19 of the best new yachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018

• Length: 47.2m
• Shipyard: Sanlorenzo
• Exterior/interior design: Francesco Paszkowski Design

The Sanlorenzo for adventurers, the 460Exp represented an entirely new concept for the refined Italian yard when it was introduced three years ago. It was designed by Francesco Paszkowski to be self-sufficient over long ranges and carry a serious number of toys. Now the builder introduces an evolved version – the 500Exp. Developed in close collaboration with her owner, the 500GT yacht extends the stern area to make room for a helipad.

• Length: 27m
• Shipyard: CCN
• Exterior/interior design: Tommaso Spadolini, Roberto Cavalli

Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli teamed up with his friend, yacht designer Tommaso Spadolini, to conceive his dream yacht. The brief called for what could be opposing criteria: maximum contact with the sea and utmost privacy – yet solutions were found to satisfy both. In any case, Cavalli will be hard to catch on this water jet propelled 40-knot boat. With strong styling to match his strong personality, Freedom is a one-off – what builder CCN calls “Fuoriserie”.

• Length: 54m
• Shipyard: Overmarine Group
• Exterior/interior design: Alberto Mancini, Overmarine Group

Long distance or high speed? You don’t have to choose - both are possible in the new Mangusta GranSport line. El Leon is the first of the new series and the builder’s new flagship. The all-aluminium fast displacement yacht performs optimally at displacement speed for a 3,500nm range, yet can also reach close to 30 knots when needed. She may represent a new series, but with that muscular, dynamic styling, she’s definitely a Mangusta.

• Length: 57.7m
• Shipyard: Amels
• Exterior/interior design: Tim Heywood/Reymond Langton

The first hull in the new Amels 188 Limited Editions, Volpini 2 sports some forward-thinking engineering. With IMO Tier III regulations looming that require world cruising yachts over 500GT to reduce NOx emissions in engine exhaust by 70 per cent, Amels decided to tackle the challenge with the new 188 ahead of the requirement. As such, Volpini 2 relies on hybrid power, combining waste heat recovery, a battery bank and two generators in a father-and-son configuration to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

• Length 40m
• Shipyard Conrad Shipyard
• Exterior/interior design Reymond Langton/Conrad Shipyard

The largest yacht ever built in Poland, Viatoris was a custom project three years in the making from first discussions to delivery. This has laid the groundwork for a new C133 semi-custom series at Conrad with faster lead times. Reymond Langton lent its expertise to create this 40 metre beauty featuring a saloon with sliding doors on three sides and a main deck master with port and starboard balconies.

• Length: 55.5 metres
• Shipyard: Damen
• Exterior/interior design: Damen

Offering a blend of adventure and superyacht support functions, Power Play will be the sixth delivery of the popular YS 5009 design. Equipped with ample room for tenders, toys and submersibles, plus a 12-tonne deck crane and 50 square metre aft dive centre, Power Play is equipped for any nautical adventure. Currently under sea trials, the yacht is proving her carrying capabilities by comfortably transporting a 15 metre Damen Interceptor on the aft deck and reaching a top speed of 20 knots.

• Length: 32.26 metres
• Shipyard: Monte Carlo Yachts
• Exterior/interior design: Nuvolari Lenard

The largest yacht of Monte Carlo Yachts’ collection, the MCY 105 has been designed inside out by Italian design duo Nuvolari Lenard and features many of the yard’s trademark features. These include an ample bow lounge area, Portuguese flybridge and raised pilothouse design. The yacht also features a full beam main deck master stateroom well-lit by large windows and can reach a top speed of 27 knots.

• Length: 28 metres
• Shipyard: Dominator
• Exterior/interior design: Luca Catino and Alberto Mancini

Zalanka’s launch earlier this month turned heads as her eye-catching metallic golden hull was seen for the first time. The yacht, which has a semi-displacement hull, features exterior design by Alberto Mancini and interiors by Luca Catino and is kitted out with a spacious tender garage and can carry two full-carbon e-bikes. The five-cabin yacht, which is the third Ilumen 27.5 metre yacht from Dominator, is currently undertaking sea trials.

• Length: 27.3 metres
• Shipyard: Lynx Yachts
• Exterior/interior design: Lynx Yachts, Diana Yacht Design, Bernd Weel Design and Frank Darnet Design

This 27.3 metre superyacht support vessel has been fully customised by her owner who enjoys kite surfing, scuba diving and catamarans. She will accompany the mother yacht with a plethora of toys and offer additional accommodation to guests. Exterior design of the sporty support yacht comes from Bernd Wheel Design while the interior is styled by Darnet Design and the engineering was handled by Diana Yacht Design.