The highlight of the superyacht calendar, every year the Monaco Yacht Show attracts the latest and greatest builds from around the world. Over 40 entries in the 50-metre-plus range have already been confirmed, with the show set to return to Port Hercule from 24 to 27 September.
BOAT takes a closer look at the biggest yachts both in the port and at anchor, beginning with a shark-like World Superyacht Awards winner...
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Luna
Length: 90m
Builder: Oceanco
Famed for her shark-like exterior by Luiz De Basto, Oceanco’s Luna is set to make her second appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show. She caught the judges’ attention at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards, a year after her delivery in 2018, for the 400-square-metre darkened glass panels which adorn her profile, alongside her shapely wing stations and mast, "like a dorsal fin", according to the designer. Her interiors are just as noteworthy, with a bright colour palette paired with visual themes from nature. It was for these reasons and more that Luna was a "deserving winner" of the Motor Yacht of the Year Award – and has been iconic ever since.
Luna is on display with Large Yacht Corp.
Here Comes the Sun
Length: 89m
Builder: Amels
Commissioned by a repeat Amels client with a penchant for The Beatles, Here Comes the Sun was delivered in 2017 as the flagship of the Dutch yard's fleet. Her mammoth 2,955GT interior volume and design by yachting royalty Tim Heywood and Andrew Winch brought her instant acclaim – but in 2021, the custom superyacht was brought back into the spotlight with a comprehensive refit. Works included a six-metre stern extension courtesy of Azure Naval Architects, the addition of a second helipad, an interior revamp, and a full repaint, all of which clinched her the win for Best Rebuilt Yacht at the 2022 World Superyacht Awards.
Here Comes the Sun is on display with Burgess and Y.CO.
Valor
Length: 79.5m
Builder: Feadship
Launched this May, Valor marks the Dutch yard's latest entry into the explorer yacht genre, joining the likes of Shinkai and Moonshadow. The steel-hulled, high-volume build was commissioned by a repeat Feadship client and is equipped with a two-metre ice belt above and below the waterline, achieving a Bureau Veritas Young Ice 2 notation that can "easily fulfil [the owner's] dream" of transiting the Northwest Passage. This is complemented by heat exchangers that can recycle and capture latent energy, allowing Valor to manage severe Arctic conditions.
Valor is being displayed by Feadship.
Admiral 78M
Length: 77.5m
Builder: Admiral – The Italian Sea Group
Launched in January, this new Admiral is tied with Platinum as the Italian yard's largest superyacht to date. A lithium polymer battery allows the superyacht to anchor silently (and without emissions), though her distinctive Sinot exterior and aqua blue hull will still make her an easy spot in Monaco. Other key features include a six-metre swimming pool, a spa, dive area, gym and a touch-and-go helipad for easy access to and from shore.
Admiral 78M is being displayed by The Italian Sea Group.
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.
Energy is being displayed by Fraser and Burgess.
Boardwalk
Length: 76.5m
Builder: Feadship
Boardwalk was commissioned by serial owner Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire CEO of Landry’s and owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, who worked closely with designer Amy Halffman to bring his vision to life. Loosely modelled on his previous yacht, a Westport 164, with interiors inspired by his flagship hospitality project (the five-star Post Oak Hotel in Houston), this luxuriant Feadship comes with a truly impressive list of custom features. This includes a 2.7-metre by six-metre pool, a helipad, a massage room, a bespoke wine cellar and six feature bars where guests can sample the 120-odd bottles on board.
Boardwalk is being displayed by Y.CO.
Admiral Armani 72m
Length: 72m
Builder: Admiral – The Italian Sea Group
The first in a series of two superyachts designed by the late fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, will be making her first official appearance in Port Hercule this year. Formerly known as Project Metamorphosis, the 72-metre Admiral yacht represents a landmark collaboration between two Italian powerhouses with additional input from Centro Stile of The Italian Sea Group. Little is known so far about the yacht’s onboard amenities, but exterior highlights include the "suspended terrace" design of her upper decks and a helicopter landing area.
Admiral Armani 72M is on display with The Italian Sea Group.
Lady Estey
Length: 67m
Builder: Benetti
The second of Benetti's flagship B.Now 67M series, Lady Estey sets herself apart from sistership Iryna with several personalised touches, including a custom rectangular elevator, a guest staircase constructed in marble and glass, widened guest corridors and two custom pools. Other standout features include a full lower-deck gym and spa area – complete with sauna, steam room and treatment room – an opulent main deck saloon with a full grand piano, and an upper deck entirely dedicated to the owner. Exterior design is owed to British studio RWD, with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design selected for the "Gatsby-style" interiors.
