Everything you might have missed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026

Abbasli Design presents 70m superyacht concept Mava

Abbasli Design Studio has revealed a new 70-metre motor yacht concept, known as Mava. 

According to studio founder and designer Ujal Abbasli, the yacht balances sculptural exterior lines, generous onboard living spaces, and a close connection to the sea. She features a strong profile, characterised by expansive dark glazing that contrasts with her predominantly white exterior surfaces.

A large aft area transforms into a multi-level beach club and wellness space right at the water's edge, while curved furniture and geometric ceilings define her interiors.

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Éilis Cronin, senior writer

BOAT Radio kicks off tomorrow in the new BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show with Toby Moore, the Blue Wake Awards winners and Jamie Edmiston 

The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 gets underway tomorrow, and BOAT Radio, crafted by F/YACHTING, will be live from the BOAT Lounge throughout the day, bringing conversations with some of the biggest names in the superyacht industry. 👉 Tune into all our Wednesday sessions here.

Kicking things off at 10.30am, Toby Moore, CEO of Informa Prestige, will discuss his vision for the 2026 show, from the evolution of the visitor experience and Prestige VIP Programme to engaging a new generation of owners and the future of the industry. The conversation will also look ahead to The Future of Refit and the role of events in driving innovation across the sector.

At 11.45am, BOAT International Media managing director Stewart Campbell will be joined by Jan-Bart Verkuyl, Feadship director and CEO of Royal Van Lent Shipyard, for a look at the state of the superyacht market. They’ll unpack the latest industry data, changing demand and regional trends, as well as the factors likely to shape the market over the coming year.

Then at 3.00pm, Jamie Edmiston of Edmiston takes to the BOAT Radio mic with BOAT International Media's head of digital content, Holly Margerrison, for a look back at his remarkable history with the show, having first attended as a helper in 1993. Hosted as an insider guide to navigating MYS, the conversation will cover how the show has evolved, what Edmiston will be watching on the docks this year and his tips for making the most of the world’s busiest yacht show.

Earlier in the day, the Blue Wake Awards winners will also be celebrated at the BOAT Lounge, with a presentation at 11.15am followed by a pre-recorded podcast exploring the innovations tackling sustainability across the industry.

👉 Drop by the BOAT Lounge to watch the sessions live (Virage Louis Chiron, LC13). Tune in to BOAT Radio live from the BOAT Lounge throughout the Monaco Yacht Show and find the full schedule here

Nautor Swan shares new details on in-build flagship Swan Alloy 44 yacht

On the eve of the show's opening day, Finnish yacht builder Nautor Swan has shared new details on its flagship 43.5-metre sailing yacht, which is currently under construction as the first of its new Swan Alloy 44 series.

The new build stands as the brand's first aluminium supermaxi and was first unveiled during the shipyard's Swan Talks at last year's Monaco Yacht Show. Malcolm McKeon is behind the yacht's slender exterior design, while new renderings reveal Studio Liaigre's minimal yet refined interiors.

The superyacht is scheduled for delivery in 2028. 

Full details to follow. 

- Emily Dawkins, news editor

55m Baglietto Severin*s now attending as one of the largest and most expensive at the show

The 55-metre Baglietto motor yacht Severin*s has joined the exhibiting fleet here in Monaco, following the announcement of her new CA with Cornelius Gerling of Edmiston earlier today.

She now marks one of the latest additions to the largest yachts attending the show this year, as well as one of the most expensive, asking €34,900,000.

Delivered in 2019, Severin*s was designed throughout by Francesco Paszkowski, with interiors penned in collaboration with Margherita Casprini. Must-see highlights include her 160-square-metre sundeck, complete with a pool, central bar and lounge, and her onboard dedicated cinema room. 

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- Lucy Pughe-Morgan, junior writer

Shadowcat unveils 69-metre aviation-focused companion yacht concept

Support yacht specialist Shadowcat has unveiled Catalyst, a 69-metre companion yacht concept designed to support a diverse range of operations while retaining the stability and deck area of a typical Shadowcat catamaran. The concept will be presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 this week, alongside Shadowcat's new mission-optimised 67-metre companion yacht series.

Aviation is central to her design. An increased 15.5-metre beam creates a hangar that can accommodate an Airbus H145 with its blades on. The vessel's primary helicopter landing area is rated to a seven-tonne T-value and 17-metre D-value, providing certified landing capability for aircraft up to the H160 class.

Integrated pods and a full-displacement hull form mark a significant evolution from the specialist's previous builds, delivering improved hydrodynamic efficiency, seakeeping and ride comfort while creating additional usable volume.

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– Éilis Cronin, senior writer

Shadowcat lifts lid on mission-optimised 67m companion yacht series

Support yacht specialist Shadowcat has introduced the Foundation Series, a collection of three 67-metre mission-optimised companion vessels purpose-built for private ownership. 

Conceived in response to the changing priorities of modern yacht owners, the series is designed to meet the demands of more remote and ambitious excursions without forcing owners to choose between capability, individuality and time.

Each vessel is built on the yard's proven catamaran platform and features a fully certified landing deck engineered to accommodate an Airbus H160, with different features offered depending on the owner's intended uses.

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– Éilis Cronin, senior writer

Ocean King unveils Ducale explorer yacht series

Italian shipyard Ocean King has unveiled a new Ducale explorer yacht series which will be presented at the Monaco Yacht Show this week. 

Pairing robust construction and long-range capability with contemporary design, the series has been developed as an evolution of the yard's existing identity but reinterpreted through cleaner lines and a more dynamic profile.

The first unit in the series is the Ducale 37, a 36.6-metre yacht designed throughout by VYD Studio, with naval architecture courtesy of Arrabito Naval Architects and Italtecnica.

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– Éilis Cronin, senior writer