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.

Not new, but worthy of fanfare, Lürssen’s Coral Ocean will be on display at Monaco. Recently refitted, this 72.54 metre John Bannenberg masterpiece has never featured in a magazine and is still one of the top 200 largest yachts in the world. When launched in 1994, she was one of the first yachts to feature a gym and spa area.

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.

Commissioned by a serial superyacht owner, Domani is a 45 metre displacement yacht that was launched by Benetti in April. Visitors to the Monaco Yacht Show will hope to learn more about her Carlo Galeazzi interiors, details of which have been closely guarded. Key features include an enclosable sky lounge, owner’s balcony and accommodation for ten guests split across five suites.

Highly efficient performance is the calling card of the award-winning, axe-bowed Palumbo 40M Sport series. Divine can reach a top speed of 20 knots or cruise economically at 16 knots. Her big volume allows accommodation for 10 guests and eight crew members.

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.

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.

The debut launch from Dynamiq Yachts, Jetsetter will be a real must-see yacht at Monaco 2016. The stand-out feature on this 38.6 metre grand tourer yacht is her class-leading sundeck, which measures 20 metres long and can be split up into five distinct zones. In keeping with such a sporty name, Jetsetter uses Fortjes pod drives to reach a top speed of 21 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.

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.