2019 Monaco Yacht Show Recap

DAY 1

September 25th 2019 ushers in Day 1 of the 29th Monaco Yacht Show. On display is $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean dwelling real estate in one of the most extravagant displays of superyachts ever assembled in one place. This year sees a new record as motor yacht TIS becomes the largest yacht to ever be displayed at the annual show.

DAY 1 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINCANTIERI YACHTS
Fincantieri Yachts unveils their latest project ‘VIS’. Fincantieri states VIS is “born from our long-standing heritage in designing technologically advanced navy vessels and from Paszkowski design’s experience in designing luxury leisure yachts.”

HEESEN YACHTS
Project Skyfall revealed
A 59m full aluminium, full custom yacht, set for delivery in 2023. Project Skyfall’s power will come in at 22,000 hp. This extraordinary power will feed four water jets that will driver her at 37 knots in light load conditions – an impressive feat, particularly when considering her significant 900GT volume. Project Skyfall is the most powerful project Heesen Yachts have created to date.

Project Akira revealed
Project Akira was revealed as the first model of Heesen’s new 5700 Aluminium class. Project Akira is a 56.7 metre four deck yacht featuring exterior design by Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects and interior design by Harrison Eidsgaard.

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PERINI NAVI
Perini Navi showcases its new 92m Falcon Rig Gallery and announces an LOI signed for one 92m already as well as a 74m motor yacht and a 47m sailing yacht. The yard has a total of 7 yachts under construction and an order book worth 160 million euro. The Falcon Rig range spans the following models 92m, 80m, 72m, 64 and 56m.

SUNSEEKER
Sunseeker anounced it had built 137 superyachts over 100ft

2019 MYS AWARD WINNERS

FINEST NEW SUPERYACHT AWARD
M/Y EXCELLENCE built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Exterior & Interior Design: Winch Design

EXTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
M/Y EXCELLENCE built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Interior & Exterior Design: Winch Design

INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
M/Y TIS built by Lürssen Yachts
Interior & Exterior Design: Winch Design

RINA AWARD
M/Y ATTILA built by Sanlorenzo Yacht
Design: Paszkowski Design

DAY 2

Day 1 started with a flurry of news, announcements and unveilings and after some late night partying, day 2 of the show has a more relaxed feel with a lot of brands using the day to take viewers on tour through some of the shows quality offerings.

DAY 2 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GULFCRAFT
Gulf Craft Chairman, Mohammed Alshaali, confirms the sale of the first Majesty 140′ and promises a Majesty 170′ will launch in 2020.

SALOMÉ YACHTS
Former Bugatti consultant, Etienne Salomé launches Salomé Yachts with Atlantic multihull performance tender, billing it the first ‘hyperboat’.

2019 FRASER YACHTS CAPTAINS DINNER & AWARDS

CHARTER CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Fraser Yachts Charter Captain Of The Year Award went to Captain James Griffith & Captain Michael Droszcz from M/Y Here Comes The Sun.

THE BEST CHARTER CREW (YACHT OVER 50m) AWARD
Awarded to Captain Rob Shelnut and the crew of M/Y Lucky Lady.

THE BEST CHARTER CREW (YACHT UNDER 50m) AWARD
Awarded to Captain Ian Hawkins and his crew from M/Y Quasar.

ANNUAL AMELS & DAMEN MYS PARTY

YACHT TOURS & VIEWINGS

Many superyacht brands take the time to record and upload their interiors from some of the Monaco Yacht Show’s $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean dwelling real estate.

AMELS HOLLAND – M/Y HERE COMES THE SUN – TOUR

COLUMBUS YACHTS – M/Y DRAGON – TOUR

FEADSHIP – M/Y BROADWATER – TOUR

EDMISTON – M/Y DOJO & PORT HERCULES HARBOUR TOUR

YCO – M/Y ELIXIR & M/Y RH 3 – TOUR

DAY 3

Visitors on day three of the Monaco were greeted with rolling grey clouds over the harbour, but it didn’t dampen the mood in the slightest.

