The Monaco Yacht Show is the premier event for showcasing the world’s finest superyachts.
Since its debut in 1991, the Monaco Yacht Show has been held annually over four days in September. The show stands out for its focus on superyachts, making it a unique event in the yachting world. Some of the world's biggest yachts can attend the Monaco Yacht Show.
Every year, the show attracts award-winning designers, renowned shipyards, luxury suppliers, and influential brokerage houses to Monaco, showcasing an impressive fleet of superyachts and associated luxury goods.
What to Expect at MYS
The Monaco Yacht Show is the premier event for superyachts, attracting the world's top players in luxury yachting. Buyers seeking yachts under 40 meters might consider other shows for a broader variety. Monaco's strong focus on top-tier luxury showcases the finest superyachts and cutting-edge marine technologies, making it the go-to destination for serious yacht enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The Show Layout
The Monaco Yacht Show, held at the iconic Port Hercule, is strategically organized across various quays and zones, each offering unique features and attractions.
- Quai des États-Unis: This quay is the heart of the superyacht display, featuring some of the largest and most luxurious yachts available for viewing. Pre-approved visitors can board these impressive vessels and explore their exquisite interiors and advanced technologies.
- Quai de l’Hirondelle: Known for its prime location, this quay often hosts prestigious yacht builders and brokers, showcasing their latest models and offerings. It's an excellent spot for serious buyers and enthusiasts to connect with industry leaders.
- Quai Antoine Ier: This area is dedicated to a mix of yacht exhibits and lifestyle luxury brands. Alongside the yachts, visitors can find high-end products and services related to the yachting lifestyle, from fine art to bespoke fashion.
- Quai Albert Ier: This quay focuses on the latest in yacht tenders, water toys, and accessories. It's an essential stop for those looking to enhance their yachting experience with innovative and fun additions.
- Jetée Lucciana: Often featuring the Tenders & Toys zone, this jetty showcases an exciting array of auxiliary vessels and marine toys, demonstrating the latest advancements in this niche market.
- Darse Sud: Located at the southern end of the port, this area is home to the Luxury Pavilion and Car Deck. The Luxury Pavilion offers high-end lifestyle products, while the Car Deck presents a collection of luxury vehicles, adding an extra layer of opulence to the show.
- Parvis Piscine: Situated near the harbor's swimming pool area, this space often hosts the exhibition tents, where visitors can meet with a wide range of exhibitors from various sectors of the yachting industry, including shipbuilders, designers, and brokerage firms.
Each quay at Port Hercule is designed to provide a distinct and comprehensive experience, ensuring that visitors can explore the full spectrum of what the superyachting world has to offer, from cutting-edge yachts and tenders to luxury lifestyle products and networking opportunities.
Tickets and Access
The Monaco Yacht Show stands as a prestigious event in the yachting world. Attendance ensures an exclusive preview of breathtaking new designs and global debuts.
Access to the Monaco Yacht Show is granted with a Visitor Pass, while VIP access is obtained through securing a Discover Badge or becoming a Sapphire Experience ticket holder.
Holders of a Discover or Sapphire ticket gain access to the Dockside area for superyachts and tenders a day before the show opens to the public, allowing for intimate meetings with shipyards, yacht brokers, designers, or tender manufacturers.
Getting the right ticket is simple with the Monaco Yacht Show registration system, which pre-identifies each visitor's profile and issues a suitable pass. The system's goal is to enhance interactions between visitors and exhibitors during and after the show, prioritizing the ultimate superyacht client.
Prices start from €600 for a one-day general visitor pass.
Superyachts on Show
Since its inception, the Monaco Yacht Show has witnessed remarkable growth. From 32 yachts averaging 31 meters in the first edition, it now boasts over 125 superyachts, averaging over 50 meters in length. The event sees an increase in the size of exhibited superyachts each year, with numerous models exceeding 70 meters, and some surpassing 100 meters.
At every Monaco Yacht Show, visitors can anticipate being inspired by an impressive fleet at Port Hercule, boasting over 125 superyachts, including new launches and refitted vessels. The event also features over 50 presentations from shipyards, along with more than 50 yachts available for sale or charter by brokers. Attendees can explore a stunning array of luxury catamarans, concept yachts, high-end tenders, and innovative features such as submarines.
The show serves as the premier stage for the world's largest yacht builders to debut their latest creations, showcasing innovation and design excellence. Renowned shipyards like Lurssen have unveiled remarkable yachts such as the 115m AHPO, 97m CARINTHIA VII, and 95m WHISPER. Among many others, Turkish builder Bilgin introduced the 80m LEONA, while Golden Yachts presented the newly built 78m MALIA, and Dutch yacht building giant Feadship regularly uses the Monaco Yacht Show to reveal concept yachts, like the 83m eco-concept yacht DUNES.
