The highlight of the superyacht calendar, every year the Monaco Yacht Show attracts the latest and greatest builds from around the world. Over 20 entries in the 50-metre-plus range have already been confirmed, with the show set to return to Port Hercule from 25 to 28 September.
BOAT takes a closer look at the biggest yachts both in the port and at anchor, beginning with a behemoth from German shipyard Lürssen...
Kismet
Length: 122m
Builder: Lürssen
This year's headliner is also one of the industry's latest deliveries. Kismet was handed over to her owner Shahid Khan in May 2024, who previously owned the 95.2-metre Lürssen yacht Whisper (formerly Kismet). His new yacht reunites him with Reymond Langton Design for the interior, but the exteriors on the new build have been helmed by Nuvolari Lenard. She's now one of the world's most expensive yachts for charter, asking a staggering €3,000,000 per week with Cecil Wright & Partners. And no wonder, with a helipad, beauty salon, indoor and outdoor cinema, dance floor and gym at guests' fingertips.
Dar
Length: 90.1m
Builder: Oceanco
Luiz de Basto first dreamt up Dar's sinuous, shark-inspired design eight years before her delivery, while seated in his Miami office overlooking Biscayne Bay. Dar features around 390 square metres of glass in her superstructure alone, not counting the doors and hull windows. Once inside, the result is said to be like floating in mid air. Standout features include an owner's deck – complete with private saloon and Jacuzzi – as well as a wellness area, with Hammam, sauna and massage room. She won Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards and was recently selected to be BOAT International's charter yacht of the week. The superyacht is making her return to the Monaco Yacht Show after first appearing in Port Hercule shortly after delivery.
Dar is asking €208,000,000 with Large Yacht Corp.
Amaryllis
Length: 78.4m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Chandeliers, Macassar ebony furniture and custom floral panels: Amaryllis is a five-deck superyacht best known for her dazzling display of Reymond Langton-designed Art Deco decor. She can sleep twelve guests across six cabins, including an owner's cabin with a clawfoot bed, lime marble en suite and 180-degree ocean views. Standout features include a piano lounge and a cinema suite, while her beach club boasts a dedicated spa with a sauna, steam room, plunge pool and massage room. Amaryllis last underwent a major refit in 2019 and will be looking fresh on the docks during the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.
Amaryllis is asking €89,000,000 with Moravia Yachting.
Energy
Length: 77.8m
Builder: Amels
Tasked with a brief to "defy convention and find ways to connect with the ocean", naval architect Espen Øino and interior designer François Zuretti came together to create Energy. The design duo first worked together on Blohm & Voss' 74.5-metre Eco, now Zeus, with Martin Francis in the 1980s. The superyacht has an impressive volume of 2,885GT which houses accommodation for 14 guests, an upper deck aft pool, a spacious gym, a large beach club with spa and a glass elevator, to name a few. She has only been used privately since new and was recently selected as BOAT International's brokerage boat of the month.
Energy is POA with Burgess.
Dragonfly
Length: 73.3m
Builder: SilverYachts
Dragonfly was hailed as the fastest, most fuel-efficient long-range cruiser when she was delivered in 2009, with a transatlantic range of 22 knots. Her streamlined exterior and elongated bow sprung from the boards of Espen Øino, while her rich, ambient interiors are by Danielo Silvestrin. Dragonfly's outdoor cinema, large sunpad that can convert into a dance floor and swim platform – dubbed the "ultimate toy launchpad" by the broker – are the major crowd pleasers. She was also commended for her contribution to the disaster relief effort in Vanuatu after Hurricane Pam devastated the island in 2015.
Dragonfly is asking €27,000,000 with Y.CO.
