During these uncertain times, many questions have been asked concerning the status of this year’s yacht shows and in particular, the Monaco Yacht Show. With exhibitors having been granted an extension by which they are able to confirm their attendance, some have already declared that they do not wish to participate in the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2020">2020 Monaco Yacht Show</a> - namely members of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association)</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">LYBRA (Large Yacht Brokers Association)</a>. <img data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99272" src="/uploads/store/photo/99272/image/large-e66498e5564e8c01373d68f029fe5d03.jpg">The reasons outlined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">LYBRA</a> for withdrawing from this year’s MYS include uncertainties surrounding travel restrictions, the health and safety of their clients and how necessary social distancing will be difficult to maintain at the show. As two of the industry’s top associations, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">LYBRA</a> also questioned the return on investment for show exhibitors and asked whether the global pandemic is instead an opportunity for the organisers to re-engage with its leading participants and an industry working group to formulate a more “satisfying” business model for the future. This information was addressed in a letter to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, a copy of which has been seen by SuperYacht Times. <img data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100422" src="/uploads/store/photo/100422/image/large-c42562648fa1eac3eb5bfb33977b4889.jpg">As of 30 April, the Monaco Yacht Show stated that only 5% of the previous year's exhibitors had decided to cancel their participation in this year’s event. As a key panellist in the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/status-of-2020-yacht-shows" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times Webinar</a> discussing the future of yacht shows, Gaëlle Tallarida, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>’s Managing Director outlined the plans that the team of 14 organisers have in place to decide the status of the 2020 edition: “I think we will know if we can go ahead by the end of August once we know how the COVID-19 situation will evolve over the next few months and the outcome of our planned meeting with the government in June.”<img data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99271" src="/uploads/store/photo/99271/image/large-21a834fc98095b75b983b634aab2fdbf.jpg">In a recent poll involving 600 people from the industry, SuperYacht Times found that 47% stated that they believe that the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2020">2020 Monaco Yacht Show</a> will go ahead, with a slightly lower proportion (45%) saying that if the show were to go ahead, they would attend. 50% also said that they would be checking what safety measures were in place. &nbsp;Gaëlle Tallarida provided assurance that the organisers are “working step-by-step to adapt our planning, especially taking client contact into consideration” and that the size of the show in terms of exhibits was, at the time, “stable” but would be adapted in case of fewer exhibitors.&nbsp;“Whatever is decided for September, it will be done to make sure that anybody attending the show will do so safely,” she added. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/99162/image/large-cb6daafad9407ef1c16331c10323948c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99162">SuperYacht Times contacted the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and several key members of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">LYBRA</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> for an update on their participation in this year's shows, but all declined to comment at this stage.

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Monaco Yacht Show 2019 Day 2

Members of leading industry organisations SYBass and LYBRA have withdrawn from participating in the Monaco Yacht Show 2020. Find out more here. 

