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Heesen reveals ambitious new 62-metre superyacht project at Monaco Yacht Show – Monte-Carlo

World-renowned Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts debuted a daring new Steel FDHF 62-metre superyacht – codenamed Project Monte-Carlo , at their kick-off press conference at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco.

One of the shipyard’s most ambitious projects to date, the yacht’s design by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard has been tailored to meet the requirements of modern owners who want to spend increased periods of time on board.

The four-deck yacht will be one of the yard’s largest yachts by volume ever built in Oss. Heesen’s CEO , Niels Vaessen, explained that the design is a direct response to trends they are currently seeing in the market. “It is unusual for us to build a four-decker, but we have had a few requests for such a boat from former clients, so it made sense to create one. We are addressing a key market of owners that are looking to maximise space and experience on board to share with family and friends.”

The luxury of privacy Optimising the increased space afforded by the four-deck design, Project Monte-Carlo will have an entire deck dedicated to the owners. Catering to a trend post-pandemic of owners spending periods of time working on board, the area incorporates both a lavish master suite and a spacious office area.

Designer Peder Eidsgaard highlighted that the owner’s deck offers supreme privacy and could be utilised in different ways depending on their reference.

“It is a very open master suite, with the bathtub, shower and office all interconnected,” he said. “The benefit of this arrangement is that an incoming owner can easily toy with the space devoted to each area. The potential is huge; you expand the master suite to include a private foredeck with its own sundeck, jacuzzi and a fold-down balcony to starboard. From his/her office, the owner can walk straight out onto the balcony and take a seat.”

The guest accommodation will be split across the main and lower decks. Eidsgaard’s design proposes a mix of up to five lavish VIP cabins and comfortable doubles.

Connected to the sea Project Monte-Carlo has also been created to allow owners and guests to feel a constant connection to the water. The design includes a large 23-square-metre pool, with glass sides giving the impression that you are swimming in the sea and fold-down wings on the aft deck that allow you to sit right over the water.

Other key spaces include a ‘beach lounge’ on the main deck, where low-slung sofas offer an informal dining area for up to 14 guests, with sliding doors again connecting the yacht to its surroundings. There is also a firepit observation lounge under the mast, an outdoor kitchen, and a semi-open sky lounge seating area, including a hidden pop-up TV for movie nights.

Holistic living Wellness is also of increasing importance to owners, and therefore, the design allows for a dedicated centre on the lower deck.  Provisional designs for this space include a large gym, sauna, hammam and massage or beauty room.

The yacht’s beach club is also ideal for launching water toys, and its impressive storage will ensure that Project Monte-Carlo can be equipped with the latest toys available, including e-foils, wave runners and a diving kit. Additionally, the yacht has storage for two tenders, which are used for easy excursions back to the shore.

Sustainable planning Along with the rest of the superyacht community, Heesen is committed to a more sustainable future. In line with this and Heesen’s BlueNautech strategy , the boat is technically enabled for serial hybrid propulsion, with space for a large battery bank. It also has a methanol-ready tank layout for future conversion to hydrogen combustion or even a fuel cell. The fast displacement hull form is optimised for 12-knot cruising, but the power train can manage up to 16 knots.

“We see that our owners are increasingly interested in minimising their environmental impact,” added Peter Van Der Zanden, Heesen’s General Manager for Design & Development. “By planning the yacht around tried-and-tested green solutions, we are helping them make good decisions that don’t add much time and cost to the build.”

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17 of the Biggest and Best Yachts Showcasing at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show

• Rachel Ingram
• September 24, 2024

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An insider’s guide to the most exciting yachts on display at the 2024 monaco yacht show, from eco-conscious dreamboats to the world’s most expensive charter superyachts..

It’s time once again for the world’s yachting elite to set sail for the Principality for the ultimate superyacht event of the year, the Monaco Yacht Show . Taking place in and around Port Hercules from September 25th-28th, the gathering is the ultimate showcase of the best of the industry, attracting thousands of owners, potential owners and luxury yachting enthusiasts to our shores every year. The 2024 edition looks set to be even more spectacular than previous years, with an incredible number of world-class yachts that have been commended for their innovation, pioneering technologies or show-stopping design confirmed to appear. Read on for selection of our favourites to look out for.

Best for: Luxury chartering

At 122 m in length, Kismet is set to be the largest new superyacht on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. Chartering for €3 million per week with Cecil Wright, she’s also one of the most expensive charter yachts on the seas—and for good reason. Built by prestigious German shipyard Lürssen with an incredible design vision behind her— Nuvolari Lenard penned her head-turning exterior while Reymond Langton Design styled her incredible interior—she’s a force to be reckoned with. A floating wellness sanctuary, Kismet is kitted out with all the latest amenities, including a Balinese spa with a hammam and cryotherapy chamber. She also features a boatload of entertainment facilities, a gigantic owner’s suite and a beautiful, elongated bow with a helipad. On top of that, she’s got one of the highest guest-to-crew ratios in the industry, with 40 crew tending to 12 guests. If you’re lucky enough to get up close, look out for the Jaguar emblem on the bow spirit—a nod to her owner, Jacksonville Jaguars proprietor Shahid Khan.

Best for: Electric elegance

Forget everything you know about electric yachts and meet Seawolf X, a hybrid-electric multihull that’s innovative both inside and out. One of the most unique yachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, the 42.8-m yacht built by Italian yard Rossinavi features fast-charging batteries and solar panels that allow her to cruise for an entire day in electric mode—or at 90 percent for multiple days. Ideal for eco-conscious cruisers, Seawolf X sleeps 12 in five inviting cabins and features calming interiors designed by Meyer Davis and inspired by the sun, sea and sand. She’s available to charter with Cecil Wright from €380,000 per week.

Best for: Al fresco living

Making her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show is a new all-aluminium yacht from Turkish yard Alia Yachts, SAN. The 45 m custom yacht is designed for al fresco living, with open-plan decks that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas. Described as a “marvel of modern engineering and design”, she features minimalistic yet elegant styling by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and sleek naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects. From the panoramic glass windows that frame the main salon to the fold-out bulwarks on the aft deck, everything has designed to enhance the guests’ connection with the ocean.

Best for: Incredible interiors

The most expensive superyacht for sale at the Monaco Yacht Show is also one of its finest. Built by Dutch yard Oceanco and sailing in fresh from an extensive three-year rebuild with upgraded design by Reymond Langton, H3 is now looking for a new guardian; for an asking price of €295 million with Edmiston. The 105 m yacht is packed full of unique amenities including a giant spa and wellness area and an impressive owner’s suite with a climate-controlled winter garden, as well as a host of elegant design features such as a waterfall. Sleeping 20 guests, H3 is said to offer the “perfect combination of design, lifestyle and accommodation”, and the industry seems to agree—she’s received myriad accolades including the Robb Report Monaco Côte d’Azur 2024 Best of the Best Award for Best Yacht Rebuild.

Best for: Conscious cruising

In a significant step towards carbon neutrality, Sanlorenzo is set to unveil 50Steel, the world’s first superyacht with a green methanol fuel cell system. The revolutionary set-up, developed with Siemens Energy, will transform green methanol into hydrogen and then into electrical energy, and will be capable of powering all the yacht’s hotel systems without storing hydrogen on board. Other special features of the 50 m yacht include a “hidden” engine room, an expandable beach club on the aft and innovative styling by Zuccon International Project—spacious, multi-level living areas have been engineered to create the feeling of open-plan living.

SERENISSIMA I

Best for: Mediterranean escapes

New from Turkish yard Mengi Yay, SERENISSIMA I combines the best of Turkish craftsmanship with Italian design by Nuvolari Lenard. The custom 47 m tri-deck superyacht, which is currently on sale for an asking price of €35.8 million with Northrop & Johnson, is perfect for the sunny climate of the Med. She features a dedicated owner’s deck with a private terrace and hot tub, a spacious sundeck offering sweeping views, and amenities including a gentleman’s lounge with a cinema room, a walk-in wine cellar and al fresco entertainment spaces with glass panels that can shelter the aft from the wind while on the move. There’s also a cosy firepit for cooler evenings and plenty of water toys to keep guests entertained all day long.

ETERNAL SPARK

Best for: Form and function

Eternal Spark, a standout in the Bilgin 163 series, beautifully blends elegant design with practical functionality. Featuring expansive, sheltered decks and a sleek, sporty exterior, the 50 m yacht offers ample space for entertainment and relaxation. Eternal Spark has undergone significant customisations, including an extended stern and a redesigned aft area allowing more space. Inside, the yacht features refined details including natural embossed leather, soft colours and a balanced aesthetic that stretches across six inviting cabins, sleeping 12 guests. Powered by twin 1,450 CAT engines, Eternal Spark achieves a top speed of approximately 17 knots, while maintaining low operational costs. It’s a win-win all round.

Best for: Tender viewing

With so many exciting yachts on show in Port Hercules, it’s also worth jumping in a tender to explore one of the many yachts at anchor just outside the marina. One such superyacht will be Aalto, a well-maintained 80 m Oceanco yacht built in 2007 and now on sale with Burgess for €79.7 million, and for sale and charter with Edmiston, renting from €775,000 per week. A tried-and-tested family boat, she is home to a vast owner’s suite and eight guest cabins, a large sun deck with a pool and water jets, and a giant garage overflowing with toys and tenders. Her striking, angular exterior styling is by Italian firm Nuvolari Lenard and her elegant interiors, featuring surprisingly large volumes, were penned by Paris-based studio Alberto Pinto.

Best for: Classic sailing

Designed by Ron Holland and built by Perini Navi, 56 m sailing yacht Fidelis perfectly blends luxury living with long-range cruising capability. Her highly contemporary interiors are spacious and elegant, while the vessel itself has proven reliability for global exploration. In fact, she’s never stopped sailing since she was delivered, voyaging along the Amazon, visiting Desolation Island and Australia, rounding both Capes, and beyond. If you’re ready for a sailing adventure like no other, Fidelis is currently on sale asking €32 million with Edmiston.

Best for: Turning heads

Mould-breaking superyacht Energy pushes boundaries in more ways than one. Designed to “defy convention and find ways to connect with the ocean”, the 77.8 m vessel brought together some of Europe’s greatest talents: she was built by Dutch shipyard Amels, with Monaco-based naval architect Espen Øino drafted in to pen the exteriors, and French designer Francois Zuretti in charge of the expansive interiors. Among the highlights are seven luxurious cabins, including an owner’s deck with a private terrace, lounge and firepit; a music lounge with a Steinway piano and a marble-topped bar; and a giant beach club, wellness spa and gym with a sea terrace. Energy was custom-built for its current owner and has only been used privately since her 2022 delivery, meaning she’s almost as good as new. She’s currently for sale, asking €199 million with Burgess and Cecil Wright

NIGHT FURY II

Best for: Watching from the waves

The latest launch from the Atlantique line by Columbus Yachts, owned by Palumbo Superyachts, might be its most eye-catching yet. The Atlantique 43 m Night Fury II is as fierce as its name suggests and yet manages to retain a softness, thanks to her curved shelllike external lines inspired by classic sailing. Designed by Hot Lab to an “architecture for voyagers” philosophy, the motor yacht features generous entertaining and relaxation spaces that connect the indoors and outdoors, as well as design elements that are both stylistic and functional. Designed for an owner and their family, Night Fury II is a private yacht and not available to charter, but that doesn’t stop us wanting to view her from the waves.

