Superyachts spotted arriving on the French Riviera for the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show

The first arrivals

The prolific Monaco Yacht Show kicks off on September 27 and the superyachts are flocking to be part of the big event. Here are some of the best pictures of the grand arrivals on the French Riviera, photographed 24-26 September.

1. The first arrivals

Photographed here is a scattering of stunning superyachts, ready and waiting in Monaco for the show to get underway. We've named a few favourites, from left to right:

TV, T6, Sea Force One, Double Trouble, Burkut, Lionheart, Lady Ann Magee, Lady Marina, My Way, Jetsetter, Endeavour II, La Sultana, Africa, Apogee, Nerissa, Andreas L, Mia K, O'Mega, Okto, Double Down, Maltese Falcon, Force Blue, Secret Life and Aurora.

Picture courtesy of Raphael Montigneaux

Nerissa, Apogee & Andreas L

Codecasa-built superyacht Apogee arrived in Monaco on September 24 from Genoa. Delivered in 2003, she is available for charter and listed for sale.

Launched in summer this year by Istanbul-based Bilgin Yachts, 47.5 metre Nerissa arrived on September 25 from Turkey.

The 60 metre Andreas L arrived in Monaco on September 20 from Bonifaco – she was delivered in 2008 by Benetti.

Picture courtesy of Raphael Montigneaux

A view of Monaco

As the yachting industry turns its focus to this world-famous event, everybody is looking forward to the myriad of launches and unveilings that will be taking place over the next few days.

Picture courtesy of Raphael Montigneaux

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