Everything you might have missed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026

Nautor Swan unveils new addition to Alloy line with 50m model and teases 60m ketch

Closing day three of the show, Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan welcomed the press to the Yacht Club de Monaco to share more about its in-build flagship and first from its Alloy series, the Swan Alloy 44, as well as unveil the next model in the all-aluminium line.

Executive chairman of Sanlorenzo and owner of the new 44-metre build, Massimo Perotti, said his move from motor to sailing yachts was decided not only by the yacht's design and the vision for Nautor Swan, but also by the desire to slow down and embrace a new way of life. "Real value of life isn't money or things like that, but time," he explained, though he later shared that the new build will also be used for racing.

The yard revealed new exterior and interior renderings of the project earlier this week, showcasing its slender Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design exterior and elegant, pared-back interiors by Parisian designer Studio Liaigre. Construction is currently underway at the Gouwerok Shipyard in the Netherlands, after which the yacht will be transferred to Viareggio, Italy, for final outfitting and delivery, scheduled for 2028.

"Loyal to change" was the slogan shared by the yard about the aluminium line. Perotti explained that the brand is "looking to change but without forgetting that a Swan is a Swan". According to the team, the Alloy line has been developed in response to customer demand and evokes a new era for the yard for yachts that are built for not only racing and high performance, but cruising in comfort and in a sustainable way.

For the Alloy 44, the yacht's design is said to incorporate motor yacht comfort while preserving the sporty lines of a sailing build. In Matt McKeon's words: "We wanted to create something contemporary while ensuring the Swan DNA." Inside, Guillaume Rolland, principal and head of yacht design at Liaigre, noted that the design features details from the 1980s - as a homage to the first decade of Swan interiors.

Moving on to the rest of the line, new CEO of Nautor Swan and Bluegame, Gianguido Girotti, unveiled the new 50-metre Alloy 50, also designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design with Axel de Beaufort chosen for the interiors.

Key features of the 50-metre build include a spacious flybridge, fold-down bulwarks and a stern beach club gym area connected to a handy swim platform - all created as "distinct zones for relaxation and privacy". Interiors showcase a sophisticated Art Deco approach, with warm woods and a palette of cream tones and navy blue.

Perotti announced that the first hull of the Alloy 50 was ordered just one week ago, with delivery expected in 2029.

The yard also teased a new 60-metre Alloy 60 model, a ketch sailing build, though more details will be unveiled this time next year. 

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Astra Nord and The A Group present 65m concept inspired by Monégasque cove

German shipyard Astra Nord and Monaco-based studio The A Group (TAG) have unveiled a new collaborative yacht design, known as Ciappaira, Project A-730.

TAG is responsible for both the exterior and interior of Ciappaira - the name chosen as a homage to Plage Ciappaira, a near-invisible cove below the Rock of Monaco, secluded and known mainly to those who live there.

According to the designers, inspiration for Ciappaira stemmed from this ethos, resulting in a yacht designed as a discreet escape for a family, defined by “simple, natural luxury, calm materials and light that changes through the day”.

"Ciappaira is a yacht you understand the moment you see her," said the founder of Astra Nord, Theodoros Fotiadis. "TAG has drawn her with the eye of an architect and the knowledge of a builder. Our task is to carry that to the water exactly as it was intended, and to find the family she was drawn for."

The 65-metre motor yacht is the third in a new portfolio of designs to be built at the Astra Nord shipyard and has been presented as a new build project.

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Meccano Engineering unveils 110m flagship superyacht concept Infinity

Naval architect Meccano Engineering has unveiled its flagship Infinity, a 110-metre superyacht that blends art, architecture and advanced naval engineering into one vessel.

The concept features a mirrored superstructure that emulates the infinity symbol and a vintage-inspired stern line. Other key features include an innovative terrace space and large private balconies for each guest cabin.

The unveiling marks the launch of Medesign, a dedicated brand created exclusively to elevate bespoke yacht design and styling. The launch forms part of a wider corporate rebranding strategy, aimed at enhancing Meccano Engineering's four core business units of Marine, Yacht, Defence and Energy.

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- Éilis Cronin

VPLP Design presents 76m wing-powered "mega-catamaran" concept

Parisian studio VPLP Design has unveiled a 76-metre wing-powered "mega-catamaran" concept at this year's show, known as Tyrena. 

Designed in partnership with Italian architecture and design studio Micheletti & Partners, the yacht has been presented as a "sustainable and high-performance alternative" to conventional motor yachts. 

According to the studio, Tyrena's rigid wing propulsion was inspired by the victory of the USA 17 trimaran in the 2010 America’s Cup, and has already been "tried and tested" on the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Canopée and the MODX 70 yacht.

Equipped with VPLP's OceanWings technology, Tyrena is set to offer a fuel saving of up to 40 per cent, a range of 3,800 to 6,400 nautical miles assisted by wing power, and a cruising speed of 12 knots achieved under sail alone in upward of 17 knots of breeze. 

Tyrena becomes the largest catamaran ever designed and is currently on display in the Designer Gallery’s Immersive Experience here at the show.

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Tureddi Yachts shares updates on new projects in collaboration with three international design studios

Italian shipyard Tureddi Yachts welcomed day three of the show with project updates and the presentation of new designs in collaboration with three international studios.

CEO of the shipyard, Alessandro Tureddi, announced that the brand has sold eight yachts this year, including four TD64 projects, one 24-metre TD79, a 38-metre project, a unit from its Classic design and its new flagship, the first 52-metre model from its Stil Novo range.

Marco Casali of Too Design is behind the Stil Novo range, which comprises 36-metre, 42-metre, 50- to 52-metre and 62- to 65-metre models. He shared with the press how the design was born around a focus on returning to Italian heritage: "I wanted to go back to the heritage of Italy in these designs; you can see that throughout the exterior and interiors."

T3Studio also discussed its range of designs for the yard, first unveiled at last year's show, while Sturge & Toth presented its Gladius 52 Crossover Performance Yacht concept, which is also available to be built at Tureddi Yachts.

Tureddi shared further details about the yard's industrial development programme, which will run to 2030 and includes over 40,000 square metres of planned expansion and the opening of a new showroom and office in London, the UK.

The CEO also announced a further venture with the new Tureddi Foundation, which aims to provide experiences both in and out of yachting to less fortunate young adults around the world.

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Mirazur Capital and Marina Port Vell expand platform into Caribbean

Marina Port Vell and its majority shareholder, Mirazur Capital, have announced that it is developing its network of superyacht marinas by expanding into the Caribbean with the addition of Biras Marina. 

Located in North Sound on the island of Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands), the marina specialises in superyachts and stands as part of the Biras Creek Resort complex. Designed to cater to both short- and long-term stays, the marina offers 25 berths for yachts up to 70 metres in length and 20 mooring buoys, with facilities including water and electricity supplies, internet access, boat cleaning, catering and other services for owners and crew.

"This project is a milestone for Marina Port Vell and a recognition of the work carried out over recent years," said Ignacio Erroz, managing director of Marina Port Vell. "Our aim is to bring a proven operational model to Biras Marina, one capable of enhancing the experience of owners, skippers and crews and raising operational and service standards in the Caribbean."

- Emily Dawkins, news editor