Best for: Italian styling

Launched in July 2024, AKULA is fresh out of the Baglietto shipyard in Italy. She brings together some of the finest Italian names in the business, including Francesco Paszkowski who penned her sleek, modern, exterior lines and expansive outdoor spaces, and Enrico Gobbi’s Team For Design who styled her luxurious, versatile interiors. She cuts a commanding silhouette on the water, accented by her elegant grey hull. Highlights on board include a multi-level beach club, a spacious sun deck which is said to be the largest in its class, a pool on the main deck and a gym with a view. The yacht sleeps 12 and is available to charter from around €267,000 per week with IYC.

Best for: Long-range adventures

If you’re looking for adventures further afield, the Oceano 44 could be the winning ticket. A magnificent displacement three-decker from Italian yacht builder Mangusta’s long-range line, the 44 m yacht aims to “radically reinterpret the way life at sea can be enjoyed”. Built at Overmarinroup’s manufacturing site in Pisa with design by Monaco-based designer Alberto Mancini, she creates a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor areas thanks to an extensive use of glazed surfaces. Interiors are luxurious, calming and contemporary, with the eye consistently being drawn to the ocean outside. Standout spaces in the exterior include the stunning pool, which features a partial transparent bottom that shines natural light into a full-beam owner’s suite, the beach club with fold-out terraces, and a sunbathing area surrounded by water that’s been dubbed the “island”. With an impressive range of 4,500 nautical miles and in-built stabilisers guaranteeing a comfortable cruise, the Oceano 44 could be the perfect choice for those seeking longer trips to more far-flung destinations across the globe.

WALLYWIND110

Best for: Catching the wind

Making its world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, the wallywind110 will be the first launch from Monacobased Wally Yachts’ wallywind performance cruiser range. The anticipated 33.4 m vessel is set to be one of the fastest sailing yachts on the water. Slicing through the waves with her sleek bow and metallic-blue all-carbon hull, she will be impossible to miss while underway. At anchor, she remains just as captivating as she transforms into a sanctuary of relaxation and entertainment thanks to her wide decks hosting 15 people. Below deck, discover a full-beam owner’s suite with twin bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, plus three guest cabins, a light-filled salon and an office.

Best for: Cruising in comfort

One of the latest launches from Dutch shipyard Heesen, ELA is packed full of charter-friendly amenities, including luxurious suites for 12 guests, a variety of flexible interior spaces and a boatload of fun facilities such as a gym and sauna, an alfresco cinema, a spacious beach club and an on-deck hot tub. The 50 m fast displacement motor yacht is ideal for cruising in the Mediterranean or Caribbean, and stands out on the water with her sleek silhouette. Inside, guests can enjoy exceptional contemporary design from Italian designer Cristiano Gatto, while in the garage, a huge arsenal of water toys is waiting to be enjoyed. A popular charter yacht, ELA is currently for sale at €39 million with Edmiston, and available for charter from ¤250,000 per week in the winter and €300,000 in the summer with Y.CO and IYC.

RENAISSANCE

Best for: Large group charters

Accommodating up to 36 guests in 19 cabins, the 112 m superyacht Renaissance has one of the most generous capacities in the industry. Built by Spanish shipyard Freire, she’s incredibly well outfitted for chartering, offering everything guests could desire. Standout facilities include a giant spa deck with wellness, beauty and fitness areas; a stunning beach club; a large pool; a cinema seating 19; and an entertainment zone with a sushi bar, BBQ and DJ set-up. The owner’s deck, meanwhile, is simply palatial, with private fore and aft decks featuring space for private dining, a private lounge and bar, and much more. Renaissance is available for charter with Burgess from around €2.7 million per week.

100 SUNREEF POWER

Best for: Eco-conscious owners

For owners looking for an eco-friendly alternative, Sunreef Yachts has the answer with its line of electric catamarans. Exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show is the new 100 Sunreef Power, a luxury catamaran that’s designed to embody elegance, stability and safety. The yacht, which is powered by solar panels and features entirely customisable interiors, has a generous, light-filled main salon, a full-beam al fresco lounge and dining area, and a sunken lounge in the bow area. Owners can choose to outfit her with a spa pool and level out the aft platform to create a large beach club. With the 100 Sunreef Power, the world is your oyster.

Best for: Italian design

The Made in Italy moniker is personified in this striking, steel and aluminium superyacht from Italian shipyard Benetti. Featuring bespoke design by Rome-based design studio Giorgio M. Cassetta, the 67 m CALEX was entirely customised for her current owner, who took delivery in 2022. The attention to detail is inspiring and she features indoor and outdoor spaces that ensure absolute privacy and comfort, while catering to the owner’s passion for exercise and well-being—take special note of the state-of-the-art spa and fitness areas and the luxurious beach club. She’s built as an expedition yacht with an impressive range, meaning she’s perfect for taking far-flung adventures in style. She’s also wheelchair accessible and sleeps 12. Like what you see? CALEX is available to charter with Northrop & Johnson from around €624,000 per week.

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Prince Albert II inaugurates Monaco Yacht Show, Europe’s largest nautical event

The Show presented the Sovereign with a cheque for €53,000.

Every year in September, it attracts sailing enthusiasts and professionals alike. Once again, almost 50 boats will be on display in their world premiere. The Sovereign was able to tour the stands, meet industry professionals and find out what’s new at this year’s Show.

This year, there are plenty of Water toys to keep you entertained on sunny days. The Seabob, for example, an electric underwater scooter, lets you admire the underwater scenery at up to 23 kph. Another innovation is the Jet-surf, a motorised board that glides along the surface of the water at 54 kph, offering a thrilling experience for speed enthusiasts.

Head over to the Adventure Area, where the latest innovations in water sports are on display until 28 September, the last day of the Monaco Yacht Show. There’s plenty there to spice up your sea outings.

And if Water toys aren’t enough for you, you can always check out the tenders. The small, elegant and powerful boats are sure to win you over.

During his visit, Prince Albert II received a donation of €53,000 from the Monaco Yacht Show in support of the Prince Albert II Foundation, which helps to protect the oceans.

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The 11 Most Exciting Superyacht Debuts at the Monaco Yacht Show

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The Monaco Yacht Show always promises a stellar lineup— last year had an unusually large number of wild launches—and this time around will be no exception. More than 120 superyachts, including 20-plus that measure 200 feet and above, will be on the docks at Port Hercule, with beautiful Monte Carlo in the hills above.

Among the fleet of anticipated launches is the 400-foot Kismet . Built by Lürssen and launched earlier this year, this stunner will be shown before the winter charter season, at a weekly rate of $3.25 million. The vessel is sure to stand out, thanks to the large silver jaguar sculpture fitted under its bowsprit.

Besides bling, showgoers will notice the concerted push toward sustainability this year. Rossinavi has introduced the Seawolf X , its first hybrid-electric catamaran, and Nautor Swan’s sailing maxi yacht, DreamCatcher , is also its first hybrid. Sanlorenzo is launching Almax , its first 50-meter (165-foot) vessel with hydrogen fuel cells. It was developed with Siemens Energy.

Siemens is also sponsoring the show’s Sustainability Hub, which has become a breeding ground for eco-friendly concepts and new ideas to promote a greener superyacht sector. This year’s conference will cover alternative propulsion, outlining how it will be adopted over the next five years. The show’s Yacht Design & Innovation Hub takes a less technical approach to sustainability. It’s the place where leading designers and mainstream innovators converge, presenting vessels that will shape the future of superyacht design.

Here are 11 must-see boats at this year’s show.

Lürssen ‘Kismet’

The 400-foot Kismet is the most anticipated boat on display at Monaco this year. True to form, Shahid Khan’s third Lürssen, which charters for $3.25 million per week, will be an exceptional landmark in a marina of superyachts. Alongside its Nemo lounge for viewing marine life, a Balinese-inspired spa with the first chromotherapy bathtub on a yacht, and upper-deck dining options for 24 people, the vessel has a duplex owner’s apartment with two separate marbled bathrooms, a fireplace, and gilded wall coverings. When guests have had their fill of the DJ station and Bogányi piano, the ’80s retro matrix dance floor should keep the party going.

Royal Huisman ‘Special One’

Set to make a splash is Royal Huisman’s 171-foot Special One , the largest sportfisherman in the world. Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman and passionate fisherman, the monster sportfish is kitted out with a fighting chair, 22 fishing rods, insulated cooler boxes, and a dedicated bait-and-tackle room. The teak foredeck can transition into a sheltered private lounge area and also converts to an outdoor cinema. Designed by Vripack, the vessel offers up proportions and seakeeping capabilities that are matched by its impressive 30-knot top speed.

Rossinavi ‘Seawolf X’

Looming large above the water, the 140-foot Seawolf X is Rossinavi’s most ambitious build to date. The hybrid-electric catamaran is the Italian shipyard’s first multihull, which can stay in electric mode during transatlantic trips for 80 percent of the time. Even more impressive is the onboard artificial intelligence system—Rossinavi AI—which analyses the operation of the vessel, predicts the needs of guests and optimizes crew service and logistics. The interior is designed by New York-based Meyer Davis, with an exterior penned by Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design. Its wow features include a cockpit centered around a pool, a second hidden pool on the bow area, and an outdoor cinema.

Bilgin ‘Eternal Spark’

Eternal Spark is the first hull in Bilgin’s 163 series. In addition to six outdoor and three indoor lounge areas, the yacht can host over 100 people while at anchor from its five dedicated bar areas. Hot Lab’s use of wood inlays and embossed natural leather create a refined interior aesthetic, while the combination of a huge beach club, sauna, pool, and two cinemas—outdoor and indoor—should keep guests happy. Built with over 200 different materials, it shows how advanced the Turkish yard has become with its last few launches.  

Sanlorenzo ‘Almax’

Sanlorenzo’s first fuel-cell-powered 50Steel model joins a growing list of yacht launches exploring alternative power sources. The fuel-cell technology converts biomethanol (green methanol) into enough electricity to cover the hotel load so the yacht can anchor all night without generators. Almax also has Sanlorenzo’s newly patented Hidden Engine Room (HER), located on the lower deck. This novel configuration creates enough interior volume to include a 1,615-square-foot beach club with a pool and unfolding sea terraces, while keeping the yacht below 500GT. The shipyard has confirmed the sale of four units to date.

Custom Line50

Making its global debut a Monaco, the four-decked Custom Line50 is the Italian shipyard’s new flagship model. The dedicated owner’s apartment on the upper deck includes full-height windows, a full-beam suite, and a large private terrace. The sun deck’s lounge seating, cocktail bar, uninterrupted views, and glass-edged infinity pool amplify the sense of being on a floating island. It’s an effective design that is replicated on the main aft deck. This area offers stepped access to the sea, a scenario that is reinforced by an aquamarine-and-cream interior color scheme.

