16 pictures inside the World Superyacht Awards 2016

The Welcome Cocktail

From left to right: Francesca Sciubba, Raffaella Daino of Baglietto, Michela Carrai, Francesca Lacomucci of CRN and Cecile Gauert of ShowBoats International.

The Cultural Programme

Saturday saw World Superyacht Awards guests and judges enjoy some of Florence's top cultural highlights before the evening's awards ceremony. Some of Italy's most famous shipyards threw open their doors for guided tours while Stefano Ricci, Temple St. Clair and Antinori offered guests the chance to sample Florence's finest fashion, jewellery and wine.

The Cultural Programme

Salvatore Trifiro, former owner of Fitzroy sailing yacht Zefira, takes a tour of Stefano Ricci's Florence flagship store.

The Awards Ceremony

Saturday evening saw the main event - the World Superyacht Awards ceremony - take place at the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio right in the heart of Florence. Guests gathered for drinks and a delicious dinner before the winners of the much coveted Neptune trophies were announced.

The Awards Ceremony

Henk de Vries, CEO of Feadship (right), and family enjoy pre-dinner drinks.

The Awards Ceremony

Frederico Peruccio of Monte Carlo Yachts with a guest.

The Awards Ceremony

Guests celebrate Savannah's win in the Displacement Motor Yachts 1,300Gt to 2,999GT category.

The Awards Ceremony

The World Superyacht Awards 2016 winners gather on stage for the annual winners' photograph.

The Afterparty

After the ceremony, guests carried on the festivities at a lively afterparty sponsored by Centtrip at the Palazzo Vecchio and Salone dei Cinquecento. With everyone in high spirits, the dancefloor quickly filled and celebrations continued until the small hours.

The Sunday Brunch

Enrico Chiavacci, Barbara Tacoli and a guest sample Antinori's wines.

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