The World Superyacht Awards 2018 will, for a final year, be held in the heart of Florence, in the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio.
The programme for the weekend will be announced shortly.
For more information about the location, venue and recommended accommodation for the World Superyacht Awards 2018, please read below.
The thirteenth edition of the World Superyacht Awards will be hosted for the final time in the impressive Palazzo Vecchio, originally decorated by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, overlooking the marvellous Piazza della Signoria; one of the most famous symbols of Florence.
Read more about the Palazzo Vecchio at Visit Florence.
Welcome Cocktail Party, hosted by Stefano Ricci
19:15 - 21:30
Venue: Giardino Bardini
-
The World Superyacht Awards, Prize Giving and Gala Dinner
18:30 - 00:00
Venue: Palazzo Vecchio
The World Superyacht Awards, After Party
00:00 - 02:00
Venue: Palazzo Vecchio
-
Farewell Gathering
11:00 - 14:00
Venue: Villa Palmieri, Fiesole
Please note, all timings are subject to change
The World Superyacht Awards will be held at the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence. The address is: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze, Italy.
The Palazzo Vecchio is easily accessible from Florence, Peretola Airport as well as Pisa and Bologna. There are many direct flights to these airports in May. Booking your flights early and any additional required transportation is encouraged to secure the best rates and guarantee availability.
Travelling by road to Florence
10km from Florence Peretola Airport, approximately 28mins drive.
105km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, approximately 1hr 19mins drive.
81km from Pisa International Airport, approximately 1hr 10mins drive.
We are pleased to offer special rates of accommodation for guests and sponsors of the World Superyacht Awards 2018 during the event. Please note that all room types and rates are subject to availability.
Prices include VAT and exclude City Tax.
The St. Regis, Florence
To make a booking, please email stregisflorence@stregis.com
Please quote 'World Superyacht Awards' when booking.
Deluxe Double, double use - €625 per night
Deluxe Double, single use - €565 per night
Supplements on request:
Arno River View - €90 additional per night
Premium Deluxe Category - €80 per night
-
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
To book, please contact l.parato@wtbhotels.com
Please quote 'World Superyacht Awards' when booking.
Prices include VAT and exclude City Tax.
Superior Room with View - €380
Junior Suite - €420
-
To book, please contact reservations@lungarnocollection.com
Please quote 'World Superyacht Awards' when booking.
10% discount on best available rate
-
Other recommended hotels include:
JK Place
booking@jkplace.com
Hotel L'Orologio
booking@hotelorologioflorence.com
Welcome Cocktail Party - Cocktail/ Jacket no tie
The World Superyacht Awards - Black Tie, formal evening dress
Farewell Gathering - Casual
Booking in advance is advised
Cantinetta Antinori, Piazza Antinori, 3
ph. 055 292234
www.cantinetta-antinori.com
Serving Antinori wines accompanied by Tuscan cuisine, ingredients for which come from the family's various estates in Tuscany and Umbria.
Buca Lapi, Via Trebbio 1r
ph. 055 213768
bucalapi.com
One of the oldest Florentine restaurants houses in Palazzo Antinori’s wine cellars. Typical Tuscan dishes served by Luciano, the “master of the house”.
Buca Mario, Piazza degli Ottaviani, 16r
ph. 055 214 179
bucamario.com
Founded in 1886 and located in the heart of Florence in the wine cellars of Palazzo Niccolini, Buca Mario offers customers a genuine taste of Tuscan cooking. Open for dinner every night from 7pm.
Café Gilli, At the corner of via Roma, 1r and piazza della Repubblica, 3r
ph. 055 213 896
gilli.it
A charming and traditional café established in 1733. Well-known for its pastries, interesting wine list and impeccable service.
Fuori Porta, Via del monte alle Croci, 10
ph. 055 2342 483
fuoriporta.it
A popular wine bar offering 600 labels and a variety of crostini, salads and a small but inviting choice of hot dishes served with carefully selected wines. Excellent desserts.
Fuor d’acqua, Via Pisana, 37
ph. 055 222299
fuordacqua.it
Just a few steps from the San Frediano Gate, this restaurant offers a true taste of the sea right in the heart of Florence city centre. Housed in an old carriage depot, the restaurant serves only the very best freshly-caught fish and seafood.
Alla Vecchia Bettola, Viale Vasco Pratolini, 3/5/7
ph. 055 224158
Alla Vecchia Bettola is the perfect place to have bistecca and crostini the Florentine way and taste some local wines just right outside the ancient city wall.
Harry's Bar Firenze, Lungarno A. Vespucci 22/r
ph. +39 0552396700
harrysbarfirenze.com
Harry's Bar provides a unique charm, unchanged over time. It’s a gastronomic journey of unique charm and ambience, accompanied by dining room staff able to make the customer feel quite at home.