Damen ‘Five Oceans’

The newest model from Damen’s Yacht Support 53 range, Five Oceans was built for Tommy Allen, an entrepreneur committed to ocean exploration and marine conservation. The vessel will be easy to spot in Monaco’s Port Hercules, thanks to its powder-blue, orange, and white hull. The custom build is Allen’s second yacht-support vessel from Damen. It has a sprawling aft deck to carry toys and tenders as well as a 15-ton deck crane for the launch and recovery of the electric boats and Triton 3300 Pro submersible. Five Oceans also carries an Icon A5 amphibious aircraft.

Tankoa ‘Diamond Binta’

Conceived as a world explorer, Tankoa’s 190-foot Diamond Binta blends a hybrid propulsion package with high-gloss finishes over a wooden interior. Penned by Francesco Paszkowski, Tankoa’s long-time design collaborator, the full custom build has an owner’s suite with a fold-out balcony, a forward helideck for shore-based excursions, a large beach club with a spa, and massage room as well as a sundeck with a gym and pool. A corridor on the lower deck connects the yacht’s five guest cabins to the beach area, passing through a viewable engine room.

Nautor Swan ‘DreamCatcher’

As Nautor Swan’s first hybrid yacht, the 88-foot DreamCatcher is described by the shipyard as a “no-compromise cruiser with a racer’s soul.” Designed for guest comfort with a maximum heeling angle of 20 degrees, its exterior is penned by veteran Swan designer Germán Frers, while the light-wood interior with gray accents is done by Misa Poggi. The aft cockpit has a new coachroof design with an integrated sprayhood, bimini, and modular benches that can be used for both lounging and dining. The stern area incorporates a large beach club area and tender garage. On the foredeck is the “sunset lounge.”

Oceanco ‘H3’

Built in 2000 as 312-foot Al Mirqab for a member of the Qatari royal family, the renovated H3 emerged from Oceanco’s facilities in 2023 looking brand new, with an extra 476 gross tons of internal volume. The vessel’s 33-foot extension—to accommodate the owner’s request for an infinity pool with a convertible dance floor and waterfall—and a fully replaced superstructure were enough for Lloyd’s Register to classify the yacht as a new build. A spa on the lower deck has a hammam, a sensory shower, a hair salon, and treatment rooms. The beach club with its rippled mirror ceiling offers stepped access to the sea.

Conrad ‘Extra Time’

Extra Time , the second hull in Conrad’s C144 series, has an exterior by Reymond Langton Design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. The interior is by M2 Atelier. Much like its sistership Ace , Extra Time has a beach club, four guest lounge areas, a cinema, two bars and an infinity pool. Standout personal touches include an attention-grabbing King Kong  sculpture in the main salon and the main-deck owner’s suite that’s accessed via a private study with an electric piano.

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MONTE CARLO — Welcome aboard at the Monaco Yacht Show, where the world’s superyachts are bought and sold. Warning: If you find the excesses of the 0.01 percent triggering, avert your eyes.

The scene here is like a parking lot crammed with water toys that cost a cool collective $4.3 billion.

The technical term for the size of these pleasure craft is “enormous.” The top class — the megayachts — are now 100 meters in length — that’s 328 feet, more than a football field from goal line to goal line. There are dozens of these boats on order.

There’s also talk of gigayachts to come. Asked what a giga might be, a top broker joked: “That would be a repurposed aircraft carrier.”

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There are onboard elevators, naturally, to get between the four, five and six decks. Surfaces are clad in lost forests of teak and mahogany with gleaming stainless steel accents. The deckhands are constantly polishing, rubbing, squeegeeing.

You might think superyacht sales would be super down, what with global inflation, a real estate bust in China, threats of recession, trench warfare in Europe and — dare we say it here? — a planetary climate crisis. Surprise. You would be wrong.

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Russian oligarchs have traditionally been big buyers of showy yachts, accounting for an estimated 10 percent of sales. Sanctions and the U.S. Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture have taken a bite. A lot of the Russian boats — including the $700 million megayacht Scheherazade, allegedly owned by Vladimir Putin himself — have been seized.

But the world is bigger than Russia — and there are more billionaires than ever.

“The sanctions didn’t affect the industry as much as you might think,” said Bob Denison , a top American broker with new offices in Monaco. He said the orders for “new builds” in European shipyards that were canceled because the buyers were placed on sanction lists were quickly snapped up by others who weren’t.

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“There’s not enough superyachts,” said Jeremy Roche, one of Denison’s directors.

It costs 600 euros ($635) for a day pass to the Monaco Yacht Show. Many well-heeled lookie-loos have come this week to stroll along the blue-carpeted docks and bump into a champagne tent.

And by well-heeled, we mean it. You must take off your shoes to board boats at the show — even if you are the prince of Monaco. So high-end footwear is strewn in front of the gangways, the ubiquitous Gucci loafers jumbled together with sneakers from Dior and Balenciaga that will set you back about $1,000 per pair.

The number of real buyers — the whales — is harder to calculate. A sales rep estimated there might be one buyer for every 100 staff — that’s exhibitors, brokers, deckhands, hostesses, marketers, cleaners, security.

We got an invitation from a friendly publicist to take a tour of Phoenix 2, built by Lürssen shipyard in northern Germany. She’s 90 meters, or 295 feet, with room for 14 guests in seven cabins, attended by a crew of 28 — and on sale for $132 million.

The boat was designed for the “richest man in Poland,” the late Jan Kulczyk, who wanted the interior to resemble an art deco Manhattan penthouse. There’s an Empire State Building vibe, with a lot of black and white — plus a bourbon bar, lap pool, steam sauna, screening room, gym, wine cave, Steinway piano and duplex owners’ cabin.

Henry Smith, a partner at Cecil Wright brokerage, was showing the boat and happy to discuss the evolving market for superyachts — generally, boats more than 24 meters.

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Three decades ago, a 40-meter yacht would have been gigantic, he said. Today, those are considered midsize. Of the roughly 1,200 superyachts on order in boatyards, about two dozen are more than 100 meters.

“Boats just get bigger and bigger, with prices going up and up,” he said. “The future looks bright.”

The pace of sales is down a bit from the records of the pandemic years, when the ultrarich sought out superyachts as safe havens. But Smith said this year is still good.

He and his brokerage recently oversaw the sale of superyacht Kismet , originally built for Pakistani American billionaire Shahid Khan , owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The boat was on the market for just three months and sold for 149 million euros ($157 million).

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The buyers keep coming, but they are changing, the brokers say.

Traditionally, they have been multimillionaires — 99 percent male — who sell their businesses in their mid-60s and want some high-end downtime with family and friends. The trend now is younger, with younger families, who struck it rich, or as Smith called it, experienced “a big liquidity event.”

He said, “I took on a chap who made several billion very quickly,” who wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted, except that he really wanted … something big.

At the boat show, we learned that sometimes it’s impossible to accommodate everything you need on your superyacht.

Tenders — used to ferry owners and guests from ship to shore — have a low profile and can be stored aboard in what the yachting community calls “the garage.” Robert Oakley of Falcon Tenders will sell you Miss Wonderly for $2.19 million. It’s powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine, which gives you one hour on electric in port. “Think limousine,” he said.

But where do you put the sub?

Ian Sheard, the engineering director of Seamagine , maker of private submarines, explained it to us.

“You got the big white boat, the superyacht, right?” Sheard said. “Then you need the toy hauler.”

“The ‘shadow ship’ that follows the superyacht that has all the stuff you can’t fit on the superyacht.”

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His submarines cost $4 million to $7 million and can carry two to seven passengers, with over 12,000 drama-free dives so far.

On our tours of superyachts, the guides often spoke of the boats’ “understated glamour.” But the glamour seemed bluntly stated, which was kind of the point?

Some interiors had a look and feel of a neutral-color Four Seasons. Others brought to mind a Vegas suite for a high-roller.

Aboard the $110 million Kensho, the publicist said that the owner (Udo Müller, chief executive of Ströer Media), wanted “a villa at sea.”

She described it as “more Zen, more calm.”

The kind of calm that three onboard bars might provide.

An older, smaller superyacht can be had for as little as $10 million — the price of an upscale home in Los Angeles or London. But if you are not ready to buy, many of the boats are used by their owners for only a few weeks in the high season and are otherwise available for charter.

To rent the Phoenix 2 costs a base price of $1.22 million per week. That doesn’t include fuel, food, drink, taxes, mooring and dock fees or tips — so call it $1.6 million. We had to ask a couple of times about the bill and were told to keep adding zeros.

It’s the fuel that gets you. A 50-meter yacht making a fast run between Monaco and St. Tropez might burn through $35,000 of diesel.

And even if you don’t go anywhere, a mooring ball or a slip at a primo port can cost thousands of dollars a night.

There was some talk at the Monaco Yacht Show about sustainability — about new green fuels, more gentle anchoring — but it was a sideshow.

Smith, the super broker, put it this way. “Green yachting is mostly a fallacy,” he said, adding, “no illusion, these things pollute.” Though you can mitigate the damage a bit.

He suggested anyone chartering a superyacht for a week “go out and plant a lot of trees.”

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Monaco Yacht Show: The standout superyachts of 2024

Visit Monaco to admire hundreds of gleaming superyachts, moored in this coastal principality in the South of France for its annual yacht show

If you’re into superyachts – whether owner, aficionado, fan or follower of this billion-pound industry – from 25-28 September there is only one place to be: the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. For the 33rd time, Port Hercule will be packed with more than 120 of the world’s most spectacular, and many shiny new, superyachts, presented by international builders and maritime brokers. What’s significant about the new launches? What are the current yachting must-haves? How are designers and naval architects using tech and sustainable solutions to make these vehicles more environmentally friendly? This is the place to find out.

The Monaco Yacht Show is divided into zones; in addition to those which predictably house yacht-related equipment, service, interior design and naval architecture companies, there’s a Sustainability Hub and the Adventure Area. This last zone is where you’ll find luxury tenders (the small boats that service the big guns), water toys like jet skis and inflatables, luxury cars and motorbikes (this Luxury London writer once witnessed not one but three supercars being driven out of a yacht into the port in Ibiza ).

Of course, being Monaco, there are also multiple lounges for wining and dining, including seafood and Champagne bars, and – again, being Monaco – transport options that include boats, golf cars and helicopter shuttles. For those who can’t make it to Monaco for a glamorous, sun-soaked few days, or are just keen to imagine a luxurious life at sea, we take a closer look at some of this year’s highlights.

Burgess Yachts

Where to start with Burgess’ stand-out show selection? Surely with Renaissance , making its show debut and, at 112m with space for up to 36 guests in 19 cabins, one of the biggest yachts to enter the charter market in 2024. Marvel at the huge spa deck – which has a gym, yoga area, plunge pools, steam room, sauna, two treatment rooms, and a hair and beauty salon – which guests can enjoy before retiring to the sushi bar or the 19-seat indoor cinema. Energy meanwhile, at 77.8m, has a nifty lift, a helipad, jacuzzi, piano lounge, hammam and sauna; the lucky guests in the main deck VIP suites have private balconies too. Nero has many notable qualities but we’ve mainly been imagining ourselves flying off the end of its huge inflatable slide into the azure waters of the Med.

