Boats designed for river and short sea shipping
The Delphia brand was born in Poland, 30 years ago, in the Mazuri lakes region, bodies of water well known to river and inland waterway enthusiasts. When it joined the Bénéteau Group in 2018, it was a natural choice to develop this market. While the Vendée-based group's portfolio of brands meets a multitude of boaters' needs, it was then missing an offer dedicated to inland waterways. Martin Schemkes, the brand's director, explains: "We had identified a demand for boats dedicated to river cruising, slow coastal cruising. With specialized architects, like Vripack, we designed boats that provide both more comfort and more glide at slow displacement boat speeds. Boats are measured in meters instead of feet and speed in both km/h and knots."
Aiming for 100% electric
Delphia is also the first brand in the Bénéteau Group to achieve a fully electric offering. The range, which includes three sizes, the Delphia 10, 11 and 12, offers electric engines. As part of the Group's CSR policy and international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, the Delphia range will be 100% electric by 2025. The yachts are equipped with Torqeedo engines, the leader in e-mobility in the maritime industry, with the aim of offering turnkey electric cruising yachts, which are unusual on the market. They are equipped with Deep Blue inboard motors optimized for displacement boats, but also with the complete solution with their associated batteries.
In order to facilitate access to electric power, Delphia, in collaboration with several brands of electric charging stations, including Aqua Superpower, is working to set up a network of charging stations accessible on the canals of Europe. The boats are also equipped with electrical outlets for charging bicycles on the rear deck of the boat.
In addition to durability, electric also offers the comfort of silent, odorless navigation, allowing you to hear the surrounding nature and be in a relaxed, peaceful state of mind. Environment and passengers all win. For Martin Schemkes: "Sustainability is not only about the environment, but also about the well-being of people. It is a way of thinking and acting, and a principle that should guide us."
Change the way you navigate
It is more globally the way of sailing that Delphia also wants to change, as shown by its slogan Mindful Cruising. Martin Schemkes emphasizes: "Delphia and its boats offer the opportunity to enjoy a moment of mindful pleasure and meet the overall goal of slowing down. Delphia wants to provide the best sustainable boat on the market. We believe that deceleration is the key to enjoyable and relaxing cruising on inland waterways and sheltered coastal areas. That's why we offer owners and passengers the opportunity to enjoy moments of pleasure on boats designed for comfort, convenience and ease; where sustainable solutions allow you to harmonize with nature and your loved ones."
