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The biggest yachting news stories of July 2026

31 July 2026 • Written by Emily Dawkins

This month, it was first looks, new launches and milestone deliveries that caught the eyes of BOAT's readers. Taking the top spot, however, was the unveiling of the first official list of 2026 Monaco Yacht Show attendees, with Lürssen's 102.4-metre Nixie currently the largest confirmed yacht so far. The highly anticipated debut has record-breaking dimensions, standout features and holds the title as one of the world's most expensive charter yachts.

Further breaking yacht news in July included a hive of activity in the Netherlands, with the launch of the world's first "fossil-fuel-free" sailing yacht at Vitters, a first look at Feadship's "small" private new build and the delivery of Van der Valk's largest yacht to date. Elsewhere, Sanlorenzo launched the first from its new (and highly anticipated) Heritage line and Amer Yachts celebrated the delivery of its first explorer.

BOAT crunches the numbers and brings you the yachting stories that generated the most clicks in July 2026...

1. MYS 2026: What to know about the largest attendees at the Monaco Yacht Show

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The official list of superyachts confirmed to attend the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 was published in July. With the help of BOATPro data, 43 newly delivered yachts and an estimated total of 120 yachts are set to head to Port Hercule for the 35th edition from 23-26 September.

BOAT's editors compiled a trusty insider's guide of the largest yachts (so far) on display at this year's event, with the standout features to know before you even hit the docks. The list will continue to be updated as more yachts are announced in the lead-up to the show.

2. Sanlorenzo's first 26m Heritage yacht SHE hits the water ahead of Cannes debut

Sanlorenzo launches 26m vintage yacht design SHE

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Courtesy of Sanlorenzo

Italian yard Sanlorenzo launched the first unit of its new 25.5-metre Heritage model, SHE, from its Ameglia facility, ahead of her world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

First unveiled as a concept in 2025, the model – drawn by Zuccon International Project and Lissoni & Partners – marks the debut of Sanlorenzo's new Heritage line, reinterpreting the styling of 1960s Italian yachts through contemporary engineering and design.

3. World's first "fossil-fuel-free" sailing yacht Zero hits the water

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Credit: Tom van Oossanen and Foundation Zero

Vitters' 68.9-metre Zero officially hit the water in the Netherlands in July, days after the groundbreaking new build was rolled out of the yard's construction hall in Zwartsluis, marking the first time she had been seen since her move to outfitting in 2024.

The launch marks a milestone for the shipyard and collaborating design teams Vripack and Dykstra Naval Architects following seven years of development. Zero is now embarking on extensive sea trials, during which her systems will be tested and initial data gathered.

4. 57m full-custom Heesen superyacht Project Setteesettanta launched

57m full-custom Heesen superyacht Project Setteesettanta launched for returning owners

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Credit: Ruben Griffioen for Heesen Yachts

Dutch yard Heesen launched its 57-metre full-custom superyacht known as Project Setteesettanta from its facilities in Oss, the Netherlands.

The 920GT all-aluminium build (also known as YN 20857) was commissioned by "experienced yacht connoisseurs" and returning Heesen clients who sought a yacht for spending time at sea with family and friends.

5. Feadship's 24m F80 yacht unveiled en route to outfitting

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Dutch shipyard Feadship shared a first look at its 24-metre F80 yacht as it moved to outfitting in the Netherlands.

The new build represents the yard's return to the world of small private yachts, which, according to Feadship, has been developed in response to a growing demand for a yacht around the 24-metre mark. Delivery is scheduled for 2027.

6. Interior images of 72m Sanlorenzo superyacht Silver Fox revealed

Silver Fox's skylounge

Credit: Rupert Peace Photography

Italian yard Sanlorenzo released the interior images of its first 74Steel yacht, Silver Fox, offering a first look inside the finished yacht after her recent debut on the French Riviera, where she hosted Alo Yoga's high-profile wellness activation during the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Silver Fox was delivered earlier this spring and has since entered the Edmiston charter fleet, available to charter from €900,000 per week under the YET scheme.

7. First look inside Benetti's hybrid B.Now 67M yacht Symmetry following delivery

Courtesy of West Nautical

Brokerage firm West Nautical shared a first look on board Symmetry, the second hybrid B.Now 67M from Italian shipyard Benetti, following her delivery at the end of June and new entry into the charter market.

Long-standing collaborator RWD is behind the model's exterior design, while British studio Reymond Langton Design was chosen by Symmetry's owner for the interiors - differing from her sisterships' Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design decor.

8. Van der Valk's largest custom yacht delivered to owners

Courtesy of Van der Valk

Dutch shipyard Van der Valk delivered its custom 39.9-metre superyacht Shine to her owners.

The yacht was launched in March from the yard's Waalwijk facilities, where she became the largest custom yacht built by Van der Valk in both length and volume to date. She was commissioned by clients who have previously owned "a number of high-performance yachts".

9. ISA Yachts delivers flagship Gran Turismo 67M superyacht Sea Raider X

Courtesy of ISA Yachts

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, announced the delivery of the first superyacht from its new ISA Gran Turismo 67M model, Sea Raider X, ahead of her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Measuring 67 metres, the new build now becomes the largest yacht built by the Italian yard to date, with Vallicelli Design Studio behind the exterior lines and interiors from the boards of Team for Design – Enrico Gobbi.

10. First Amer 42 Explorer yacht Even Further delivered to owner

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Image courtesy of owner

Rounding off July's biggest yacht news is the delivery of the first unit in Amer Yachts' Amer 42 Explorer series, christened Even Further.

The 41.5-metre model was first unveiled at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show in what marked the debut of the Italian shipyard's new custom steel line, designed inside and out by Luiz de Basto. Even Further will also make her debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, later cruising to her display at the Monaco Yacht Show.