The 27 must-see new yachts at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show

It’s that time of year again, when the most notable superyacht launches of the year converge in the Mediterranean yachting mecca of Monaco. We’ve curated only the most innovative and interesting yachts from the top builders – be sure to find your way on board during the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.

1. Amore Mio

A beach house on the sea was the brief for 45 metre Heesen superyacht Amore Mio, whose owners chose to remove the spa pool to make room on the sundeck for yoga. This yacht is packed with water toys, clever storage and innovations, such as self-deploying man overboard devices. She stands out on the water with a blunt-nosed bow and sharp lines by Omega Architects.

The first hull from Dutch yard Moonen’s new Matica semi-custom line, Bijoux features a convertible transom, which can fold out to create a spacious beach club. This 29.90 metre displacement yacht features interiors by Adam Lay Studio and was built for a highly experienced owner who plans to use her to explore the Caribbean.

Commissioned by a serial superyacht owner, Domani is a 45 metre displacement yacht that was launched by Benetti in April. Visitors to the Monaco Yacht Show will hope to learn more about her Carlo Galeazzi interiors, details of which have been closely guarded. Key features include an enclosable sky lounge, owner’s balcony and accommodation for ten guests split across five suites.

Shooting across the water at 30 knots is 70 metre Heesen Galactica Super Nova, the largest yacht to use the innovative Fast Displacement Hull Form developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

Speed was just one of the must-haves for the owner, along with a swimming pool with a waterfall. Eye-catching lines are by Espen Øino, while Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design’s interior makes use of subtle pops of colour.

Wider Yachts’ 46 metre transformer superyacht Genesi – its first superyacht yet – will show off its ample beach club, spacious cabins, breezy indoor/outdoor living areas and large matching tender at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.

This is afforded thanks to an innovative hybrid propulsion system that places the engine room in the bow, and also provides impressive performance on this quiet Italian superyacht.

The first hull in Otam’s custom range, Gipsy has a layout by Tommaso Spadolini that measures 35.2 metres and makes excellent use of her volume. The upper deck is entirely dedicated to the owner, freeing up the main deck for a 40 square metre saloon with movie theatre and full-beam dining room and galley with 25 square metre larder. The lower deck has four VIP cabins, all with en suites.

Part of Feadship’s new 34 metre semi-custom range, Kamino is heading to the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show. With the highest proportion of superstructure glazing in any Feadship to date, this semi-displacement yacht features bright and airy interiors by London-based studio Bannenberg & Rowell and 2.45 metre high ceilings in the main saloon. Twin 1,800hp MTU engines will propel Kamino to a top speed of 19 knots.

The new 59 metre by shipbuilder Metalships Rodman is the largest yacht ever designed and built in Spain. Maybe has a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a helipad on the upper deck. There’s plenty of luxury onboard with the Marcelo Penna interiors featuring a gym, massage room, sauna and cinema saloon.

Built by the Italian Sea Group for an experienced owner, the Admiral E Motion 55 Quinta Essentia has a high-tech hybrid propulsion system for silent, eco-friendly performance.

Each deck is dedicated to unwinding – a spa on the lower deck, large pool with waterfall on the main, indoor/outdoor main saloon on the upper, and gym and spa bath on the top. A snazzy paint job brings out her exterior lines by Dobroserdov Design.

Flagship of the Finnish yard and one of the best Nautor’s Swan sailing yachts to date, the Swan 115 merges cruising comfort and racing prowess. The first to launch had a semi-raised saloon, while hull number two, Shamanna, is a low-profile Flush Deck version, offering uncluttered deck spaces and lean lines. Germán Frers designed the hull with performance in mind, allowing for maximum downwind speeds.