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 first hull from Dutch yard Moonen’s new Matica semi-custom line, Bijoux features a convertible transom, which can fold out to create a spacious beach club. This 29.90 metre displacement yacht features interiors by Adam Lay Studio and was built for a highly experienced owner who plans to use her to explore the Caribbean.

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.

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.

The new 59 metre by shipbuilder Metalships Rodman is the largest yacht ever designed and built in Spain. Maybe has a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a helipad on the upper deck. There’s plenty of luxury onboard with the Marcelo Penna interiors featuring a gym, massage room, sauna and cinema saloon.

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.

Built by the Italian Sea Group for an experienced owner, the Admiral E Motion 55 Quinta Essentia has a high-tech hybrid propulsion system for silent, eco-friendly performance.

Each deck is dedicated to unwinding – a spa on the lower deck, large pool with waterfall on the main, indoor/outdoor main saloon on the upper, and gym and spa bath on the top. A snazzy paint job brings out her exterior lines by Dobroserdov Design.

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.

Launched earlier this year as the fourth hull in the Wally Ace series, Wally Casa will be attending this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. This 27.33 metre superyacht was commissioned by an American owner and features interiors that were developed by Wally Yachts in collaboration with Luca Bassani Design.