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The 10 Best New Superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show This Year

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The Monaco Yacht Show returns this year for its 32nd edition with a stellar lineup of yachts. The newly refitted 319-foot Carinthia VII and the head-turning 312-foot Kismet are two of the largest yachts confirmed to attend, while this year’s debuts include a dozen-plus new launches that may not be as large as some of the brokerage and charter gigayachts at the show but are still an impressive group in terms of design.

The newbies also seem to be broken out into distinctive colors this year, with the 262-foot scarlet-red Leona being the largest launch at the show, while the 174-foot Jewels , with its sky-blue hull will also stand out. Damen’s Bad Company Support has neon-pink lettering on the side, while Anjelif has a gold exterior, and Grey has a black superstructure and light-gray hull.

The Monaco event is the biggest yachting show to take place throughout Europe and the marquis event in the superyacht world. The organizers have been working hard to promote environmental innovations and educational trends taking place within yachting. The show will have design and innovation hubs, sustainability hub, and an adventure area. Of course, the big stars will be the fleet of 120 superyachts in Port Hercules.

Here are the 10 launches that we will definitely be visiting at the show.

‘Leona’ | Bilgin Yachts

The 262-foot Leona is Bilgin Yachts’s largest delivery to date. Even amid the glamour of Port Hercules, the full custom yacht will be hard to miss, thanks to a bright-scarlet hull that has earned the yacht the nickname “the Red Bullet.” The exterior is designed by Unique Yacht Design, and the interior is by H2 Yacht Design. The largest yacht to debut in Monaco this year, Leona is part of the Bilgin 263 series. It has the same lifting transom and large beach club pool as its sistership Tatiana . Another wow-factor feature includes a pair of Greek statues covered in fiber optics that give the impression of a star-studded night sky.

‘Alchemy’ | Rossinavi

With a design that was developed entirely over Zoom, Rossinavi’s tri-deck 216-foot Alchemy was built for an owner with a penchant for space. The result is more than 3,500 square feet of deck space, which holds large outdoor dining areas mated with dedicated bronzing and socializing areas and an on-deck Jacuzzi. The design employs Philippe Briand’s signature Vitruvius hull, while the contemporary interior was by Enrico Gobbi’s Team for Design.

‘Anjelif’ | Columbus Yachts

The 164-foot Anjelif is defined by its many technical innovations, including hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, an onboard sanitization system for the elimination of airborne viruses, and a touch-and-go helipad at the bow that converts into an open-air cinema. The all-aluminum, four-deck yacht delivered by Italian shipyard Columbus Yachts also boasts a gold exterior by Marco Casali of Too Design. The Italian studio used natural and sustainable materials to define the interior. Amenities include a gym on the main deck, a sauna, and treatment rooms.

‘Jewels’ | Turquoise Yachts

Turquoise Yachts’s 174-foot Jewels , with its sky-blue hull, will no doubt to turn heads wherever it ventures. The exterior design is the result of a first-time collaboration between the Turkish builder and Miami-based DeBasto Design. The interior is by British studio H2 Yacht Design to accommodates 12 guests. The boat, which has 720 gross tonnes of volume, boasts a large sundeck with spa pool, sunpads, bar, and socializing area.

‘Grey’ | Tankoa

Sporting a jet-black superstructure and light-gray hull, the aptly named Grey by Tankoa Yachts enjoys the same Paszkowski-designed profile as its sisterships Kinda and Olokun . But it’s the large glass-sided pool on the foredeck, paired with an outdoor cinema screen and integrated surround-sound speakers, that grab all the attention. A fold-down transom with extended swim platform, a beach club with side sea terraces, and a large sun deck with a second pool complete the 164-foot superyacht package.

‘X-Space’ | Sanlorenzo

X-Space by Sanlorenzo takes the use of onboard glass to a new level. Full-height windows, sliding-glass panes and “glass walls” in the guest cabins fill the interior with natural light. One of the yacht’s five decks is dedicated entirely to the owner, comprising multiple living areas, an office, and large master suite leading directly onto a private terrace at the bow. The exterior features include a 323-square-foot sunbathing deck and a swimming pool. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the 144-foot yacht is one of the Italian yard’s most anticipated launches to date.

‘Fancy’ | Nautor’s Swan

As the first hull in Nautor’s Swan’s 108 series, the 115-foot Fancy is one of a handful of sailing yachts making its world premiere at Monaco this year. Described by the shipyard as “the first in a new generation of Maxi Swans,” and sitting neatly between its Swan 98 and Swan 120 flagship, it mates a carbon hull with a sweeping and uncluttered resin-infused deck. The exterior design is by Micheletti + Partners, with naval architecture by German Frers.  

‘Ace’ | Conrad

The 145-foot yacht Ace built by Conrad Shipyard is the largest superyacht to come out of Poland. Its Reymond Langton exterior is defined by a “rolling wave” superstructure and an 82-foot sundeck with cinema screen and recessed infinity pool. Commissioned by a Swiss owner who requested an interior with an “Italian soul,” the full-custom boat sleeps 10 guests in five suites, with accommodations for a crew of nine. It marks the first hull in the Polish shipyard’s C144S series.

‘ArtExplorer’ | Perini Navi

When Robb Report reported on Frédéric Jousset’s idea for a floating gallery in 2021 , the art enthusiast’s vision was still a dream. Now it’s a 154-foot reality called ArtExplorer , debuting at Monaco this year. Built by Perini Navi to a design by naval architects Axel de Beaufort and Guillaume Verdier, it is the largest aluminum sailing catamaran in the world. Following the museum boat’s premiere at Monaco, it will sail the world, hosting immersive art exhibitions curated in collaboration with the Louvre Museum in Jousset’s bid to “democratize the arts.”

‘Bad Company Support’ | Damen

The 175-foot Bad Company Support is the first hull in Damen Yachting’s YS53 support vessel series. Commissioned by American tech entrepreneur Anthony Hsieh, the support vessel will be the largest boat in the serial yachtsman’s 10-strong fleet of vessels used for sportfishing expeditions and marine conservation. It’s also his first new build. Sporting an attention-grabbing neon pink name on its side, the support vessel has a 5,000 nautical mile range, a 15-ton deck crane, and IMO Tier III-compliant engines.

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The Most Impressive Superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show

Following a summer of record demand this year’s event was glitzier than ever.

