Arcadia to move into four-deck territory with new A125, as A80 bags award

Arcadia is taking its slow-yachting philosophy into a new size category with the A125, a 38m four-deck project due for delivery in 2028. The new yacht follows an award-winning A80 that demonstrates how far the shipyard is prepared to go with owner-led customisation.

The new A125 is a 38m, 299 GT, four-deck yacht that the company says will mark a new chapter in its evolution. Set for delivery in 2028, the yacht will accommodate 10 guests and seven crew.

Federico Peruccio, Arcadia’s marketing and communication director, says the yacht will offer “best-in-class volumes,” with the company positioning the project as delivering experiences normally associated with 45 to 50m yachts.

Arcadian living – a slow-yachting approach

The A125 continues the brand’s focus on what the company describes as ‘Arcadian living’ – an approach centred on removing barriers between the owner and the environment.

Opening windows across the decks are intended to create direct connections with the surroundings, while the company says it has paid particular attention to space, volumes and sustainability.

Further details and images of the A125 will be released progressively over the coming months.

Exploring an award winner

But it’ll build on the company’s ethos of slow yachting, evidenced onboard the award-winning A80 Mabelle II, which MIN test-drove during Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

Mabelle II won the World Yachts Trophies for Best Interior Design (2026) and the award jury chose it as an example of Arcadia’s ability to develop highly customised yachts while preserving the strengths of the original design platform.

It’s the result of an intensive co-creation effort with the owners, leading to the design of exclusive interiors in terms of their layout, finishings, furniture and decorative details.

Bespoke build combines Italian craftsmanship with owner-led customisation

Arcadia Yachts says its bespoke programme lets owners tailor an A80 well beyond the standard specification, from furniture and fabrics to colours and layout details.

Mabelle II has been customised with most of the loose furniture, soft materials and décor being Italian – including storied luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau. Some of the loose furniture has also been reshaped and repainted to suit the owner’s preferences, including a light blue lacquer inspired by Maine in the US.

Italian-built, owner-specific details

According to the shipyard, everything from the handrails to the tables is made in Italy.

That said, founder and CEO Ugo Pellegrino notes that Arcadia works with different suppliers depending on owner requirements, rather than specifying Italian products exclusively. (The engines are the boat’s main non-Italian component.)

The customised finish and owner-led approach are part of a broader Arcadia philosophy in which individual details are treated as an important part of the yacht’s construction rather than an afterthought.

Pellegrino describes his extreme attention to detail when explaining his approach to construction. He says he cannot accept, for example, one table being out of line with another.

Large wheel is a testament to ‘slow-yachting’

The A80’s large steering wheel is a deliberate part of Arcadia’s slow-yachting concept, according to Pellegrino.

“The concept at the beginning was slow yachting. Like the sailing boat,” he says.

The wheel is intended to reinforce the sailing-boat feel of the yacht, while the A80’s propulsion system gives the boat a notably responsive helm.

The boat is powered by Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, which Pellegrino says contributes to its responsiveness. The installation provides a smooth, low-vibration experience while allowing more accommodation space because the engine room is smaller than it would be with a conventional shaft-line arrangement.

Award recognition for Mabelle II

Arcadia Yachts says the Best Interior Design award confirms its role as a leading innovator in the international yachting industry and strengthens the shipyard’s positioning as a benchmark for conscious, future-forward luxury.

“The A80 project fully embodies our vision of contemporary yachting,” says Pellegrino. “Receiving such a prestigious award is a source of great satisfaction, even more so because it recognises our ability to establish a deep and genuine dialogue with owners, turning their needs into unique settings that reflect their identity, lifestyle and desires. The third A80 shows how Arcadia can now push beyond the levels of customisation traditionally associated with larger yachts.”

The jury, looking at the shipyard’s first Raised Pilot House model, says the yacht marks an important step in the brand’s evolution. “It was designed to deliver an exceptional quality of life on board, and a cruising experience centred on comfort, openness and the quality of time spent at sea.

“Distinctive features include an owner’s suite on the main deck, five cabins in total, separate crew quarters forward and the largest upper deck in its segment, offering 80 square metres of usable space. The project is further enhanced by the brand’s signature solar panels, large opening windows and a design approach that maximises natural light, spatial continuity and constant dialogue with the surrounding environment.”