THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS
Inside the 2024 edition in Venice
With the 19th edition of the World Superyacht Awards wrapping up on 4 May, BOAT reflects on another successful year in the floating city of Venice...
The World Superyacht Awards returned to the city of Venice, Italy, on 3-4 May 2024 and brought together all of the key players of the superyacht sector. Often referred to as the "Oscars of the superyacht industry”, the two-day event saw owners, builders, designers and distinguished guests gather to celebrate the most remarkable superyachts launched over the past year.
The awards were held in association with Acquera Club and The Glenrothes. Acquera Club is headquartered in Venice and helped showcase the wonders of the floating city, while The Glenrothes showcased its yachting industry whisky decanter Philos during the gala dinner. The event was also held in partnership with Oliveri, Picchiotti, Admiral, Perini Navi, Tecnomar, NCA Refit, Benetti, Golden Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Pendennis, KRM Yacht, Amels, Custom Line and Dunya Yachts, and supported by the City of Venice, Contini Art Gallery, Sirena Superyachts and Cipriani.
The Welcome Cocktail
The first evening set the tone with the Welcome Cocktail at the historic Palazzo Pisani Moretta. This 15th-century palace, renowned for hosting one of the most important balls during the Carnival of Venice, provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the evening's festivities.
The Welcome Cocktail
The first evening set the tone with the Welcome Cocktail at the historic Palazzo Pisani Moretta. This 15th-century palace, renowned for hosting the one of the most important balls during the Carnival of Venice, provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the evening's festivities.
As canapés and drinks circulated throughout the evening, guests were entertained by a harpist, violinist and pianist, and characters in traditional Venetian costume. The Glenrothes provided two whisky cocktails for the evening.
The judges' programme
The World Superyacht Awards judges were treated to an excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano, beginning with welcome drinks accompanied by fine wine. In Burano, the judges visited a lace and stitching museum, where they observed a skilled artisan working on intricate designs.
The judges' programme
The World Superyacht Awards judges were treated to an excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano, beginning with welcome drinks accompanied by fine wine. In Burano, the judges visited a lace and stitching museum, where they observed a skilled artisan working on intricate designs.
The journey continued to Murano, famous for its glassmaking heritage, where the judges witnessed a live glassblowing demonstration at renowned glass factory, Vetreria Venier. The Glenrothes then hosted an exclusive whisky tasting, followed by a light seafood lunch.
