Sanlorenzo 50Steel

This year’s 33rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show at ritzy Monte Carlo, for four days from September 25, will assemble over 560 yachting-sector companies at Port Hercule, and over 120 yachts from around the world including many of the best-known names – and largest models – in the industry, with world premieres and international debuts aplenty.

One of these is from Sanlorenzo, which will showcase its recently-launched 50Steel. The striking 49.99m long superyacht is the first to accommodate a modular Reformer-Fuel Cell system, developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy. This is capable of transforming green methanol into hydrogen and then into electrical energy to power the yacht’s hotel systems, allowing generation up to a maximum of 100kW, with propulsion engines and diesel generators switched off. The carbon-neutral system greatly increases time spent at anchor without diesel fuel consumption, covering about 90 per cent of the typical usage time of a superyacht with no emissions.

Bluegame multihull BGM75

Alongside this feat of craftsmanship will be Sanlorenzo sister brand’s Bluegame BGM75. It’s the first multihull in the Bluegame portfolio and features an ultra-efficient hull derived from America’s Cup technology and is designed by Philippe Briand, a world-renowned expert in performance hulls.

Lürssen’s Kismet; photo: Steffen Mayer

Another alluring prospect will be superyacht charter Kismet, from Germany’s Lürssen shipyard, who makes her global debut. Kismet, with exterior design by Nuvolari Lenard, boasts six decks, including a two-deck master cabin, is one of the most expensive charter yachts on the market.

Veteran yacht-builder, Italy’s Benetti, returns to the show this year with two 67m custom yachts, including M/Y Kasper 7, making a world debut, and designed as an elegant, beach house with five cabins, which will be joined by M/Y Calex, and from the B.Now 50M family, M/Y Asani, also being exhibited for the first time at a boat show.

M/Y  from Benetti

Ferretti Group’s Custom Line announced the world debut of its new all-aluminium 49.9m flagship M/YAsante at the show. Floor-to-ceiling windows are used across the yacht to create the idea of a floating island on sea, a feeling complemented by a beach club located at the water’s edge and a private lounge sprawled across the main deck.

Wally, also in the Ferretti Group brand list, will premiere its all-carbon hull, the 33.42m wallywind110 hybrid, Galma.

Ferretti Group’s wallywind110 by Wally

Sticking with exhibits by Italian groups, Rossinavi announced that it will premiere its “most innovative project” to date, with Seawolf X, a 42.8m hybrid-electric catamaran, recently delivered in August 2024.

Rossinavi’s Seawolf X

Italian Azimut will be showcasing three models, its Grande Trideck, Grande 36M – that wows with a walkaround upper deck – and its long-range cruiser, Magellano 30M.

Magellano 30M from Azimut

Damen Yachting has announced it will bring its complete portfolio to show. Its own Pink Shadow, from the Xplorer 58 range, is making its international debut, showing off an award-winning design and world-class expedition capabilities. Damen will also bring its recently delivered Five Oceans from its Yacht Support chase-boat range – and the first YS 53 to be presented – as well as its Yacht Support 5009 Shadow.

From Amels, the renowned Dutch super- and megayacht brand also owned by Damen Yachting, comes the 60m Limited Editions-range Amels 200 called Moonstone, with naval architect Tim Heywood’s iconic design, and another stunning 60m yacht, the Espen Øino-designed hybrid propulsion, Amels 60.

Amels 200 Moonstone

British boat builder Sunseeker will bring a luxury line-up of three of its largest yacht-range models, 95 Yacht, Ocean 90, and Yacht 88. The 88 perfectly captures Sunseeker’s new design direction with a vast flybridge and convertible X-TEND™ transom seating system. 

And while yachts may be the show’s most obvious – and beguiling – headline acts, MYS offers a full-range of supporting entertainments and events across the show. Overlooking Port Hercule, the chic Upper Deck Lounge is earmarked as the social epicentre of the show, while hubs, like the Sustainability Hub and the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub, further industry discussion and developments.

By day, an Adventure Area, home to a selection of new and exciting equipment, speedy tenders, tantalising toys and fast cars invites adrenaline-fuelled action, while by night, glamorous soirees and cocktail parties are held within view of the spectacular yachts lining Port Hercule.

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024 will be held from September 25-28 2024.

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