SYBAss and LYBRA members withdraw from 2020 Monaco Yacht Show

From 23 to 26 September this year, some of the most technologically advanced superyachts ever built will descend on Port Hercule, Monaco, for the 35th edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2026">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times&nbsp;presents a curated list of the largest vessels set to make their appearance at the annual celebration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398278/image/large-493be7d11a5178c45c874d9d7ece036a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398278"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a>&nbsp;| 102.4-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2026 | Co-exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pangea79.8m (261'10&quot;)Amels2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396027/image/large-06b5daba793d408faf7914e598d24e60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396027">Pangea</a>&nbsp;| 79.8-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2025 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395308/image/large-610ddca98daa5b7f98b8d1267733e13e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395308"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a>&nbsp;| 77.7-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2023 |&nbsp;Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="N2H76.3m (250'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2026"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391954/image/large-58000c8e4f271f77e61d57b879dea033.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391954">2H</a>&nbsp;| 76.3-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Fox72.0m (236'3&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399685/image/large-b51da549db5d745f4ae0d34f9c8a5274.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399685">Silver Fox</a>&nbsp;| 72-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>&nbsp;| Co-exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387970/image/large-ff7500622e0c1f3728a319cfed7b380c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387970"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amor à Vida67.55m (221'7&quot;)CRN2025">Amor à Vida</a>&nbsp;| 67.55-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2025 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282356/image/large-2467d0883105f8699f6050d7ecee64da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282356"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon67.5m (221'5&quot;)ICON Yachts2009">Loon</a>&nbsp;| 67.5-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2009 |&nbsp;Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392856/image/large-0ea90e17746d7e1a5c8635173d9b77ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392856"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Raider X67.0m (219'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2026">Sea Raider X</a>&nbsp;| 67-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384008/image/large-ecf973e0ae7bacc23519248bebe2fac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384008"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemist 62.0m (203'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">Alchemist</a>&nbsp;| 62-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2022 |&nbsp;Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright (Company)">Cecil Wright &amp; Partners</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390345/image/large-d846c844f5689c21e3c2b9be84792c73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390345"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simena62.0m (203'5&quot;)ARES Yachts2026">Simena</a>&nbsp;| 62-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">ARES Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2025 | Delivered in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">ARES Yachts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243402/image/large-121796a134b262761a5372c8b06895a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243402"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12406" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinda II60.0m (196'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">Kinda II</a>&nbsp;| 60-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> | Launched in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398143/image/large-ab9a5b687c31e4c8921f017929f22615.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398143"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12430" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QU260.0m (196'10&quot;)Amels2026">QU2</a>&nbsp;| 60-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395227/image/large-0dc2cb5185f15c684a05687e04968cad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395227"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a>&nbsp;| 59.4-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2024 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/96241/image/large-a6085730c9583b7a4948ce8effdba4b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/96241"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/986" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galaxy56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti Yachts2005">Galaxy</a>&nbsp;| 56-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Yachts (Company)">Benetti</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2005 |&nbsp;Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor (Company)">Safe Harbor</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314701/image/large-28191fc86e586464bfe0b3318c9f520c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314701"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1549" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="After You55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2011">After You</a>&nbsp;| 55-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> | Launched in 2011&nbsp;| Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56233/image/large-099aba30e0db4e08f2162f50c1493aa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56233"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meira55.0m (180'5&quot;)Neta Marine2018">Meira</a>&nbsp;| 55-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/883" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neta Marine (Company)">Neta Marine</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2018 |&nbsp;Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377780/image/large-fa488910f0faa06e5dac11e2aa24f757.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377780"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reliance55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Reliance</a>&nbsp;| 55-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2022&nbsp;| Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393491/image/large-4b5f073994d9613974221f696aa22075.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393491"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante&nbsp;</a>| 55-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2025 | Delivered in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353286/image/large-3e10feda5cb38941305b576440b205aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353286"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velocity 54.0m (177'2&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2020">Velocity</a>&nbsp;| 54-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Mangusta Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2020 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390375/image/large-902424b41d836aa0192379008f8086a3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390375"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gray Wolf52.5m (172'3&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2026">Gray Wolf</a>&nbsp;| 52.5-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay Yachts</a>&nbsp;| Launched in 2026 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay Yachts<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353894/image/large-89be8d0620c9a6de7434b9e8affb7d90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353894"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5722" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Sins52.0m (170'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2017">Seven Sins</a>&nbsp;| 52-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> | Launched in 2017 | Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343092/image/large-355fdd566f40b298be86dc1ce8bf7b48.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343092"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> | 51-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> | Launched in 1993 | Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323598/image/large-7cb050f5853005d996110bb3d4d60767.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323598"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reverie50.28m (164'12&quot;)Feadship2000">Reverie</a> | 50.28-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> | Launched in 2000 | Exhibited by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>

Monaco Yacht Show 2026 Yacht List

SuperYacht Times presents a curated list of the most remarkable vessels at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026.

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Yachts attending Monaco Yacht Show 2026

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade - 2026">Marine Equipment Trade Show (Metstrade)</a> has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2026 edition. The global leisure marine trade show is set to return to RAI Amsterdam from 17 to 19 November.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398841/image/large-7b3a6d14c1ce5a3907a17dc1e2aa9788.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398841">The exhibition will feature more than 1,700 exhibitors across 13 halls, showcasing the latest products, technologies and services spanning propulsion systems, sustainable materials, smart connectivity and onboard electronics.This year's event introduces a redesigned floorplan, including an expanded Superyacht Zone, a relocated Marina &amp; Yard Zone and a larger Construction Materials Zone, aimed at improving navigation and creating more opportunities for business networking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398840/image/large-85a401cecafef1b1f792d36d32c66c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398840">RAI Marine Technology Director Niels Klarenbeek commented: “The 2026 floorplan isn’t just bigger, it’s structured differently to improve visitor experience. By regrouping the Superyacht, Marina &amp; Yard and Construction Materials zones, we’re cutting the distance between visitors and the conversations that matter most to them so they can spend more time in front of new products, new exhibitors and the connections that drive business.”The 2026 content programme will also place greater emphasis on longer-format discussions, with 45-minute sessions followed by dedicated networking opportunities. Highlights include talks on nuclear propulsion for superyachts, practical implementation of environmental regulations and the impact of artificial intelligence on marine marketing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398843/image/large-6dc1f9f52e49eb7c733aae6fb9f13505.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398843">Alongside the exhibition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade - 2026">Metstrade</a> week will once again host industry events including The Superyacht Forum, which takes place from 16 to 17 November under the theme Accelerate the Evolution.Registration is free until 1 November 2026, after which an online fee of €90 (excluding VAT) will apply. Early registrants will also receive programme updates, discounted accommodation rates and access to limited early-bird tickets for Metstrain, the show's dedicated Eurostar carriage between London and Amsterdam.

