Everything you might have missed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026

Sunreef Yachts presents the world premiere of the first 29m electric sailing Sunreef 100 Eco

Sunreef Yachts has unveiled the first Sunreef 100 Eco built for sailing. The electric sailing catamaran has recently been delivered to her owner, whose family has owned Sunreef yachts for decades. The 29-metre Ipharra II combines the celebrated living spaces of the Sunreef 100 with the company's latest sustainable technologies.

"We launched the first Ipharra in 2010, and sixteen years later we have the honor of unveiling her successor — the new electric sailing Sunreef 100 Eco Ipharra II," said Sunreef founder and CEO, Francis Lapp. 

"This project reflects a long-standing relationship built on trust and a shared vision. Designed not only for exceptional sailing but also as a platform for education, Ipharra embodies a mission that transcends the traditional role of a yacht. We are proud to have brought this unique vision to life."

- Conor Feasey, business editor

BRABUS and AB Yachts present new range with 47m in-build flagship

German luxury mobility brand BRABUS and Italian builder AB Yachts have presented their new collaborative yacht range at this year's show, alongside debuting the first 33.7-metre BRABUS AB 110 here in Monaco.

The AB110 stands as the mid-range offering in the team's new collaborative series, with key details including a composite construction, accommodation for up to 10 guests in four cabins and a 48-knot top speed with power from triple 2,600hp MTU engines.

The teams also unveiled the smallest offering in the new three-yacht range: the AB95, a 28.5-metre model described as a "pure expression of speed" by Next Yacht Group's deputy chairman and vice president, Giorgio Mattei.

The conference culminated with the reveal of the flagship offering from the new collaboration: the 46.5-metre AB150. Highlights include a 42-knot top speed from four 2,600hp MTU engines, accommodation for up to 12 guests in five cabins (including a forward main-deck owner's cabin) and an expansive al fresco beach space aft.

The first unit from the flagship model is already in build at the yard's facilities in Viareggio, Italy, and will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2027.

More details, including a first look at the BRABUS AB 110, to follow.

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Ulyssia update: CMCS announced as shipyard for 323m residential superyacht

Frank Binder, architect and owner of the 323-metre residential superyacht Ulyssia, has announced that the build for the project has been secured with boat builder China Merchants Cruise Shipbuilding (CMCS).

"There is hardly any capacity in Europe to build a yacht of this size," explained Binder during an intimate conference at his villa with Ulyssia's architect, Espen Øino.

"We have a big goal and high standards. We want to deliver something exceptional, to a standard not done before on a boat of this size. We really have to go with the best and, in our view, CMCS is the most advanced shipyard in the world. The whole infrastructure is second to none, including a climate-controlled shed they will build just for us. This makes a huge difference. Timing is also important. Our buyers don't want to wait seven years. We really want to deliver by 2031, and the latest and only CMCS can do that."

Binder also discussed the project's next steps, including finalising the build specifications.

"For any big project, you have to specify what it contains," he added. "We'll meet with the shipyard to finalise the layout next week. Then, we will formally sign the build contract in November. All of this work is the basis for that. You have to know what you're signing."

Stay tuned for the full article.

- Éilis Cronin, senior writer

Royal Huisman and Frers share new details on 85m in-build Project 410 designed for "sailing without compromise"

Royal Huisman has shared new details about its major 85-metre sailing yacht Project 410 during a conference this morning, with the team behind the build describing it as one of the most challenging projects they have undertaken.

Royal Huisman CEO Peter Naeye said he had “never been involved in such a challenging project” during his 40 years in the business. The team spent two years getting acquainted with the project from 2019, before receiving the order to begin in 2021. The mast has now been under construction for four years at Royal Huisman’s sister company, Rondal, with stepping expected in around a month, followed by final work and sailing trials next year.

Naval architect Mani Frers described the yacht as a flush-deck design with a single, clean shape, developed to be both sleek and fast. She is expected to cruise comfortably at 18–20 knots and features an unusual forward pilothouse, giving guests and crew a front-facing view while bringing living spaces closer to the water. A retractable transformer at the stern allows guests to “walk into the sea”, with open-water spaces positioned at water level.

The yacht’s scale is also evident in her rig: the 40-metre boom is “comparable in size to yachts we were building only 25 years ago”, while the carbon-fibre rigging and custom mast form part of the performance-focused design.

Interior designer Gillian Brown of Wetzels Brown said the team approached the interiors and exterior as one continuous design, balancing quiet spaces and areas for entertaining with a strong connection to the water. Inside, the geometric exterior gives way to softer, more human-scaled spaces, conceived as a “private barefoot retreat”.

The yacht has also been designed with future use in mind, with integrated storage and handgrips incorporated into the furniture and spaces designed to adapt to whatever an owner may want to do with the yacht in years to come.