At 32.6m, and housing six guests in three cabins, sailing yacht Ribelle is rather more compact but no less beautiful. Its hull was constructed in carbon fibre and titanium by British race yacht builder Green Marine and she is in immaculate condition following a recent repaint of hull, mast and boom, complete with new set of cruising sails. Displacing just 90 tonnes, she is capable of speeds up to 20 knots in moderate conditions

Fast & Furious

The stats at charter broker YPI show that the appetite for luxury charters is far from on the wane; the revenue from its managed charter fleet is up 30 per cent year-on-year, compared to the same period in 2023, with vessels in the 20m to 35m category proving nearly twice as popular.

YPI is particularly excited to be exhibiting AB Yachts’ Fast & Furious at the Monaco Yacht Show, which is available to buy, should you be interested in any of the following: visits to secluded beaches and reefs, possible thanks to a shallow draft; outdoor entertaining on the wide deck or at the new upper deck bar; or excursions in the 12m Seawater Smeralda chase boat. Its name gives away one of its most compelling qualities too – it’s the fastest 40m+ on the charter market, reaching a maximum speed of 42 knots and making it quicker than ever to cruise between Cannes and Monaco, or Nice and Corsica.

Lürssen Yachts

Fourth-generation German builder Lürssen – which specialises in yachts between 60m and 180m – is showcasing new delivery Kismet , a 122m yacht available for charter. The headlines: eight cabins for up to 12 guests, a Balinese-inspired spa and clever tech, focusing on safety and sustainability, which include a heat recovery system in the generators for warming the pool water and ‘dynamic positioning for electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas’. Green-minded show-goers will be keen to hear how Lürssen is improving fuel efficiency, lowering emissions and reducing noise levels.

The star of Edmiston’s remarkable line-up is the world’s current most expensive yacht: the 105m Oceanco H3 , yours for €295 million. For this sum, you and 19 guests will be accommodated in luxury Reymond Langton-designed quarters, leaving ample space for 31 crew (resulting in quite the guest-crew ratio), a helipad, a hamman, a gym, a pool, a beach club area and an interactive video wall, which we’d guess becomes even more dizzyingly entrancing after a few cocktails. Oh the fun to be had at sea on H3 .

You can also admire Edmiston’s 68m catamaran support vessel Wayfinder from shipyard Astilleros Armon – its helipad doubles as a pickleball court – and the beautiful 2011 sailing grande dame Fidelis . Edmiston, an internationally renowned yacht brokerage company, has been going strong since 1996 and we’re pleased to see CEO Jamie Edmiston leading the way in terms of green innovation. In 2022 he launched a trailblazing collaboration with Levidian Nanosystems; its technology cracks methane into hydrogen and carbon, locking the carbon into high-quality green graphene. Watch this space.

Christie Yachts

Christie Yachts is exhibiting the remarkable Club M , which has all the Italian flair you’d expect from a Baglietto-built yacht and the awards to prove it: winner in the ‘Best Motor Yachts 40-50m’ category at the World Superyacht Awards 2021, and winner of ‘Best Motor Yacht Interior Design 499GT and below’ at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2021. We love the contemporary, elegant exterior by Argentinian designer Horacio Bozzo, and the distinctive circle-inspired aesthetic throughout the interior, from curved headboards, bar details and ceiling recesses to rounded sun loungers, Jacuzzi and seating areas. The master cabin, one of five, has its own balcony, skylight and a Portuguese rose marble sink, inspired by the craters of the moon. Why not?!

Sanlorenzo is an Italian yacht builder this writer has long admired and its 50Steel series takes the calibre of its creations to the next level. Thanks to an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy, 50Steel is the world’s first superyacht to use a carbon-neutral Reformer Fuel Cell system; this significantly extends the time the yacht can remain at anchor without diesel fuel consumption. This covers about 90 per cent of a superyacht’s typical usage time with zero emissions, says Sanlorenzo, and reduces annual emissions by 20 to 30 per cent. No hydrogen needed onboard, which eliminates the associated sourcing and storing risks; instead methanol, available in more than 100 ports worldwide already, is stored and reformed.

50Steel’s main deck

Also notable is 50Steel’s ground-breaking HER (Hidden Engine Room) system which creates additional living space without disrupting the clean, elegant lines for which Sanlorenzo is known. Traditionally the engine room takes up two levels but, on 50Steel, the propulsion systems are arranged horizontally. Each of the five decks can then be arranged on two levels, a solution that surpasses the classic vertical deck division. The main deck has an extraordinary ceiling height of 3.7m, and there’s still room for two pools and a garage with a 7m tender, two jet skis and all the water toys you can imagine.

Sunreef Yachts

The remarkable 100 Sunreef Power 2.0 will be cruising into Port Hercule, complete with a 16m-wide walkaround beach club area with fold-out platforms to accommodate its 12 guests, as they make the most of the yacht’s water toys and diving gear. Oh and the two jet skis tucked away in the invisible aft garage, and an intriguing bespoke element; an enclosed cigar lounge with its own bar and 85-inch TV. We love the panoramic view in the nautically themed cabin, pictured above.

Baltic Yachts

Big news at Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts, which for more than five decades has been an innovator in composite monohull yachts; it is about to start the construction of its first ever multihull and new CEO Tom von Bonsdorff will be more than happy to chat about it at the Monaco Yacht Show. While you’re there, check out the Baltic 85 Mini Y , for sale via Edmiston and co-exhibited by Baltic Yachts in MYS’s sailing sector. Designed by Bill Dixon, this 26m cruising sloop (a sailboat with one mast and a fore-and-aft mainsail and jib, for those not used to yachting lingo) is notable for ‘her superb sailing performance, ease of handling and an innovative layout for just four guests’ which includes a spacious owner’s suite.

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Feadship unveils the Concept C, a silent superyacht with all-electric propulsion

Inspired by diamonds and deep pockets, the Dutch shipbuilder revealed its annual concept design at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show

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Concept superyachts play a similar role to the concept car, in that they represent a tantalising vision of a future that’s technically just out of reach . The difference, of course, is one of scale; it might cost millions to bring a concept car to physical life, and even more to make it fully functional, but a 75m superyacht concept is only ever going to exist as a virtual proposition.

Feadship Concept C

This is the new Feadship Concept C, the Dutch shipyard’s annual foray into the spectacular and speculative that’s timed to drop during the Monaco Yacht Show 2024 (25 – 28 September), the industry’s biggest and most glamorous shindig. A 75m motoryacht, the Concept C exists only as these renderings, but Feadship believes the proposed systems and technologies are very much part of its future.

No one needs a superyacht, let alone deserves one, and some people deserve one rather less than others

The C has a 'sea lounge', above which is a cantilevered glass-sided swimming pool

Superyachts have been having a hard time of late, mostly before the court of public opinion. No one needs a superyacht, let alone deserves one, and some people deserve one rather less than others. That hasn’t stopped the apparently undeserving from being the industry’s most important customers. And just as car companies have the thankless task of implementing tasteless customer requests, yacht builders are at the whim of clients and interior designers who believe wholeheartedly in the status value of elaborate soft furnishings.

Another view of the semi-open rear deck

In that respect, a concept yacht is a chance for a boatyard to explore off-kilter aesthetic avenues as well as a refined, tasteful modernity. In the case of Concept C, that task was given to De Voogt Naval Architects, Feadship’s in-house team of designers. Created to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary (diamonds are a theme here), the 75m hull has classically elegant proportions (a homage to the late Frits de Voogt, who died in December 2023, and who came to define Feadship’s modern era).

Opening sides reveal the Feadship Concept C's beach club

Within that glittering white hull are a number of visual and technical innovations. The diamond theme resurfaces again and again, notably in the faceted edges of the balustrades, the glass-walled pool and even the custom furnishings. At the core of the boat is a glazed atrium, that brings light down into the owner and guest suites below decks.

An elevator rises up in the heart of the Concept C's multi-level atrium

Overseen by senior designer Ruud Bakker, the design team also worked alongside Amsterdam diamond-cutting workshop Gassan Diamonds to explore the art of faceted patterns and the transmission of light. Another source of inspiration was contemporary architecture that blurs the boundaries between indoors and out. As the shipyard notes, ‘these concepts [were used] to amplify guest contact with the sea, a relationship that owners note sadly tends to fade as yachts get larger’.

The elevator transforms into a contemporary crow's nest, Feadship Concept C

In section, Concept C has a series of half decks, rather than the conventional arrangement, which does away with long corridors, and allows the central atrium to illuminate more levels. A ‘floating’ staircase and platform-style lift move through this vertical space. The latter is a signature feature, rising up to the top of the vessel where it cantilevers out over the upper deck to become a ‘private crow’s nest’. Towards the rear of the hull is a partially enclosed lower deck sea lounge, with side terraces that can be lowered to create an al fresco seating and dining area, along with a bar. Towards the stern, you’ll find a gym and a spa.

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Mast seating area, Feadship Concept C

Of course, being fully conceptual means the rigorous detailing and compliance required to bring these features to life hasn’t been fully thought through, let alone costed, but Feadship’s customers are the kind of people who would sign up to bring such ideas to life. On a more practical level, the Concept C showcases pure electric propulsion, a development of the system successfully deployed in the 2015 Savannah, originally commissioned by the late Swedish-Canadian mining magnate Lukas Lundin.

Savannah, 2015, Feadship's first hybrid superyacht

Concept C’s wave-actuated fins can be extended out to generate energy from waves as well as provide additional stabilisation

Further innovations take the form of an onboard DC electrical grid run by methanol-powered fuel cells, paired with lithium-metal batteries. The industry is under pressure to be seen to be working towards more sustainable, efficient methods of propulsion; few modes of transport can match a 75m superyacht in terms of emissions per passenger. Nevertheless, there’s an argument that the heady development costs of hybrid, fuel cell and electric systems are best swallowed by billionaires so they can ultimately filter down to everyone else. C goes even further with its proposed wave-actuated fins, which can be extended out to generate energy from waves as well as provide additional stabilisation.

Energy saving is very much the vibe about the concept. Those classic lines and dominant superstructure have the added bonus of shielding glazing from direct sunlight, cutting down on the need for artificial cooling. Feadship is also working on moving its processes to ‘low impact’ steel and aluminium, a long-term ambition to source materials that have a much lower carbon footprint. Suggested accommodation is 12 guests in five staterooms and one owner’s stateroom, while a crew of 19 is required to keep all this ship shape and running smoothly.

Crow's nest, Feadship Concept C

That’s assuming that someone steps forward with the chutzpah and chequebook to make the Concept C happen. ‘We could start building concept C tomorrow or incorporate any of her sparkling innovations in the design development of a full custom Feadship knowing they are truly functional and buildable,’ the shipyard says. It’s more likely that certain facets of this ocean-going diamond will emerge in future builds as the superrich realise that even they are impacted by the world’s finite resources.

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Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and transport design to books, tech and graphic design. He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor. Jonathan has written and edited 15 books, including Concept Car Design, 21st Century House, and The New Modern House. He is also the host of Wallpaper’s first podcast.