Metstrade 2026 registration open

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (Metstrade) has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2026 edition.

Registration now open for free Metstrade 2026 tickets 

The third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> concluded in Kobe, Japan last month with nearly 200 attendees and 34 speakers attending the two-day conference.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EThtbaZ_yVs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Each year, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> brings together industry leaders, yachting clients and key stakeholders with the shared goal of positioning the Asia-Pacific as a leading superyacht market and cruising destination.This year, visitors were able to take part in 14 and a half hours of networking, alongside nearly nine hours of panels and talks, with topics ranging from developing Japan as a superyacht destination, to how superyacht purchasing patterns are evolving in the Asia-Pacific region.Other topics and talks included Q&amp;As about understanding Japanese superyacht clients and Japanese business culture, as well as how Kobe is becoming a regional gateway for superyacht operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395607/image/large-5fd67c82000e823a5f989810b704e62c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395607">In 2024, plans were announced for the construction of Kobe Marina, a purpose-built superyacht marina intended to support Kobe’s wider waterfront regeneration ambitions. The summit allowed key stakeholders to discuss the development of this project, assessing how it could strengthen the city’s role as a gateway for yachts operating in Japanese waters.“When we found out about Kobe being an opportunity, we just jumped at it!” commented Nigel Beatty, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a> Japan. “It’s going to be one of the premier marinas, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, if not, marinas in the world.”&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina (2026-01-22 12:45:00 +0100)">Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395606/image/large-ce1759bf15132239c1d25b1d84922f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395606">The conference also included the return of the highly-successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> Dinner on the first evening. Held at the La Suite Le Pan Building, just five minutes from the venue, more than 146 guests arrived for welcome drinks at the Rooftop Bar before sitting down for a full-course dinner in La Terrace Hall.“It is our third time participating in the summit,” explained Ewa Stachurska, Chief Marketing Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>. “We consider it absolutely crucial for the growth and evolution of our industry here in the region.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> also unveiled the third edition of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report</a>, which was presented during the summit. Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the report examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity.&nbsp;The report looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots.<a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Download your copy of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report here.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395605/image/large-95d679fad04e6a619e09a04b8783fba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395605">“I want to say a huge thank you to all our event sponsors, including patron <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine</a>, event partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and destination partyer Kove, along with Hiroshi Sakamoto and his team at The Inland Sea, Setouchi Tourism Authority,” commented Merijn de Waard, CEO and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>.&nbsp;“We’re very grateful for all your support and thank you to all the attendees and panellists for getting behind this year’s event. The response from across the industry has been brilliant, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.”SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through SYT Strategy. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384822/image/large-01a206f2bdb72f4c331b95cf173db8a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384822">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds

The 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 115 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> and the 31.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 96 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> in Porto Cervo, earning their places on the event's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395390/image/large-1b9e1e6537c0245b4c595edc22c4e824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395390">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> (YCCS) with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta welcomed 17 superyachts for four days of racing in the waters off Sardinia. The final day saw competitors tackle a 16.4-nautical-mile course through the La Maddalena channel in north-easterly winds ranging from seven to 12 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 (2026-05-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026</a>In the Blue Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> secured her third consecutive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> title. Owned by Juan Ball and racing with Cole Parada as tactician, the Swan 115 once again proved dominant throughout the series. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> finished second overall on 14 points, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> in third. The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>, competing in the event for the first time, placed fourth.Commenting on the victory, Ball credited the result to the team's continuous efforts to refine the yacht throughout the year and praised the spirit of the regatta and its unique setting in Porto Cervo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395388/image/large-da55be4e78874035e8aa845a59dc0893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395388">Meanwhile, in the White Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> solidified her lead with another race win on the final day. The Southern Wind 96, racing with Bouwe Bekking on tactics, finished ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> in second and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by Giorgio Armani in third.The yacht's owner, Carlo Pirzio Biroli, described the event as a fantastic week of racing, highlighting the close competition on the water and the race committee's management of the fleet across all four race days.Additional honours were awarded during the event. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> claimed victory in the Corinthian Division, ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2010">Magic Blue</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395389/image/large-141d0deb5458162601fb688a8a56fe72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395389">As the highest-placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> also secured the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Trophy, reserved for yachts built by the South African shipyard. Fellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> models <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalantis35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Kalantis</a>, both SW108s, completed the podium.The event also coincided with the 20th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, which saw owners and guests enjoy a more relaxed day of sailing along the same course as the regatta fleet.With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> now concluded, Porto Cervo shifts its focus to the return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. The event will run from 31 May to 7 June, marking its comeback after a 14-year absence from the racing calendar.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 Winners

The Swan 115 Moat and Southern Wind 96 Liberty emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.