By Irenie Forshaw

Each September, thousands of yacht builders, designers and owners descend on Port Hercule for the Monaco Yacht Show. It is here, in the heart of the picturesque Côte d’Azur, that boat lovers make their annual pilgrimage to catch a glimpse of the world’s newest – and most exciting – vessels. 

This year, the hotly anticipated event took place between September 28 and October 1. And, following a summer of record demand for superyachts spurred by the pandemic, the 2022 iteration was bigger and glitzier than ever.

With over 600 exhibitors showcasing 125 superyachts, there was no shortage of incredible boats on display. So, whether you’re considering taking the plunge and purchasing a yacht of your own, or you’re simply here to marvel at the latest builds, we’ve rounded up the most impressive vessels on display at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

[See also: Festival des Etoiles Monte-Carlo Opens at Le Louis XV]

Project TIME

Kicking off our list of the biggest reveals at the Monaco Yacht Show is Project TIME. The 282-ft explorer yacht concept is the brainchild of German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen and Valentin Design.

Suited for cold and warm water expeditions, the ship has been designed to travel everywhere from Antarctica to the South Pacific Islands. Powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system, Project Time would deliver a maximum speed of 16 knots, with a cruising speed of 14 knots, and a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Boasting a helipad platform, submarine, two lounges and even an onboard German brewery, this is no ordinary yacht. The extravagant vessel also features an extra wide owner’s duplex suite complete with two marble bathrooms and an expansive balcony.

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Dutch shipyard Feadship unveiled its eleventh cutting-edge yacht concept at the show, Slice. Studio de Voogt was brought in for the project, with the ambitious goal of turning “the inside out and the outside in”. To this end, the design team fitted the yacht with a glass strip running from bow to stern, bathing the decks in natural light.

Unlike many yachts that are plagued by gloomy corridors and claustrophobic living spaces, the interiors onboard Slice are bright and breezy. At the heart of the yacht on the main deck is a sprawling 750-sq-ft atrium flanked by cascading circular balconies, which, according to Feadship is so much more than a lobby and instead becomes “a destination in its own right”.

In a sign of Feadship’s dedication to using the latest technology, Slice would be fitted with a propulsion system powered by four dual-fuel generators modified to run on both methanol and non-fossil diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil), with the generated power delivered to two Azimuthing pods.

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Our list of the best superyachts on display at Monaco Yacht Show would not be complete without mentioning Lusine. The 196-ft vessel is Heesen’s largest ever steel Fast Displacement motor yacht and features a sleek silhouette with black thermo-bonded dark glass windows to keep out prying eyes.

Perhaps most impressive of all is the touch-and-go helipad on the sundeck which can accommodate an Airbus H-135. Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design was brought in to mastermind the lavish interiors. Lusine comfortably sleeps twelve set across six spacious staterooms, each of which has been thoughtfully adorned with bespoke furnishings and elegant sculptures. The most exclusive abode is the owner’s apartment located up on the bridge deck which has its own staircase to ensure total privacy.

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Come Together

Next up on our list is the first vessel in Amel’s new 60 Limited Edition Series. Designed by Espen Oeino International and built in the Netherlands, Come Together was delivered to her owner this Spring for an estimated €69.5m (approx. $68.6m).

The gleaming new superyacht spans 196 ft and features a teak deck, steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Winch Design is responsible for the laid-back yet elegant interiors that are reminiscent of a relaxed family home in shades of walnut and bronze.

Come Together has been fitted with a hybrid propulsion system for smooth, quiet cruising and features an expansive sun deck and 157-ft swim platform.

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Winch Design and Heesen also unveiled XV67 at the Monaco Yacht Show – a brand new explorer yacht concept that builds on their XVenture design concept from four years ago.

The 187-ft vessel has been given a refreshed layout and updated with the latest technology. While the robust steel hull remains, she is 32 ft longer than her predecessor and the tenders have been moved to the open aft deck freeing up space for even larger guest cabins and an expansive three-story master stateroom.

As seems to be becoming commonplace onboard the newest superyachts, VX67 boasts a helipad (that functions as an al fresco cinema when not in use) and has space to store a personal submarine on deck.

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Meyer took the Monaco Yacht Show as an opportunity to share the very first renderings of its sustainable One50 concept. The vessel – which was first unveiled a year ago at the 2021 show – is powered electrically by 25,000 kilowatts enabling her to reach a maximum speed of 23 knots.

After a year long wait to see what One50 could like, the renderings certainly don’t disappoint. Wellness is at the heart of the design; the 492-ft yacht features a retractable swimming pool, massage parlour, sauna and hammam. Other highlights include the top deck which is reserved entirely for the owner’s use and boasts an enormous suite complete with a private terrace.

Four Seasons Yacht

Last but by no means least on our roundup of the most impressive vessels unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show is Four Seasons’ first branded yacht . Slated to set sail at the end of 2025, no expense has been spared by the luxury hotel group, with each suite costing a cool $4.2m to build.

The gigantic vessel will be 679 ft long and 88.6 ft wide with 14 decks and a total of 95 rooms and suites. While the initial launch is just one yacht, the order includes the option to add two further ships in the future – amounting to an eyewatering $1.1bn.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will build the Four Seasons yacht in Trieste before Tillberg Design of Sweden and London-based Martin Brudnizki are brought in to put their stamp on the interiors. As you would expect from the luxury hotel brand, the yacht will feature an array of facilities including gourmet restaurants, bars, and a full-service spa.

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The biggest yachts for sale at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023

With the Monaco Yacht Show fast approaching, we take a look at the impressive line-up of yachts for sale on display in Port Hercule or at anchor this year...

Length : 91m Builder : Lürssen

Delivered in 2015, Lady Lara  is being offered for sale for the first time since she first hit the water. She offers a wide range of amenities or socialising and relaxing on board, including two swimming pools (one of which transforms into a dance floor), an onboard cinema and a dedicated wellness area complete with a beauty salon, spa treatment room, hammam and gym. Guests can also make use of her touch-and-go helipad for adventures beyond the sea. Accommodation is for 16 guests in eight cabins, including an owner's suite with access to a private deck and library.

Asking €230,000,000 with Y.CO.

Length : 90.1m Builder : Lürssen

Originally known as Air , Ice picked up the award for Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2006 World Superyacht Awards, in part because she was one of the first vessels to be fitted with electrically powered Azipod propellers. She sports a minimalist interior, comprised of tables and many horizontal surfaces made of limestone. The five bathtubs were carved from solid blocks, so large and heavy that the yacht was reportedly built around them.

