetti, the 55-metre motor yacht Ocean Paradise (FB263) will be the longest superyacht at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival 2014, set to be held in the glamorous Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Cannes in September. Made of steel and aluminium, luxury superyacht Ocean Paradise is based on a consolidated and tested Benetti platform, yet rich with innovative contents, especially with regards to partitioning, interior design, décor, as well as fitting out.
55m Benetti super yacht Ocean Paradise (FB265)
With luxury yacht Ocean Paradise, Benetti gives further proof of their second to none capability in interpreting and adapting to Owner’s requests. Many elements make this yacht an example of custom avantguard solutions: from the furnishings to the highly elaborate illumination plan, with the use of novel architectural solutions and the combination of both transparent and opaque materials that emphasize the traditional relationship with the sea, or a more contemporary look and feel, as required.
Luxury motor yacht Ocean Paradise from above
All this is coordinated and managed by BEST (Benetti Exclusive Sea Technology), the proven domotic system adopted by the yard aboard several vessels and very much appreciated by Owners and crew. Many of these innovations aboard Ocean Paradise have been specifically developed by the yard’s technicians and designers, based on specific requests by the Owner – a dynamic young businessman from Singapore – who was always closely involved in the phases of design and construction.
Ocean Paradise yacht - aft view - Image by Jeff Brown
The Benetti super yacht Ocean Paradise was also conceived to fulfill the specific need of the luxury yacht charter activities, but despite this is characterized by several notable one of a kind elements, such as the designer’s research for solutions that guarantee communication between adjacent environments and especially with the sea, even while relaxing in the main saloon or lunch area. This was obtained by the intense study and development of the height of the opaque elements, and the adoption of plexiglass and crystal materials, with the absence of bulwarks in the floor to ceiling windows in the salon. Minimalist, but never cold, and always connected with the sea: these were some of the guidelines given by the Owner for the development of this project. The Benetti team of interior and exterior designers interpreted the desires of the Owner, bringing it to an ideal fruition from both the technical and esthetic/functional points of view.
Aerial view of Ocean Paradise superyacht at anchor
There are four guest cabins, all located on the lower deck, with access from a central hall connected to the main deck foyer. Each cabin has its own spacious bath, and a view of the sea is guaranteed by ample portholes. The Owner’s suite is located on the forward portion of the main deck, and stretches the full width of the yacht. This environment, both in size and position, is also unique for aspects such as expansive bathroom suite and a side terrace (balcony). Here, like in the rest of the vessel, an intense study by the lighting design team has created just the right atmosphere. This results from the use of LED and LED RGB, skillfully hidden in the cladding and managed by sophisticated, yet simple to use systems managed by exclusive Benetti BEST System.
Luxury yacht Ocean Paradise - Sundeck
Light is of primary importance throughout the entire Ocean Paradise superyacht project, both natural light, filtered through ample openings in the yacht’s structure, in addition to transparent solutions such as the crystal skylight, and artificial light, with temperature controlled color to match the natural light. Special attention has been paid to the passageways used by the Owner, guests and crew, skillfully separated but always able to ensure rapid service by the personnel to all shared living and private areas.There are numerous solutions adopted to exploit the spaces and volumes designed to guarantee comfort and contact with the sea aboard the Ocean Paradise: one is the aft beach area with adjacent relax zone and sheltered service areas, complete with a large platform created by lowering the transom door.
Ocean Paradise superyacht - Sundeck
To create an open air area, yet hidden and independent from the tender and toy launching area, the Benetti designers have developed a system of lateral openings, complete with a mooring platform for jet-skis or the custom made 6.2 meter tender which is stowed inside the garage while under way. The rescue boat is house in it’s own forward garage so hidden from the view of the guests and protected from the seas. The jet-skis are mounted on the foredeck in a separate area, but offering a tantalizing view from the circuit used by the Owner and his guests.
Motor yacht Ocean Paradise - Upper Deck
The Owner, who also has interests in interior design, was a very active participant in the design of the secondary ambient too, with the objective of creating a natural and relaxing atmosphere, where encased Zen gardens appear, with the successful intent of infusing perceptive serenity. In bringing the natural greenery of plants aboard using transparent surfaces that double as display cases and natural light openings for the interior, the Ocean Paradise yacht gains a particularly eclectic atmosphere. For his yacht the Owner has commissioned details such as the wardrobe door handles (designed by the winner of a design competition), light switches, light fixtures, automatic hatch and panel latches, chromatic contrasting leather stitching, completely clad leather interiors for lockers, and the many “hidden” storage areas perfectly integrated among the various environments.