Moat and Liberty claim top honours at 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day 2026</a> came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries. Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, the events took place on 23 May, with both physical and virtual activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395202/image/large-47bef4d2540bb1080ebc73b366e0d9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395202">This year saw a global celebration of events, from shipyards and marinas to museums and vibrant waterfront destinations, offering industry leaders, families, students and first-time visitors the opportunity to discover, connect and explore on and around the water.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s “Connecting Excellence” event brought emerging yacht design talent together with the creative and technical teams behind its most iconic projects, while, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> supported Social Boat, an Amsterdam-based initiative, enabling guests with limited financial means to experience a memorable day on the water through hosted canal journeys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395201/image/large-8bfe1bb3fdcfcde117c16e55d94e478b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395201">In Monaco, the Monaco Cluster brought together leading names including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> MED, La Belle Classe Academy and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>, for yacht design insights, educational sessions, family activities and celebrations aligned with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>’s Fête de la Mer.&nbsp;In Spain, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">Balearic Marine Cluster</a> hosted a vibrant programme anchored by the Balearic Boating Festival 2026 at Port Adriano, a lively public celebration featuring workshops, gastronomy and interactive activities for all ages.&nbsp;Across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, the programme expanded further with guided shipyard visits at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard Palma</a>, a contemporary art exhibition at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Club de Mar (Company)">Club de Mar</a> Mallorca, networking events for women in the nautical sector, sailing experiences including the Galaxie voyage and educational initiatives opening their doors to maritime careers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395203/image/large-11f91aa214a5d621720fdb80ce62f128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395203">In the United States, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum partnered with Sail to Shelter to deliver hands-on, creative activities, introducing families and young visitors to boating culture. Meanwhile, at Fort Lauderdale’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Sixty-Six Marina (Company)">Pier Sixty-Six Marina</a>, there was a fun and educational celebration focusing on teaching boating basics.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, in collaboration with Plastic Whale and The Ocean Conservation Trust, invited exhibitors, visitors and communities worldwide to take part in a collective action for cleaner waters. Meanwhile, E-WERF and Marée Circle opened their shipyard, offering insight into the future of boating. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395200/image/large-f81f16266466a30b5b76761609606da9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395200">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day</a> is about opening up the world of boating to anyone with a connection to the water, whether through work, lifestyle or curiosity,” concluded Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>.“Each year we see more communities, partners and individuals come together, and that shared energy is what drives this movement forward.”Preparations are already underway for World Boating Day 2027, with further expansion expected as new regions and partners join the initiative.(All images courtesy of The Superyacht Life Foundation.)

World Boating Day 2026 concludes

World Boating Day 2026 came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries.

World Boating Day 2026 concludes with over 143 events hosted worldwide

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026

Taking place from 26 May to 30 May 2026, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.

The largest superyachts at Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of the yachts currently in the region for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in France. 

The largest superyachts in the region for the Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a>, which is now available as a free download. The report was produced for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, held in Kobe, Japan, on 7 and 8 May 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391630/image/large-35a5114e3ed8a25c76d38787ba96de16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391630">Now in its third edition, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> provides a data-led overview of the Asia-Pacific superyacht market, drawing on analysis from the SuperYacht Times Intelligence team, with data supplied by <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>.Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity. It looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25869/image/large-be0ca6ac405b4c42e4bdcf910c97ce4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25869">SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at SuperYacht Times performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through <a href="https://www.sytstrategy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT Strategy</a>. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026 available for download

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026, which is now available as a free download.

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The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival&nbsp;</a>(CYF) has joined its community as a member. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371277/image/large-3c855c030bdd1559da307ebdccf75fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371277">Founded in 1964, the IFBSO represents the interests of boat show organisers by fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence in boat show management. As of April 2026, IFBSO represents 41 boat shows across 18 countries.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is one of the great names in our industry, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the IFBSO community,” explained Veda Pretorius, Executive Director of the IFBSO.&nbsp;Through its working groups, annual Congress and the Boat Show Barometer research programme, IFBSO provides members with peer insight and practical tools that they might not be able to develop alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349170/image/large-c969f2bac08471636ca21cfbeb04d130.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349170">This year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> runs from 8 to 13 September and will be the first edition under the leadership of the new Show Director Constance Brément. “Joining IFBSO ahead of the 2026 edition – my first as Show Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> – has special significance,” she explained.&nbsp;“This membership strengthens our international outlook and gives us a valuable opportunity to connect with leading boat show organisers worldwide, share best practices, and continue evolving the Festival for the benefit of our exhibitors, partners and visitors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371265/image/large-65eeb855cd18b7b0172495f2695045fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371265">Organised by global events company RX (Reed Exhibitions), the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>’s value closely aligns with the work of the IFBSO’s Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Sustainability working groups.Held annually across Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France, the event serves as a major platform for yacht unveilings, premieres and debuts. “Our congratulations go to Constance Brément, who steps up as Show Director for 2026,” concluded Pretorius. “We wish her a brilliant first edition.”

