Since launching in 2022, the Oasis 34M has become one of the Italian builder's biggest success stories, with close to 20 yachts delivered and a waiting list. Inspired by the larger Oasis 40M, it combines a five-cabin layout, transatlantic range and the same water-focused Oasis Deck that set a new trend on stern design in modern superyachts.
Can a yacht this much smaller really deliver the same experience as its larger sister, or do the compromises become obvious once you're on board?
Benetti Oasis 34M
- LOA 34.36m
- Model Year 2023
- Cabins 5
- Crew 7
- Max Speed 16 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Superyacht
- Use Type Cruising
- Vessel M/Y Kings Lair
Review Video
When Benetti unveiled the Oasis 40M in 2018, the yacht arrived with a very clear idea at its core. Rather than treating the stern as a place you visited occasionally, the whole design revolved around it. The Oasis Deck combined a water-level pool, fold-down terraces, open views aft and a direct connection between the saloon and the sea. By the time the first yacht launched in 2020, that arrangement had become the defining feature of the project.
The challenge facing Benetti a few years later was obvious. Could the same experience survive in a yacht almost 7m shorter?
According to Benetti, that was exactly the question. When the Oasis 34M was introduced in 2021, the yard described it as the Oasis 40M's younger sister, while admitting it required a completely different engineering package. The task was not simply to shorten the hull. It was to retain the five defining elements of the Oasis Deck within a 34m (111ft) hull, something Benetti itself described as a considerable design challenge.
The easiest solution would have been to reduce everything proportionally. Benetti went the other way. It treated the Oasis Deck as non-negotiable and compressed almost everything else around it.
That decision explains much of the yacht's design. Despite measuring roughly 84% of the Oasis 40M's length and carrying only around 70% of its gross tonnage, the Oasis 34M still has a five-cabin layout, fold-down terraces, a stern pool, a side-loading tender garage and the same uninterrupted progression from saloon to aft deck to sea.
The numbers illustrate where Benetti chose to spend the available space. The Oasis 40M's aft deck spans approximately 90m² (968ft²). On the Oasis 34M, that figure falls to around 76m² (818ft²).
What changes are the things guests notice less often? The range falls from around 4,000nm on the Oasis 40M to approximately 2,700nm on the Oasis 34M. Gross tonnage drops from 385GT to around 270GT. Some service areas inevitably become tighter. In simple terms, the guest experience remains largely intact, while much of the support hardware does not.
The same design team certainly helped. RWD returned for the exterior styling, Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture remained responsible for the interiors, and Pierluigi Ausonio continued as naval architect, giving the project a level of continuity rarely seen when a yacht line moves between size categories. Benetti's engineers then had the harder task of adapting the structure, systems and internal packaging to fit the shorter hull.
While the Oasis 40M launched as a GRP yacht, the Oasis 34M combines GRP with carbon fibre, which just goes to show the tighter weight targets that come with a smaller platform. Bonetti/Kozerski also adjusted the interior character. Benetti described the 34M as younger and sportier than its larger sister, though the underlying principles remain the same. Large areas of glazing, open sightlines and minimal barriers between interior and exterior spaces all stem directly from the original Oasis concept.
Viewed from inside the saloon, the design brief becomes surprisingly easy to understand. The eye still travels through the aft doors to the terrace, across the pool and beyond the lowered bulwarks to the water. Saloon, terrace, pool, terraces down, sea. That sequence defined the Oasis 40M and it defines the Oasis 34M too.
That's ultimately why the yacht has been so successful. Benetti announced three sales before the Oasis 34M had even received its official presentation. By the time the first hull launched in 2022, eight Oasis 34Ms were already under construction so theose numbers really suggest buyers recognised what Benetti's engineers had achieved. The yacht may give away range, tonnage and some service capacity compared with the Oasis 40M, but the experience that defines an Oasis remains remarkably intact.
It's so nice how the interior and exterior work together on this yacht. The floor runs straight through from the Oasis Deck into the saloon without any step, while the curved glass doors and rounded furniture help soften the transition between the two spaces. Even with the doors closed and the air conditioning running, the saloon still feels very closely connected to the deck outside.
A lot of that comes down to the glazing. The windows are huge and they bring in a great amount of light into the space. Combined with the bright finishes throughout, the atmosphere is very much in keeping with the beach-club feel Benetti was aiming for. Even the dining area forward benefits from the same sense of openness, so although most owners will probably spend plenty of time outside, this never feels like an interior that has been pushed into the background.
It's nicely connected to the galley as well, which is something both owners and crew will appreciate. Between the dining area and the galley is a pantry with refrigeration, coffee-making facilities and a dumbwaiter that serves the two decks above. The galley itself is a good size for a yacht of this length, with plenty of workspace and a large window providing a decent view out. Direct side-deck access also allows crew to move around the yacht without constantly crossing through guest areas.