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A Closer Look at the $400 Million Superyacht Streets of Monaco

The country of Monaco has long been an isle of luxury and extreme pleasure. It’s a premier destination for vacationers who prefer to take their holidays in grand style, and for the very rich and famous with a penchant for gambling, entertainment, and a hearty nightlife. A fair share of the jet-setting crowd enjoy spending at least a portion of their holidays on the streets of Monaco and one billionaire was so inspired that he ordered the commission of a superyacht to capture the opulence and extravagance of the locale in a recreation that is named for the country in the famed $400 million Streets of Monaco. To fully appreciate the splendor of this floating paradise, we take a closer look at this artistic and expensive rendition.

History of the superyacht Streets of Monaco

In 2015, the Streets of Monaco superyacht was just a concept. When news of its commission was revealed they were assumed to be rumors of wishful thinking, much like a fantasy that seemed unlikely to ever be realized. For a couple of years, there was the talk of a bold concept that would create a replica of many of the most famous landmarks found in the country of Monaco, captured on a large floating vessel, intended for the enjoyment of billionaires fond of locales such as the Hotel de Paris, La Rascasse, the Monte Carlo Casino, Cafe de Paris, Loews Hotel, and others. It was further rumored that the superyacht would cost an astronomical $1.1 billion to construct, but this, was an unsubstantiated rumor because when the ship was finally completed, much to the surprise of yachting enthusiasts who saw it as a pipe dream, the actual cost would be closer to $400 million.

Who’s commissioning the Streets of Monaco?

To lend credence to the rumors, we did a fair amount of research and learned that this yacht doesn’t actually exist, well, not yet anyway. The Island Design yacht company of the United Kingdom presented the blueprint for the yacht back in 2011. The design team from Island Design remarked that this vessel would be more like a floating city than it would a yacht. The billionaire backing the building of the Streets of Monaco is none other than Russian magnate Roman Abramovich, owner of The Eclipse yacht, according to this article .

The proposed specifications and amenities

Construction of the Streets of Monaco? couldn’t confirm one way or another if it has begun but we do have information about the proposed specifications and at least some of the amenities. The ship is designed to be 500 feet in length with a replica of the streets found in Monaco with miniature replications of popular landmarks n Monaco including the Hotel de Paris, tennis courts and swimming pools. The Atrium will link the main living areas together including a network of seven guest suites with individual bedrooms, balconies, dressing rooms, bathrooms, and reception areas. The capacity of the ship will be 70 crew members for daily maintenance and operation and 16 guests. In addition, there will be a tunnel complex extending around the deck for the Monaco Grand Prix go-kart track. The plans also include an area for storing smaller yachts for VIP travel to and from the main ship.

The Streets of Monaco will also feature several casinos on board along with luxury resorts if you can picture this on board a yacht. Jacuzzi bars, a cinema, libraries, helipads, a submarine, underwater restaurants, and waterfalls are also included in the plans. There will also be recreations of a beach-inspired pool, cafe bars, barbecue facilities and interior opulence the likes of which this world has not yet seen, according to LuxeHabitat. There is also slated to be a basketball court, a dance hall, a full spa and hair salon and this is just what is known about the initial plans.

Will the fantasy ever be brought to life?

There has been a lot of speculation over the past eight years about the credibility of this design and as to whether or not it is even feasible. The Island Design company who currently holds the blueprints believe wholeheartedly that it is possible. The only element that is missing is a billionaire that is willing to commission the construction. There have been no concrete announcements about whether or not Abramovich has signed off on the construction, and according to the director of Yacht Island Design, Scott, Poxon, this requirement has yet to be satisfied.

Final thoughts

The Streets of Monaco is a lovely dream which one day may become a reality, but as of now, it’s locked away in the minds of the designers in a set of blueprints waiting for someone to step up to the plate with the necessary funding to commission the building of this $400 million dream yacht. One thing is for certain, it would be the biggest and most expensive yacht on the ocean, but it could possibly be considered a floating city, given the amenities and onboard operations which would give it the full functionality of a city floating on the ocean. Resorts, hotels, casinos, restaurants, a Grand Prix in a miniature version, transportation via submarine, helicopter or yacht, and we’re assuming that the communications technology would also be quite advanced. It’s nice to dream but this is one dream that could possibly become a reality in the near future.

Dana has extensive professional writing experience including technical and report writing, informational articles, persuasive articles, contrast and comparison, grant applications, and advertisement. She also enjoys creative writing, content writing on nearly any topic (particularly business and lifestyle), because as a lifelong learner, she loves to do research and possess a high skill level in this area. Her academic degrees include AA social Sci/BA English/MEd Adult Ed & Community & Human Resource Development and ABD in PhD studies in Indust & Org Psychology.

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Canadian billionaires Michael Lee-Chin, who is also Jamaican, and Lawrence Stroll are leading the way with their massive superyachts arriving in Monaco ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix.

Topping the list of largest superyachts is the 377-foot Ahpo, reportedly owned by Lee-Chin. The investor’s net worth is around $1.8 billion, Forbes reported .

The yacht, designed by Nuvolari Lenard studio, is said to have six decks, a full gym, beauty salon, spa, swimming pool, jacuzzi, dance floor and movie theatre, according to the publication autoevolution .

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Coming in second place at 317 feet long is the Faith, owned by Canadian fashion entrepreneur Lawrence Stroll, whose son Lance drives for the Aston Martin F1 team. Lawrence Stroll’s net worth is $2.9 billion, Forbes reported .

Feadship superyacht FAITH in the South of France!🇫🇷 Anchored here last Friday in the South of France and spotted recently in Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the largest Feadships delivered to date, the 97m Faith, launched as Project Vertigo in 2016. pic.twitter.com/QZBAcP2EcY — Yacht Informer (@yachtinformer) May 23, 2022

The yacht came with a US$200 million price tag. It can host up to 18 guests and has nine staterooms, according to Yacht Bible . It has indoor and outdoor fireplaces in the private owner’s deck, a movie theatre, gym, a wine cellar and a wellness area.

The nearly 100-year-old annual race is expected to see some showers over the next couple of days, though it’s not expected to deter the floating party scene. More than 80 super yachts, at a combined length of 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles), are already clustered off the tiny city-state in the French Riviera, with more likely en route.

The Yachts have arrived in Monaco… 🇲🇨🛥 #MonacoGP #F1 #yachtlife pic.twitter.com/1RDD048ZCF — Corinthian Sports (@CorSportsLtd) May 27, 2022

The superyacht world was thrown into turmoil following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions placed on billionaire Russian oligarchs.

More than a dozen yachts worth over US$2.25 billion have already been seized. The seizures have sent the luxury vessels racing across oceans to locales that aren’t as likely to impose or enforce sanctions. Some have logged more than 5,000 nautical miles since the start of the invasion in February.

One of the biggest superyachts, Eclipse, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abromavich, is 533 feet and would have towered over Lee-Chin’s vessel; however, it was notably absent in Monaco.

One of the first yachts seized, Dilbar , owned by another Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, would have also towered over the other vessels in Monaco, at 512 feet. It was impounded by German authorities while it was undergoing repairs, Page Six reported in March. Since then, other yachts and even private jets owned by Russians with connections to President Vladimir Putin have been seized.

The absence of Russian superyachts pushed the two Canadians into the lead for largest yacht — although the country with the most was Greece, closely followed by the United States and France. Russia did not make Bloomberg’s superyacht leaderboard .

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155m SWATH ‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design

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Introducing a new era in luxury yachting, the themed yacht.

Yacht Island Design has been formed by a creative team who are driven by a passion to deliver something different. That difference is themed yachts, the first of which is called The Streets of Monaco superyacht design. The art of producing a themed yacht is to seamlessly weave a story into every element of the design and is achieved via extensive consultation with the client during the initial phases of the design process. This focus allows the creation of a truly unique environment from the overall exterior shape down to the smallest interior detail. Yacht Island Design’s attention to detail is shown in the first proposal, a 155m SWATH vessel that takes the principality of Monaco to the ocean.

155m SWATH ‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design Exterior render and zoning diagram

Yacht Island Design has selected the SWATH platform as its prime focus. Not only does this platform offer the best seakeeping ability but the exceptionally wide beam for its length gives the maximum flexibility to achieve best utilisation of space. It also allows for the exploration of bold and daring design ideas without the restrictions of a conventional hull shape. Yacht Island Design are in collaboration with BMT Nigel Gee on several SWATH proposals. As the world’s leading independent provider of naval architecture and engineering to the large yacht industry they bring significant experience in the naval architecture of SWATH vessels.

In order to showcase its capabilities, Yacht Island Design has set about developing several concept proposals. The first of these is ‘The Streets of Monaco’. This is a 155m SWATH yacht built predominantly in steel with the use of aluminium in the upper superstructure. With a maximum speed of 15 knots she transports her 70 crew and 16 guests using diesel electric propulsion. The design theme called for a unique yacht that reflected the style and sophistication of the principality and centres around three main communal areas, ‘The Streets of Monaco’, ‘The Oasis’ and ‘The Grand Atrium’.

‘The Streets of Monaco’ is the focal point of our story and the anchor for the themes that run throughout the yacht, revolving around a recreation of the famous  Monao Grand Prix race circuit. This fully functional kart circuit sets the stage for other famous locations seen on a lap of the principality. The Casino, Hotel de Paris, Cafe de Paris, La Rascasse, and of course the famous Loews hotel and tunnel complex are all featured and house many of the major interior communal spaces. There are four major areas to the external deck space. On the upper deck is ‘Casino Square’ featuring a large glass bottomed fountain situated in a tranquil garden setting. Heading past the Casino you arrive on the roof of the ‘Loews hotel’ which extends to the bow. This area features a small swimming pool, large Spa Pool and expansive sun decks with BBQ facilities. Moving aft we arrive at the main swimming pool which represents the Port Hercule harbour with a maximum depth of 3m incorporating a swim-in Spa Pool/bar. Continuing to the stern we pass into an area focussed on sports. The multi-use court can be configured to a variety of activities including tennis and basketball. Completing this floating city is the Prince’s Palace which as you would expect, houses the owners private apartment in a prime location on the port bow.

155m SWATH ‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design The Oasis render

`The Oasis’, on the The Streets of Monaco superyacht design located aft, acts as the main boarding point for the yacht, an expansive area modelled on the gardens just outside the  Monaco Casino. On entering the Oasis, attention is immediately drawn to the central waterfall feature consisting of upper level pools cascading down into the lower pool and Spa Pool. Radiating from the pool are numerous shrub lined pathways and secluded seating areas. Large exterior windows surround the entire aft section of the oasis, extending to the full double deck height ceiling allowing natural light to flood the space. Located forward on the lower level is the Spa, with manicure and hair salon, private massage suites, sauna/steam rooms and a large relaxation lounge featuring a spa pool with bar. To either side of the spa entrance are located grand marble staircases and elevator access to the mezzanine, with a cafe bar and magnificent views of the gardens below. Forward of the Cafe Bar are large porthole windows offering unique under water views into the main external swimming pool. Opposite this feature lies access to the fully equipped Gym which boasts uninterrupted views over the ocean. Nestled between the feature portholes and the Gym is an art lined hallway which acts as the entranceway to `The Grand Atrium’.