Lady Estey is on display with Benetti.
Regina d'Italia
Length: 65m
Builder: Codecasa
Regina d'Italia is the latest of three 65-metre designs from Italian yard Codecasa, following in the footsteps of Eternity and Joia the Crown Jewel. Italian designer M2 Atelier was responsible for the interior design on board, alongside creative guidance from a "world-renowned fashion designer". Her living spaces are expectedly chic, featuring ornate, sea-themed wall panels and plush purple furniture. Other highlights include a cinema-cum-skylounge, a fully equipped gym and 110-square-metre owner's cabin. According to her broker, Regina d'Italia has been meticulously maintained by one experienced owner since her build – and has never been chartered.
Regina d'Italia is being displayed by Ocean Independence.
Wedge Too
Length: 65m
Builder: Feadship
On display for only the second time since her 2002 launch, Wedge Too is a highly anticipated attendee at this year's show. An unconventional classic, she was the first superyacht designed by the venerable Philippe Starck and is best known for her wooden superstructure, which nods toward the era of traditional yacht building. Her spacious interior is home to three saloons, a formal dining room and a guest lift to all floors – though her private, outdoor guest zone (complete with Jacuzzi and circular sofa) is sure to be a favourite with any visitors.
Wedge Too is being displayed by Camper & Nicholsons.
Lady Marina
Length: 64m
Builder: Feadship
Explorer credentials meet Feadship pedigree on board Lady Marina. Commissioned as a long-range cruising yacht with family in mind, the superyacht has veteran studios Studio De Voogt and Donald Starkey to thank for her classic exterior and interior design. A certified helideck sets her apart from others her size – for quick island hops or VIP transfers, few yachts under 70 metres can match her functionality. Other highlights include not one, but two Jacuzzis and an "oriental-inspired" owner's suite with a private office.
Lady Marina is being displayed by Merle Wood & Associates and Moravia Yachting.
Katana
Length: 61.4m
Builder: Perini Navi
The fourth hull in Perini Navi's 60-metre sailing series, Katana, hit the water in November last year - some eight years after the build initially began construction under speculation in 2016. She was sold a year into her original build, with the work resuming in 2022 following the redesign of her sailing system by Ron Holland which sought to "improve performance" and "increase the ease of handling". Acclaimed French designer Rémi Tessier penned her interiors, which will be unveiled for the first time at the show.
Katana is being displayed by The Italian Sea Group.
Dream
Length: 60.1m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Delivered in 2001, Dream has veteran design team Donald Starkey and Bannenberg & Rowell behind her classic lines and tranquil, Zen-inspired interiors. A standout feature is her sundeck, arranged with an oversized six-person Jacuzzi forward, a full-service bar amidships and a generous lounge area to aft, as well as her stylish skylounge, which doubles as a surround-sound cinema with a 103-inch screen. Meanwhile, a 110-square-metre owner’s apartment is home to an office, yoga-cum-massage room (or second office if desired) and three separate bathrooms.
Lady Beatrice
Length: 60m
Builder: Feadship
The classic, canoe-sterned Lady Beatrice has remained under original ownership since her delivery in 1993. Renowned designer Jon Bannenberg is the brains behind her palatial interiors, which sees a "blend of traditional patterns and opulent textures" such as oak wood and plush carpetry. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the main saloon with natural light, whose drawing room aesthetic is cultivated by a grand piano, ambient lighting and pin-striped sofa seating. Nearly 40 years on and the yacht is still in "pristine" condition following an extensive and meticulous maintenance programme, according to the broker.
Lady Beatrice is being displayed with Y.CO.
O'Madeleine
Length: 60m
Builder: Golden Yachts
Fresh from the yard, O'Madeleine began construction in 2022, according to BOATPro, following a custom commission. The 60-metre superyacht was designed by an all-Italian team and longstanding Golden Yachts collaborators, with Massari Design curating the interiors, while Studio Vafiadis designed the exterior, guest suites, and the bridge. Her interiors were developed "in close collaboration with the owner", featuring soft, sculptural furniture and leather ceiling vaults.
O'Madeleine is being displayed by Golden Yachts.