Upper Saloon
The upper saloon has a very different feel to the main saloon below. It's much smaller and much cosier, and on King's Lair they've even used it for casino nights with a card table set up in the middle of the room. The furniture is flexible too, so the space can change depending on how the yacht is being used.
A sofa sits opposite a television, making it a nice place to watch the sport or settle down with a movie in the evening. The dumbwaiter arrives here as well, and there's refrigeration and wine storage close by, so it's very convenient if guests are spending time on this deck.
It works particularly well as it feels very different from the main deck. Downstairs is bright, open and very much connected to the Oasis Deck. Up here it's quieter, more private and nicely linked to the bridge deck aft outside. It's another example of Benetti giving different parts of the yacht their own character rather than repeating the same space deck after deck.
Owner's Cabin
The owner's suite occupies the forward end of the main deck and feels like a lot of cabin for a yacht of this size. A good-sized walk-in wardrobe sits immediately inside the entrance, while the sleeping area stretches across the full beam. The first impression is how bright it feels. The décor is light, the windows are huge and there's the same relaxed, beach-club feel found elsewhere on board.
The bed is positioned facing aft with the television mounted on the forward bulkhead, and there is additional storage above the wardrobe. It's a clean, uncomplicated arrangement, but the amount of natural light coming through those windows makes the space feel bigger than the dimensions alone might suggest.
The bathroom is where Benetti has done something particularly clever. Rather than placing everything in a single room, the shower sits to port, the WC to starboard and a pair of sinks occupy the centre section between them. Both the shower and WC benefit from their own windows, creating what are effectively two large light wells. It's one of those details that sounds quite minor until you step inside. Leave the doors open and natural light pours right through the middle of the suite. It's a really nice effect and one that helps make the whole cabin feel even brighter.
Guest Accommodation
Four guest cabins occupy the lower deck, with a pair of doubles amidships and two twin cabins forward. It's a layout that helps explain why the Oasis 34M has become such a popular charter yacht. The mix of cabin types gives plenty of flexibility, but just as importantly, none of the cabins feel squeezed into the hull. The spaces are really good throughout.
The twin cabins are a good example. There's a nice spacious walkway between the berths, the beds themselves are a good size and storage is decent too, hidden behind mirrored panels. Each cabin has its own television and ensuite bathroom, while details such as the sculpted sink design and black-framed bathroom openings tie them neatly into the rest of the yacht.
The doubles feel slightly more luxurious, helped by the larger beds and lots of light coming through the hull windows. Bedside tables sit either side, hidden wardrobes provide hanging space and there's a small dressing area with drawer storage underneath. Every guest cabin also benefits from tablet control for lighting, air conditioning and entertainment systems, while the ensuite bathrooms are a little larger and include good-sized shower cubicles.
Crew Accommodation
The Oasis 34M carries seven crew across four cabins, with the captain given a separate cabin on the bridge deck. It's a nice arrangement because it keeps them very closely linked to the bridge, while still providing a private cabin and bathroom of their own.
The rest of the crew accommodation is located below decks. This is where they hang out when they're off duty, with a mess area that includes seating, a television and a prep station. Camera feeds from around the yacht are displayed here too, so the crew can keep an eye on things from down below. Opposite sits the laundry area, while the three remaining crew cabins each feature a pair of bunks and their own bathroom.
Elsewhere, there are plenty of little details that make life easier for the crew. The pantry between the galley and dining area has refrigeration, coffee-making facilities and a dumbwaiter that serves the decks above, while the galley itself has direct side-deck access and a large window that brings in plenty of natural light. None of these features are particularly exciting, but they help explain why the yacht works so well whether it's running with an owner on board or a full charter party.
The bridge is really quite different from a lot of yachts in this size range. Often these spaces end up looking very similar, but Benetti has managed to give this one a bit more character. The colour scheme is unusual but very nice, the dashboard sits nice and low and the whole thing feels a little warmer and more inviting than the typical superyacht wheelhouse.
The windscreen is huge, the helm position is nice and upright and there's a lovely clear view forward. Three large displays dominate the dash, with navigation systems on one side and vessel management functions on the other, though the layout can be configured to suit the captain's preferences. There's also a dedicated workspace alongside, giving the crew somewhere to deal with passage planning and day-to-day administration.
One detail that's easy to miss is the weighted Benetti emblem in the centre of the steering wheel. Much like the badge on a Rolls-Royce, it stays upright regardless of where the wheel is turned. It's a tiny thing, but it's quite fun and helps give the bridge a bit of character.
