In pictures: The World Superyacht Awards 2017

The Finalists' Cocktail Party

The 2017 World Superyacht Awards were held in Florence from 12-14 May and celebrated the designers, builders and owners who pushed the boundaries of the superyacht industry in the past 12 months.

The weekend began with a relaxed cocktail party at the Societa' Canottieri Firenze, overlooking the stunning Ponte Vecchio, in association with Stefano Ricci.

The Finalists' Cocktail Party

Filippo Ricci (second right) with the Nasser family, owners of superyacht Bina

The Awards

The glittering World Superyacht Awards prize giving and gala dinner was held at the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio. This year's worthy winners were awarded their famous Neptune trophies while Special Awards and Judges' Commendations were provided by Lasvit. The event was made possible by a number of sponsors including Baglietto, Benetti, CRN, Mondomarine, Perini Navi, Sanlorenzo, VSY, Panerai, Stefano Ricci, Clyde & Co, Sarp Yachts, Tansu, Floating Life, Sabrina Monte-Carlo and Tai Ping.

The Awards

Vanessa and Tim Heywood arrive at the World Superyacht Awards 2017

The Awards

The team behind Dilbar celebrate their Motor Yacht of the Year win

The Awards

From left to right: Giacomo Cinelli, Fiorenzo Bandecchi, Bill Duker, owner of Sailing Yacht of the Year Sybaris, Fabio Perini and Kate Silverton

The Awards

Maria Beatrice Garagnani, Leonardo Ferragamo and Maria Sole Ferragamo with Laura and Pier Luigi Loro Piana

The Awards

Leonardo Ferragamo, Edoardo and Giorgia Tabacchi and Milena Perini

The After Party

Michael Breman, Phuong Banh and Peter Lürssen get in the spirit at the World Superyacht Awards after party

The Sunday Brunch

The World Superyacht Awards weekend was rounded off with a delicious brunch and wine tasting at the gorgeous Antinori vineyard in the Tuscan hills.

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