In pictures: Inside the World Superyacht Awards 2018

Filippo Ricci, creative director of Stefano Ricci, with Hans Konings, head of design at Amels, and Filippo Rossi of Lynx Yachts.

Before the awards proper began, guests were offered a taste of true Florentine culture with a programme of the city's highlights. The day started with a guided tour of the Antico Setificio Fiorentino silk looms then headed to Stefano Ricci, which uses Antico Setificio Fiorentino's fabrics in its fine clothing and homewares, and traditional Italian stationers Pineider. The programme finished with refreshments and an elegant wine tasting at the historic Palazzo Antinori in the heart of Florence.

Designer Tim Heywood with his wife Vanessa.

Amber McDonald and John Symond, owners of 73 metre Feadship Hasna, winner of the World Superyacht Award for Displacement Motor Yachts Between 500GT and 1,999GT.

Jonny Horsfield of H2 Yacht Design with Sabrina Monteleone and Espen Øino.

Lang Walker, winner of the 2018 Legacy Award and owner of the Kokomo sailing yacht series, with awards compere Natasha Kaplinsky.

From left to right: Andrew Winch (left), Dan Lenard of Nuvolari Lenard (centre) and Cristiano Gatto with guests.

18 World Superyacht Awards were handed out at the 2018 edition, including a prize for the new Sail Assisted Motor Yacht class. To see all the winners click here.

On the final day of the World Superyacht Awards weekend guests gathered at the 13th Century Villa Palmieri in Fiesole for a leisurely Sunday brunch. Commiserations and congratulations on the results of the night before were offered over a feast of locally sourced delicacies and Antinori wines.

Dan and Andjela Lenard and guests raise a toast at the World Superyacht Awards farewell gathering.