When it comes to manoeuvring, concealed wing stations on both side decks provide access to throttles, thrusters and key engine information. They tuck neatly out of sight when not needed, but when bringing the yacht alongside, they put the captain in exactly the right position to look straight down the side of the boat.
The Oasis Deck is still what this yacht is all about. The big freshwater pool sits right on the waterline, fringed with sunpad space and large enough to double as a jacuzzi. There's a parasol overhead, an outdoor shower close by and a transformer platform aft that drops guests straight into the water, so it's very easy to imagine this becoming the busiest spot on board.
What Benetti got right here wasn't simply putting a pool on the stern. It's how the space around it works. There's seating to port, a firepit for the evenings and, on King's Lair, the optional bar installation that really finishes the area off. Add the stools around the bar and you end up with a few different places to sit rather than one large open deck.
It's also very functional. Crew can serve drinks directly into the space, guests can move between the pool, the seating and the water without getting in each other's way, and the fold-down terraces help the whole area feel even bigger once at anchor. With two more deck levels above it, there are plenty of places to escape to, but this is still the part of the yacht that people are likely to gravitate towards.
Upper Deck & Foredeck
The bridge deck aft has a very different feel to the Oasis Deck below. It's much smaller, much cosier and feels more like somewhere to sit with a drink, watch some sport or spend a quiet evening. Lounge seating occupies one side of the deck, a television sits opposite and, because much of the furniture is freestanding, it's one of the more flexible areas on board.
As this is a platform yacht, there aren't endless amounts of customisation available, but owners can still put their own stamp on this space. King's Lair has custom fridge boxes built into both sides of the deck, while a projector can be set up for movie nights under the stars. The dumbwaiter emerges here too, alongside refrigeration and wine storage, making it a very easy space for the crew to support.
Forward, there's another completely different outdoor area. A seating space wraps around a casual table that's better suited to drinks and snacks than formal dining, while a lovely big sunpad stretches across the bow. It may not be the place to be in the middle of a really hot day, but come the evening, when there's a bit of breeze across the deck, it becomes a very nice spot to spend time.
The sunpad has a little bit of a secret as well. Lift the whole section and underneath is a surprisingly large storage space, big enough for a jet ski as well as plenty of other gear. The working foredeck, with its windlasses and mooring equipment, is tucked away beneath too, so guests get all the benefits of the space without staring at the hardware needed to run the yacht.
Sun Deck
The sun deck is another space where the Oasis 34M feels like a bigger yacht than the numbers suggest. Benetti has separated the different areas really nicely, too. Right forward is a large sunbathing area clear of the hardtop, though owners can choose to fit a hot tub here instead. If they do, they'll have one on the Oasis Deck and another up on the sundeck.
This bit is really important. There aren't any other major outdoor dining tables elsewhere on the yacht, not on the bridge deck and not down on the Oasis Deck. So if you want to eat outside, this is where you'll be. That gives this area a bigger role than it might first appear to have.
The crew are well set up here too. The dumbwaiter comes all the way up to the sundeck, making service much easier, and there's a decent grill built into the bar area as well. The bar itself is a really nice space beneath the shade of the hardtop, with room for guests to pull up a stool and enjoy the view while drinks or food are being prepared.
It's a lovely place to spend time at anchor. You've got shade when you want it, a wonderful view from up here and, of course, a good chance of catching the afternoon breeze. Like the bridge deck and foredeck, it has a very different feel to the Oasis Deck below, giving guests another completely different outdoor space to enjoy.
Engine Room
Access to the engine room is through a large hatch aft, which also serves the tender garage. A Williams 505 DieselJet is stored here and launched through a shell door in the hull using an overhead crane system. It's a neat solution because it keeps the tender hidden away without compromising the deck space above.
The machinery space itself is a reminder that there's a lot more going on aboard a yacht like this than just the main engines. A full-time engineer is responsible for not only the propulsion package but also a pair of generators, twin watermakers and the various systems needed to support extended cruising.
Stabilisation comes from a set of CMC electric fin stabilisers with zero-speed capability. They should keep the yacht comfortable at anchor as well as underway, while the electric setup has the advantage of running more quietly than a comparable hydraulic system.
The watermakers play an important role too. Producing fresh water on board isn't simply about supplying guests. The crew need large quantities to keep a yacht of this size clean, particularly when operating away from marina infrastructure. Water can also be passed through a filtration system before washdowns, helping avoid the spotting that untreated water can leave behind. It's one of those practical details that says a lot about how these yachts are used in the real world.