Ocean Paradise Yacht - Beach Area
The design motive of every area, even the smallest and least visible, has been customized by the Owner to ensure coherency with the entire project’s inspiration. This is also true on above decks, where we find an oversize swimming pool with waterfalls on the sun deck, and furnishings that suggest natural environments and facilitate the view of the sea. There is also a gym on the sun deck which dominates the ocean, and a mini bar with DJ console.
Ocean Paradise superyacht - Wheelhouse
Technically, Benetti Ocean Paradise yacht (FB263) keeps to a classic configuration: steel displacement hull, with a displacement of 651 tons and 710 gross tonnage; two CAT 3512C (1765 kW) motors with 2,367 horsepower, which always guarantee the best yacht’s performance and navigation efficiency at every speed. Cruising range is 4,000 nautical miles at an economical cruising speed of 12 knots, with an easily reachable top speed of 17 knots and a fast cruising speed of 15.5 knots using 85% of the available propulsion power.
Superyacht Ocean Paradise - Skylounge
Super yacht Ocean Paradise - Main Saloon
Ocean Paradise yacht - Dining
The bridge is fully equipped with the “Integrated Bridge” Benetti technology, enabling the crew to quickly and easily monitor all onboard systems, guaranteeing safety and easy repair access when necessary. Using touch-screens, the system displays the state of all onboard systems, managing both alarms and function monitoring. From the bridge the crew has complete control of the vessel and is immediately informed of any malfunctions, even from remote areas of the vessel. This advanced system, adapted by Benetti, also allows monitoring of the AC systems to rationalize the system’s energy consumption while underway in varying atmospheric conditions. The bridge also has modern design elements, as well as some classic in the form of the stitching in the leather work to complement the advanced technology.
Ocean Paradise yacht - Owners Cabin
Ocean Paradise superyacht - Owners Bathroom
Completely clad in leather with contrasting stitching and several different illumination settings, the walk-around instrument console and separate chart table, make the Bridge seems a unique design piece itself. The exterior of the wheel house allows undisrupted access from the wing station from where the Captain has excellent visibility for docking operations, and severs as an exterior crew lounge as well.
Below is a video showing the beautiful Ocean Paradise yacht by Benetti:
DIMENSION AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF FB265 SUPERYACHT OCEAN PARADISE:
Builder AZIMUT-BENETTI SPA – Benetti Shipyard, Italy
Year of Construction 2013
Construction Material Steel/Aluminium
Length Overall (LOA) 55 m 180’ 5”
Maximum Beam 9,6 m 31’ 6”
Maximum Draft 2,77 m 9’ 1” @ Draft Amidship at half load from B.L. (B.O.K) 2,89 m 9’6” @ Draft Amidship at full load from B.L. (B.O.K)
Full load displacement 651 t
Half load displacement 617 t
Light load displacement 543 t GRT 709
Fuel tank capacity 73.800 litres
Fresh water capacity 15.200 litres
ReverserOsmosis water
Maler Plant Idromar 2 x 12.000 litres/day
Main Engines CAT 3512C (1765 kW) 2.367 hp @ 1.800 rpm
Gear Boxes Reintjes WAF 743L
Generators 2 x Northern lights x 155kW 1 x Northern lights x 80kW
Propellers Benetti Design
Stabilizer at anchor Quantum – Zero Speed system
Stabilizer underway Quantum – Zero Speed system
Max Speed 17 Kn
Cruising Speed at 85% of maximum power 15,5 Kn
Range at economic speed 4.000 n.m.
Economic speed for Range 12 Kn
Classification ABS ✠ A1 Commercial yachtingservice, ✠ AMS
Number of cabins Guest + Owner 4 + 1
Number of crew berths 7 (including the first officer’s cabin)
Captain’s cabin double
First officer’s cabin 1 single bed (increased size)
Exterior Styling & Concept Benetti
Interior Design Benetti
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