155m SWATH ‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design Owners Apartment - Living Room

`The Grand Atrium’ is the central hub of the yacht, linking the upper and lower living areas. At its centre is a large, ornate spiral staircase which surrounds a waterfall feature that is supplied by the glass bottomed fountain from the garden area above. A small cafe/bar area ensures this feature can be enjoyed while relaxing in comfort. The seven guest suites are located off of the lower atrium level and vary in size, from the more modest 135 m2 suite to the grand 356 m2 VIP suites. All include their own reception room, bathroom, dressing room, bedroom and balcony. The VIP suites have the added luxury of a private office. On the same level and located centrally to the guest suites are the Library, Communal Office, Communal Balcony and Cinema. The upper level of the Atrium leads to the main entertainment areas and the Owners suite. The entertainment areas comprise the Main Saloon with separate Havana room and adjoining wine cellar, the Dining Room, Casino and Dance Hall. At the farthest end of the Atrium lies the Owners Apartment. Connected to all decks via a private lift and spread over 3 floors, it covers a total 1460m2 of floor space. As well as the usual lounge with a feature fire place and double height ceiling, office, bedroom, bathroom, his/hers dressing rooms, the apartment also benefits from a listening room, private courtyard, sunroom, numerous balconies and private sundeck with a Spa Pool/swimming pool.

‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design VIP Suite

Other Key features

Two large tender garages to store all manner of launches, offshore power boats, jet skis etc. Dive dock and Submarine, deployed from one of the submerged hulls. Multi configurable sports court sized to championship tennis regulations also doubles as a Heli-Pad. Ample crew quarters including a gym and private sun terrace. Crew can access all areas of the yacht via a network of corridors allowing for maximum guest privacy. Sea level ‘Beach’ decks situated aft in both struts.

What’s next for Yacht Island Design?

Yacht Island Design’s second proposal is an 85m yacht based around a ‘Pacific Island’ theme, a notable departure from the architectural feel of the ‘Monaco’ design with a flowing organic shape and natural themed features. This concept illustration is a small teaser of what is to follow.

85m yacht with a ‘Pacific Island’ theme, by Yacht Island Design

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The world’s most impressive yachts often drop anchor in the waters of Monaco, making Port Hercules, port of call or home port to many luxury boats, a major attraction. True floating second homes, these vessels have amazing features. Taller, longer, faster: which luxury boats are the most impressive? See the images of ten marvels of navigation and on-board leisure to find out.

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A yacht project too good to be true: the Streets of Monaco

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The yacht, from competition to luxury

Towards a new kind of yacht, the most famous of modern megayachts: the eclipse.

During the 2010s, the Eclipse placed at or near the top of many luxury boat rankings. The largest yacht in the world when it was launched in 2009, measuring 162.5 metres from stern to bow, the vessel is the pride of manufacturer Blohm + Voss, a specialist in extraordinary custom-made vessels. Owned by Roman Abramovich, this beautiful white figure acts as a helicopter carrier (with two dedicated landing strips), floating residence (24 very high-class rooms) and coastal trade vessel. In the winter, the Eclipse makes its way to the island of Saint-Barthélemy and escorts the football magnate’s guests from the local airport to his villa.

Manufacturer: Blohm + Voss - Length: 162.5 m Estimated cost: €350 million to €900 million (according to appraisals)

Photos: Boat International

The Lady Moura, megayacht pioneer

Exemplar for today’s megayachts, the Lady Moura was, at its launch in 1990, a crown jewel of high-end shipbuilding. The ship has been traversing the world’s major marinas for 30 years. When it is not not setting sail around the Balearic Islands, it can often be found in Port Hercules, where it drops anchor for the summer. Sold in 2021, the vessel had undergone a high quality interior restoration in the 2010s.

Manufacturer: Blohm + Voss - Length: 105 m - Estimated cost: €213 million (in 1990)

Photo: Boat International

Emblematic event combining exclusivity, elegance and innovation, the Monaco Yacht Show has established itself as the must-attend international yachting event.

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The largest private yacht as of 2023 is cloaked in mystery: the Azzam, a white 180 metre-long superyacht capable of reaching a comfortable 32-knot cruising speed (60 km/h), is also the epitome of discreet, despite its size. Its owners, heirs to the royal family of the Emir of Abu Dhabi, have kept all details of the boat’s interior behind closed doors, except for its capacity to welcome 36 guests in its relaxing Empire atmosphere, created by French designer Christophe Leoni. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the boat has an annual maintenance cost of $50 million.

Manufacturer: Lürssen - Length: 180 m - Estimated cost: €500 million

Photos: Lürssen Yachts

The Dubai, a homebody megayacht

At 162 metres long, the Dubai now ranks second place in the world’s largest luxury ships. Created by Blohm + Voss, it is a kind of floating annex to the Emir of Dubai’s palace, which keeps its precious ship in Emirati waters virtually year-round. Able to accommodate 120 cruise passengers, this sea giant has a dining room for 90 guests, a submarine, two speedboats for outings, not to mention a night club, a squash court and a cinema.

Manufacturer: Blohm + Voss - Length: 162 m - Estimated cost: €400 million

The Al Said, the best yacht for music lovers

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Manufacturer: Lürssen - Length: 155 m - Estimated cost: €250 million

Photo: Lürssen Yachts

The heftiest megayacht: the Dilbar

A true star of yacht design, Andrew Winch made headlines in 2016 at the inauguration of Dilbar, one of the largest yachts in the world and his latest creation. Named after the mother of its first owner, Alisher Usmanov, the ship has some spectacular features; notably, its huge indoor pool, teak decks and two heliports.

Manufacturer: Lürssen - Length: 156 m - Estimated cost: €650 million

With its pretty navy blue hull overlooked by two white decks, the Al Mirqab is easy to spot each time it visits Port Hercules. Designed by Andrew Winch, the ship’s interior includes 10 suites, a cinema, a swimming pool, and more. Outside, bars and jacuzzis round out the luxurious facilities of this 133 metre-long boat that spends most of its cruising time in the Greek Cyclades.

Manufacturer: Peters Werft - Length: 133 m - Estimated cost: €250 million

Photo: Peter Werft

Designed by Philippe Starck, the A stands out from other megayachts, with a threemast sailing ship silhouette. While it is engine-propelled, of course, its sails provide this 143 metre-long sea giant with surplus speed and energy efficiency. Such enginesail hybrids are also a serious option for commercial navigation, and the A is a particularly luxurious “prototype”. Delivered to its owner in Port Hercules, Monaco in 2017, the yacht features a cosy atmosphere, and incorporates an underwater observation pod directly on its keel, among other luxury activities that can take place on board.

Manufacturer: Nobiskrug - Length: 143 m - Estimated cost: €500 million

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Curved metal yardarms, three gigantic masts and propelled mostly by sail, the Black Pearl stands out as a “different” superyacht. A jewel of nautical technology, this exceptional ship relies on innovative machinery to cross the seas while consuming almost no fossil fuel, at the same time ensuring its fourteen passengers the most luxurious cruise.

Manufacturer: Oceanco - Length: 106 m - Estimated cost: €180 million

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A yacht to clean the seas: the Rev Ocean

It is 182 metres long, belongs to a billionaire, and rises to the standards of today’s megayachts. But the Rev Ocean is not actually designed for entertaining its passengers. Upon its 2024 commissioning, this large, beautiful ship will have the mission of removing five tonnes of plastic from the oceans per day, all while carrying out anti-pollution scientific research in situ.

Manufacturer: VARD - Length: 182 m - Estimated cost: €400 million

The Koru, an extraordinary yacht with an extraordinary owner

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Manufacturer: Oceanco - Length: 127 m - Estimated cost: €450 million

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Yacht: Whether sail- or motor-powered, the yacht is a private leisure craft with a deck. It was originally a type of racing sailboat.

Superyacht: The term “superyacht” is usually used to refer to private vessels that are more than 30 metres long and have a crew year-round.

Megayacht: “Megayacht” is not an official regulatory category, but this term designates any private vessel more than 80 metres long that can accommodate at least 25 people in its crew.

In English, “yacht” initially described any boat not used for commercial or military purposes. The term referred to a pleasure boat, and then, from the 19th century, a competition sailboat, whose name could be found in boating clubs such as the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the New York Yacht Club or the Yacht Club of Monaco, a descendant of the “Regatta Society”. Yachts faced off in challenges that later became famous, such as the America’s Cup, named after the New York schooner that won in 1851. The meaning of the word then evolved with the advent of motoryachts, motorised pleasure craft that are now commonly known as simply “yachts”.

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Posted January 17, 2024 in Lifestyle by Ashleigh King

The Principality of Monaco is considered the world’s ultimate yachting destination, home to some of the finest superyachts, ultra-exclusive marinas, and luxury yacht service providers, including leading Monaco yacht brokerages like Northrop & Johnson. 

From Monaco, yacht owners and charterers can discover the delights of the French Riviera, indulging in exclusive beach clubs, lavish resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants, designer boutiques, and some of the Mediterranean’s most picturesque cruising grounds.

Here, we take an in-depth look at Monaco, including its superyacht infrastructure, real estate market, world-class events, luxury amenities, the best way to get around the principality, and Monaco’s culture. 

Monaco’s superyacht infrastructure 

Where can I berth my yacht in Monaco?

Monaco is home to several world-class marinas, including Port Hercules, Port Fontvieille, Mareterra, and Cala del Forte.  

Port Hercules

Port Hercules is a natural deep water port at the foot of Monaco’s legendary ancestral rock. The port boasts 760 berths, including 30 visitor berths, along with a host of services, including two private careening areas and two shipyards. The marina is flanked by multiple bars and restaurants, while the exclusive offerings of Monte-Carlo are just a short walk away. Adjacent to Port Hercules is the Yacht Club de Monaco, designed by Lord Foster, which offers a selection of refined amenities, including a gym, restaurant, library, and meeting spaces.

Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco 30, quai l’Hirondelle 98000 MONACO

Tel : (+377) 97 77 30 00 (Tapez 1 pour le port Hercule)

Port Fontvieille

The Port Fontvieille offers full marina services in the heart of the principality. The marina can accommodate up to 290 boats with a maximum draft of 15 meters. Surrounding the vibrant marina, yachting enthusiasts will find a good selection of bars, restaurants, and service providers catering to superyachts. Close to the port, there are several restaurants, bars, and shops, the Louis II sports stadium, as well as the Monaco heliport, providing seamless transfers to the Nice Cote d’Azur airport.  

Quai Jean-Charles Rey 

98000 Monaco

Harbour Master: +377 97 77 30 15

Cala del Forte

Cala del Forte is Monaco’s newest port. While this Monaco yacht marina is operated by Monaco Ports, it is actually located just across the border in Italy, Ventimiglia. This brand-new, state-of-the-art marina features 178 berths for motor yachts and sailing vessels up to 70 meters. The marina boasts a wide range of facilities, including a shipyard, fuel station, charging points, a selection of shops and restaurants, and mooring assistance. Guests can also enjoy direct access to the historical town of Ventimiglia Alta via elevator. The marina is just 7.9 nautical miles from the Principality of Monaco and is served by a dedicated electric shuttle service.

Cala del Forte, Passeggiata G. Marconi 5, 18039 Ventimiglia IM, Italy

Marina Manager: 

Tel. +39 0184 33109

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The soon-to-be-completed marina at Mareterra, Monaco’s new eco-district, will offer around 15 berths for motor yachts and sailing vessels. The marina will provide easy access to the service providers in Mareterra, as well as direct access to the district of Larvotto along a purpose-built seafront promenade.

