Beneteau Antares 12 Fly

Beneteau Antares 12 Fly Overview

The Beneteau Antares 12 Fly represents the ultimate expression and flagship of the Antares range, blending serious offshore capability with refined luxury, expansive living space, and long-range comfort. At 12 metres in length, it pushes firmly into true family yacht territory while maintaining the line’s 45-year heritage of practicality, safety, and effortless usability.

With its stylish, modern profile, sheer line, hull glazing, and iconic hardtop architecture supporting a vast flybridge, the Antares 12 Fly commands a striking presence on the water. Whether embarking on extended multi-day coastal passages, exploring distant anchorages, or entertaining family and friends across multiple outdoor decks, this flagship cruiser offers an unmatched sense of space, elegance, and serenity.

Performance & Cruising

Engineered with a high-performance hull structure designed for exceptional stability and efficiency across a wide range of sea states, the Antares 12 Fly delivers smooth, confident handling on every passage.

Powered by twin Mercury Verado V10 400 hp engines or triple Mercury Verado V8 300 hp outboards delivering up to 900 hp, the boat provides impressive cruising speeds and agile performance. Integrated joystick control comes standard to make close-quarters maneuvering effortless, while an optional Seakeeper gyroscopic stabiliser can be installed to ensure exceptional stability both underway and at anchor in challenging weather conditions.

Elevating the Experience: The Flybridge

The defining feature of the Antares 12 Fly is its elevated flybridge, which creates a second full living and helm area high above the main deck. Giving the skipper a commanding view of the water underway, it also offers guests a fresh perspective when anchored in scenic bays.

Designed as a dedicated social hub, the flybridge features a comfortable corner sofa, sunbathing lounges, a secondary helm station, and a fully fitted outdoor galley cabinet and wet bar. It effectively turns the boat into a multi-level cruising platform, fundamentally expanding how you enjoy time on the water.

A Bright and Panoramic Wheelhouse

The wheelhouse serves as the central indoor living area, surrounded by panoramic glazing that floods the interior with natural light and provides 360° views of the ocean. Styled with indirect LED lighting, elegant upholstery, and lacquered cabinetry, the interior lounge offers a sophisticated, serene setting for relaxing or dining.

The main deck design prioritises seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Opening the three-leaf glass cockpit door merges the wheelhouse lounge and aft cockpit into one expansive, continuous living space. Up forward in the saloon, a raised co-pilot seat allows passengers to sit alongside the helmsman and enjoy panoramic views of the journey ahead.

Comfortable Accommodation for Extended Voyages

Below deck, the Antares 12 Fly provides accommodation designed to preserve privacy and comfort for everyone onboard, supporting up to eight guests overnight when utilising the convertible wheelhouse saloon.

The owner’s cabin is exceptionally spacious and light-filled, featuring dedicated storage and its own private en-suite bathroom complete with an impressively large shower.

The VIP guest cabin is equally refined, featuring bright hull glazing and its own private en-suite head. A highly modular third cabin offers maximum flexibility, functioning as a single or double berth for extra guests or converting easily into dedicated storage for gear and long-distance cruising supplies.

Fully Equipped All-Electric Galley

Positioned within the wheelhouse to keep the chef connected to the social action, the fully fitted galley offers all-electric cooking facilities designed for effortless meal preparation.

Built with practicality in mind, the space features generous counter surfaces, integrated air conditioning options, a stainless steel sink, and comprehensive storage solutions, including neatly organised dedicated bins for cutlery and waste management.

Modular Cockpit & Electric Side Platform

The sheltered aft cockpit is protected by the signature long hardtop and offers an inviting L-shaped bench seat with a versatile dining table and deep shade. Because the outboard engines are positioned aft, the space beneath the cockpit floor is free for substantial under-deck storage.

At the touch of a button, the starboard side platform lowers to create a water-level beach club balcony, providing effortless access for swimming, snorkeling, or launching paddleboards while expanding your outdoor deck area. At the stern, a clever walkaround deck section behind the outboards allows easy access across the transom, complete with a retractable deck mechanism that facilitates effortless engine tilting.

