The 27 must-see new yachts at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show

It’s that time of year again, when the most notable superyacht launches of the year converge in the Mediterranean yachting mecca of Monaco. We’ve curated only the most innovative and interesting yachts from the top builders – be sure to find your way on board during the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.

1. Amore Mio

A beach house on the sea was the brief for 45 metre Heesen superyacht Amore Mio, whose owners chose to remove the spa pool to make room on the sundeck for yoga. This yacht is packed with water toys, clever storage and innovations, such as self-deploying man overboard devices. She stands out on the water with a blunt-nosed bow and sharp lines by Omega Architects.

The latest Custom Line flagship arrives in time to celebrate the Ferretti Group’s 20th anniversary. A high bow and huge windows, including the sleek wrap-around glazing on the upper deck, defines the profile. The entire main deck forward is dedicated to the owner, and has a wide-body master suite.

Shooting across the water at 30 knots is 70 metre Heesen Galactica Super Nova, the largest yacht to use the innovative Fast Displacement Hull Form developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

Speed was just one of the must-haves for the owner, along with a swimming pool with a waterfall. Eye-catching lines are by Espen Øino, while Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design’s interior makes use of subtle pops of colour.

Wider Yachts’ 46 metre transformer superyacht Genesi – its first superyacht yet – will show off its ample beach club, spacious cabins, breezy indoor/outdoor living areas and large matching tender at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.

This is afforded thanks to an innovative hybrid propulsion system that places the engine room in the bow, and also provides impressive performance on this quiet Italian superyacht.

The Turkish built Giaola-Lu is heading to Monaco this year to show off the fine craftsmanship of Bilgin Yachts. Her Mexican owner specified a high-tech interior for this 46.8 metre yacht, including smartphone controls for the Harman Kardon sound system, curtains, air conditioning, lighting, televisions and security cameras.

With a cherry-red paint job and sleek lines by Hot Lab — note the steep stern rake — Mondomarine’s 49.2 metre Ipanema demands to be noticed. Contrasting the powerful, sports car exterior, the interior is classically inspired. Columns, friezes and bas-reliefs abound, and more than a dozen different kind of marbles were used.

Part of Feadship’s new 34 metre semi-custom range, Kamino is heading to the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show. With the highest proportion of superstructure glazing in any Feadship to date, this semi-displacement yacht features bright and airy interiors by London-based studio Bannenberg & Rowell and 2.45 metre high ceilings in the main saloon. Twin 1,800hp MTU engines will propel Kamino to a top speed of 19 knots.

Light-filled interiors are all but assured in the new Admiral C Force 50 Ouranos thanks to its unique superstructure featuring huge glazing, glass bulwarks and vertical windows along the main-deck master suite. The exterior by Uniellè Yacht Design has a bold, geometric feel and she can reach a top speed of 17 knots.

Silver and sporty, Sara Star is Mondomarine’s first 60 metre and its new flagship. She marks the first in a new series of fast, innovative yachts from the Italian builder — ranging between 41.5 metres and 60 metres. Styled inside and out by Luca Dini, this all-aluminium yacht runs at a top speed of 21 knots.

Flagship of the Finnish yard and one of the best Nautor’s Swan sailing yachts to date, the Swan 115 merges cruising comfort and racing prowess. The first to launch had a semi-raised saloon, while hull number two, Shamanna, is a low-profile Flush Deck version, offering uncluttered deck spaces and lean lines. Germán Frers designed the hull with performance in mind, allowing for maximum downwind speeds.