Asking €120,000,000 with Blackorange Yachts .

New York and its skyline were the inspiration for Phoenix 2’ s styling. The result? Empire State skyscrapers on the bar stools in the sky lounge bar, which are lit by uplighters reminiscent of the torch held by the Statue of Liberty, as well as the firebird figurehead that looks as if it may have flown in from the Chrysler Building. Her style is grand Art Deco with a ballroom, a gilt-and-black Steinway grand piano, vast dining table, crystal chandelier and an adjoining wine cellar. Further features include a cinema, a winter garden with guest dining, a beach club and a beauty salon with a hammam. She accommodates up to 14 guests in seven cabins, including the full-beam owner’s suite forward on the main deck.

Asking €124,950,000 (VAT paid) with Burgess and Cecil Wright .

Length : 83.5m    Builder: Feadship

Feadship’s Savannah boasts a trophy cabinet of awards and international acclaim as one of the fleet's truly "eco-conscious" superyachts. As the first-ever hybrid yacht, her eco-focused and quiet electric-diesel performance is allied to an extremely efficient hull design. Her series of innovative design features continue as the first superyacht to be given a completely metallic paint job, but she is arguably best known for her Nemo Lounge. The semi-submerged sheet of glazing in the hull provides a view under the surface of the sea like no other.

Price on application with Edmiston .

Length : 70.6m Builder: Royal Denship

Iconic explorer Force Blue was once owned by a predominant character in the Formula One world and is regarded for her comfort, adventure features and versatility. She first tasted saltwater in 2002 as the 63.3-metre Big Roi, designed as a trawler-style expedition yacht, and has since been refitted throughout her life. Much of the work of her most recent refit, completed in 2022, centred around a seven-metre stern extension to allow for a large wrap-around swim platform. While H2 Yacht Design handled the exterior re-design, Italian architect Michele Bonan conceived her new interior. Her lofty bow, open forward deck (storing a wealth of tenders and toys) and 8,000-nautical-mile range certainly make her fit for exploration.

Price on application with Burgess and Fraser .

Length : 68.8m Builder : Feadship

Drizzle has had only one owner since new and has remained under their stewardship since 2012 with a comprehensive maintenance schedule that has kept her in near-perfect condition. The owner collaborated with British design studio RWD to fashion a neutral, contemporary interior intended for wide appeal. Her most recent refit in 2019 saw her repainted and fitted with a new, full-beam swim platform with a shower and retractable self-washing swim ladder. Drizzle joined the market following the completion of her Lloyds 10-Year Special Survey in May 2022.

Asking €63,000,000 (VAT paid) with Hamilton Marine International .

Length : 67.1m Builder: Damen Yachting

It is not just her imposing profile that makes Dapple powerful, but she also provides the scope to carry a multitude of equipment for exploration. Her layout has been designed with military precision – built with a fully commercial heli deck and a fully equipped dive centre with an integrated decompression chamber. Designed for global adventures, the support vessel is known for her speed and efficiency with a range of over 8,700 nautical miles at 13.5 knots. Guests can also soak up the 360-degree views from the bridge.

Asking €28,000,000 with Y.CO.

Ventum Maris

Length :  66m Builder: Amels

Part of the Amels 212 series, Ventum Maris is no stranger to luxury details, from the touch-and-go helipad and large tender garage to an elevator connecting all levels for guest convenience. She has gone through several refits between 2019 and 2021 at Amels , Monaco Marine and Amico . Tim Heywood leads the exterior design, showcasing a fusion of artistic vision and engineering prowess, and, inside, the space is one of welcoming comfort, where her original interiors by Andrew Winch were redesigned by Maria Poggi . The yacht's large sundeck is a continuation of this relaxing aesthetic, home to a Jacuzzi tub encircled by sunpads and a contraflow pool, accompanied by a swim-up wet bar.

Asking €65,000,000 with Edmiston .

Length : 65.5m Builder : Delta Marine

Delivered in 2013, Invictus boasts an impressive charter career and has six individually designed guest cabins on the main deck. This is in addition to the upper full-beam master suite, where the owner can enjoy wrap-around windows overlooking a private terrace and out to sea. The yacht's impressive interior volume is brought to life with exotic woods, rare Italian marbles and Art Deco fixtures, while large picture windows throughout afford magnificent views. Entertainment is key, with a bar on every deck, a bespoke Lalique bar on the owner's level and a piano in the high-ceilinged main saloon. 

Asking $94,000,000 with Burgess.

Length: 65.2m Builder: Lürssen

Polar Star was built in 2005 to a design by Espen Øino and, as her name might suggest, features an ice-class hull with an impressive range of 7,000 range miles, granting her access to remote parts of the world. Polar Star underwent an extensive refit in 2016 that saw the aft platform extended by two metres, the hexagonal spa pool replaced with a more practical rectangular, glass-fronted one and the guest office remodelled into a massage room. It also received a full Pinmar repaint in 2021. Accommodation is for 12 guests in five cabins.  

Asking €59,000,000 with Eastwind Yachts .

Length : 64.5m Builder : Benetti

Seanna was designed by Benetti, who delivered her in 2011, with interior design and styling by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Susan Young.  A grand marble lobby is found at the heart of the vessel and her interior is finished in fine Italian leathers, rich walnut woodwork and nickel inlays. The saloon converts to a cinema and there is a separate TV lounge adjacent to the formal dining room, while the main deck also boasts a massage room for two and a library with an electric fireplace.

Asking €49,500,000 with Burgess .

Length : 62.3m Builder : Feadship

Flag started life at Feadship in 2000 but underwent an extensive refit in 2012 that saw her pick up the Neptune for Best Refit at a World Superyacht Awards the following year. Highlights include a homey interior restyled by Chahan with a flexible seven-cabin layout offering accommodation for up to 18 guests. A lift offers stair-free access to all decks, including the sundeck where guests will find a pool and a pizza oven. 

Asking €39,500,000 with Burgess and Merle Wood & Associates .