When is the best time to visit Monaco on a luxury yacht charter?

The best time to visit Monaco on a luxury yacht charter is during late spring, summer, and early fall, when you can enjoy superb weather and some of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular events, such as the Monaco Grand Prix. 

Average air temperatures in Monaco

Winter (December to February):

• Daytime temperatures typically range from 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Night-time temperatures may drop to approximately 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (41 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Spring (March to May):

• Daytime temperatures start to rise, ranging from about 15 to 20 degrees Celsius (59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Nights become milder, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Summer (June to August):
• Daytime temperatures are at their highest, often reaching 25 to 30 degrees Celsius (77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher.
• Nights are warmer, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).

Fall (September to November):

• Daytime temperatures begin to decrease, ranging from around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius (59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Night-time temperatures gradually drop, ranging from 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit).

Monaco luxury real estate 

Why is monaco real estate so sought after.

Monaco’s real estate market is considered the most exclusive in the world. Indeed, Monaco boasts the highest price per square meter in the world.

Whether you are a property owner or yacht owner, Monaco is considered the ultimate destination along the Cote d’Azur, with high-end service providers and an infrastructure dedicated to catering to the needs of the most discerning individuals. For Monaco yacht owners, owning or renting property in the city-state provides immediate access to the best yacht service providers and some of the world’s most glamorous cruising grounds.

Luxury real estate agents, like La Costa Properties Monaco, work as trusted advisors to the world’s wealthiest individuals seeking to buy, sell, or rent property in the principality. As a family run real estate agent in Monaco with more than 40 years of expertise, the team at La Costa Properties Monaco boasts access to the very best Monaco property for sale , as well as highly exclusive off-market properties.  

Monaco luxury events 

What are the best monaco events.

There are several spectacular events that take place in the principality. These include:

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters takes place every April and is a popular sporting event with tennis enthusiasts. The Monte-Carlo Masters is the first of three ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments played on clay and is set against a stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. The best way to enjoy this eight-day tournament is aboard a luxury yacht charter, offering a private and exclusive escape. A luxury Monaco yacht charter is also an ideal option for corporate hospitality.

Formula One Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is without question one of the highlights on the annual Monaco events calendar, taking place every June. The principality comes to life as the streets are transformed into one of Formula One’s most exciting racetracks, and extravagant parties are held at VIP destinations across the principality. During this prestigious event, Monaco yacht charters are in exceptionally high demand, with prime berths located in Port Hercules just meters from the legendary track.  

Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show is the world’s most prestigious yacht show, held every September in Port Hercules. The show boasts the world’s largest display of luxury superyachts, global debuts, and leading service providers. Alongside the yachts, guests can enjoy a luxury lifestyle showcase and various informative seminars and workshops.

Monaco luxury amenities 

What are the best restaurants in monaco.

Monaco is without question the undisputed dining capital of the Mediterranean, home to some of the world’s most critically acclaimed restaurants. Some of the best Michelin-starred restaurants include:

• Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse at l’Hotel de Paris, 3 Michelin stars
• Le Blue Bay, 2 Michelin stars
• Yoshi, 1 Michelin star
• Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant by Yannick Alleno, 1 Michelin star
• Le Table d’Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi, 1 Michelin star
• Le Grill, 1 Michelin star

Other notable restaurants include:

• Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac  

Where are the best shops in Monaco?

The Principality of Monaco boasts a superb selection of shops, including local retailers and international designer boutiques.

The most exclusive shops can be found around the Carre d’Or in Monte-Carlo, along the Monte-Carlo Shopping Promenade. Here, you will find a handpicked cluster of 40 high-end boutiques, including the biggest names in haute couture, designer fashion, perfumes, and jewelry, in a stunning setting that perfectly reflects the prestige of these iconic luxury brands. 

Peppered across the Principality, there is also a superb selection of local boutiques offering a selection of made in Monaco products, ideal for taking back home as a keepsake. 

Getting around Monaco 

A superb infrastructure ensures getting around Monaco is effortless, with multiple options available, including by foot, bicycle, or limousine.

The principality has ambitious aims to reduce its greenhouse gases and has therefore invested heavily in multiple eco-friendly modes of transportation. 

Monaco’s small size means that reaching most destinations is possible by foot, with beautifully maintained footpaths, underpasses, elevators, and lifts, enhancing the city-state’s accessibility. 

By electric bike 

For those wishing to traverse the principality by pedal power, the Monabike scheme offers electric bikes, with 43  bicycle docks strategically located throughout the principality, providing access to nearly 390 electric bicycles.  

By limousine  

One of the most exclusive and private ways to travel in Monaco is by private limousine. There are several limousine companies offering a fleet of luxury executive cars for a personalized VIP service.

Monaco culture 

Monaco has a rich and varied culture heavily influenced by its neighbors, France and Italy. Many of the principality’s residents are ex-pats, with a significant portion from France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland. Only around one in five residents are of Monegasque descent. This vibrant mix of residents creates a rich tapestry of cultures. 

Monaco’s official language is French; however, English is widely spoken. You’ll also hear Monaco’s traditional language, ‘Munegascu,’ or ‘Monegasque’ a language which has its roots in Genoese. The Principality is governed by Prince Albert II, the hereditary ruler who ascended to the throne following his father’s death in 2005. 

Best Monaco Views 

With an enviable location on the Mediterranean Sea, spectacular views can be enjoyed throughout the Principality. However, some of the best Monaco views can be enjoyed from: 

• The Jardin Exotique Botanical Gardens
• Le Rocher, or The Rock of Monaco
• The Oceanographic Museum
• Some of the finest luxury real estate, especially high-rise residential Monaco buildings, such as Tour Odeon, Jardin Exotique, Château Perigord Monaco, Millefiori Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Sun, Annonciade, Park Palace, Parc Saint Roman, and Mirabeau.

If you would like to learn more about chartering or buying a yacht in the Principality of Monaco, contact the team at Northrop & Johnson. 

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123m Lürssen superyacht Golden Odyssey joins market for Monaco Yacht Show

The 123.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Golden Odyssey is newly listed for sale at the Monaco Yacht Show with Burgess and Edmiston .

Designed by Martin Francis and built of steel and aluminium by Lürssen, her vast interior was designed by the late Alberto Pinto . Francis kept her exterior proportions elegant despite the massive 7,600GT of volume. 

Golden Odyssey accommodates a party of up to 30 guests across 15 cabins, served by a crew and staff of up to 70. Her beam is 20 metres. A private owner's deck is a particular highlight and includes two master suites, a spa, wellness area with steam room, Hammam, treatment room and a private terrace with Jacuzzi. 

Stepping on board, guests can expect two grand, sweeping staircases aft which lead to the main deck, where a spacious beach club platform awaits. The upper deck serves as a "relaxation hub" with its large pool and numerous loungers. Meanwhile, up top, the sun deck offers lounging spaces, al fresco dining and a fully equipped gym.

Powered by twin MTU diesel-electric engines and four V16 MTUs, Golden Odyssey cruises comfortably at 15 knots, with a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 9,000 nautical miles.

According to BOATPro data, the yacht for sale was previously sold in October 2022 at a price of €150,000,000 and she underwent refit works, most recently in 2023.

On display at Monaco Yacht Show, Golden Odyssey's price is upon application.

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Designertraum: Die Lürssen-Jacht „Kismet“ ist in diesem Jahr eines der luxuriösesten Schiffe in Monaco.

Sie sind wieder da – die Superjachten wie die „Amaryllis“, die „Sealion“, „Dar“ oder „Kismet“. Festgemacht am Pier des Hafens von Monaco sind sie Teil der Monaco Yacht Show, die einmal im Jahr die Branche zusammentrommelt. Daran hat auch der Untergang der Segeljacht „Bayesian“ mit dem tragischen Tod des Milliardärs Mike Lynch und sechs weiteren Personen nichts geändert.

So optimistisch die Töne noch zu Coronazeiten mit einem wahren Auftragsboom und vollen Auftragsbücher waren, die Zeiten haben sich geändert. Der Kryptoboom, in dessen Folge sich etliche der frischen Milliardäre ein Luxusschiff gönnten, ist vorbei. Und infolge des russischen Angriffskriegs auf die Ukraine fallen auch viele der russischen Oligarchen aus, die traditionell zur Zielgruppe für Superjachten gehören. Es herrscht eine neue Realität. „Der Markt stößt an seine Grenzen“, heißt es gleich zu Anfang im „Global Order Book 2024“, in dem das Marktgeschehen um Superyachten ab einer Mindestlänge von 24 Metern genau beobachtet wird. Der Auftragsbestand werde wahrscheinlich weiter schrumpfen, heißt es dort, auch wenn 2024 noch ein hohes Produktionsniveau aufweise.

Für dieses Jahr verzeichnet das „Order Book“ einen leichten Rückgang bei den in Bau oder in Auftrag gegebenen Luxusjachten. 1203 Projekte waren es im vergangenen Jahr, im laufenden sind es 1166. Von den aktuellen Aufträgen profitieren gemessen an der Bruttoraumzahl insgesamt, mit der das Maß für die ermittelte Gesamtgröße der Schiffe bezeichnet wird, besonders die Werften in Italien . Danach folgt Deutschland , allerdings mit weniger Projekten, dafür mit umso größeren Schiffen. Maßgeblicher Schiffsbauer für die größten Jachten der Welt ist und bleibt dabei die Lürssen Werft aus Bremen-Vegesack, die in vierter Generation von den Vettern Friedrich Lürßen (74) und Peter Lürßen (64) geführt wird. Ihren Firmennamen schreiben sie mit Doppel-s, der Internationalität wegen – denn die Kundschaft der als Oligarchen-Werft bekannten Luxusbauer  sitzt traditionell im Ausland. Neben Lürssen gehören zu den wichtigsten Playern der Branche Werften wie Sinot Yacht, ISA Yachts, Fincantieri Yachts und Feadship, Oceanco, Sunseeker oder Nobiskrug.

„Für unsere Werften in Deutschland sieht es nicht schlecht aus,“ sagt Claus-Ehlert Meyer , Geschäftsführer vom deutschen Boots- und Schiffbauer-Verband. „Das liegt auch daran, dass die Bundesregierung viele Bestellungen abgegeben hat – vom Patrouillenboot bis zum Kriegsschiff.“ Auch aus anderen Ländern seien Aufträge eingegangen. Das betrifft zwar nicht den Luxusjacht-Bereich per se, die Werften profitieren jedoch insgesamt, wenn die anderen Sparten wachsen.