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) has joined its community. 

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO ahead of 2026 edition

MEDYs largest yachts attending


SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the largest yachts set to attend MEDYs 2026.

Largest yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2026

Brazilian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="INACE Yachts (Company)">Inace Superyachts</a> (ISY) has announced the delivery of its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enejota46.7m (153'3&quot;)Arpoador Shipyard2013">custom 46.7-metre explorer yacht</a> following an extensive conversion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400494/image/large-0be5467e649dc857bdd8aea9a61bedb5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400494">Originally built as a commercial support vessel, the yacht has been transformed into a long-range explorer with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fernando De Almeida Yacht Design (Company)">Fernando Almeida</a>, while her naval architecture was developed in collaboration with the shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="INACE Superyachts (Company)">ISY</a> also oversaw the engineering, conversion, outfitting and final delivery.According to the shipyard, the vessel has already attracted attention within the international yachting community following extensive media coverage of her 1,800-nautical-mile voyage along the Brazilian coast.“The delivery of this yacht represents a significant milestone not only for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="INACE Yachts (Company)">Inace Superyachts</a> but also for the Brazilian superyacht industry,” an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="INACE Superyachts (Company)">ISY</a> spokesperson explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/369112/image/large-644ce94685e377da4e38a146f793d0ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/369112">Onboard, the yacht offers approximately 800-square-metres of interior and exterior living space. Accommodation is provided across six staterooms, while guests can also enjoy a certified helideck, expansive entertainment areas and professional-grade operational systems designed for extended cruising.In terms of propulsion, power comes from quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, each producing 1,450 horsepower and enabling a top speed of 20 knots. The propulsion package is paired with a waterjet system, enhancing manoeuvrability and performance.“Projects of this complexity require extensive naval engineering, structural redesign, systems integration and bespoke outfitting. We are proud to demonstrate that world-class explorer yachts can be designed, engineered and delivered from Brazil to the highest international standards,” concluded the spokesperson.

Inace explorer yacht delivered following conversion

Brazilian shipyard Inace Superyachts has announced the delivery of its custom 46-metre explorer yacht following an extensive conversion.

47m custom ISY explorer yacht delivered following extensive conversion

The 36.46-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trident (Company)">Trident</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Escape of London36.46m (119'7&quot;)Trident1997">Escape of London</a> has been sold. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine Australia (Company)">Alexander Marine Australia</a> introduced the buyer and Matthew Martin and Lon McCloskey of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, with Max Minarek of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Judel / Vrolijk & co (Company)">Judel / Vrolijk &amp; co.</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383604/image/large-3482b17573b528375e9aecce405a775b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383604">With naval architecture and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a>, she was delivered to her owners in 1997. She can sleep up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s stateroom located amidships.Inside, the yacht’s main saloon is distinguished by warm wood panels and design choices reminiscent of classic yacht interiors. A built-in bookshelf traces the transition into a private den or office forward of the main saloon.Propulsion-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Escape of London36.46m (119'7&quot;)Trident1997">Escape of London</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 10.8 knots and a top speed of 13.7 knots.She had a last known asking price of $2,990,000 at the time of her sale.

Trident yacht Escape of London sold

The 36.46-metre Trident explorer yacht Escape of London has been sold.

36m Trident explorer yacht Escape of London sold

The 38.71-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> ran aground in Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States on Friday 17 July. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400487/image/large-f433969e2b14912594a68789fecf661e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400487">According to local news publication, Cape Cod Times, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> ran aground in Woods Hole at around 11:00, with first responders on the scene including the United States Coast Guard, Falmouth Fire and Rescue and the Falmouth Harbormaster.“Sector SENE received a mayday distress broadcast this morning from charter vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> with 13 people onboard that had run aground on the rocks in Woods Hole Pass,” explained the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England﻿.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400488/image/large-dc8c137489787fce72fab59ea9f1c73c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400488">“TA Woods Hole was launched to respond with Towboat U.S. and Falmouth Fire Department, and Falmouth FD arrived on scene and safely removed the passengers. The Coast Guard set a safety zone around the vessel while Tow Boat U.S. conducted salvage.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> was refloated and towed to the Great Harbor Anchorage area, with the Coast Guard marine inspectors conducting a damage assessment of the vessel following the incident.Delivered in 2000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> features interior and exterior design by Jack Sarin Naval Architects. Spanning 282 GT, she is able to accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, as well as a crew of six in five cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201415/image/large-2a1c4de9cc477bbc869bd05a96a5b1bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201415">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> include a 360-degree view skylounge, as well as a Jacuzzi and bar on her flybri\dge. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> also features a well-equipped water sports setup including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seadoo Proshop (Company)">Seadoo</a> Jet Skis, Subblue sea scooters and inflatables.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Favor38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Favor</a> is currently available for charter across New England in the Summer and St Maarten in the winter with prices starting at $95,000 per week.&nbsp;

Favor: 39m Crescent Custom motor yacht runs aground in Falmouth

The 38.71-metre Crescent Custom motor yacht Favor ran aground in Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States on Friday 17 July. 

