Power Trip: 17 Monaco Yacht Show Motoryachts to Visit

Among the 120 yachts within the footprint of the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, nearly 50 launched just this year. Since all exhibitors focus on superyachts, the event, from September 25 to 28, is a perennial boat-show must-attend. Here are nearly two dozen Monaco Yacht Show motoryachts, all recent launches, you should consider booking for onboard tours. (If you’re a sailor at heart, check out Must-See Monaco Yacht Show Sailing-Yacht Debuts.)

Expanding AB Yachts’ sportfly superyacht lineup, the AB 110 has the sleek profile and speedy performance island hoppers adore. Engineered for a 45-knot top end, the yacht accommodates 10 in an indoor-outdoor living environment.

The Sanlorenzo 50 Steel series isn’t “just” another large steel-hulled yacht. Rather, it’s the first fuel-cell project from the shipyard, with Almax being hull number one. Specifically, the system transforms methanol into electricity to power air conditioning and other hotel loads. This, and four decks of leisure spaces, make her particularly stand out among the Monaco Yacht Show motoryachts. 

Her transom pool certainly will attract your attention. However, the 164-foot (50-meter) Anjelif, a fully custom yacht, has some noteworthy technology, too. Cold plasma ionization cleans air entering from outside plus air for air conditioning. Yet another system automatically purifies air throughout the four decks at set intervals daily.

The owner of Asante celebrated her launch as the first Custom Line 50 over the summer. She’s quite different from most other motoryachts her size, and certainly ones at the show. Her master suite occupies nearly half of the upper deck, for example, with alfresco access, too. Additionally, her open-air beach club is still usable while she’s underway.

Diamond Binta is the longest custom yacht in Tankoa Yachts’ history, 190 feet (58 meters). Among the areas you absolutely must see are the spa and beach club. It’s because the owner’s previous yacht, the Tankoa Bintador, had a stunning spa. It’s also because of how you access them. A passageway leads from the guest staterooms through the engine room—complete with windows to see the machinery.

The 107-foot (32.5-meter) Far Niente will be unmistakable among the Monaco Yacht Show motoryachts. She looks like a classic cruiser from the early 20^th century. The same is true inside, where white-painted wood panels cover some of the ceilings. Still, though, she offers all the modern amenities that will please charter guests—she’s available to book—like lots of watertoys.

Five Oceans refers to the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans. Simultaneously, the name of this 175-footer (53-meter) references Five Oceans Global Solutions. The company uses cutting-edge technology for responsible exploration of ocean depths, both to uncover the unknown and to protect it. The yacht and company belong to Tommy Allen, who will use Five Oceans to crisscross the globe’s oceans over the next three years to gather more data about them.

With stunning interactive video walls, this 344-footer (105-meter) is currently the world’s most expensive yacht for sale. The asking price, via the central agency of Edmiston, is €295 million (about $328 million at press time). H3 is the massive refit and rebuild of the 312-foot (95-meter) Al Mirqab, which saw delivery in 2000. Over three years, Oceanco and Reymond Langton Design rebuilt and redesigned her, with essentially no corner left unchanged. She accommodates 20 and has features such as an owners’ deck, a wine cellar near the formal dining area, and a spa with a hair and beauty salon, a massage room, and a hammam.

Just launching last week, the 220-foot (67-meter) Jas showcases the interior design work of Mark Berryman. Sleek and contemporary are the watchwords, with warm whites, sandy tones, and beiges throughout. Overall, they bring a welcoming informality to the rooms.

Turkish for “explorer,” Kaşif is a little more rugged-looking than most of the other Monaco Yacht Show motoryachts.  The couple who owns her, a captain and an architect, requested it because the megayacht is indeed more adventurous than most. With a range upwards of 5,000 nautical miles, Kasif will venture out to offshore fish farms belonging to them. Additionally, since the owners love the sea and maritime-related things, Hot Lab incorporated that feeling throughout the décor. Note that the yacht will be at anchor with Fraser Yachts representing her, since she is at the show to promote her charter availability.

Although Benetti also has a new Oasis 50M at the show, the 220-foot (67-meter) Kasper 7 is notable, too. Firstly, she’s fully custom, belonging to a couple who wanted a floating home. That explains the elevated beach-house vibe, and classically nautical round windows. Secondly, Kasper 7 features FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) teak and multiple emissions-reducing systems. In fact, she has a three-star certification from the SEA Index confirming her emissions levels.

Measuring 400 feet (122 meters) long, including her bowsprit with a leaping jaguar sculpture, Kismet is the third yacht to bear this name for the same owner. That owner is Shad Khan, the Pakistan-born American entrepreneur who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team. Since Kismet is for charter, she’ll be in high demand among the motoryachts at the Monaco Yacht Show. Visitors can expect to see a two-level, atrium-like entrance with video walls and a below-the-waterline viewing lounge.

Delivered in June, San made history by being the longest yacht featuring Volvo Penta’s IPS propulsion. LOA: 148 feet (45 meters). The owner additionally broke from the norm by requesting a fully open-plan main deck, and his suite below decks. The differences highlight what custom yacht construction is all about.

Seawolf X is not only Rossinavi’s first catamaran, but also its first project capable of running fully or nearly fully on electric power alone. Solar panels work in conjunction with a battery bank. Rossinavi developed an artificial-intelligence system to monitor the batteries, too, especially to preserve use. The onboard ambience, meanwhile, is akin to understated island living, while still feeling like a fine resort. 

The owner of Serenissima I had some pretty unusual requests. Among them, a fully restored, classic Riva Ariston speedboat needed to sit prominently on the aft deck. The 154-foot (47-meter) trideck also has a glass-enclosed, walk-in wine cellar for dozens of bottles within a “gentleman’s lounge,” featuring a large seating area and TV. Finally, the owner can set up a boxing ring on the foredeck.

Capable of 30 knots, Special One is a yachtfisher in the truest sense of the word. She’s not a yacht that happens to fish. Rather, she has a fully rigged cockpit so that the owner can pursue pelagics worldwide. Special One towers six decks high and measures 171 feet (52 meters), making her the world’s largest sportfishing yacht. The interior is much like a boutique hotel, so that the owner and guests can relax after a hard day’s battle.

The Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon constructed this catamaran support yacht with an astounding volume of 1,737 gross tons. LOA: 223 (63 meters), with a beam of 46 feet (14 meters). Twelve staterooms accommodate guests, who can indulge in pickleball on deck when the helicopter is away. Medical facilities are aboard, too. She’s available for sale and for charter, boasting a top speed of 20 knots for far-flung adventures.

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