AMELS HOLLAND COFFEE WITH THE WOMEN IN YACHTING
Over at the Amels and Damen stand on T-Central (Appontement Jules Soccal), Managing Director Rose Damen and team hosted “Coffee with the Women In Yachting” providing an opportunity for plenty of lively discussion to be had and enjoyed alongside hot coffee and freshly baked Dutch stroopwafels

DAY 3 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CATCHUP

BILGIN YACHTS
Bilgin Yachts debuted the second of their Bilgin 156 line, the M/Y Lilium. Exterior design was completed by Unique Yacht Design, while H2 Yacht Design and Bilgin Yachts Design Team were responsible for the interior. CEO of Bilgin Yachts, İsmail Sengün stated “The Bilgin 156-II is named after the beautiful white flower Lilium as a sign of our promise to the yacht owners: A sunny and happy day on a deck.”

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BENETTI
Benetti announced the creation of their new line of compact expedition yachts. The first hybrid yacht will be the 37m “B.YOND”, built to travel the wold and designed with distinctive spaces to enjoy the day, night, leisure and service areas.
Benetti also presented M/Y Metis, their custom 63m steel hull/aluminum superstructure superyacht that was delivered to its German owner earlier this year. Exterior design was completed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and Benetti, with the interior being a collaboration between Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit Otte Interior Atelier.

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FEADSHIP
Feadship’s newly built 77.25m/253.44ft M/Y “Syzygy 818″made its grand debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. It’s numerals “818” represent “prosperous” in Chinese numerology and also match the August 18 birthday of the owner. Exterior design was completed by Nordic designer Jarkko Jämsén, with Sinot Yacht Design completing the interior design.

ISA YACHTS
ISA Yachts announced a new collaboration with Enrico Gobbi Team for Design to produce a new line of yachts, known as the Continental range. The first two models to be produced will be an 80 metre and 65 metre yacht.

LUCA DINI DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Earlier this year Luca Dini Design & Architecture announced their rebranding as they combined their superyacht studio with their architectural studio and it looks like they’ve been busy, announcing four projects at the Monaco Yacht Show.

• Designing Columbus Yachts 43m, 50m and 67m 50 Sports Line series (50m project already underway with expected delivery 2020)
• Designing Mondomarine’s 40m, 50m, 57m and 75m Discover Series
• Designing Mondomarine’s 43m, 50m and 63m Classic Series
• Designing Rossinavi’s 50m FR038 superyacht project (project underway with expected delivery 2020)

SANLORENZO
Sanlorenzo’s largest yacht to date, their Flagship 64Steel “M/Y Attila” made its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show and even had a visit from HSH Prince Albert on Monaco II who came aboard. Attila’s exterior was designed by Officina Italiana Design and the Sanlorenzo style division, while her interior design was completed by Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini.

TANKOA YACHTS
Tankoa debuted their newest 50m hybrid superyacht, the S501 Hybrid “M/Y Bintador” and announced their new project the S702 NEXT 70, a 70 metre superyacht designed by Paszkowski Design.

ULYSSE NARDIN
Ulysse Nardin unveiled their 2019 limited edition MARINE TORPILLEUR MONACO YACHT SHOW, celebrating the 11th year they have partnered with the Monaco Yacht Show. Only 100 pieces are available, priced at 9,500 swiss francs each.

WALLY YACHTS
Wally Yachts announced their new innovative concept, the 165 Wallypower which will be a 50 metre motor yacht designed in collaboration with founder Luca Bassini and superyacht designer Espen Øino and supported by the Ferretti Group.

WIDER YACHTS
Wider Yachts revealed their new 55 meter Wider 180 supyeryacht, which features exterior design from Andrea Vallicelli & C Yacht Design. Work has already begun with a scheduled delivery date of 2022.