👉 Stay tuned for more on Royal Huisman's latest sailing yacht project

Day one of MYS 2026 kicks off with updates and new unveilings from Ferretti Group

Italian shipyard Ferretti Group kicked off day one of the show this year, with new CEO Stassi Anastassov outlining his vision for the seven brands: "Seven brands, one platform and one owner relationship." The CEO emphasised "operational excellence" across the group's portfolio – what he believes to be one of the key factors in being the best in yachting – and stressed the importance of tailoring their new products to how future owners want to use their yachts.

Anastassov also unveiled a new partnership with WatchIt, a collision and grounding prevention system that uses marine AI and 4D imaging radar to monitor risks in real time and deliver clear, timely alerts to captains and crew. The shipyard will be the first company to use the system on board superyachts.

Moving on to the brands, Custom Line unveiled a new flagship addition to its Navetta series, the CL Navetta 45, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The new offering in the series stands at just under 45 metres LOA and has been developed in collaboration with Filippo Salvetti Design and ACPV Architects for the exterior and interiors. Hull one is scheduled to make her debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2028.

CRN shared an update on its in-build projects, including the secretive 86-metre Project 144, which is scheduled to launch in the coming weeks, and the 67-metre Project 146, which has now entered the outfitting stage of construction.

Pershing and Wally spotlighted their recent deliveries and upcoming events, while Riva closed the morning by sharing new details about its 42 Metri Caravelle line, which was teased at last year's show.

Officina Italiana Design is behind the design of the model, with revealed features including a seven-cabin layout with two master cabins, a range of 2,800 nautical miles and up to seven crew.  Hull one from the new model is already sold and will launch in 2027. The shipyard also shared an update on its new flagship, the Riva 70 Metri, which is sold and scheduled to launch in 2028 - though details remain minimal as the yacht progresses under an NDA.

More details to come.

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

Benetti unveils 70m Luca Dini-designed Clear Waves concept with Glass Dome

Italian builder Benetti unveiled a 70-metre concept named Clear Waves at an event on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, presenting a new design direction centred on sustainability, longevity and wellbeing.

Designed by Luca Dini in collaboration with Benetti’s Longevity Suites team, the steel and aluminium concept is an evolution of the yard’s signature Oasis Deck, retaining elements such as fold-down balconies, an infinity pool, veranda and cabana while placing a greater emphasis on preservation and regenerative design.

The centrepiece is a sweeping Glass Dome, designed to open the interior to natural light, the sea and a garden beneath the structure. The glass alone weighs an estimated 50-60 tonnes, with integrated solar panels designed to generate energy for the yacht’s hotel load.

Speaking at the unveiling, Dini said the traditional design philosophy in yachting had been focused on “more”, whereas the industry should now be thinking about “better” – a shift reflected in the concept’s focus on wellbeing, efficiency and longevity.

Clear Waves has been developed over several months with a focus on ensuring the concept is technically buildable. The project has no orders yet, having only been revealed to the industry last night.

👉 Stay tuned for the full article.

- Holly Margerrison, head of digital content

RMK Yachts and Espen Øino International unveil two 55m superyacht concepts as part of new Arcane Project

Kicking off the press conferences at the show this year a day early, Turkish shipyard RMK Yachts unveiled two new 55-metre superyacht concepts created in collaboration with Espen Øino International.

The new designs – named Arcane Era and Arcane Nova – form part of a new series from the yard called Arcane Project; its name derived from RMK's motto of “The Arcane Edge”. Italian designer Giorgio Cassetta has also collaborated on the projects and is responsible for the interior and exterior deck designs.

The first design presented to the audience was the Arcane Era -  the more traditional of the concepts in terms of arrangement, though it features a distinctive character in its design elements. The second of the concepts, Arcane Nova, stands as a bold new approach for the shipyard - notably via the bridge, which is positioned at the front of the bow and appears like an aeroplane cockpit. 

Standout features across both yachts include: an aft deck "Piazza", which reimagines a traditional beach club and stern experience with a 20-metre-long living space; a forward-facing lounge and al fresco living bow space, named the "Piazzetta"; a panoramic "Love Nest" terrace; and the 35-metre "RMK Jumbo Deck", which replaces the traditional sundeck. Both yachts will remain under 500GT and will feature a six-cabin layout, in addition to the IPS Professional Propulsion platform from Volvo Penta.

Both yachts will be constructed at the yard's "Superyacht Campus" in Yalova, Turkey, which is currently scheduled to open in June 2027, according to RMK Yachts' director, Cüneyt Okçu. The keel of hull one from the Arcane Project will be laid on the facilities' opening day, the director shared, if a contract is not signed prior. 

TWW Yachts' Jean-Claude Carme will represent the yachts on the brokerage market. 

Stay tuned for the full details.

Emily Dawkins, news editor