39m Crescent Custom yacht Favor runs aground in Falmouth, Massachusetts

The 26.47-metre Sunseeker motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15133" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelagia26.47m (86'10&quot;)Sunseeker2009">Pelagia</a> has been sold, with Pedro Millet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viudes Yachts (Company)">Viudes Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Andy McDougall of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yachts (Company)">Mediterranean Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352308/image/large-eafab78d1718f5c076ae837f5b4ca458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352308"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15133" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelagia26.47m (86'10&quot;)Sunseeker2009">Pelagia</a> was delivered in 2009 and was previously named Junga. Moreover, she is penned inside and out by her builder and can sleep up to eight guests. Onboard highlights of the yacht include a main saloon with a formal dining area. Moving outside, guests can enjoy alfresco dining on the aft deck or lounge under the sun on the foredeck.In terms of propulsion system, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 84 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 37 knots.

Sunseeker yacht Pelagia sold

The 26.47-metre Sunseeker motor yacht Pelagia has been sold.

26m Sunseeker motor yacht Pelagia sold

The 42.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/84" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl (Company)">Cantieri Navali Nicolini</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CD Two42.98m (141'0&quot;)Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl1993">CD Two</a> has been sold, with Ioannis Agrotis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Ventures (Company)">Maritime Ventures</a> introducing the buyer and Edouard Vignal of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383110/image/large-dc60e00da87da1f4ddae889f78a3653c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383110">Delivered in 1993, she was previously named Independent of London and benefited from a technical refit in 2024. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CD Two42.98m (141'0&quot;)Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl1993">CD Two</a> features naval architecture penned in-house by her builder. Meanwhile, she was designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/85" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claudio Zampetti (Company)">Claudio Zampetti</a>.She can sleep up to 13 guests across seven staterooms, comprising a master suite, two double staterooms, three twin suites, and one single suite. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CD Two42.98m (141'0&quot;)Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl1993">CD Two’s</a> main amenities include cushioned sunpads surrounding the Jacuzzi on the sun deck.In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/84" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl (Company)">Nicolini</a> yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CD Two42.98m (141'0&quot;)Cantieri Navali Nicolini Srl1993">CD Two</a> had a last known asking price of €2,690,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.

Nicolini yacht CD Two sold

The 42.98-metre Cantieri Navali Nicolini superyacht CD Two has been sold.

43m Nicolini superyacht CD Two sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400413/image/large-b8aab39bba266c78b8733cfba476627b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400413">The 57.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oui Oui57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Oui Oui</a> has been spotted cruising out of Dartmouth in the UK on her maiden voyage following a short refit at the Abeking facility in Lemwerder. The sighting is our first with her new name.Launched in 2007 as Lady Sheridan and previously named Amaral, the superyacht arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> yard in April and has undergone a 3 month refresh under the direction of British designer John Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>. Allegedly sold to a new owner back in the Spring, the yacht was designed in the early 2000s by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a>, who collaborated on her original interior with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Interiors (Company)">Rodriguez Interiors</a>. Since departing from Dartmouth, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oui Oui57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Oui Oui</a> has cruised along the Bay of Biscay and is currently on route to the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

Abeking Rasmussen yacht Oui Oui refit

The 57.9-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Oui Oui has been spotted cruising out of Dartmouth in the UK.

Abeking’s 58m Oui Oui spotted in Dartmouth fresh from refit

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has increased the transit surcharge applied to yachts using the canal, raising it from 14 percent to 26 percent of normal transit dues.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291466/image/large-ee3cbb034446ab3174540d0191674f33.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291466">The revised surcharge came into effect on 15 July 2026 under SCA Periodical 25/2026 and applies to yachts transiting the canal in both northbound and southbound directions. The increase affects vessels classified by the Authority as "special floating units", a category that includes yachts and pleasure craft.While the surcharge has increased, the SCA's underlying transit tariff for yachts remains unchanged, having last been revised in 2024. The total cost of a transit will continue to depend on a yacht's tonnage, meaning the financial impact will vary between vessels.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="How Gulf tensions are affecting superyacht operations (2026-03-05 13:00:00 +0100)">How Gulf tensions are affecting superyacht operations</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400483/image/large-89587478c15bc83b3f2cd3398218b6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400483">The Suez Canal is one of the world's most important shipping routes and remains a key passage for superyachts repositioning between the Mediterranean and destinations including the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf, the Maldives and Southeast Asia. The latest surcharge increase adds to the operational costs associated with long-distance passages through the waterway. The SCA has described the surcharge as temporary and subject to prevailing market conditions.The revised rates come as the Suez Canal continues to operate against a backdrop of reduced commercial traffic in recent years, with many vessels opting to avoid the Red Sea because of regional security concerns.&nbsp;Although some superyachts have continued to use the route, others have chosen alternative passages depending on operational requirements and security assessments.