Power comes from a pair of 1,300hp MTU diesel engines. Top speed is around 16 knots, though the Oasis 34M is really designed to cruise at closer to 10 knots. At that speed, the yacht is capable of around 2,700nm between fuel stops, supported by a fuel capacity of 25,000 litres. The captain reported fuel consumption of approximately 52 gallons per hour during the yacht's delivery trip from the Bahamas to Palm Beach, which is a pretty respectable figure for a 34m (111ft) yacht carrying this number of cabins and deck space.
Our Verdict
You don't deliver approaching 20 yachts in four years, in a sector this competitive, unless you've got something right. The Oasis 34M has clearly struck a chord with buyers. A big part of the appeal is that the yacht never feels like a cut-down version of something larger. The Oasis Deck remains every bit as effective as you'd hope, the owner's suite is a really impressive space for a yacht of this length, and there are enough different outdoor areas that guests can always find somewhere that suits the mood or the moment.
Very little appears to have been lost in the move from 40 metres to 34 metres. There are compromises, of course. There always are. But from a guest's point of view, it doesn't feel like you're giving away much at all.
Whether it's the best 34-metre yacht ever built may still be open to debate, but what isn't is the amount Benetti has managed to fit into this platform. There is so much going on in a relatively compact package, and it's difficult to think of another yacht in this class that offers as much.
Reasons to Buy
- Outstanding Oasis Deck
- Really impressive owner's cabin
- Lots going on for 34m
- Proven platform
Things to Consider
- Limited outdoor dining space
- Crew accommodation isn't the best
Pricing
Price as reviewed: $17,000,000 (€14,689,360 approx)
King's Lair was listed for sale with HMY at the time of filming.
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Rivals to Consider
The Sanlorenzo SD118 is probably the closest rival on paper. At 35.75m (117ft) and around 290GT, it is slightly longer and slightly roomier than the Oasis 34M's 275GT platform, while accommodating the same 10 guests with a crew of five. The difference is really one of philosophy. Sanlorenzo uses that extra volume to create an architectural yacht with an asymmetrical layout and a clever 19sqm beach area. Benetti puts far more emphasis on life at the water's edge. The Oasis Deck is larger, more dramatic and feels much more central to the whole experience. If the SD118 is a lovely example of modern yacht architecture, the Oasis 34M feels more focused on how owners and guests actually spend their time on board.
The Ocean Alexander 35P takes a much more American approach. At 34.6m (114ft) and 273GT, it sits almost exactly alongside the Oasis 34M in size and accommodates the same 10 guests with five crew. A pair of beefy 2,000hp MAN V12s push it to around 24 knots and deliver a range of 3,252nm at 8 knots, so it has a useful turn of speed that the Benetti simply isn't trying to match. The layout leans heavily into flybridge living, big interior spaces and elevated entertaining areas. The Oasis 34M heads in a different direction, dedicating a huge amount of its real estate to creating that lovely connection with the sea.
The Cantiere delle Marche RJ115 is at the opposite end of the spectrum. Measuring 35m (115ft) and carrying 299GT within a steel hull, it was designed first and foremost as an explorer yacht. Depending on the build, accommodation varies between 10 and 12 guests with a crew of seven, while the headline figure is a remarkable 5,500nm range at 9 knots. That completely changes the sort of cruising the yacht can undertake. The RJ115 is built for owners who want to disappear for weeks at a time and cover serious distances. The Oasis 34M is much less concerned with crossing oceans and much more concerned with what happens when you arrive somewhere lovely and drop the anchor.
The Gulf Craft Majesty 111 takes yet another route. At 34.1m (112ft) and 240GT, it manages to accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins while carrying a crew of five. Twin MAN V12s provide a top speed of around 20 knots and a range of 1,300nm at 12 knots. It's a very clever piece of packaging and a yacht that makes a strong case for family ownership and charter use. There are some really nice social spaces too, including a foredeck plunge pool, but the aft deck arrangement feels far more conventional than the Benetti's. Few yachts in this size range have a stern that feels quite as special as the Oasis Deck.
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Specifications
- Builder Benetti
- Range Oasis
- Model Oasis 34M
- Length Overall 34.36m
- Beam 7.7m
- Draft 2.03m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 5
- Crew 7
- Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 25,000 Litres
- Engine Model 2x MTU 10V 2000 M86
- Engine HP 1380
- Engine economic speed 10 knots
- Engine max range (speed type) 2700 (nm)
Tenders
The following tenders are compatible with the Benetti Oasis 34M
- DieselJet 505 Builder: Williams Jet Tenders Length: 5.03m Speed: Knots
Benetti Oasis 34M Layout
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Sun Deck
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The sun deck is home to the only external dining space
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Upper Deck
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The bridge deck has space for a private captain's cabin aft of the bridge
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Main Deck
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The Oasis deck links brilliantly to the curvaceous main saloon
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Lower Deck
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The 5.5m tender stows in a garage at the stern
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