Owners, industry experts and yachting enthusiasts are en route to this year's Palma International Boat Show (PIBS), which runs from 29 April until 2 May. Ahead of the Mediterranean event, BOAT rounds up the largest yachts not to miss on the line-up this year, starting with a new flagship...
Simena
Length: 62m
Builder: Ares Yachts
Year: 2026
Ares Yachts' brand new flagship sailing yacht Simena will be the largest on display in Palma this year, just weeks after her departure from the Turkish yard's sheds. The ketch new build was inspired by a "gentler age of sail" and is loosely modelled after a clipper ship, with lines drawn by Taka Yacht Design. Ahead of her attendance, the shipyard unveiled her Design Unlimited interiors, showcasing a "clean, relaxed geometry" with a colour palette defined by walnut woods and a neutral scheme, aligning with a "golden era of yachting". She is currently listed for sale with Northrop & Johnson.
Read More/First look inside 62m Ares flagship sailing yacht SimenaOhana
Length: 49.7m
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
Year: 2012
The New Zealand-built Ohana was designed by Dubois as a high-performance sailing yacht, and her proven regatta history shows that she is exactly that. A full-custom aluminium sloop, Ohana combines competitive hull lines with a highly functional layout and a range of leisure and entertainment amenities. Highlights include a master cabin described by her broker (Edmiston) as a "private sanctuary", a main saloon cinema area and a glass floating staircase.
Andromeda la Dea
Length: 47m
Builder: Perini Navi
Year: 1990
Perini's Andromeda La Dea joined the market this year with Edmiston following a three-year “unlimited budget” rebuild. The works saw every system and major piece of equipment replaced or comprehensively overhauled, outdoor spaces refreshed and a complete interior redesign by Guillaume Rolland of Liaigre, in a new contemporary aesthetic. Though her classical exterior profile – previously described as carrying the “soul of legend" – was retained. The sailing yacht's rebuild has been nominated for a Neptune at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, taking place this weekend.
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Length: 44.2m
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Year: 2010
Another New Zealand build on display at Palma this week is the 44.2-metre Imagine. The sailing yacht was born from a highly experienced owner, who chose Dubois for a second time to bring his build to life, developing a yacht that feels at home both in the sunny Mediterranean waters and the world’s most remote and challenging destinations. As an example, the 242 square metres of her interiors are decorated with white oak joinery, alpaca carpets and fabrics from Loro Piana. She is currently on the market with Camper & Nicholsons, having been under the same original ownership since launch and never chartered, and underwent her most recent refit last year.
Read More/On board sailing yacht Imagine with owner Aldo MelpignanoCanova
Length: 43.3m
Builder: Baltic Yachts
Year: 2019
The multi-award-winning superyacht Canova was designed as a "game-changing" bluewater cruiser. Packed with innovative technology (including a diesel-electric propulsion system and a Dynamic Stability System foil), a clever onboard layout and an easy sailing nature, the carbon fibre build was brought to life from the boards of Micheletti+Partners, with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design. In 2020, Canova took home "Sailing Yacht of the Year" at the 2020 World Superyacht Awards, with the judges praising her "groundbreaking" technology, sailing and navigational functions and the "calm practicality" of her interiors. She's on the market with Edmiston for the first time since her launch.
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Length: 42m
Builder: Amels
Year: 1987
The largest motor yacht on the line-up this year is the classic, canoe-sterned Sheergold. Designed by the legendary Jon Bannenberg, the yacht for charter is a proven expedition vessel, penned with the soul of a classic and systems of a modern explorer (alongside her steel hull). Although fresh from a 2025 refit, her timeless look still remains, including across her interiors, which are characterised by herringboned pear wood, brass details and Chesterfield-style leather sofas. Accommodation is for 10 guests on board in four cabins.
Passe Partout
Length: 42m
Builder: Jongert
Year: 2001
Delivered by the Dutch yard in 2001, Passe Partout was designed by Tony Castro (who also developed the naval architecture) for long cruises in high and low latitudes. According to her broker, Barnes Yachting, she combines "robust construction with elegant design", outfitted with satin teak interiors and equipped with expansive yet versatile deck areas. The sailing yacht was first designed for a yachtsman who valued independence and self-sufficiency, and as such, has traversed the world's oceans, making use of her folding keel, ample storage and advanced systems.
Kokotea
Length: 40m
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Year: 2000
Another Dubois-designed sloop sailing yacht at PIBS this year is Kokotea, which is currently for sale with Burgess. The fifth Dubois design to be commissioned by the same owner and the seventh Dubois-designed yacht built by the yard, the sailing yacht pairs performance capabilities with a comfortable interior by RWD. On board, she offers "excellent sea views", cosy dining and accommodation for eight guests in four cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite with a private office. An extensive refit and upgrades in 2021 included a full hull repaint, while additional refit works were completed in 2023.
Antares
Length: 40m
Builder: Royal Huisman
Year: 2005
Dutch yard Royal Huisman delivered Antares in 2005 to a design from top naval architect Bill Dixon, with a "subtly-styled 1930s Art Deco" interior by Rhoades Young Design. A highlight on board is her deckhouse – with windows that open to connect it with the cockpit – which is adorned in teak joinery, comfortable seating and a 12-person, convertible dining table. Elsewhere, two generous cockpits offer the perfect place to relax while under sail. Fraser has her sales central agency, following the yacht's extensive 2025 refit.
4K
Length: 39.6m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Year: 2002
The aluminium sailing yacht 4K underwent a full interior redesign last year, updating the original styling by Winch Design to a more contemporary finish from the boards of Nauta Design. While her hull and superstructure contribute to durability and performance (penned with exterior design and naval architecture by Bill Tripp), 4K's expansive teak decks and refreshed, bright and airy interiors provide ample space for comfortable cruising. Accommodation is provided for nine in four cabins, including an aft master suite with direct private access to the deck. She joined the market with Superyacht Partners at the beginning of the month.
Cervo
Length: 39m
Builder: Vitters
Year: 2009
Constructed in carbon composite to a design by Tripp Design Naval Architecture, Cervo was conceived by the Dutch yard as a high-performance cruising sloop, drawn for regatta capabilities and long-range sailing credentials. She has undergone several refit periods, most notably an 18-month programme at Pendennis Shipyard in 2017-2018, where her Nauta Design interior was redesigned and deck spaces reconfigured. Further works were completed in 2022, while her 15-year special survey was finalised in 2024. She is on the market with Superyacht Partners.
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