The nominees for the 19th edition of the BOAT International World Superyacht Awards have been announced, ahead of the ceremony in Venice, Italy, on 3-4 May 2024. The World Superyacht Awards recognize the "ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable luxury yachts in the world."
In terms of motor yachts, the World Superyacht Awards consist of the following categories:
- Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 30m to 34.9m
- Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 35m to 39.9m
- Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 40m and above
- Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT, 30m to 39.99m
- Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT, 40m to 44.9m
- Displacement Motor Yachts, 500GT to 999GT
- Displacement Motor Yachts, 1,000GT to 1,499GT
- Displacement Motor Yachts, 1,500GT and above
Standout Nominees
When it comes to the Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, spanning from 30m to 34.9m, notable vessels include the Majesty 111 by Gulf Craft Inc., featuring designs by Profjord and Phathom Studios. Alongside it, the MINI K2 and NOMAD 101 from Extra Yachts, both boasting collaborations with Palumbo Superyachts, Guida Design, and Luca Dini Design & Architecture, present impressive offerings.
Moving up to the range of 35m to 39.9m, standouts include the Pershing GTX116, a creation of the renowned Ferretti Group, and the SEAFLOWER from Mulder Shipyard, showcasing designs by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Claydon Reeves Design, and Vickers Studio.
In the category of Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 40m and above, vessels such as the 130 Bellissima by Riva (also under the Ferretti Group), and JIMMY by Tankoa Yachts, featuring collaborations with NAMES Studio, Francesco Paszkowski Design, and Giorgio Cassetta Design, exemplify the level of luxury available in this segment.
For Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT, spanning from 30m to 39.99m, noteworthy mentions include the Mangusta Oceano 39 from Overmarine Group and the STELLAMAR by Cantiere Delle Marche, displaying remarkable design aesthetics and functionality.
Ascending to Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT, 40m to 44.9m, vessels like GISA from Mengi-Yay Yachts and ULTRAVIOLET II by ISA Yachts demonstrate excellence in design and engineering.
Finally, in the category of Displacement Motor Yachts, 500GT to 999GT, standouts include ENTOURAGE by Amels, showcasing designs by Espen Oino and Burdifilek, and RELIANCE from Heesen Yachts, featuring collaborations with Van Oossanen, Omega Architects, and Luca Dini Design & Architecture.
From sleek, modern designs to extravagant interiors, these nominees represent some of the industry's best offerings. We eagerly await the ceremony in Venice to see which models come out on top.
