Flagship push on the water, Azimut Grande 26M targets quiet luxury

With its compact-superyacht layout, raised wheelhouse and optional hybrid “Hotel Mode”, Azimut’s Grande 26M aims at buyers who want long-range comfort in a sub-90-foot package. We look at the flagship’s core features, pricing and where it fits in the Italian builder’s line-up.

Edited by ad hoc news Flagship & Bestseller Desk. Reviewed before publication on 06/15/2026 at 12:56 PM ET. Details in the imprint.

Azimut’s Grande 26M is positioned as a compact superyacht for owners who want the volume, quiet comfort and crew separation of a much larger boat in an 85-foot hull. The model blends a raised wheelhouse layout with an expansive full-beam owner’s suite and optional hybrid “Hotel Mode” to extend time at anchor without relying heavily on diesel generators.

Layout, hull concept and living space on the Azimut Grande 26M

At 26.09 meters in length overall, the Grande 26M sits at the entry point of Azimut’s Grande range, which spans up to 38 meters and is focused on semi-custom superyachts with dedicated crew quarters and long-range cruising capability. According to the official Azimut product information, the yacht features a wide-body superstructure forward that allows a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck while keeping a generous salon and separate galley behind it. Azimut’s product page for the Grande 26M highlights a beam of about 6.3 meters and a displacement hull optimized for efficiency at displacement and semi-planing speeds.

The lower deck is generally configured with four guest cabins, including two VIP-caliber rooms and two twin cabins, giving typical sleeping capacity for ten guests plus crew. Azimut separates the crew area aft with two cabins, a small mess and direct access to the engine room, a layout intended to protect owner privacy on longer voyages. The raised wheelhouse above the main deck, accessed by a dedicated internal staircase, frees up more space in the salon while giving the captain better visibility, a design approach that has become standard across Azimut’s larger Grande models.

Outdoor living is a focus area on the Grande 26M. A sizable flybridge hosts seating, a dining area and an optional bar or spa tub, while the stern incorporates a beach club concept with a fold-down platform and space for water toys or a tender. Forward, the bow area can be fitted with sunpads and a lounge, giving owners several distinct zones for guests to spread out. Many interiors are specified with light woods, large windows and neutral fabrics to emphasize natural light and create a “villa on the sea” atmosphere, a theme Azimut repeatedly uses across its marketing for the Grande range.

On the technical side, Azimut emphasizes its “Low Emission Yacht” strategy on the Grande 26M, which combines a hull developed in cooperation with naval architect Filippo Salvetti with a weight-conscious construction that includes extensive use of carbon fiber in the superstructure. The builder claims this approach can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions versus earlier designs of similar size, particularly at typical cruising speeds. Owners can choose between different engine options from MAN, with top speeds in the mid-20-knot range depending on configuration and load, while typical economical cruising will be slower to maximize range.

Noise and vibration insulation has been another selling point for Azimut in this class, as buyers increasingly expect near-residential comfort levels underway and at anchor. Thicker glass, carefully isolated machinery and structural damping are used in key areas such as the owner’s suite and main salon. The overall goal is to allow guests to converse at normal voice levels and rest overnight without intrusive background noise, even when generators are running or seas are moderate.

Azimut offers an optional “Hotel Mode” package on the Grande 26M that uses advanced battery systems and inverters to power key onboard services at anchor with the generators switched off for extended periods. This configuration is designed to cover typical nighttime loads such as air conditioning in select areas, refrigeration, lighting and entertainment systems for several hours in favorable conditions. By cutting generator use in bays and marinas, the system not only lowers local emissions and fuel consumption but also reduces noise for guests and neighboring boats, a feature that has become increasingly relevant in crowded Mediterranean anchorages. A technical overview from marine industry media describes Azimut’s hybrid and hotel power approach as one element of the company’s broader emissions reduction roadmap. Boat International’s coverage of Azimut’s low-emission yacht program notes that combining optimized hull forms with hotel-mode solutions can cut fuel use by double-digit percentages in some usage scenarios.

Pricing for a new Azimut Grande 26M depends heavily on engine selection, interior fit-out, options such as stabilizers and hotel-mode packages, and the degree of customization requested by the buyer. Brokers and dealers generally quote base prices in the several-million-euro range before options, placing the model firmly in the compact superyacht bracket and competing with offerings from other European builders in the 80 to 90-foot category. Lead times vary depending on the shipyard’s slot availability and the complexity of the specification, with some owners ordering multiple seasons ahead to secure preferred delivery windows for the Mediterranean or North American cruising calendars.

For Azimut, the Grande 26M functions as a key gateway into its larger-yacht ecosystem, allowing first-time superyacht owners to move up from smaller flybridge models while staying within a size that many experienced captains can manage with a relatively small crew. The Grande line, together with larger custom projects, is a relevant contributor to the group’s revenue mix, with the company regularly highlighting the segment’s performance in its financial communications. According to information from the Azimut-Benetti Group’s capital market materials, the broader group has targeted growth in high-value, larger yachts, with the Grande series occupying an important role in this strategy. A Moody’s credit opinion on Azimut-Benetti has previously pointed to the resilience of demand in the luxury yacht sector, particularly in the 24 to 40-meter range that includes the Grande 26M.

While Azimut-Benetti is privately held, Azimut Holding is represented in public markets through Azimut Holding S.p.A., an Italy-based asset management group operating under the same Azimut name but in a different industry segment. Shares of Azimut Holding S.p.A. (ISIN IT0001050910) most recently traded on Borsa Italiana in Milan at around EUR 27 per share in mid-June 2026, reflecting investor expectations for the company’s asset management and wealth advisory business in its home market and abroad.

Azimut Grande 26M in brief: key facts

• Product: Azimut Grande 26M
• Manufacturer: Azimut-Benetti Group
• Category: Flagship / compact superyacht
• Launch date: First units delivered from 2022 onward
• MSRP / Price: Several million euros before options (varies by specification)
• Availability: Sold through Azimut’s global dealer network, primarily in Europe, the US and the Middle East
• Target audience: Private yacht owners seeking a first superyacht in the sub-90-foot class with long-range comfort and dedicated crew quarters
• Key differentiator / USP: Raised-wheelhouse layout and full-beam main-deck owner’s suite combined with optional hybrid-style “Hotel Mode” and an efficiency-focused hull for quieter, lower-emission cruising

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