Alfa G
Length: 60m
Builder: Oceanco
A World Superyacht Awards winner, Alfa G's "exceptionally high quality", 20-million-euro refit received much acclaim from the judges – particularly as it was completed in a mere nine months. Her cool new black paint job is a fitting complement to her new monochrome, art deco-inspired interiors by Alexandre Thiriat, described as a display of "restrained richness". Another highlight is her spectacular swimming pool with high-tech counter-current training system and Jacuzzi function, surrounded by plush sunpads for languid days at sea.
Alfa G is being displayed by Superyacht Partners.
Scott Free
Length: 60m
Builder: Abeking and Rasmussen
Relaunched in 2022 after an extensive six-month refit by Abeking and Rasmussen, Scott Free impressed onlookers with her new sky-blue hull and the addition of a sea-level beach club. Her opulent Bannenberg & Rowell interior was also given a fresh new facelift in the overhaul, with an elegant saloon filled with curated art and a full-beam Art Deco-inspired master suite featuring 12 large oval windows that fill the room with light.
Scott Free is being displayed with Burgess.
After You
Length: 60m
Builder: Damen Yachting
After You is the first from the Dutch shipyard's new Xplorer 60 series – a luxury expedition range designed for world travelling, from the glamorous hotspots of the Med to the harsh polar climates. Another new addition to the builder's fleet this year, the superyacht first hit the water in March at Damen Yachting's dedicated new build yard in Antalya, Turkey, unveiling her powerful white Azure Yacht Design profile. Her interior by H2 Yacht Design will be showcased for the first time at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, said to take inspiration from the British studio's earlier, high-profile expedition projects, including the world's largest yacht, REV Ocean.
After You is being displayed by Damen Yachting.
Memories
Length: 60m
Builder: Amels
Despite being the seventh unit from the Espen Øino-designed Amels 60 Limited Editions, Memories is still a first for the Dutch shipyard. British design studio Harrison Eidsgaard collaborated with Amels for the first time on board the latest 60-metre, creating "beach house" interiors decorated with stainless steel and bronze details and rich with natural oak. Highlights include a full dive centre and beach club complete with a sauna and gym equipment.
Memories is being displayed by Amels.
Vision
Builder: Benetti
Length: 60m
Vision was delivered in 2011, constructed to a design by Stefano Natucci, with interiors by acclaimed Parisian designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. At 60 metres, the motor yacht is a shining example of the Italian yard's 59M model, yet she is specifically notable for her bold interior and expansive deck space. Dark marble floors and exotic ebony walls lie behind sculpted columns and stairwells decorated with Greek mythology motifs, while the main saloon is decorated in high-gloss Macassar ebony with intricate wall panelling and mahogany flooring.
Vision is being displayed by Camper & Nicholsons.
IDyllic
Builder: Benetti
Length: 59.3m
IDyllic was delivered in 2008 as one of nine 59M models from Italian yard Benetti. A nine-month refit in 2022 massively modernised the traditional yacht, with the scope of work best represented in the upper saloon. Everything was replaced, from the furniture to the lighting fixtures and the ceiling itself. The lounge features an ornate cocktail bar, games table and a large flatscreen television, alongside direct access to an al fresco dining area. Accommodation is across six cabins, including a full-beam, split-level owner's suite with its own office and private, panoramic lounge.
Idyllic is being displayed by IYC.
Maximus
Length: 59m
Builder: Vitters
Commissioned for a highly experienced owner with a "focus on performance, comfort and precision", Maximus was constructed in aluminium to a design by Germán Frers, marking the second collaboration between the yard and designer. She has been engineered for both blue water range and comfort and is the third-largest sailing yacht ever built by the Dutch shipyard, shadowed only by Anatta and Aquijo. Highlights include full-beam owner's suite with a private deckhouse and a central cockpit with al fresco dining.
Maximus is on display with Vitters and Edmiston.
Marala
Length: 58.8m
Builder: Camper & Nicholsons
Another World Superyacht Awards winner, Marala attracted attention for her two-year rebuild with Pendennis. The classic yacht has had just four owners during her 94-year lifespan and undergone several striking modifications, including a conversion for naval service during the Second World War. Works began in 2022 and focused on stripping back the additions made during her storied life to "reinvigorate her original spirit". This saw the replacement of more than 100 tonnes of steel, predominantly in the hull, which was left unfaired to provide an authentic appearance. Following the theme, the owner’s cabin is a nod to his admiration for the liner Normandie, while another pays homage to the vessel’s days in military service.
