The best yacht concepts showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show 2017

Classic Italian traditions and modern design sensibilities are combined in this new 90 metre concept from Fincantieri Yachts and British studio Claydon Reeves. The most striking aspect is the aft deck with its cantilevered seating area that surrounds the spa pool to create an amphitheatre effect. What's more, this area is ideal for hosting movie nights thanks to its adjacent outdoor cinema screen.

Studio co-founder James Claydon adds that the owner's deck has been carefully designed to allow discreet al fresco relaxation. "It is not overlooked by the bridge sight lines, providing privacy for its vast sofas, loungers and Jacuzzi,” he explains. Meanwhile, March & White has developed the interiors - its second yachting project after the recently delivered 123 metre Al Lusail.

One of the more secretive announcements made at the Monaco Yacht Show was the news that Wally has teamed up with German yard Nobiskrug and British studio Winch Design for an 83 metre explorer yacht. The project is without a name at this stage and all details are officially being kept under wraps, but Boat International understands that the aft deck would feature a pair of fresh water swimming pools measuring two metres by 20 metres, giving plenty of room for owners who like to swim lengths.

Italian yard Benetti Yachts turned to the world of civil architecture to inspire its new 77 metre concept Se77antasette. Designer Fernando Romero is best known for his work on the Soumaya Museum and Mexico City International Airport and his superyacht concept shows complete disregard for tradition, with the decks flowing into one-another and a 1.5 metre deep plunge pool on the foredeck.

Italian yard Baglietto teamed up with Mulder Design for its new 70 metre concept Sestante, which was introduced to the yachting world at Monaco 2017. Sharp and purposeful lines give this design a striking profile, while the flexible aft deck features freestanding furniture that can be arranged in a wide variety of configurations.

Michele Gavino, CEO of Baglietto, added: “We have put great efforts into research and project development over the last few years to define different platforms having a contemporary design and able to ensure maximum comfort and performance."

AES Yacht will make a big splash in 2018 with its debut yacht, the 68 metre Days, and it has already set its sights even higher with preliminary drawings for a 75 metre yacht unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show 2017. Interior volume has been a key priority for design studio Hot Lab, who promise that the Ice 75 will set new records for its class.

Following the recent sales of a SeaXplorer 65 and a SeaXplorer 75, Damen has gone smaller with its latest proposal for the range, which is called the SeaXplorer 55. Despite its shorter LOA of 55.7 metres, the new design is just as capable as its bigger sisters, with an aft-deck superyacht helipad, suitable for an Airbus EC-135, and a clever tender storage system that allows an 11.28 metre XO 360 expedition boat to be carried.

Mark Vermeulen, product director at Damen, added: “The SeaXplorer 55 is a luxury yacht with real go-anywhere, do-anything expedition pedigree. It has the seakeeping performance and Ice Class capability, but we also offer lots of options for our clients — from full fairing and custom interiors to tailor-made configurations for their expedition equipment.”

An unashamedly rugged explorer yacht, Maverick 55 is the first design born of a new partnership between Italian yard Rossinavi and Gian Paolo Nari. The 1,050GT volume is notably high for a 55.2 metre yacht, with the swimming pool and tender storage brought indoors, allowing for comfortable relaxation even in polar climates. Nari adds that the Maverick 55 has been designed for spending months on end at sea.

The evolution of Moonen Yachts continues with the eagerly anticipated Navarino concept. This new 47 metre monocoque design is highly customisable and stays below the all-important 500GT mark. Managing director Emile Bilterijst explains that the underlying idea was to challenge the assumption that explorer yachts have to exhibit a masculine aesthetic. "We have moved away from the stereotypical image of explorer-type yachts as ‘toys for the boys’," he said. "There is no golden rule which says world traveller superyachts need to have a masculine design.”

Claydon Reeves made waves earlier this year when it revealed its latest collaboration with Rolls-Royce and the concept was given its Monaco debut in the form of a new video (above).

The 19.8 metre Aeroboat S6 is the ultimate day cruiser with a highly flexible Aerostairs boarding platform, which can rise up to provide seamless pontoon access or lower into the water — a graceful way to start your morning swim.