Suez Canal increases transit surcharge for yachts to 26%

The Suez Canal Authority SCA has increased the transit surcharge applied to yachts using the canal to 26% of normal transit dues.

Luxury has always been central to yacht design, but what defines luxury is changing. Where once the focus centred on expansive entertainment spaces and lavish amenities, today's owners are placing greater value on something less tangible: wellbeing.Across luxury residential and hospitality design, wellness has evolved from a desirable addition to a fundamental design principle. The same shift is now taking place within the superyacht industry, influencing not only the features incorporated on board, but also the way designers think about space, materials and the overall onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399619/image/large-d755755c61405dc5e544229023063dfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399619">For yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Carla Guilhem</a>, whose career spans luxury residences, hospitality projects and yacht interiors, the change has been impossible to ignore."I began noticing the shift several years ago as clients started prioritising quality of life over traditional luxury," she explains. "Conversations moved beyond aesthetics and entertainment spaces towards how environments could support health, recovery, longevity and emotional wellbeing."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399618/image/large-9718d69e0a17b306b32cc2ec33d01cc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399618">A new definition of luxuryToday's yacht owners are increasingly health-conscious and intentional about how they spend their time. Many lead demanding professional lives, travelling frequently and balancing high-pressure careers, making their yacht one of the few places where they can truly disconnect."They view their yacht as a place to recover and reconnect with family," says Carla. "They expect environments that support better sleep, reduced stress, cleaner air and a stronger connection to nature. Wellness is no longer considered a luxury – it is becoming an expectation."That evolution represents a broader shift in the purpose of a yacht. Rather than serving primarily as a platform for entertaining, owners are increasingly seeking spaces that encourage privacy, reflection and meaningful time with loved ones."A decade ago, many yachts were primarily focused on entertaining," Carla notes. "Today, owners are increasingly seeking privacy, recovery, meaningful family experiences and opportunities to disconnect from constant demands."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399620/image/large-99397646557b8672b3fc877434607f6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399620">Lessons from residential designCarla believes her background in residential interiors has been instrumental in shaping her approach to yacht design. While the technical constraints differ, the underlying objective remains the same: creating spaces that enhance everyday life."Residential design taught me that the most successful spaces are the ones that positively influence daily life," she explains. "The goal is not simply to create beautiful spaces, but spaces that genuinely improve how people live and feel."That philosophy is increasingly reflected in yacht interiors, where many of the design principles first established in luxury homes are finding a place on board. Comfort has become as important as craftsmanship, with natural materials, layered textures, softer forms and flexible family spaces replacing more formal, highly decorative interiors.Owners, Carla believes, no longer want a yacht that resembles a luxury hotel. Instead, they are looking for spaces that capture the comfort and familiarity of home while still delivering an exceptional level of refinement.Her experience across residential, hospitality and marine projects also provides an insight into broader lifestyle trends before they become firmly established within the yacht sector."Wellness, longevity, remote work, multigenerational living and experiential luxury all appeared in residential projects before becoming central topics in yacht design discussions," she says.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399621/image/large-a481cddb12b2f269b900cafcae986470.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399621">Wellness beyond the spaAlthough wellness is often associated with onboard spas, gyms and treatment rooms, Carla believes those features represent only a small part of the conversation."For me, wellness is about creating an environment that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing," she says. "It includes light, acoustics, air quality, materials, ergonomics, privacy and connection to nature."Many of these elements are subtle, but together they shape the way people experience a space. Natural daylight, carefully considered acoustics and materials that create warmth and tactility all contribute to an environment that encourages relaxation without drawing attention to themselves."The most important wellness elements are often invisible," Carla explains. "A space that reduces stress, improves sleep, encourages relaxation and creates a sense of balance can be just as impactful as a spa or fitness centre."Applying these principles aboard a yacht inevitably presents additional challenges, but she believes the design intent should remain consistent. "We carefully consider natural light, circadian rhythms, material selection, airflow, acoustics and visual connection to the sea," she says. "Every design decision should contribute to a sense of comfort and harmony."Technology also has an increasingly important role to play, although Carla argues that its success lies in remaining largely unnoticed. "The most successful innovations are often the least visible. Technology should work quietly in the background, supporting comfort, health and personalisation while allowing the design itself to remain warm, tactile and emotionally engaging."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389934/image/large-7e682c4652bc70a30330635657eaedbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389934">Designing around wellbeingThese ideas ultimately became the foundation for Project WOW, a concept that challenges conventional thinking by placing wellbeing at the centre of every design decision rather than treating it as an additional feature.The project emerged from conversations about the future of luxury and changing owner expectations. Instead of asking which wellness amenities should be incorporated into a yacht, Carla and her team began with a more fundamental question: what would happen if wellbeing became the starting point for the entire design process?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389939/image/large-547bc95ee64178f331ae3c095a2caac4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389939">The answer extends beyond dedicated wellness facilities to encompass every aspect of the interior, from proportion and lighting to colour, texture and spatial flow. Each element has the potential to influence how people think, feel and behave while on board, creating environments that support emotional comfort as much as physical health.Looking ahead, Carla believes wellness will follow a similar trajectory to sustainability, becoming an expected element of every new project rather than a specialist consideration."The future of luxury is not simply about what a yacht offers," she concludes. "It is about how it makes people feel."As client expectations continue to evolve, it is this breadth of experience across residential, hospitality and yacht design that places Carla in an ideal position to respond to a new era of luxury – one in which wellbeing is becoming as fundamental as craftsmanship, comfort and performance.