Length :  62m Builder : Codecasa

Having only ever had one owner for private use, Moneikos has been meticulously maintained since her delivery in 2006 and is in turnkey condition. It is her autonomous owner's suite, located on the upper deck immediately beneath the sundeck, that sets her apart with 180° panoramic views and privacy for family life. She comfortably accommodates a party of up to 16 across eight cabins, and the Studio Dedalo interior is enhanced by comfortable seating to create an inviting atmosphere. Placing less of an emphasis on sunbathing, the sundeck is mostly covered, which gives more internal volume to the vessel. Further highlights include the main dining room, where optic fibre micro spotlights turn the ceiling into a starry vault for added intimacy. 

Asking €27,890,000 with Royal Yacht International .

Length :  61.5m Builder: Amels

Calypso 's strengths come in the form of volume. She was originally designed by Michael Leach , who does not hold back on ceiling heights, reaching 4.2 metres in the two-level master suite. The full-beam suite is described as a "sanctuary" and, sporting an overhead skylight, is truly impressive. Her lofty interior lends itself to a large accommodation configuration of up to 18 guests across seven cabins. Further highlights are showcased across the sun deck, split into three sections, home to everything from a Jacuzzi and enclosed gym to an outdoor cinema setup.

Asking €40,000,000 with Y.CO.

Length : 61.3m Builder : Lürssen

Marguerite was built in 2004 under the supervision of the Moran Yacht & Ship 's new construction team with a design brief that required a private owner’s area, professional dive centre, capacious tender storage and autonomous operation for thirty days. Fresh from a full interior refit after a change in ownership at the end of 2021, the yacht for sale accommodates 12 guests in six large cabins consisting of a two-deck owner's apartment with an observation lounge, access to a private foredeck and a floating staircase that leads to an upper deck study. A large sun deck/helicopter deck has a ten-person Jacuzzi that has been installed with a dedicated insulated storage tank, allowing the tub to be emptied and refilled with immediate hot water.

Asking $48,000,000 with Moran Yacht & Ship .

Mia Elise II

Length : 60.1m Builder: Trinity Yachts

With a relatively small draft of just over 2.80m, Mia Elise II is one of the largest yachts in the world capable of accessing the shallow anchorages in the Bahamas and Caribbean. She demonstrates an ingenious layout across a separate owner's deck with a forward-facing master stateroom that stretches across the full beam – enhanced by the private deck providing panoramic views. Further highlights are visible in the expansive living areas and various outside deck spaces, including a fold-down beach club and a separate gym and spa. Accommodation is for 12 across 6 cabins, plus a convertible staff cabin.

Asking $34,900,000 with Fraser .

Length : 60m Builder : Lürssen

Caipirinha was designed by Espen Øino with an interior by Mark Berryman and delivered by Lürssen in 2009. She picked up the coveted Neptune for Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards and was refitted as recently as 2017. Oversized windows fill the interior with natural light, while each guest cabin is finished with low noise, state-of-the-art electric blinds for privacy. The layout is described by the broker as "versatile, catering to a variety of social gatherings", including a formal saloon that can be converted to a cinema via a hidden screen and projector.

Asking €59,990,000 with Burgess .

Come Together

Length : 60m Builder : Amels

A category winner in the World Superyacht Awards 2023, Come Together was a direct response to the owner’s brief – a yacht that would limit its carbon footprint, house an expansive sundeck and provide a touch-and-go point for a helicopter. Her angular exterior and geometric windows, which are now the yacht’s distinctive feature, are the work of Espen Oeino International . Come Together is the first in the series and built for a serial yacht owner, equipped with a relaxed, beachouse-style interior by Winch Design .

Asking €65,950,000 with Y.CO and Christie Yachts .

Length : 55.8m Builder : Codecasa

My Legacy , delivered in 2021, celebrates the best of Italy’s artisanship with an opulence that’s becoming rare. The owner initially intended to do a slight refit of his much-loved vintage yacht but when that proved unpractical, he decided to go with a new build that was larger and had a greater emphasis on comfort. What really sets her apart is the classic interior, highlighting a specific kind of craftsmanship – seen across marquetry resembling individual art pieces, gilded side chairs, crystal chandeliers and luxurious fabrics.

Asking €44,950,000 with Burgess.  

Length : 55.4m Builder : Turquoise Yachts

Turquoise was delivered by the Proteksan-Turquoise shipyard in 2011 to a design by Dubois Naval Architects and is offered for sale following a 2022 refit. Work included an upgrade of her interiors – which were overhauled in 2014 by H2 Yacht Design and again in 2019 – as well as a new metallic hull paint, teak caulking and her 10-year class survey. A full-beam owner’s suite is positioned on the main deck, with its own private office, along with a VIP cabin. A private upper saloon is complete with its own pantry – and a baby grand piano – that leads out onto an al fresco dining area.

Asking €20,500,000 with IYC .

Silver Star

Length : 55.2m Builder : Admiral - The Italian Sea Group (TISG)

New in 2023, the all-aluminium Silver Star is the second in the S-Force 55 series, following on from the builder's first hull Geco . Design is by TISG's art director Gian Marco Campanino and the broker pointed out that she now has "a stunning interior by the legendary Italian luxury designer Giorgio Armani". Key features include a beach club, a large multifunctional circular helipad and the upper deck, sporting a Jacuzzi, bar and connecting lounge creating the perfect indoor-outdoor social environment.

Asking €34,500,000 with TWW Yachts . 

Length : 55m Builder : Feadship

Olympus was commissioned for a royal family and delivered as Samax in 1996. She boasts exceptional volumes for her length, offering 881GT of interior volume granted by a 10-metre beam. Interiors and exteriors are courtesy of British studio Winch Design and she accommodates up to 16 guests in total with a two-master layout said to be ideal for long-term, live-aboard cruising.

Asking $28,500,000 with Fraser and Y.CO.

Kahalani was designed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects with an interior by renowned Paris-based Rémi Tessier. She benefits from having two large saloons, with the bridge deck saloon unusually being full beam. Tessier's contrasting light and dark finishes make for a spectacularly clean and contemporary look throughout the interior. The generously-sized sundeck sports a Jacuzzi, full bar and completely sheltered dining for 12. The bridge deck offers indoor-outdoor formal dining at a large circular table for 12, thanks to semi-circular glass sliding doors.

Asking €42,500,000 with Camper & Nicholsons International .