Planet Nine
Length: 73.2m
Builder: Admiral - The Italian Sea Group
Admiral's Planet Nine boasts an ice-classed steel hull, a range of 6,000 nautical miles and a bold, militaristic exterior by British designer Tim Heywood. Her interiors were custom built by German luxury outfitter Fitz and feature accommodation for up to 16, including an owner's suite with balconies and a VIP cabin with a private outdoor space on the bridge deck. Exterior and interior relaxation options are also plentiful, including a large beach club designed for use in both warm and cool climates and a sundeck spa pool. Planet Nine recently underwent a comprehensive refit and is best known to the public for her starring role in Christopher Nolan's time-bending thriller Tenet. She will be the largest explorer yacht attending the Monaco Yacht Show.
Planet Nine is asking €79,500,000 with Fraser.
Sealion
Length: 62m
Builder: Viareggio Superyachts (VSY)
Another Espen Øino design, Sealion accommodates 12 guests across six cabins, including an owner's suite with a raised layout for panoramic views and"spa-like features", including a Jacuzzi tub. Meanwhile, a cinema room in the skylounge and her two-level sundeck – complete with a bar, Jacuzzi, sunpads and mist options – are ready to entertain guests. The superyacht's previous name, Candyscape II, alludes to her eclectic interiors courtesy of Candy & Candy studio. Highlights include a spectacular Schimmel glass grand piano in the main saloon and an ornate glass lift that links the lower deck to the bridge deck. She was recently selected as BOAT International's charter yacht of the week.
Sealion is POA with Denison Yachting.
Lemon Tree
Length: 61.5m
Builder: Sanlorenzo
Making an appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024, Lemon Tree was delivered in 2021 as the first Sanlorenzo 62Steel. What sets this superyacht apart is her owner's cabin, fitted with a private deck and pool and an adjoining sky lounge, which can be converted into a family cinema. Another highlight of this yacht is the large Hammam and beach club, which has openings on three sides and a glass ceiling that filters natural light through the pool. Accommodation is for a party of 14 guests in seven cabins – one of which can be turned into a massage room.
Lemon Tree is asking €59,500,000 with Y.CO.
Entourage
Length: 60m
Builder: Amels
Entourage won big this year, cinching a BOAT International Design & Innovation Award and a Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards. While the first hull in the series, Come Together, features distinctive geometric windows, the design team customised this second Amels 60 with long strips of glazing that allow additional light into the interior. Another noteworthy design choice is the extended bridge deck and sundeck which, first requested by the owner, has now been implemented in all subsequent builds. It was this "fantastic evolution" that swayed the judges, though they were also impressed by Entourage's clever use of space, including her optimised storage.
Entourage is available to charter with Moran Yacht & Ship from €435,000 per week.
Caipirinha
Length: 60m
Builder: Lürssen
Another World Superyacht Awards winner, Caipirinha picked up the coveted Motor Yacht of the Year Award in 2010. She was designed by Espen Øino and Mark Berryman and has a "versatile" layout, according to the broker – including a formal saloon that can be converted to a cinema via a hidden screen and projector. Other highlights include a formal dining room for 14 guests and a sundeck arranged with a Jacuzzi, a gym, an onyx-topped bar and a casual lounge area. This is not her first yacht show appearance, but her German pedigree and impressive design credentials will make her worth a visit in Monte Carlo during the boat show.
Caipirinha is asking $59,990,000 with Burgess.
Pink Shadow
Length: 58m
Builder: Damen Yachting
Delivered last summer, Pink Shadow is an eye-catching new entry in the SUV (Sports Utility Vessel) sector and the first unit in the Dutch shipyard's 58M Xplorer series. The superyacht is widely known for her richly coloured, eclectic Design Unlimited interiors, inspired by the Amazonian adventure-drama Fitzcarraldo. Highlights include a crocodile-teeth table, neon wall hangings and "The Habana Room", an upper deck cigar lounge made complete with a bespoke humidor. However, it was her fun, multi-functional exterior that won her a BOAT International Design & Innovation Award earlier this year.