Marala is on display with Pendennis.
Virtuosity
Length: 56.5m
Builder: Sanlorenzo
The second unit from Sanlorenzo's 57Steel series, Virtuosity has a 1,050GT volume decorated in a "special edition" design by Italian studio Piero Lissoni. Sculptural forms, natural materials and calming muted tones bring the motor yacht to life, complemented by a panoramic sky lounge flush with natural lighting (thanks to "near-continuous" floor-to-ceiling glass). Another impressive feature is the lower deck beach club, defined as a "wellness space" with three folding terraces, a glass ceiling, an adjacent well-equipped gym and a private spa with a Hammam and sauna.
Virtuosity is being displayed with Edmiston.
Asahi
Length: 56m
Builder: Perini Navi
Ron Holland designed the Italian-built Asahi, which was delivered in 2009 as the seventh unit from Perini Navi’s 56-metre series. The following year, she took home a Neptune for the "Best 45m+ Sailing Yacht" at the World Superyacht Awards, recognised for her "classic, yet timeless profile", spacious amenities and "sleek and minimal aesthetic" interiors by French designer, Remi Tessier. Asahi underwent a comprehensive refit in 2023, and her complete suite of sails was replaced in 2022.
Asahia is being displayed with Edmiston.
Aelia
Builder: Benetti
Length: 55.9m
Aelia was first delivered in 2015, constructed in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Benetti to an in-house design. Almost 10 years later, in 2024, she emerged from a €4 million interior refit, reimagined by Studio Vafiadis, with her new 988GT interiors "bathed in natural light" with "sophisticated design elements" including polished warm woods and rich leathers. Accommodation is provided for a party of 12 guests in eight cabins, including two master cabins on the upper deck, while amenities include a massage room, gym and a cinema, all accessible via a lift which serves her four decks.
Aelia is being displayed by IYC.
Somnium
Builder: Feadship
Length: 55.2m
Somnium is one of a few Feadship yachts to be both full displacement and built entirely in aluminium. The material was requested by the owner for its favourable living spaces to gross tonnage ratio, increased energy efficiency and reduced draught, allowing her to navigate shallower waters such as the Caribbean and Bahamas. Her exterior spaces are designed for versatile family living, with a vast foredeck lounge, a panoramic sundeck with Jacuzzi and a plunge pool on the aft deck featuring an adjustable floor and contraflow system. It was her full-custom design that won her a Neptune at the 2022 World Superyacht Awards.
Somnium is being displayed by Camper & Nicholsons.
Loewe
Builder: Tankoa Yachts
Length: 55m
Owned by the luxury Spanish fashion house that shares her name, Loewe was recently used to host a launch party for its new, limited-edition headphone range. The yacht is the second unit in the Luca Dini-designed Sportiva 55 series and condenses a variety of stand-out features into a sub-500GT package. A charter-friendly highlight is the beach club, distinguished by a spa, an infinity pool and a semi-submerged window (coined the "sealine window") for underwater viewing. Other indulgencies include an internal elevator, an owner's suite complete with private indoor-outdoor terrace and a Jacuzzi, as well as a pool and bar on the sundeck.
After You
Builder: Heesen
Length: 55m
A World Superyacht Awards nominee, After You carries the curved, predatory signature design of long-standing Heesen collaborator, Omega Architects. She is best known for her unusual and "lavish" interiors – originally created by Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi, later redesigned by Mark Berryman – that incorporate warm leathers and pops of yellow and blue. Her sundeck is worth mentioning for its "state-of-the-art" gym, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and leading out to a relaxation area with a Jacuzzi. There is also a full-width spa with a steam room, sauna, treatment room and relaxation space.
After You is being displayed with TWW Yachts.
Raja²
Builder: Admiral
Length: 55m
Raja² belongs to the yard's S-Force 55 series and is the sistership to Geco, which was delivered in 2020. Exterior and interior lines were penned in-house, with Raja²'s "distinctly sporty" exterior profile characterised by a plumb bow, metallic paint and high bulwarks on the aft deck that shelter the beach club. For those touring at the show, the main saloon is said to be particularly eclectic, featuring a plum chaise lounge and a cascading chandelier feature over the formal dining room.
Raja² is being displayed by The Italian Sea Group.