Sea Huntress

Sea Huntress is a rare offering on the brokerage market as one of only a handful of Feadships designed inside and out by Terence Disdale. She was delivered in 1997 but a 2020 refit saw her overhauled and repainted from top to bottom with extensive areas of new teak decking and a complete refurbishment of her interior decor. In 2022, under her most recent owner, the helipad was upgraded to carry a three-tonne helicopter and she is also accompanied by a nine-metre and six-metre tender. Her full-beam main saloon is said by the brokers to be "probably the largest on a yacht of this size".

Asking €29,750,000 (VAT paid) with Camper & Nicholsons International .

Length : 55m Builder : Amels

Papa was built in steel and aluminium to a design by Tim Heywood and is one of Amels's popular 180 Limited Editions superyachts. Her crowning glory is referred to as the split-level sun deck, offering guests open-air dining with a Teppanyaki grill, an eight-person Jacuzzi and a flip-down television. The yacht is made extra versatile thanks to a touch-and-go helipad that doubles as a socialising space with movable loungers and sun pads.

Asking €39,000,000 with Burgess . 

Length : 53m Builder : Alloy Yachts

Drumbeat was delivered by New Zealand-based yard Alloy Yachts in 2002. Her large wraparound windows by Dubois Naval Architects welcome an abundance of light and 360-degree views into the main saloon. Coffee and cream-tone interiors are courtesy of George Spencer , where glossy woods are offset by cream furnishings. The large flybridge acts as the principal helm position – encouraging lots of active participation when sailing.

Asking €22,000,000 with Groupe Atalante.

Were Dreams

Length : 52.3m Builder : Amels

Were Dreams was designed by Tim Heywood and delivered in 2008 as the first in Amels' line of 171 Limited Edition models. Her spacious sundeck is one of the many changes that were made to standard during construction – it was redesigned with a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads. Her full-beam master suite is complemented by an additional single cabin on the main deck which can be used for extra guests or personal staff. 

Asking €24,000,000 with Camper & Nicholsons International .

Length: 50.5m Builder: Trinity Yachts

Built of aluminium to ABS classification, Sapphire, designed by  James McFarlane , was delivered in 2009 . She has "flexible" accommodation and can sleep up to 20 guests in seven staterooms. The owner's suite, which includes a large bathtub, is located up on the bridge deck and has sliding glass doors opening to the deck aft. Sapphire is a proven world-class motor yacht, having spent the past few years cruising extensively in remote areas of Southeast Asia.

Asking $19,500,000 with Superyacht Sales & Charter.

Length : 49.9m Builder : Tankoa Yachts

Grey is the latest launch from Tankoa Yachts and joined the market shortly after her launch earlier this year as the fifth in the shipyard's S501 series. She is named after her "whisper grey" hull and, in a key departure from her sisterships, features a foredeck, with a larger-than-usual swimming pool and a show-stopping Cseed foldable 144-inch cinema screen that pops up from the deck. Grey is listed for sale with Jean-Claude Carme of TWW Yachts as the owner eyes up a larger build.

Asking €36,500,000 with TWW Yachts .

Length : 49.9m Builder : Turquoise Yachts

Mosaique is offered for sale fresh from a refit with a new beach house-style interior, engine rebuild, bottom paint job and a new "blue marlin" hull colour. She is MCA-coded with a strong charter reputation and accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins. These comprise a master suite and VIP suite on the main deck, while on the lower deck are three doubles and a twin, all with entertainment centres, flatscreen televisions and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Asking $15,500,000 with IYC .

Length : 49.8m Builder : Heesen

Used only privately and still under original ownership, My Loyalty was delivered in 2016 as the fifth hull in Heesen's 5000 series. Her sporty hull is finished in "shark grey" and complemented by a white superstructure, all styled by Omega Architects , with accommodation for 12. A 70-square-metre sundeck and a choice of five al fresco guest areas offer plenty of options for guests on board. 

Asking €25,900,000 (VAT paid) with Edmiston .

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The Monaco Yacht Show 2023: A Round Up of the Top Stories

By Frances Flannagan

After a truly spectacular edition of the Monaco Yacht Show this year, we take a look at some of the top news stories from the event. From new launches, to concept designs, this year’s show featured a host of exciting industry updates.

The Monaco Yacht Show 2023 undoubtedly saw a range of exciting updates for the industry; we take a look at six of the top news that was unveiled during the show. We delve into the announcement of the launch of the first Amels 80, the unveiling of two concept designs from Feadship and Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the reveal of Benetti's 85m project and Rossinavi’s 66m diesel electric ALCHEMY, as well as taking a look at Lürssen's 97m CARINTHIA VII following her 10-month refit. 

The First Amels 80 Launched

On schedule to be delivered in 2025, the first Amels 80’s new hull and superstructure were spotted outside of her build shed. Described by Sean Bianchi, Partner and Head of New Construction at Burgess, and Naval Architect, as a yacht which will ‘stand out amongst her peers and set the benchmark for future yachts’, her launch was highly exciting news announced by the shipyard on the first morning of the yacht show.

Designed by Espen Øino, Amels 80 features a holistic and modern exterior design, in keeping with the Amels DNA. She also features sustainable materials and innovative hybrid technology, a key factor of the next-generation Amels' design. 

‘The Amels 80 is a design that will not age. Her modern strong lines will look as good in 10 years as the day she is delivered. She is a big ship, full of features, with an impressive interior volume. She is everything and more that you would expect from an 80-metre yacht. There is a sense of scale, and nothing is wasted,’ commented Espen Øino.

Her interiors are custom-built, penned by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, with a neutral and natural palette, allowing for the owner to add their own personal style. She can accommodate up to 14 guests, who can enjoy a 200 square metres sun deck, a waterside beach club which opens on three sides and a wellness area and spa, to name a few of the fantastic amenities on board. 

Benetti’s Full-Custom Espen Øino-Designed 85m Project Announced 

PROJECT LIFE, Benetti’s new full-custom 85m, is a welcome addition to the Italian yard’s megayacht fleet. Her exteriors have also been penned by Espen Øino, who has injected Benetti’s distinctive characteristics into PROJECT LIFE’s design: the capacity to invent new lifestyles, offering varied interpretations of this concept across the decks. All spaces onboard are designed with sociability in mind, for instance, the large revolving lounge that changes its focal point depending on the time of day. 

Her interiors have been designed by Francois Zuretti, who has chosen a beautiful balance between the colours and the surrounding environment, with an expanded opening that allows natural light to enhance the spaces. 

PROJECT LIFE is built with all the available technologies to help reduce consumption, including diesel-electric propulsion and integrated hybrid solar panels that collect solar and thermal energy to power appliances onboard.