Diamond Binta
Length: 58m
Builder: Tankoa Yachts
This full-custom superyacht was launched in late June, making her one of the newest entries on this list of yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Diamond Binta was designed by long-time collaborator Francesco Paszkowski Design for a repeat Tankoa client, who previously owned the 50-metre Binta D'Or (now Sp1). Leisure highlights include a forward helideck, a large beach club with a spa and a sundeck set up with a gym and pool. A glass-encased corridor stretches from the beach club to the cabins directly through the engine room, offering a glimpse at the inner workings of the superyacht.
Silver Star
Length: 55.3m
Builder: Admiral - The Italian Sea Group
Silver Star has returned to Port Hercule following her official debut at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show. The second hull in Admiral's S-Force series, she sets herself apart from sistership Geco with an interior designed by Giorgio Armani which incorporates ivory onyx, cornflower blue marble and Venetian printed silk. Stepping outdoors, Silver Star features a large open beach club with glass gunwales, a sundeck Jacuzzi and a touch-and-go helipad that doubles as a sunbathing spot. Accommodation is across six cabins, including an owner's suite and VIP cabin.
Shadow
Length: 55.3m
Builder: Damen Yachting
She may be a support vessel, but Shadow was the first of her series to feature dedicated guest accommodation whilst still maintaining support yacht functionality. Key features include a 190 square metre aft deck helipad, which can support a maximum take-off weight of 3,700kg and extra accommodation for four staff, pilots, security or guides. Superyacht water toy storage is another one of her strong suits, as the deck crane can lift up to 12 tonnes – enough to launch a personal submarine.
Moskito
Length: 55m
Builder: Heesen Yachts
Another Monaco Yacht Show debutante, Moskito made her grand entrance back in 2021. She has a "shark tooth" superstructure owed to Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects, while accommodation is for 12 guests across six Bannenberg & Rowell-styled cabins. This includes the master cabin, which measures a generous 82 square metres and is outfitted in a palette of "taupes, browns and creams". Moskito is a familiar face on the charter circuit and is best known for her beach club, which features a sauna, steam room and a plethora of watertoys for guests to choose from.
Spirit
Length: 54m
Builder: Amels
Spirit's attendance at this year's Monaco Yacht Show was confirmed shortly after she rejoined the brokerage market. Her previous sale, back in 2019, resulted in an unexpected refit with Dôme Project Interiors. Beginning with ambitions simply to move the furniture around, the small Swiss designer ended up stripping the interior back to bare walls and floors. And the most impressive part? It took just three months, at the height of restrictions over Covid-19. BOAT International was invited to see the results back in 2021. Spirit originally had an interior by the renowned Nuvolari Lenard.
Five Oceans
Length: 53.3m
Builder: Damen Yachting
The aptly named and brightly painted Five Oceans was built to support owner Tommy Allen and his company, Five Oceans Global Solutions – an organisation dedicated to marine conservation, resource management and responsible deep-sea exploration. To this end, the support vessel has been decked out with a 15-tonne deck crane and a vast aft deck measuring nine metres across, making her more than capable of launching and recovering a variety of toys. Five Oceans can also carry anywhere between six and 16 guests or staff, depending on how the owner chooses to use the vessel.
Adventure
Length: 52.7m
Builder: Feadship
From the outside, she’s a classic Feadship; but on the inside, Adventure becomes a showcase of the masterful designs of Tino Zervudachi, the mind behind London’s National Gallery. Accommodation is across six cabins, outfitted in warm honey oak and striking artwork and furnishings in red, pink and blue hues. Other highlights include a piano lounge, an optional massage room and a barbecue, bar Jacuzzi and cinema setup on the sundeck. She was chosen as BOAT International's charter yacht of the week earlier this year.
Special One
Length: 52.5m
Builder: Royal Huisman
With a towering, six-deck superstructure and a long flared bow, Special One will be hard to miss at this year's show. She is the largest sportfisher in the world and was commissioned by a passionate fisherman who plans to use the yacht to hunt larger predatory fish, including swordfish and marlin. Highlights include laser-powered exterior lighting and a viewing platform which allows guests to observe a dedicated fishing area. While Special One is now well known to the industry, her interiors have remained a closely guarded secret since her launch in February 2024.