6 behind the scenes photos before the Monaco Yacht Show 2015

Port Hercules is looking full as the final touches are being put on the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show. There will be 121 yachts on display, 41 of which will be brand new debuts, and 80 yachts for charter or for sale at the Monaco Yacht Show. See all the staggering figures in this fun infographic:  Monaco Yacht Show 2015 in numbers.

A beautiful view of the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show from above, showing the hilly Principality bursting with the  largest yachts launched this year. Traversing the hills and walking the docks in Monaco can be treacherous on your feet, so be sure to survive the show with our guide to what to wear to the Monaco Yacht Show - the women's style guide and the  men's style guide.

The Boat International stand is almost ready to welcome Monaco Yacht Show visitors from Wednesday onwards. If you're there, make sure you come and visit us at stand QE3 and take a look at our latest issue.

Over the last few days, yachts have slowly begun to fill up the quays at Monaco Yacht Show. Don't miss the 25 must-see new yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015, from the super-fast 77 metre superyacht Silver Fast to the modern classic  Taransay.

Tenders stand at the ready before the Monaco Yacht Show 2015. The best way to get around the show is by tender, of course. While at the Monaco Yacht Show, check out the top tenders and day boats for your mothership.

Don't forget to pass through the tent displays on land at the Monaco Yacht Show. It's here that you'll find many of the top yacht designers, superyacht suppliers and luxury and interior brands at the Monaco Yacht Show.