A Look Inside Lürssen’s 97m CARINTHIA VII Following Refit 

Following a 10-month refit by Lürssen at its Hamburg facilities, the results of CARINTHIA VII’s extensive refit were revealed at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, where she was presented to the charter market for the first time, represented by Fraser.  

She was designed by Tim Heywood, regarded by many as one of the world’s first true mega yachts. Kept largely hidden from industry over the last 21 years, with her interior rarely seen, her introduction to the charter market has been eagerly awaited, as has the results of her refit. 

Her new work includes redesigned exterior decks, new lounge and living areas and a new 12m/39’ pool and 90sqm air-conditioned gymnasium. Her interiors are sophisticated and elegant, with beautiful wooden flooring pervading the design and neutral beige and browns contrasted with cool-tone hues of blues and stunningly clean white stylings. She is a true masterpiece and an unmissable offering to the charter market. 

Embracing Sustainability: Feadship Debuts Project DUNES

DUNE takes a significant step towards Feadship’s goal of Net-Zero superyachts, combining features that reduce energy demand with technology that eliminates emissions and increases efficiency. Each individual element of the design assists in reducing environmental impact, for instance, shading windows to reduce cooling requirements, however, when implemented together, they slash a superyacht’s environmental impact dramatically.  

Inspired by the aesthetics of sand dunes, this vessel reflects the onboard lifestyle that today’s owners desire, with flexible, multi-purpose spaces, endless views, and a combination of sociable open-plan areas with cosy, intimate spaces. She has an asymmetrical superstructure with almost no straight lines, meaning that spaces drift into one another, furthering the notion of flow throughout the yacht, and the heavy use of glass seamlessly blends the interiors with the surroundings. 

Her design, along with all Feadship concepts, is a true joint effort between Feadship, Studio de Voogt and the yard's Knowledge and Innovation department. With a wealth of expertise and experience across all collaborators, the shipyard’s concept designs are able to be of the highest possible quality. 

AWARE, The Essence of Luxury, Presented by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design presented the 79.9m yacht concept AWARE at the Monaco Yacht Show, a ready-to-build, fully operational concept with a 1600 mm scale model. Her design combines proven technology with innovation and the use of the most precious and durable materials. At the forefront of this design is space optimisation, with an abundance of space on board, vast exterior decks and an unparalleled inside-outside connection, 

AWARE has been described as the ‘Essence of Luxury’: a logical step in yacht design in which all space is optimised to give guests on board the best possible experience. Sander Sinot, Designer at the firm commented:

‘For the design of AWARE the focus is on maximising the space on board within the yacht’s limited structure. We designed open plan layouts for the beach club, lounges and exterior decks that offer inherent flexibility and ample space while reducing the number of decks.’

With exceptional features to optimise the outside areas, including a beach club with a three-metre high ceiling, the interiors have similarly been designed to provide ultimate functionality and a spectacular inside-out experience. She is a tri-deck design with an open plan pavilion on the bridge deck, allowing for unrestricted views of the ocean on all sides. 

Rossinavi’s 66m Diesel Electric Motor Yacht ALCHEMY

Unveiled at Port Hercules was Rossinavi’s 66m M/Y ALCHEMY, a fully custom design by Vitruvius Yachts with interior and exterior styling by Enrico Gobbi. She features diesel-electric propulsion, propelled by rods to reduce the loss of energy between the engines and navigation speed. 

ALCHEMY is an elegant tri-deck design with a focus on the outdoor areas and wellness aspects of the yacht. With a spacious central corridor, the forward owner’s cabin offers a clear view of the sea, creating a sense of openness in the design alongside a strong connection to the surroundings. A special emphasis has been placed on ensuring comfort on board, in particular the minimisation of vibrations, meaning that every technical and material choice has been considered to reduce noise and vibrations. 

The atmosphere throughout this vessel is calm and elegant, with every single piece of furniture being bespoke. Enrico Gobbi commented:

‘Spa mood was the keyword for the interior design and exterior decor of this yacht; natural materials, soft colours, and essential shapes for the interiors. Soft indirect lights to 'wet' the simplicity of the forms, where the detail and construction quality had to emerge and characterize the space: 'detail makes the differences' this is the motto that we have followed more than ever in this project together with the owners.’

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The 32nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show was as spectacular as ever, we can only begin to imagine the wonders that the 2024 event will hold. 

"The Amels 80 is a design that will not age. Her modern strong lines will look as good in 10 years as the day she is delivered." Espen Øino, Designer and Naval Architect

"The Amels 80 is a design that will not age. Her modern strong lines will look as good in 10 years as the day she is delivered."

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From the latest launches to the finest yachts currently for sale, we take a look at the top supersized sailing yachts that will be making an appearance at the 2023 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show later this month.

White island.

Length:  39m Builder:  Aegean Yacht

Not currently for sale

White Island  is one of the latest custom creations from Turkish shipyard Aegean Yacht. Her neoclassic design is a modern take on a traditional gulet with two masts, a raised deckhouse and a long bowsprit. A 261GT interior sleeps 10 guests.

Length:  35m Builder:  Nautor Swan

The suitably named  Fancy  is the first in a new line of Swan Maxis. The new Swan 108 plugs the gap between the Swan 98 and the Swan 120 flagship with modified exterior styling by Micheletti + Partners and naval architecture by German Frers. One of the more noticeable evolutions is the yacht’s dual-acting transom door, which sees the stern open along with part of the aft deck to create a generous waterfront beach club, offering nearly double the space than on previous Maxis. A second unit is already underway at the Finnish shipyard.

Length : 29.7m Builder : YYachts

The new flagship of YYachts,  Bella , will make her first appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show this year following delivery in November 2022. She is the first unit in the shipyard’s Y9 series designed by Bill Tripp and eclipses its former flagship,  Prevail , by 2.3 metres. Built entirely in carbon fibre, she is a performance cruiser and has been carefully designed to sail with as little as two crew, with the mainsheet centred on the bimini top keeping the social cockpit clear of sheets.

Length : 53m Builder : Alloy Yachts

Drumbeat  was built for an experienced yachtsman and delivered in 2000 as the second in the  Salperton  dynasty. Not only was she the biggest boat ever built by shipyard Alloy Yachts, but she was the largest yacht to be built in New Zealand. Designed by Ed Dubois, she is fitted with a carbon ketch Panamax rig that flies 2,400 square metres of sail downwind.  Drumbeat  has had the same owner since 2007 but is now offered for sale.