Solemates
Length: 55m
Builder: Heesen
Delivered in May this year, Solemates is distinguished by her distinctive slender steel hull using Van Oossanen Naval Architects' ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). Silvia Margutti of Luca Dini Design and Architecture was behind Solemates’ interiors, with vibrant colour schemes of lime greens, teal and baby aqua blue peppered throughout. Among the 760GT yacht’s many standout features is a statement staircase embedded with gold flakes and crystals and a cavernous 82-square-metre owner's apartment.
Solemates is being displayed by Heesen Yachts.
Emotional
Length: 53.25m
Builder: Damen Yachting
Emotional is one of Damen Yachting’s latest deliveries, a 499GT yacht and the third of the shipyard’s six YS 53 models. She can serve either as a primary or support vessel and, typical of her type, she boasts lots of cool features such as a 15-tonne crane and 200 square metres of deck space – lots of room for carrying tenders, submersibles, adventure gear or even acting as a helicopter landing pad. Her high-sided axe bow hull is designed to create a smoother, more stable ride for the six guests who can be accommodated over three staterooms, and she can cater for 11 crew members.
Emotional is being displayed with Damen Yachting.
Oceanbird
Builder: Sanlorenzo
Length: 53m
This Sanlorenzo 52Steel model (designed by Officina Italiana Design) was highly customised by her original owner, resulting in spectacular, characterful interiors. The owner’s suite, which spans the entire upper deck, is described as an "owner’s penthouse" and includes a cigar lounge and a fireplace on the aft terrace, while its bathroom benefits from underfloor heating and a bathtub by the windows. But Oceanbird’s most unique feature is her "Room of Temptation". A space designed with rounded edges and glass-fronted fridges, here, guests will find a large wine and champagne fridge, aged beef and a selection of caviar and cheeses, "all presented with meticulous attention to detail".
Oceanbird is being displayed with SuperYachtsMonaco.
Solafide
Builder: Benetti
Length: 52m
Delivered as Tommy in 1995, Benetti's Solafide has received a new lease of life following a "transformative, multi-million euro" refit between 2023 and 2025, with the major works including a full exterior repaint, new engines and upgraded systems as well as a new, reconfigured interior layout and redesigned deck spaces. The most notable change, however, was to her profile, which was "refined" by Tommaso Spadolini with elongated glazing replacing her previous, smaller-sized windows. Her refit earned her a nomination for the Best Refit of the Year (499GT and below) Award at the 2025 World Superyacht Awards.
Solafide is being displayed with Camper & Nicholsons.
Tribu
Length: 50.5m
Builder: Mondomarine
Fresh off a 2025 refit, the 50.5-metre explorer yacht Tribu has rejoined the brokerage market just one week prior to her appearance at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. She was initially delivered in 2007 to a design by Italian studio Luca Dini Design & Architecture, but has had "no penny spared" in her maintenance over the years, according to her broker. Luca Dini joined with M. Vignelli and Lissoni & Partners on her "minimalist" interior, characterised by dark wood flooring, contemporary furniture and tasteful pops of colour.
Tribu is being displayed with BlackOrange Yachts.
Legasea
Length: 50m
Builder: Ada Yacht Works
Delivered earlier this year, Legasea stands as the new flagship of Turkish shipyard Ada Yacht Works with exteriors from Uldas Yacht Design, naval architecture by Ginton Naval Architects and interiors courtesy of Luca Dini. One of the yacht’s standout features is her beach club, complete with a plunge pool and sun loungers on either side, along with hydraulic wings to expand the space.
Legasea is being displayed with Ada Yacht Works.
Daybreak
Length: 52.3m
Builder: Baglietto
Designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design with interiors by Francesco Paszkowski Design in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, Baglietto’s popular 52-metre T52 series has all the typical Baglietto design signatures, including the popular open stern (featuring a beach club that develops over three levels) and large pool on the main deck which can easily be concealed thanks to an up-down moving flooring system.
Baglietto T52 is being displayed with Baglietto.
Camila
Length: 49.9m
Builder: Bilgin Yachts
According to designers Unique Yacht Design, Camila’s “sportive look” was achieved with larger-than-average exterior areas, including a 21-metre-long sundeck and 12-metre-long bridge deck aft. Italian designer Hot Lab penned the interiors which focused on "clean architectural volumes", a look achieved by gentle transitioning between every colour and material used on board, combined with natural tones like champagne, cream and pearl greys. Delivered in May as the second yacht in the Bilgin 163 series, she is the sistership to Eternal Spark, which premiered at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
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