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.

Paola and Salvatore Trifirò, owners of 32.6 metre Vitters sailing yacht Ribelle, winner of the World Superyacht Award for Sailing Yacht 30m to 49.9m.

The World Superyacht Awards ceremony was once again held at the stunning Palazzo Vecchio. After welcome drinks and a three-course meal, guests were treated to a show-stopping performance by the Lucca Philharmonic Orchestra, flautist Andrea Griminelli and operatic soloists before television personality Natasha Kaplinsky compered the prize giving.

Designer Tim Heywood with his wife Vanessa.

World Superyacht Awards judge Kim Schindelhauer, owner of 33 metre Baltic sailing yacht Win Win, with Aline Matsika.

World Superyacht Awards judge Barry Houghton, owner of a 43 metre Sanlorenzo, with Sophie Bonvin.

World Superyacht Awards judge Jan-Eric Österlund with Jennifer Österlund.

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.

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