Exclusive VIP entrances are located near the Upper Deck Lounge and the Yacht Club de Monaco. Sapphire Experience guests benefit from a full concierge service to facilitate access throughout the show.
Monaco Yacht Show Highlights
With over 600 exhibitors showcasing everything from superyachts to luxury tenders, toys, and even exotic cars and motorbikes, the show attracts more than 30,000 visitors each year.
Dockside Area
Explore the world of yachting at the Dockside Area, dedicated to superyachts and luxury tenders available for sale or charter. With over 120 superyachts and 60 luxury tenders on display, visitors can immerse themselves in the ultimate yachting experience. Engage with exhibitors, meet designers, builders, brokers, captains, and yacht owners, and gain valuable insights into the industry.
Adventure Area
From luxury and off-road vehicles to helicopters, personal submarines, and high-tech gadgets, the Adventure Area at the Monaco Yacht Show presents an all-encompassing experience for discerning yacht owners seeking to enhance their on-water adventures.
Visitors to the show can explore a variety of superyacht tenders, discover the latest nautical toys and accessories, and admire a curated selection of luxury cars known for their performance and refinement, adding to the exceptional setting of the event.
Sailing Yacht Area
Located on the inner side of Port Hercule, the sailing yacht show area at Quai l'Hirondelle showcases a selection of the finest sailing yachts available for sale.
Access to the sailing yacht area is available from Quai Chicane or via the Monaco Yacht Show shuttle boats, which dock at the access pontoon of Quai l'Hirondelle. A valid pass is required to enter this exclusive area.
Hospitality
During the Monaco Yacht Show, visitors can enjoy a variety of refreshments and eatery options, ranging from takeaway venues and casual cafes to cocktail lounges and fine dining restaurants, located conveniently throughout the venue.
The Upper Deck Lounge
The Upper Deck Lounge is where innovation and excellence are showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Set over two floors at the Parvis Piscine tent, the Upper Deck Lounge combines a range of shops housing luxury brands, a lounge bar with an outdoor terrace, and a restaurant boasting panoramic views over Port Hercule.
Exclusive visitors and guests can discover the latest trends in yacht furniture and interior design and meet skilled artisans and designers to create a unique yacht interior that suits their style. Luxury products and services available include furniture, lighting, wall coverings, flooring, and accessories.
The Fairmont Monte-Carlo operates the restaurant and offers stunning panoramic views over Port Hercule. In addition, a lounge bar is centrally located within the luxury exhibition area.
Visitors with a VIP pass can access the Sapphire Lounge, which provides an intimate, modern, and refined space for relaxation.
The Sapphire Experience at the Monaco Yacht Show
The Sapphire Experience is the show's VIP program, offering exclusive services, privileges, and special events throughout your visit. Assistants create custom visiting schedules, arrange courtesy car service, and manage all logistics.
Access is granted to the show's most exclusive events, including gala evenings and cocktail parties aboard private yachts. It is an opportunity to meet with fellow yachting enthusiasts, industry leaders, and influential figures, and a chance to enjoy champagne and stunning views of the Monégasque coastline from the Sapphire tender.
Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainability Hub
The Sustainability Hub at the Monaco Yacht Show showcases the latest innovations making the yachting industry more environmentally friendly. This area features exhibitors selected in collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation, presenting ecological solutions ready for implementation. Visitors can meet experts specializing in sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of yachts.
Yacht Design & Innovation Hub
The Yacht Design & Innovation Hub is where technological advancements and innovative design shape the future of luxury yachting. Renowned designers showcase their latest creations, offering inspiration for yacht projects. Attendees can engage with industry-leading designers, attend live presentations, and participate in conferences.
The Yacht Design & Innovation Hub is located on Virage Louis Chiron in Port Hercule, inside the show’s Dockside area and the superyacht and tender exhibition.
How to Get Around at the Show
Located at Port Hercule, the only deep-water port in Monaco, the site has been in use since ancient times. Spanning nearly 160,000 square meters (1.7 million square feet), Port Hercule can accommodate up to 700 yachts.
The show is vast, featuring not only hundreds of yachts but also exhibitors and activities. Efficient transportation options include electric golf carts and shuttle boats, operating from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
In addition to yachts berthed in Port Hercule, many superyachts anchor in the Bay of Monaco. Access is by invitation only, with brokers arranging luxury tenders to transport serious buyers to and from the anchorage.
For those planning to attend the Monaco Yacht Show, consider starting your trip by exploring the wide range of new and used yachts for sale.
Serious yacht buyers are encouraged to seek the advice of sales brokers in advance of the show.
Brokers can register interest in yachts, arrange viewings, and facilitate discussions and negotiations.
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