As one of the most prestigious luxury yachting events of the year at the heart of the Mediterranean charter grounds, the Monaco Yacht Show is the perfect place for shipyards to debut their newly launched superyachts and showcase the fine attention to detail from expert craftsmen and skilled engineers.
At this year’s event there are 12 new motor yachts of 40 metres (131 feet) making their first-time public appearances; listed from longest to shortest they are:
VOLPINI 2 – AMELS – 57.7M/189FT
The first hull in the Amels 188 range, superyacht VOLPINI 2 will be available to view by appointment at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. She is also the first yacht in the Limited Editions range to have Amels Hybrid Power installed, and the first Tier III-compliant new build anywhere in the world.
Volpini 2
Raised ceilings across the decks increase the sense of space on board, and when guests want to savour outdoor living they have a choice of alfresco lounges and a spacious sundeck laid out with sun loungers and a Jacuzzi.
POWER PLAY – DAMEN – 55.5M/180FT
Superyacht owners are travelling farther than ever before and Damen Yachts has been at the forefront of giving adventurous spirits exactly what they desire. Luxury support vessel POWER PLAY accommodates only six guests over three cabins, leaving the rest of her space dedicated to on board facilities such as the dive centre, water toys and massive observation lounge. With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, M/Y POWER PLAY will take generations on unforgettable journeys to the remotest regions of the Earth.
Damen Power Play
EL LEON – OVERMARINE GROUP – 54M/177FT
As part of the Overmarine Group, Mangusta have a penchant for building high-quality vessels with an emphasis on speed, and superyacht EL LEON is no exception, reaching a top speed of 30 knots and achieving an incredible range of 4,200 nautical miles.
EL LEON
Connecting guests with the surroundings has become increasingly important over the past decade and to this end EL LEON is designed with a generous beach club with a massive transom door folding out to extend the space along the port and starboard bulwark terraces. Full-height windows in the ice white and gold-tinted salons bring the outside ambiance in day or night for 12 lucky guests accommodated over five sumptuous cabins.
IRISHA – HEESEN – 51M/167FT
Luxury yacht IRISHA is fast-paced on the exterior (capable of a top speed of 25 knots) and wonderfully calm within, using neutral tones, naturally cut wood and precious stones for eye-catching and elegant living areas. Her extensive outdoor areas make her an excellent choice for charters in the Mediterranean and she accommodates up to 10 guests across five spacious cabins.
IRISHA on sea trials
CECILIA – WIDER YACHTS – 50M/164FT
Wider Yachts have a reputation for building up-to-the-moment superyachts with an emphasis on alfresco living and the Wider 165 flagship motor yacht CECILIA delivers in all regards: The sun-drenched decks are covered with sun loungers and sunpads, guests have the choice of two Jacuzzis, and when clear the helideck provides a massive bow area for hosting parties. This is to say nothing of her interiors which contain a sauna, two spacious silvery-grey salons and accommodation for 12 guests over five cabins.
Cecilia
LATONA – CRN – 50M/164FT
The Turquoise hull in classic styling reminiscent of the 60s and 70s is beautiful by itself, yet the custom-made Art Noveau interiors from the CRN in-house team are the highlight for anyone lucky enough to step aboard: The music-themed skylounge has a sofa curving around the embroidered harp on the carpet and a white-lacquered piano entertains guests, while on the main deck the focus is placed on formal dining with side terraces opening up the space to the elements. Up to 12 guests are accommodated on board LATONA over five lavish en-suite cabins that feature walnut headboards, oak panelling with fabric centres and custom glass lamps all intrinsic to time period in which it was originally created.
Bow view
BAGLIETTO 48 – BAGLIETTO – 47.6M/156FT
The classically-styled luxury yacht BAGLIETTO 48 has plenty of space and is packed with features for the ultimate family holiday, including a sundeck infinity pool, a 47m²/505ft² beach club with a steam shower and additional space the Owner can personalise with a spa or gym. The accommodation sleeps up to 12 guests in five en-suite cabins designed for space and comfort.
Baglietto 48m T-Line yacht launched
SANLORENZO 500EXP – SANLORENZO – 47.2M/155FT
The Sanlorenzo 500Exp expedition yacht OCEAN DREAMWALKER III was launched as Sanlorenzo celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier in May, and this larger version of the Sanlorenzo 460Exp explorer yacht has been further customised with an extended stern to make room for a helipad. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, there is considerable space on board for storing water toys and large fuel tanks for extended periods cruising at sea.
Ocean Dreamwalker III
CYCLONE – TANSU YACHTS – 43.7M/143FT
The unmistakable military styling of superyacht CYCLONE from Tansu Yachts is a characteristic of the shipyard, who have created an extensive lower deck aft for storing tenders and for use as a sunbathing area. M/Y CYCLONE took first place for Best Exterior Styling Motor Yachts Below 45m at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2018. She was also a finalist for Best Interior Design MY below 399GT for her serene minimalist interiors that contain a library as well as accommodation for up to eight guests over four cabins.
Cyclone, Tansu Yachts
CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 42 – FERRETTI GROUP – 42M/137FT
Owners looking for a custom superyacht option from a long-established and reputable shipyard will be interested in the CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 42 motor yacht, the largest yet from the shipyard with an interior of 300 GT. A side-opening tender garage leaves the stern free for an impressive beach club for those who like to spend their days in the sunshine close to the sea. The accommodation places the Master suite on the main deck forward and four further guest cabins on the lower deck to sleep 10-12 pax.
NAVETTA-42-motor-yacht-by-Ferretti-launched
FLYING DAGGER – ROSSINAVI – 40M/131FT
The mercury-like hull of motor yacht FLYING DAGGER lends her a futuristic appearance enhanced by her naval architecture and the effortless flow of her decks: The spacious main deck aft has sun loungers across the stern, however guests also have the foredeck and sundeck for even more alfresco relaxation options. Outdoor lounges are in abundance and the 10 guests accommodated over five cabins will have no trouble spending their days in serene solitude or hosting a massive dockside bash.
49m Flying Dagger – Rossinavi
VIATORIS – CONRAD- 40M/131FT
Reymond Langton Design brought their considerable experience to the design and construction of luxury yacht VIATORIS, the largest yacht ever built in Poland. Port and starboard side terraces feature in the main deck Master suite, and a cinema, beach club and Jacuzzi make her equally suited to indoor living in colder climates as well as Mediterranean or Caribbean cruising. Her 10 guests are accommodated over five cabins, while her range of 4,000 nautical miles allows the group to spend longer durations away from marinas exploring distant islands.
Yacht Viatoris in Poland
The Monaco Yacht Show 2018 runs from the 26th-29th of September at the Port Hercule marina and tickets to the event are available to purchase now at the official website.