Safe and Intuitive Deck Layout

Moving around the Antares 12 Fly is safe, natural, and intuitive. Designed with asymmetric walkways, the starboard catwalk is extra wide for easy passage forward to the foredeck lounge, which features a spacious sun pad equipped with adjustable backrests. High handrails, sturdy pulpit guardrails, and clear circulation behind the engines ensure passengers of all ages feel secure moving about the vessel.

Confidence at the Helm & Modern Connectivity

At the main steering station, upgraded fixtures, excellent visibility, and an ergonomic driving position give the captain complete command of the boat. A practical sliding helm side door opens directly onto the starboard deck, placing the joystick control and throttle within easy reach when stepping outside for shorthanded docking or mooring maneuvers.

The vessel is also equipped with the Seanapps mobile smart unit and application. This connected technology allows you to remotely monitor critical onboard systems, such as battery charge, fuel levels, water tank status, and maintenance schedules -directly from your smartphone, as well as plan routes and review sailing logs.

Why Choose the Beneteau Antares 12 Fly?

The Beneteau Antares 12 Fly sets the benchmark for modern flybridge family cruisers. By combining twin or triple outboard power up to 900hp, three private cabins with dual en-suite heads, an electric side balcony, and a vast upper flybridge, it delivers true yacht luxury without losing the practical simplicity and all-weather dependability of the Antares range.

Beneteau Antares 12 Fly Key Features

• Flagship flybridge cruiser in the Beneteau Antares range
• Twin Mercury V10 400hp or Triple Mercury V8 300hp engines (up to 900hp)
• Standard integrated Joystick Control and optional Seakeeper gyro stabiliser
• Vast flybridge with upper helm, corner sofa, and outdoor wet bar cabinet
• Three private cabins sleeping up to 6 (+2 in convertible saloon)
• Owner’s suite and VIP guest cabin each with private en-suite bathrooms
• Drop-down electric side platform / balcony for easy water access
• Panoramic wheelhouse with 3-leaf opening door for continuous living space
• Fully fitted all-electric galley with dedicated cutlery and waste storage
• Sliding helm side door for effortless shorthanded docking
• Asymmetric side decks and forward sun pad with adjustable backrest
• Built-in Seanapps mobile connectivity for remote smart vessel monitoring

Beneteau Antares 12 Fly FAQ

How many people can sleep onboard the Beneteau Antares 12 Fly?

The Antares 12 Fly can sleep up to 8 people onboard. It features three private lower deck cabins (a master cabin with en-suite, a VIP guest cabin with en-suite, and a third modular single/double cabin), as well as a convertible dinette berth in the wheelhouse saloon.

What engine options are available for the Antares 12 Fly?

The Antares 12 Fly is powered by high-performance Mercury Verado outboards with integrated joystick control, available in either Twin 400 HP V10 or Triple 300 HP V8 configurations.

Are parts and servicing readily available for the Beneteau Antares 12 Fly in the UK?

Yes. As an authorised Beneteau dealer, Fox’s Yacht Sales provides full technical support, genuine Beneteau parts, and routine servicing to keep your Antares 12 Fly performing at its best.

Why Choose Fox’s Yacht Sales for Your Beneteau Antares 12 Fly?

At Fox’s Yacht Sales, we’ve been helping people get on the water for over 50 years. Our team knows boats inside and out, and we’re passionate about matching customers with the right boat for their needs. Whether you’re new to boating or moving up to your next boat, we’re here to offer straightforward advice, answer questions and support you long after handover day.

• Over 50 years of trusted marine expertise
• Fair and transparent pricing
• Options to sell or part-exchange your boat
• Expert guidance on specifications and options
• Friendly support the whole way through
• Access to marine finance and insurance solutions

As part of Fox’s Marina & Boatyard in Ipswich, you’ll also have access to one of the UK’s most established boating facilities. From servicing, maintenance and refits to our fully stocked chandlery, everything you need is in one place.

If you’d like to find out more about the Beneteau Antares 12 Fly, call us on +44 (0)1473 971 971. We’re available Monday to Saturday and always happy to talk boats!