Beneteau Antares 12 CoupéThe flexible family cruiser

Ralf Marquard

 · 31.07.2025

The Antares has a modern, fresh design.
Photo: Beneteau
Following the successful launch of the Antares 12 Fly version, Beneteau is expanding the line with the new 12 Coupé Family Cruiser, which will celebrate its world premiere in Cannes in 2025.

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The new Antares 12 Coupé from Beneteau is positioned as a versatile cruiser for longer trips on inland waterways and at sea. It offers a well thought-out space concept for hours together on the water.

Many utilisation options

The L-shaped cockpit can be modularly adapted to different uses. An electrically extendable terrace on the starboard side increases the usable outdoor area and facilitates access to the water for activities such as paddling or swimming.

Inside, there is a spacious owner's cabin with its own bathroom and shower as well as a guest cabin with a separate bathroom. A third room can be used as additional sleeping accommodation or storage space as required. With the converted saloon bench in the wheelhouse, the boat even offers eight berths.

Beneteau Antares 12 Coupé is gsuitable for the year

A special feature of the Antares 12 Coupé is its flexibility in different weather conditions. The extended hardtop offers good protection for the cockpit, which can be supplemented by an optional side tarpaulin set. For sunny regions, an integrated, retractable soft top is available, which floods the cockpit with sunlight.

Freedom of movement on deck is ensured by safe side decks, which allow easy access from the cockpit to the forward sun deck and facilitate mooring manoeuvres. The Antares can be equipped with either two 400 hp (294 kW) or three 300 hp (221 kW) outboard engines. An optional Seakeeper gyro stabiliser improves ride comfort in swell. The Seanapps system enables remote monitoring of the boat via app.

Sophisticated design for a better quality of life

The Antares 12 Coupé has a large electric sliding roof that provides plenty of natural light in the interior. A retractable sliding glass door creates a smooth transition between the cockpit and wheelhouse. In the wheelhouse itself, the generous headroom enhances the feeling of space. A U-shaped seating area and a fully equipped galley complete the living area.

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Technical data

  • Total length: 12,97 m
  • Width: 3,78 m
  • Weight (with motors): 8,807 kg (two-engine version), 9,029 kg (three-engine version)
  • Maximum draught: 1,1 m
  • Fuel capacity: 2 x 587 litres
  • Fresh water capacity: 400 l
  • CE certification: B10 C12
  • Maximum motor power: 3 x 300 hp (3 x 221 kW)
  • Designer: SARRAZIN Design / BENETEAU POWERBOATS
  • Info: www.beneteau.com/de

Ralf Marquard

Ralf Marquard

Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE

Ralf Marquard discovered his enthusiasm for boating on the tranquil Aller, first with inflatable boats and later with a 6-meter cabin cruiser. His electrical engineering studies at HAW Hamburg took him from the southern Heidekreis (Lower Saxony) to the Hanseatic city. Ralf Marquard has been working for the BOOTE editorial team since 1997, where he trained as a test editor. He tests both small inflatable boats and larger yachts. His personal boat is a 4.50 meter long, self-built wooden boat with a 50 hp outboard motor. In 2007, he was appointed deputy editor-in-chief at BOOTE.

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