Carla Guilhem on yacht wellness

Designer Carla Guilhem on the evolution of wellness in yacht design.

How is wellness reshaping superyacht design?

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> has revealed the first images of its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Seadeck 9/1125.6m (83'12&quot;)Azimut Yachts2026">new 26-metre Seadeck 9</a>, offering a closer look inside of the flagship that defines the next chapter for the Italian builder's Seadeck Series. The model evolves the range with a reimagined outdoor sanctuary and advanced low-emission engineering, and introduces what the shipyard describes as a new 'Pool Deck' concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400436/image/large-78d943f6d041071bba79bf22056c4bae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400436">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez (Company)">Matteo Thun &amp; Antonio Rodriguez</a>, the Seadeck 9 evolves the series' signature Fun Island into a 180-degree Pool Deck, conceived to strengthen the connection between the yacht and the surrounding seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400428/image/large-c57c9848cb2e9ecc2d8c8d8dc74cd338.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400428"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400429/image/large-a8b8be06b9c816e7dfe31fd55b56c426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400429">Unfolding into tiered terraces, the aft section flows from the swim platform into the main saloon, creating a single living space that extends from the water's edge into the yacht's indoor spaces. Fold-down bulwarks, a flush-deck plunge pool, movable sunbeds and a convertible dining table are available for guests to adapt between waterside leisure, entertaining and dining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400427/image/large-c24d7f536fd2de4d759e20472c7e8ae4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400427">Stepping inside, the main deck has been conceived as a natural architectural extension of the aft terraces. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a fully disappearing glass door dissolve the boundary between her saloon and outdoor spaces, letting in plenty of natural light while keeping the ocean views unobstructed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400439/image/large-cff986283de118430d84e2194fbd955d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400439"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400440/image/large-295d4e2947e8dfb64a209f3adf9ee22f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400440">Matteo Thun &amp; Antonio Rodriguez</a> designed the interiors with a focus on wellbeing and longevity, featuring natural materials and minimalist detailing. In terms of colour palette, owners can choose between light walnut or pale oak colour finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400432/image/large-038d2c6577443aa8448c33ed3c8283fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400432">Moving into guest accommodations, the owner's suite on the lower deck is a private retreat inspired by eco-resort living. Here, spa-inspired detailing, integrated washbasins and a writing desk built into the bookcase add functionality to her calm ambience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400411/image/large-e679cbf439acb2136a8b18167d6f77f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400411" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Accommodation is completed by a VIP stateroom and two guest staterooms, while separate crew quarters ensure privacy throughout the guest areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400425/image/large-d6c68d22ae4fceeee85acf8c8ae7b059.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400425">Beyond her living spaces, the Seadeck 9 hails from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut's</a> Low Emission Yacht family. Her hull, developed in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NAMES by Francesco Rogantin (Company)">NAMES</a>, is precisely optimised for peak efficiency at various speeds. Meanwhile, extensive use of carbon fiber, which comprises roughly 40 percent of the yacht’s structure, significantly reduces overall weight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400408/image/large-af3552b448696b2e4a7cddd585e19857.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400408">With triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS engines compatible with hybrid-electric technology, the Seadeck 9 has reduced fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 30 percent over an average year of use compared to similar yachts featuring conventional shaft-line propulsion.

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