Drumbeat  is listed for sale with Atalante asking €22,000,000.

State of Grace

Length:  39.4m Builder:  Perini Navi

State of Grace  was launched in 2013 as the first of Perini Navi’s 40m Fast Cruising series, a collaboration between Perini Navi and Ron Holland. Her sailing credentials include a 51.8-metre Southern Spars mast, captive reel winches that can hold 12 tonnes and rewind 35 metres of sheets per minute and a lifting keel that reduces her draught from nine to 3.5 metres. Inside, she has a split-level saloon, sleeps six, and is offered for sale following a refit and upgraded interior.

State of Grace  is asking €11,750,000 with Cecil Wright & Partners.

Length : 43.3m Builder : Baltic Yachts

The brief for  Canova  was for the ultimate cruiser with a design that prioritised comfort, enabled short-handed sailing, and offered plenty of shade in the cockpit. Twin helm stations are positioned close to the bulwarks for forward visibility; the mainsheet track is set out of harm’s way on the coachroof, well-distanced from guests and crew; and a self-tacking jib is sheeted forward of the mast to avoid flailing sheets sweeping the side decks. What’s more, she has a hybrid engine and DSS foil which makes her uber-efficient. The Baltic Yachts and Farr Yacht Design collaboration won Sailing Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards.

Sunreef 80 Eco

Length : 23.9m Builder : Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef’s 80 Eco model combines catamaran comfort with an impressive list of green tech – including solar panels on every surface. The “eco” version of Sunreef’s bestselling catamaran can run for days, weeks or even months without burning a drop of fossil fuel – enough to cross an ocean – thanks to a powerful 200-square-metre, fully battened main and a 155-square-metre jib, variable pitch propellers that generate energy under sail, and up to 160 square metres of solar panels.

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Monaco Yacht Show: 27 - 30 September 2023

Copyright: Vladimir Drozdin

Press release – April 13, 2023

The Monaco Yacht Show officially announces the dates for its 32nd edition, which will take place from September 27th to 30th, 2023.

Considered the largest annual gathering of superyachts in the world, the event is a must-attend for private owners and new clients seeking a unique immersive experience in the yachting world.

Once again this year, the MYS will continue its three-year development programme "Seducation," with 2023 marking the consolidation of the first cycle.

The "Seducation" programme is an initiative designed in collaboration with the industry and is based on four essential pillars: environmental innovation, design, understanding of yachting, and visitor experience. The MYS organisers aim to make the show a true "ecosystem" of yachting, by promoting environmentally responsible innovation and offering visitors an immersive and educational discovery of the latest and most innovative yachting trends.

The ambitious objective of this programme is to strengthen the MYS's position as the international reference show for the luxury yachting industry, while offering an unforgettable experience to yacht and lifestyle enthusiasts.

Since 2021, the MYS has themed its exhibition, notably with the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub, the Sustainability Hub, the Adventure Area, and the Dockside Area, which allows privileged access to the show's docks for visitors interested in a yacht project.

The show will consolidate its first "Seducation" cycle by unveiling an impressive fleet of 120 superyachts and megayachts available on the market, including the highly anticipated 2023 launches. Visitors will also have the opportunity to discover the latest lifestyle trends on board a yacht, thanks to the exhibition of leading yachting companies. The Dockside Area and Adventure Area will also offer a complete immersion into yachting and related activities.

The MYS will also ensure the participation of driving force companies to present innovative and sustainable solutions in design and sustainability, highlighting eco-responsible technologies while offering an inspiring vision for yacht enthusiasts (Sustainability Hub, Yacht Design & Innovation Hub).

Finally, visitors can attend daytime conferences and receive information dedicated to future yacht clients. They can meet the best experts and most qualified professionals to help them realise their yacht project.

The Monaco Yacht Show strives to promote a unique experience for visitors, while enhancing the positive reputation and development of the yachting industry. An industry that has taken on its social responsibility with a proactive and committed approach for several years in economic, technological, and environmental development to meet current societal challenges.

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"A Green commitment" the movie: the yachting industry rises to the challenge

Joining the Gucci-loafer set for a glimpse of superyacht life in Monaco

Sanctions imposed on russian oligarchs don’t seem to have hurt the big-flashy-boat industry.

MONTE CARLO — Welcome aboard at the Monaco Yacht Show, where the world’s superyachts are bought and sold. Warning: If you find the excesses of the 0.01 percent triggering, avert your eyes.

The scene here is like a parking lot crammed with water toys that cost a cool collective $4.3 billion.

The technical term for the size of these pleasure craft is “enormous.” The top class — the megayachts — are now 100 meters in length — that’s 328 feet, more than a football field from goal line to goal line. There are dozens of these boats on order.

There’s also talk of gigayachts to come. Asked what a giga might be, a top broker joked: “That would be a repurposed aircraft carrier.”

Have one helipad? Sad. Why not have two?

Jet Skis? The new must-have toy is a submersible.

There are onboard elevators, naturally, to get between the four, five and six decks. Surfaces are clad in lost forests of teak and mahogany with gleaming stainless steel accents. The deckhands are constantly polishing, rubbing, squeegeeing.

You might think superyacht sales would be super down, what with global inflation, a real estate bust in China, threats of recession, trench warfare in Europe and — dare we say it here? — a planetary climate crisis. Surprise. You would be wrong.

Italy impounds $700 million megayacht linked to Putin

Russian oligarchs have traditionally been big buyers of showy yachts, accounting for an estimated 10 percent of sales. Sanctions and the U.S. Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture have taken a bite. A lot of the Russian boats — including the $700 million megayacht Scheherazade, allegedly owned by Vladimir Putin himself — have been seized.

But the world is bigger than Russia — and there are more billionaires than ever.

“The sanctions didn’t affect the industry as much as you might think,” said Bob Denison , a top American broker with new offices in Monaco. He said the orders for “new builds” in European shipyards that were canceled because the buyers were placed on sanction lists were quickly snapped up by others who weren’t.

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The problem with the superyacht market today?

“There’s not enough superyachts,” said Jeremy Roche, one of Denison’s directors.

It costs 600 euros ($635) for a day pass to the Monaco Yacht Show. Many well-heeled lookie-loos have come this week to stroll along the blue-carpeted docks and bump into a champagne tent.

