Prestige
specification
Prestige, a French brand within the Beneteau Group, specializes in building planing yachts with flybridges and enclosed cruising yachts with hardtops, ranging from 13 to 22 meters in length.
Over three decades, Prestige has established itself as a leader in the market for composite motor yachts, known for its straightforward yet functional design. In the U.S. market, the brand consistently ranks among the top for the number of registrations of motor vessels in the 50-60 foot range.
Over three decades, Prestige has established itself as a leader in the market for composite motor yachts, known for its straightforward yet functional design. In the U.S. market, the brand consistently ranks among the top for the number of registrations of motor vessels in the 50-60 foot range.
Country
France
Type of yachts
Length (m)
30-40
Gross tonnage (GT)
<499
Hull material
GRP
History
Prestige was founded in 1989 as a dedicated motor yacht division of Jeanneau, a company previously focused on sailboats. The inaugural model, the Prestige 41, was introduced with exceptional seafaring qualities. In 1995, Prestige and its parent company joined the Beneteau Group.
In 2000, the shipyard launched its first flybridge yacht, the Prestige 36, which enjoyed huge success and led to a significant increase in orders, necessitating the expansion of production facilities. This prompted the opening of a new manufacturing site in France.
By 2010, Prestige had become an independent brand within the Beneteau Group and entered the large yacht market with the Prestige 60, equipped with innovative Volvo Penta IPS engines. This model achieved notable success not only in Europe but also in China, where 20 units were sold over five years.
In 2014, the shipyard made a splash in the yachting world with the launch of the Prestige 750 at its new Monfalcone (Italy) facility. This flagship model received several prestigious awards: the 2014 WORLD YACHTS TROPHIES for "Best Layout," the 2014 Nautic Design Award in Paris, and the 2015 European Power Boat of the Year in Düsseldorf.
Not resting on its laurels, Prestige introduced the PRESTIGE 680 (680S) in 2016, which was named Best Motor Yacht of the Year. This model laid the foundation for the new S-Line of sport yachts launched in 2018.
Two years later, Prestige unveiled the X-Line series (models X60 and X70), featuring a design that expands interior space by eliminating side passages to the bow, with access via a bridge from the flybridge.
In 2023, responding to trends for larger open spaces on board, Prestige introduced its first catamaran, the PRESTIGE M8, designed by the renowned naval architect Mark Lombard.
To date, over 4,000 yachts have been built by Prestige.
In 2000, the shipyard launched its first flybridge yacht, the Prestige 36, which enjoyed huge success and led to a significant increase in orders, necessitating the expansion of production facilities. This prompted the opening of a new manufacturing site in France.
By 2010, Prestige had become an independent brand within the Beneteau Group and entered the large yacht market with the Prestige 60, equipped with innovative Volvo Penta IPS engines. This model achieved notable success not only in Europe but also in China, where 20 units were sold over five years.
In 2014, the shipyard made a splash in the yachting world with the launch of the Prestige 750 at its new Monfalcone (Italy) facility. This flagship model received several prestigious awards: the 2014 WORLD YACHTS TROPHIES for "Best Layout," the 2014 Nautic Design Award in Paris, and the 2015 European Power Boat of the Year in Düsseldorf.
Not resting on its laurels, Prestige introduced the PRESTIGE 680 (680S) in 2016, which was named Best Motor Yacht of the Year. This model laid the foundation for the new S-Line of sport yachts launched in 2018.
Two years later, Prestige unveiled the X-Line series (models X60 and X70), featuring a design that expands interior space by eliminating side passages to the bow, with access via a bridge from the flybridge.
In 2023, responding to trends for larger open spaces on board, Prestige introduced its first catamaran, the PRESTIGE M8, designed by the renowned naval architect Mark Lombard.
To date, over 4,000 yachts have been built by Prestige.
Facilities
Prestige operates from two major facilities:
In addition, the company boasts an extensive network of dealerships worldwide.
- A shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, where larger models like the Prestige 750 are produced.
- A production site in Les Herbiers, France, spanning over 22,000 square meters.
In addition, the company boasts an extensive network of dealerships worldwide.
Range
The Prestige yacht range includes four distinct lines:
- F-Line: These are flybridge cruisers, ranging from the 15-meter F4 to the 21-meter F690.
- M-Line: This line features motor catamarans, with models such as the 15-meter M48 and the 19-meter M8.
- S-Line (Sportfly): These are sporty yachts measuring between 13 and 16 meters.
- X-Line: These yachts offer increased interior space and range from 18 to 22 meters in length.