Zusammengebrochen ist das Geschäft mit den Riesenschiffen ohnehin nicht. Der weltweite Markt für Luxusjachten wurde im Jahr 2023 auf rund 7,7 Milliarden Dollar geschätzt, heißt es bei Fortune Business Insight  . 2024 soll das Volumen vermutlich etwa 1 Milliarde Dollar darüber liegen. Trotz der Dämpfer gehen daher die meisten Beobachter von einem mittelfristigen Wachstum aus, allein weil die Zahl der vermögenden Privatpersonen weltweit weiter zunimmt , insbesondere in Europa. Auch Henry Smith, Director der spezialisierten Maklerfirma Cecil Wright in Monaco, sagt gegenüber manager magazin: „Der Markt für große Jachten ist eine Nische und relativ klein. Aber wohlhabende Käufer sind nach wie vor auf der Suche nach Luxusjachten.“

Branchenbeobachter hatten erwartet, dass gerade der Markt für mehr als 100 Meter lange Gefährte nach dem Boom deutlich einbrechen würde, da russische Eigner aus diesem Markt mehr oder weniger verschwunden sind. Doch der Rückgang gestalte sich bislang milde, heißt es. Gab es 2023 weltweit noch 26 Projekte für solche Schiffe, sind für 2024 insgesamt 24 Projekte im „Order Book" gelistet.

Angetrieben wird die Nachfrage für Luxusjachten inzwischen von Käufern aus den USA , Europa und dem Nahen Osten. Dennoch sagt Meyer: „Die Russen fehlen an allen Ecken und Enden.“ Nicht nur als potenzielle Käufer, sondern auch als Auftraggeber für Renovierungen und Wartung der Jachten. Inwieweit sich der Verkauf von staatlich beschlagnahmten Oligarchen-Jachten auf den Markt auswirkt, ist dabei noch unklar. Makler Smith befürchtet, sobald ein Präzedenzfall geschaffen sei, dass es zu einem Überangebot an gebrauchten, hochwertigen Jachten komme und die Preise nach unten sinken könnten.

Den Basar an den Kaimauern von Monaco bremst das nicht, dort trifft sich in diesen Tagen nun die Crème de la Crème der Branche. Nicht so sehr neue Schiffe seien zu sehen, sagt Meyer, der jedes Jahr mit einem Stand des deutschen Verbands im Hafen des Fürstentums vertreten ist. Man käme, um sich inspirieren zu lassen. Die größte private Luxusjacht weltweit, die „Azzam“ aus dem Hause Lürssen, die sich angeblich im Besitz des Präsidenten der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate befindet, wird wohl nicht dabei sein. Dafür dient ein anderer Lürssen-Bau der Inspiration: Die 122 Meter lange „Kismet“, die gerade erst ausgeliefert wurde. Und etliche andere stehen zum Verkauf, wie diese Übersicht zeigt:

„Amaryllis“

Amaryllis: Ein 78 Meter langes Schmuckstück

Als Eigner der Amaryllis, Baujahr 2011, wurde bis zuletzt der frühere Präsident der Bank of Moscow, Andrej Borodin , angegeben, der schon seit Jahren im Exil in Großbritannien lebt. Die 78 Meter lange Jacht wurde einst bei Abeking & Rasmussen gebaut. Zwölf Gäste haben auf dem Luxusschiff Platz, das bislang für 770.000 Dollar pro Woche gechartert werden konnte. Mittlerweile steht das 2023 renovierte Schiff aber auch zum Kauf bereit. Kostenpunkt: 89 Millionen Dollar.

Sealion: Auf der Jagd übers Meer

Die 2009 zu Wasser gelassene „Sealion“ steht ebenfalls zum Verkauf. Gebaut wurde der Traum fürs Meer vom damaligen italienischen Jachtbauer VSY, 2023 wurde sie renoviert. Bis 2021 gehörte sie dem Investor Anthony Lyons , der sie einst den ersten Eignern, Nick und Christian Candy , abgekauft hatte. Einen Verkaufspreis gibt Jachtmakler Denison Yachting nicht an. Früheren Angaben zufolge soll die 62 Meter lange „Sealion“ 35 Millionen Dollar gekostet haben. Wer das Schiff vor rund drei Jahren übernahm, ist nicht bekannt.

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Akula: Flaggschiff aus Italien

Erst in diesem Jahr fertiggestellt, ist die unter dem Namen laufende „Akula“ T52 eines von drei Flaggschiffen aus dem Hause Baglietto. Das 52 Meter lange Schwesterschiff in weißer Außenhaut wird mit einem Kaufpreis von fast 37 Millionen Euro gelistet. Wer der Käufer der „Akula“ ist, ist derzeit nicht bekannt. Allerdings könnte der Name Hinweise geben: „Akula“ hießen in den 1970er Jahren von der damaligen Sowjetunion gebaute U-Boote. Auf Russisch bedeutet der Name „Hai“.

Bartali : Beach Club auf dem Wasser

Zum Verkauf steht auch die etwa 47 Meter lange Jacht namens „Bartali“ aus dem Jahr 2016. Der italienische Jachtbauer Wider schuf darin Platz für elf Gäste nebst Crew. Fünf Kabinen, Swimmingpool und Beach Club gehören dazu. 2021 wechselte das Schiff seinen Besitzer, der Listenpreis lag damals bei 30 Millionen Dollar. Nun steht das Schiff wieder zum Verkauf. Kostenpunkt: 19,8 Millionen Dollar.

Dar : Aus der Welt der Oligarchen

Diese knapp über 90 Meter lange Jacht steht ebenfalls zum Verkauf. Die „Dar“ wurde von der niederländischen Werft Oceanco gebaut und 2018 fertiggestellt. Als Besitzer wird der in Jordanien geborene russische Milliardär Ziyad Al Manaseer zugeordnet, der als Putin-nah gilt. Für Aufsehen sorgte das Schiff, als es 2023 im Hafen von Singapur festmachte. 2018 soll die „Dar“ 175 Millionen Dollar gekostet haben, nun steht sie zum Verkauf.

Pegasus : Oldtimer aus den Niederlanden

Auf 52,25 Meter Länge kommt die „Pegasus“. Die Luxusjacht hat schon ein paar Jahre auf dem Buckel. 1997 wurde sie von der niederländischen Werft Feadship ausgeliefert und fuhr unter griechischer Flagge. 2009 wurde sie renoviert. Sie ist meist im östlichen Mittelmeer unterwegs. Für 29,750 Millionen Euro soll das Schiff nun zu haben sein.

Olympus : Angebot in Monaco

Auch die 1996 gebaute „Olympus“ aus dem Hause Feadship steht zum Verkauf, ein Jahr älter als die „Pegasus“. Ansonsten ähnelt sich ziemlich viel: Auf der Monaco Yacht Show wird das ebenfalls 52,25 Meter lange Schiff mit demselben Verkaufspreis von 29,750 Millionen Euro aufgelistet. Erst 2023 wurde die Jacht renoviert.

Bold : Weit gereist in diesem Jahr

Die 85-Meter-Jacht „Bold“ stammt aus dem Hause der australischen Werft SilverYachts. Als Eigentümer des Schiffs wird niemand anderes als der deutsche Gründer der SilverYachts-Werft, Guido Krass, genannt, der sein Vermögen als Gründer des Energie- und Gebäudetechnikspezialisten Centrotec gemacht hat. Die „Bold“ wurde 2019 an ihren Besitzer ausgeliefert. Allein 2024 soll sie noch durch den Suezkanal, das Rote Meer, vor Australien, Indonesien und den USA sowie in der Karibik gekreuzt sein. Zwölf Gäste plus 20 Crewmitglieder haben Platz. Über den möglichen Kaufpreis wird geschwiegen, aber eine Woche Charter kostete schon mal 976.000 Euro.

Kismet : Luxus in der Luxusliga

Die 122 Meter lange „Kismet“ wurde erst in diesem Jahr fertiggestellt und stellt sicherlich eines der Highlights in Monaco dar. Die Jacht soll Shahid Khan gehören, einem pakistanisch-US-amerikanischen Milliardär. 360 Millionen Euro soll sie gekostet haben. Eine Woche Charter wird mit 3 Millionen Euro veranschlagt. Acht Kabinen stehen für die zwölf möglichen Gäste zur Verfügung. Dazu sorgen 36 Crewmitglieder für das Wohlergehen der Passagiere.

Oculus : Relativ günstiges Vergnügen

Zwölf Gäste plus 5 Crew-Mitglieder kann die „Oculus“ aufnehmen. Das etwa 37,2 Meter lange Schiff der türkischen Werft Numarine Yachts wurde erst dieses Jahr ausgeliefert und darf sicherlich der Inspiration dienen. Die Kosten fürs Chartern belaufen sich auf mindestens 180.000 bis 195.000 Euro pro Woche. Der Standort liegt im Mittelmeerraum.

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Heesen Unveils New 200 ft Superyacht Project: Monte-Carlo

The project has been designed with modern owners in mind, focusing on privacy, wellness and sustainability.

By Toby Louch

The annual Monaco Yacht Show is the main event on the calendar where the superyacht industry gathers together to reveal what they have been working on. At this year’s show – which runs September 25 – 28 – Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts has revealed its latest project, aptly codenamed Monte-Carlo . Stretching over 200 ft in length, Monte-Carlo is a new steel FDHF superyacht of vast proportions.

The design of this new vessel was undertaken by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard and is comfortably one of Heesen’s most ambitious projects to date. This new yacht has been tailored to the wants and needs of a modern owner, particularly those looking to spend extended periods onboard.  

Extended over four decks, this new yacht is one of the largest in Heesen’s history, with features that have been inspired by current trends in the market. “It is unusual for us to build a four-decker, but we have had a few requests for such a boat from former clients, so it made sense to create one,” said Heesen CEO, Niels Vaessen. “We are addressing a key market that are looking to maximize space and experience on board to share with family and friends.” 

Throughout the design process, privacy was always a significant consideration, a trend that has risen in many owners – post-pandemic – who are looking to spend longer periods on board and potentially work from their yacht. Of the four decks on Heesen’s Project Monte-Carlo, an entire deck is dedicated to the owners, featuring both a master suite and an expansive office area.

“It is a very open master suite, with the bathtub, shower and office all interconnected,” said designer, Peder Eidsgaard. “The benefit of this arrangement is that an incoming owner can easily toy with the space devoted to each area. The potential is huge, you expand the master suite to include a private foredeck with its own sundeck, jacuzzi and a fold-down balcony to starboard. From his/her office, the owner can walk straight out onto the balcony and take a seat.”

In addition to the expansive owner’s deck, guest accommodation can be found entirely on the main deck forward, and is comprised of four large staterooms and a fifth full-beam VIP stateroom.

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At the stern of the yacht is an impressive 247-sq-ft pool with glass sides, creating the illusion that passengers are swimming in the sea. On the main deck, there is a ‘ beach lounge ’ – a relaxed and informal dining area that can accommodate up to 14 guests – in addition to an outdoor kitchen and sky lounge seating area.

As well as privacy, new superyacht owners are also interested in wellness , with Hessen’s Project Monte-Carlo ticking that box with a dedicated center on the lower deck. Current mock-ups suggest this space will feature a large gym, sauna, hammam and massage room.

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As yacht builders look to make the superyacht industry more sustainable , Heesen has technically enabled Project Monte-Carlo for serial hybrid propulsion, as there is space for a large battery bank. The vessel has also been future-proofed with space for hydrogen combustion or fuel cell when it becomes readily available.

“We see that our owners are increasingly interested in minimizing their environmental impact,” said Peter van der Zanden, Heesen’s general manager for design and development. “By planning the yacht around tried-and-tested green solutions, we are helping them make good decisions that don’t add a lot of time and cost to the build.”

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