And by well-heeled, we mean it. You must take off your shoes to board boats at the show — even if you are the prince of Monaco. So high-end footwear is strewn in front of the gangways, the ubiquitous Gucci loafers jumbled together with sneakers from Dior and Balenciaga that will set you back about $1,000 per pair.

The number of real buyers — the whales — is harder to calculate. A sales rep estimated there might be one buyer for every 100 staff — that’s exhibitors, brokers, deckhands, hostesses, marketers, cleaners, security.

We got an invitation from a friendly publicist to take a tour of Phoenix 2, built by Lürssen shipyard in northern Germany. She’s 90 meters, or 295 feet, with room for 14 guests in seven cabins, attended by a crew of 28 — and on sale for $132 million.

The boat was designed for the “richest man in Poland,” the late Jan Kulczyk, who wanted the interior to resemble an art deco Manhattan penthouse. There’s an Empire State Building vibe, with a lot of black and white — plus a bourbon bar, lap pool, steam sauna, screening room, gym, wine cave, Steinway piano and duplex owners’ cabin.

Henry Smith, a partner at Cecil Wright brokerage, was showing the boat and happy to discuss the evolving market for superyachts — generally, boats more than 24 meters.

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Three decades ago, a 40-meter yacht would have been gigantic, he said. Today, those are considered midsize. Of the roughly 1,200 superyachts on order in boatyards, about two dozen are more than 100 meters.

“Boats just get bigger and bigger, with prices going up and up,” he said. “The future looks bright.”

The pace of sales is down a bit from the records of the pandemic years, when the ultrarich sought out superyachts as safe havens. But Smith said this year is still good.

He and his brokerage recently oversaw the sale of superyacht Kismet , originally built for Pakistani American billionaire Shahid Khan , owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The boat was on the market for just three months and sold for 149 million euros ($157 million).

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The buyers keep coming, but they are changing, the brokers say.

Traditionally, they have been multimillionaires — 99 percent male — who sell their businesses in their mid-60s and want some high-end downtime with family and friends. The trend now is younger, with younger families, who struck it rich, or as Smith called it, experienced “a big liquidity event.”

He said, “I took on a chap who made several billion very quickly,” who wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted, except that he really wanted … something big.

At the boat show, we learned that sometimes it’s impossible to accommodate everything you need on your superyacht.

Tenders — used to ferry owners and guests from ship to shore — have a low profile and can be stored aboard in what the yachting community calls “the garage.” Robert Oakley of Falcon Tenders will sell you Miss Wonderly for $2.19 million. It’s powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine, which gives you one hour on electric in port. “Think limousine,” he said.

But where do you put the sub?

Ian Sheard, the engineering director of Seamagine , maker of private submarines, explained it to us.

“You got the big white boat, the superyacht, right?” Sheard said. “Then you need the toy hauler.”

“The ‘shadow ship’ that follows the superyacht that has all the stuff you can’t fit on the superyacht.”

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His submarines cost $4 million to $7 million and can carry two to seven passengers, with over 12,000 drama-free dives so far.

On our tours of superyachts, the guides often spoke of the boats’ “understated glamour.” But the glamour seemed bluntly stated, which was kind of the point?

Some interiors had a look and feel of a neutral-color Four Seasons. Others brought to mind a Vegas suite for a high-roller.

Aboard the $110 million Kensho, the publicist said that the owner (Udo Müller, chief executive of Ströer Media), wanted “a villa at sea.”

She described it as “more Zen, more calm.”

The kind of calm that three onboard bars might provide.

An older, smaller superyacht can be had for as little as $10 million — the price of an upscale home in Los Angeles or London. But if you are not ready to buy, many of the boats are used by their owners for only a few weeks in the high season and are otherwise available for charter.

To rent the Phoenix 2 costs a base price of $1.22 million per week. That doesn’t include fuel, food, drink, taxes, mooring and dock fees or tips — so call it $1.6 million. We had to ask a couple of times about the bill and were told to keep adding zeros.

It’s the fuel that gets you. A 50-meter yacht making a fast run between Monaco and St. Tropez might burn through $35,000 of diesel.

And even if you don’t go anywhere, a mooring ball or a slip at a primo port can cost thousands of dollars a night.

There was some talk at the Monaco Yacht Show about sustainability — about new green fuels, more gentle anchoring — but it was a sideshow.

Smith, the super broker, put it this way. “Green yachting is mostly a fallacy,” he said, adding, “no illusion, these things pollute.” Though you can mitigate the damage a bit.

He suggested anyone chartering a superyacht for a week “go out and plant a lot of trees.”

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Port Hercule, Monte Carlo, Monaco

25 - 28 Sep 2024

By Katie Scott

One of the world's most prestigious yacht events is set to return to glistening Port Hercule, for another premium edition of the Monaco Yacht Show.

The epitome of premium indulgence, the Monaco Yacht Show is scheduled to run from 25-28 September and is the place to be if you are looking for some of the very best luxury charters or superyachts for sale.

Sporting a layout designed to provide a seamless and effortless transition around the show, on arrival you can expect to be allocated one of three badges, giving you the access you need to view the most relevant exhibits for your requirements.

Incredible yacht charters at the Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show never falls short on presentation and the 2024 edition looks to be no different. All the yachts on show throughout the beautiful Port Hercule are the very best on the market, with many luxury yacht charters measuring up at 50 meters upwards.

Many of the biggest names in the industry like Sunseeker, Lurssen and Benetti are regular exhibitors at the show, with many brokers also on hand to tell you all about captivating Monaco yacht charters and other indulgent voyages to be enjoyed around the Mediterranean.

Making the most of Monaco

Once you've seen your chosen selection out of the 600 exhibitors at the Monaco Yacht Show, there's still plenty more to see and do with an electrifying social scene.

World-renowned for the high-speed Monaco Grand Prix and the associated high-profile parties, the social scene around Monte Carlo never sleeps. Offering an abundance of glamourous soirees, cocktail parties and, of course, luxury superyacht gatherings, there's enough to keep you entertained until the early hours.

If you're looking to visit the Monaco Yacht Show during your next Mediterranean charter contact your preferred yacht charter broker to start planning your idyllic escape.

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Monaco Yacht Show 2024 Location

Port Hercules, Monaco 6 Quai Antoine 1er. Monaco 98011

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