The World Superyacht Awards are an opportunity for the industry to recognise the innovation and craftsmanship of the world’s most exciting superyachts. In 2024, the 19th edition of the esteemed prizes, the awards will be announced at a gala ceremony in Venice from 3rd-4th May.
In the run up to the event, we will bring you details of the nominees from across the categories, starting with the ultimate in luxury … superyachts over 500GT.
Motor Yachts 1,500 GT and above
M/Y INFINITE JEST | 74.9m (245’7”) | Turquoise Yachts | 2023
Superyacht INFINITE JEST – Image from Turquoise Yachts
Magnificent mega yacht with design from A Valicelli Yacht Design, Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design and Julie Hillman Design. She can accommodate up to fourteen guests in seven staterooms with a crew of twenty-two.
M/Y MALIA | 77.7m (254’9”) | Golden Yachts | 2023
Super yacht MALIA (renderred image) – Image from Golden Yachts
Built by Greek shipyard Golden Yachts, she is a collaboration between the shipyard, Nafpigiki Hellas, Massari Design and Studio Vafiadis. Accommodation is for up to twelve guests in eight staterooms with a twenty-two-person crew.
Motor Yachts 1,000GT – 1499 GT
ALCHEMY | 65.7m (215’5”) | Rossinavi | 2023
Luxury superyacht ALCHEMY – © Rossinavi
Designed by Vitruvius and built by Rossinavi, she also boasts interiors by Enrico Gobbi from Team for Design. She can accommodate up to twelve guests in six staterooms and is looked after by a crew of sixteen.
PINK SHADOW | 58.3m (191’2”) | Damen Yachting | 2023
Explorer yacht PINK SHADOW – Damen Yachting
This unique and eye-catching SeaXplorer 58 was built in Turkey by Damen Yachting, designed by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture. Her interior is from Design Unlimited and features accommodation for up to twelve guests in six suites plus accommodation for up to eighteen crew members.
SPARTA | 67m (219’8”) | Heesen | 2024
Superyacht SPARTA – image Heesen © Ruben Griffioen
Built by Heesen in the Netherlands, she was launched in 2024 with interior and exterior design from Winch Design and naval architecture by Van Oossanen. Twelve guests will be accommodated across six staterooms and be looked after by a crew of sixteen.
Motor Yachts 500 GT – 999 GT
ENTOURAGE | 60m (196’8”) | Amels | 2023
Luxury yacht ENTOURAGE © Guillaume Plisson
Amels collaborated with Damen Yachting, who are credited with the naval architecture, Espen Oeiono International who designed the exterior and Burdifilek for the interiors on this 2023 built yacht in the Netherlands. Six staterooms can accommodate up to twelve guests and there are also thirteen crew members on board.
RELIANCE | 55m (180’4”) | Heesen | 2023
Superyacht RELIANCE by Heesen
Built by Heesen with naval architecture from Van Oosanen, design from Omega Architects and interiors from Luca Dini, this superyacht can accommodate up to twelve guests in six staterooms with an on-board crew of thirteen.
THIS IS IT | 43.5m (142’7”) | Tecnomar – The Italian Sea Group | 2024
Superyacht THIS IS IT – Tecnomar
This futuristic-looking superyacht is exclusively the work of Tecnomar – the Italian Sea Group, who kept the naval architecture, design and interiors in house. Twelve guests can be accommodated on board in six staterooms with an onboard crew of thirteen.
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These hotly contested categories showcase the pinnacle of contemporary superyachts, where one off designs push the boundaries of technical possibilities and yacht-building craftsmanship.
In our next instalment, displacement yachts under 499 GT go head-to-head. Contact us now for more information about previous winners which are available for charter.
