The biggest event to take over the principality of Monaco each year is the famed Grand Prix. A close second is the Monaco Yacht Show, the 25th edition of which is fast approaching. From September 23 to 26, more than 500 exhibitors comprising the world’s leading shipyards, design houses, gear companies, and more will be on hand. The biggest stars of the show, of course, will be the 121 megayachts lining the docks, a record number.
As is the case every year, shipyards collaborate with clients to ensure that their latest launches make their global premieres at the Monaco Yacht Show. Here’s a sampling of the power and sailing superyachts you can make appointments to see:
Ann G, by Heesen Yachts: the first fully custom megayacht from Heesen in a few years, Ann G has an Art Deco interior that impressed a number of journalists given a sneak peek over the summer
Atalante, by Classen Shipyard: this Truly Classic 127 from Hoek Design is indeed truly classic in appearance, with long overhangs and a traditionally appealing interior
Atlante, by CRN: not to be confused with the sailing superyacht just mentioned, Atlante is a five-deck motoryacht with a decidedly modern, even somewhat aggressive, exterior style penned by Nuvolari-Lenard (and, as the photo above shows, got quite a send-off on delivery by Mother Nature)
Ester III, by Lürssen: exquisitely detailed, French classical design abounds throughout this yacht (below), a study in contrast to her strong, contemporary exterior
Irimari, by Sunrise Yachts: the first delivery in the Sunrise 63m series bears styling by Espen Øino paired with a bleached-oak and copper-strip interior by Focus Yacht Design of Bremen
Mangusta 132: the newest maxi open model from Overmarine Group has the open-air spaces you’d expect plus a four-stateroom layout below decks accompanied by a second saloon/cinema
Moon Sand, by Feadship: at 145 feet (44.2 meters), Moon Sand may be much smaller than most of Feadship’s recent deliveries, but it makes her no less interesting to see, being a fully custom yacht in an LOA dominated by semi-custom craft
OnlyOne, by Baglietto: you’ll find retro flair aboard this displacement yacht designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design, along with hand-made diamond mirrors
Sea Eagle, by Royal Huisman: regattas and private cruising are both on the to-do list for this sailing superyacht, particularly in the waters of Southeast Asia; while we don’t have details on the interior design, it’s by Rhoades Young, so it should be classic in nature
Serenity, by Mondomarine: the first yacht in Mondomarine’s SF series, Serenity is especially noteworthy for having a two-level owner’s suite and the crew’s quarters on the main deck
Silver Fast, by Silver Yachts: this svelte-silhouetted superyacht (above) was engineered to cross from the South Pacific to Europe with just one fuel stop in only 21 days and even cross the Atlantic while doing 22 knots
Suerte, by Tankoa Yachts: the first megayacht from this new Italian shipyard, Suerte has a glass-enclosed “sea lounge” (a.k.a. beach club) with a spa and hammam
Taransay, by Rossinavi: step into the past aboard this modern-day replica of a classic cruiser
11/11, by Benetti: two master suites, one with direct access to a pool and sunroom, are part of an unusual arrangement and decor package aboard this vertical-bow megayacht (pictured at top of page)
460EXP, by Sanlorenzo: the Italian yard’s first explorer-style megayacht, featuring a steel hull, was built on spec to tap the growing interest in far-flung voyaging.
Not all yachts being exhibited are new, of course. Some of the significant brokerage yachts in the water will include:
Event, by Amels: the first Amels 199 was delivered in 2013 and still turns as many heads with her iconic styling as she did when she first slipped into the water; she’s being exhibited by Imperial Yachts, which served as the owners’ project manager, too
Okto, by ISA Yachts: the largest delivery from ISA Yachts (above) blends the alfresco space of maxi yachts with the interior volume of full-displacement ones; she’s part of Fraser Yachts’ display
Turquoise, by Turquoise Yachts: a refit created a terrific alfresco cinema onboard, plus makes the already-ample spaces feel more airy and welcoming; Burgess has Turquoise in its display.
If you have attended the Monaco Yacht Show in the past, note that there are some layout changes for this year. In fact, due to ongoing construction projects that include new underground parking around the port, the layout changes will likely be semi-permanent. The Darse Nord tent, for example, will now be on Quai Antoine 1er and split into two tents marked Quai Antoine 1er A and Quai Antoine 1er B. Furthermore, due to the show organizers securing additional dockage along the Quai Rainier III by the new yacht club, three megayachts exceeding 328 feet (100 meters) are within the confines of the show. Typically they would anchor offshore.
The Monaco Yacht Show offers daily passes for €150, for sale at the show entrances. Children under the age of 12 are admitted for free.
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