One of the biggest events on the megayacht social calendar is the Monaco Grand Prix. Given that it’s right on the race course, Port Hercule and its 700 berths are at capacity year after year for it. This year, of course, is no different. To put it into perspective, according to MarineTraffic.com, 75 pleasure craft—primarily megayachts—have arrived just within the past two days. More are making their way to slips and prime anchoring spots for the weekend.
Even though today marks the practice sessions for the race, aft decks are chock-a-block with spectators. Here’s a look at some of the who’s who of the megayacht world already tied up at the dock.
Ona. This 361-footer (110-meter) has staterooms for a party of 20, so a good crowd is aboard for sure for the Monaco Grand Prix. If you appreciate yacht trivia, Ona launched in 2008 as Dilbar.
Boadicea. At 251 feet (76.6 meters), Boadicea and the just-mentioned Ona are among the biggest megayachts with slips. Boadicea has a hot tub perfectly positioned on her uppermost deck for those who want to indulge during or after the race.
Double Down. Avid American yachtsman John Rosatti owns Double Down and could very well have reserved her for his own enjoyment during the Monaco Grand Prix. Or, he may have offered the 213-foot (65-meter) megayacht for charter guests’ use. Either way, the Steinway grand piano inside will likely keep those aboard entertained when racing is done for the day.
Z. The single-letter name for this yacht signifies a letter in the owner’s last name. The yacht does not charter, so few facts are known besides her LOA of 215 feet (65.5 meters). She’s also one of the first Amels 212 series deliveries, handed over in 2014.
RoMa. At 203 feet (62 meters), RoMa has plenty of space to spread out. Should guests head inside during the Monaco Grand Prix, they won’t miss a minute of the action. RoMa has a cinema that can show the televised feed. (That is, if the guests don’t get distracted by the fiber optic stars twinkling on the walls.)
Apogee. Another 203-footer, Apogee has long belonged to American businessman Darwin Deason. While he and his wife cruise frequently aboard, he also offers the yacht for charter. Fun fact: A jukebox is in one of the lounges.
ROCK.IT. Yet another American-owned megayacht in town for the Grand Prix, ROCK.IT (above) is the pride of Jimmy John and Leslie Liautaud. He’s the founder of the Jimmy John’s sandwich chain. The 198-foot (60.34 meter) has some significant art pieces aboard, some of which were created just for her.
My Seanna. As surprising as it may seem, My Seanna still had charter availability for the Monaco Grand Prix as of earlier this week. Measuring 185 feet (56 meters), she transforms her sundeck into a cinema deck come nighttime, with a huge screen.
Mariu. Once belonging to designer Giorgio Armani, this 164-foot (49.9-meter) megayacht has a thoroughly modern, and somewhat unexpected, decor. For example, an exposed stairway takes center stage in one of the lounges.
Not yet in Monaco, but expected for arrival by Sunday’s 78-lap Grand Prix:
Dilbar. At 512 feet (156 meters), Dilbar (at top) isn’t just one of the largest megayachts in the world. She’s hands-down the largest by volume, at more than 15,900 gross tons. She further has 41,000 square feet of relaxation space. If that’s not enough to enjoy the race, nothing is.
Nero. A replica of J. Pierpont Morgan’s famed Corsair, Nero lets charter guests arrive in unmistakable high style. Her sundeck has abundant seating from which to enjoy the race, plus a hot tub.
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