Overview

The Beneteau Antares 9 represents the flagship of the Antares range, delivering a masterclass in balancing weekend cruising comfort, offshore capability and refined onboard living.

Elegant, sleek and exceptionally versatile, the Antares 9 is designed for owners who want more than just a day boat. Combining generous living space, reassuring safety and impressive performance, it feels closer to a compact motor cruiser than a traditional pilothouse boat.

Whether you’re exploring the coastline, enjoying a weekend escape or entertaining friends at anchor, the Antares 9 extends your time on the water in complete comfort.

Performance & Cruising

The Antares 9 features a lighter, more rigid hull that reduces vibration, improves fuel efficiency and delivers a highly controllable ride. Beneteau’s patented Airstep® hull technology helps the boat cut cleanly through the water, providing a remarkably dry, stable and comfortable experience even when offshore conditions become challenging.

Available with twin outboard engines delivering up to 500hp, the Antares 9 offers the power to cruise efficiently along the coast while maintaining the composed handling and offshore capability that experienced boaters appreciate.

A Bright and Spacious Wheelhouse

The standout feature is the wheelhouse. Bright, spacious, and surrounded by large windows, the 360° view creates a genuinely livable interior space that works just as well underway as it does at anchor. The interior lounge is bathed in light from these windows and showcases a stunning aesthetic upgrade inspired by the larger Antares 11 and 12.

The layout has been designed to keep people connected, with flexible seating that can easily shift from relaxed cruising to social dining.

Comfortable Accommodation for Extended Weekends

Below deck, the Antares 9 moves firmly into true weekender territory, and firmly establishes itself as a true weekender with accommodation that comfortably exceeds expectations for a boat of this size.

The comfortable forward owner’s cabin features a low-set queen size bed with padded headboard, allowing for plenty of headroom – no bumping heads when sitting up! Storage shouldn’t be an issue, with high-set cabinets around the room, underbed storage and a hanging locker; there should be no problem with storing your weekend necessities.

Located midship, the second cabin offers a comfortable double berth, good headroom and additional storage, making it ideal for guests or family members.

For additional flexibility, the dinette can also be converted into extra berths when required. It’s on this lower deck you’ll also find a more than adequate bathroom with a toilet, shower, sink and storage.

Fully Equipped Galley

The galley is modern and functional, perfect for all the needs of your getaway.

Features include:

• 80-litre refrigerator
• Two electric hobs
• Optional microwave oven
• Practical storage solutions
• Ample preparation space

Whether preparing breakfast before a day on the water or hosting a relaxed evening meal at anchor, the galley makes onboard living feel effortless rather than improvised.

Social Cockpit Designed for Entertaining

Measuring approximately 2.4m wide by 1.7m long, the aft cockpit offers generous space for family and friends. Flexible seating can quickly transform into a large sunbathing area when the boat is at rest.

The modular saloon layout adds further versatility. By adding an additional seat to the large L-shaped bench, the seating converts into a spacious U-shaped arrangement perfect for entertaining larger groups. The cockpit table can then be deployed from its dedicated storage location, creating an inviting outdoor dining area for everyone onboard.

Safe and Practical Deck Layout

Wide side decks with high pulpits and thoughtful access points to the foredeck make moving around the boat feel safe and intuitive, plus a compact, highly functional side door opens from the helm to a broader, deeper starboard side deck.

This is paired with a starboard side gate and swim ladder, providing effortless access to both the pontoon and the water, away from the engines.

The elongated roof makes for an enjoyable experience regardless of sun, wind or rain, and can also be upgraded to double up as additional storage space for paddleboards, bicycles or even solar panels. The foredeck features a large and comfortable sunbed with adjustable backrests, and easy access to the anchor locker.

Confidence at the Helm

At the helm, everything is set up for confidence and control, ergonomically designed with footrests, adjustable bolster seats and a great comprehensive dashboard. The reversible co-pilot seat adds a versatility to the space, allowing forward facing navigation or flip it to create a four/five-person seating area.

The Antares 9 comes with a 300L fuel tank that was once an optional extra, allowing for cruising range of up to 170 nautical miles at cruising speed, opening up even more possibilities for coastal exploration and weekend adventures.

Visibility is excellent, the driving position is commanding without being overwhelming, and the boat responds in a predictable, composed way. It’s the kind of platform that feels equally at home on short coastal hops or longer weekend passages.

Why Choose the Beneteau Antares 9?

What really defines the Antares 9 is its flexibility.

It can shift from relaxed family cruiser to practical offshore weekender without feeling like a compromise in either role. It’s a boat built to extend your time on the water – comfortably, safely, and with enough space to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than just functional.

For boaters seeking a premium weekender cruiser with real overnight capability, impressive performance and exceptional value, the Beneteau Antares 9 continues to set the benchmark in its class.

Key Features

• Flagship model in the Beneteau Antares range
• Patented Airstep® hull technology
• Twin outboard engine configuration up to 500hp
• Two private double cabins
• Convertible saloon berth
• Bright panoramic wheelhouse
• Fully equipped galley
• Separate shower and toilet compartment
• Large adaptable cockpit
• Spacious foredeck sunpad
• Helm side door for easy deck access
• Up to 170 nautical miles cruising range
• Ideal for coastal cruising and weekend adventures

Beneteau Antares 9 Specifications

Beneteau Antares 9 FAQ

What is the cruising range of the Beneteau Antares 9?

The Antares 9 comes equipped with a 300-litre fuel tank as standard, allowing for a cruising range of up to approximately 170 nautical miles at cruising speed, conditions dependant.

How many people can sleep onboard the Beneteau Antares 9?

Impressively for its size, the Antares 9 can sleep up to 6 people; featuring a queen sized bed in the owners cabin, a second guest cabin with a double berth, and a convertible dinette.

Are parts and servicing readily available for the Beneteau Antares 9 in the UK?

Yes. As an authorised Beneteau dealer, Fox’s Yacht Sales can assist with genuine Beneteau parts, technical support and servicing enquiries, helping to keep your Antares 9 in excellent condition throughout your ownership.

Why Choose Fox’s Yacht Sales for Your Beneteau Antares 9?

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 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 9, call us on +44 (0)1473 971 971. We’re available Monday to Saturday and always happy to talk boats.