Monaco Yacht Show 2026: A Standout Year for Superyachting

The Monaco Yacht Show once again brought the international superyacht industry together in Port Hercule from 23–26 September, with four busy days of yacht viewings, new launches, client meetings and conversations about the season ahead.

Celebrating its 35th edition, the 2026 show welcomed 118 superyachts, more than 560 exhibitors and 30,678 visitors, with the fleet representing an estimated €4.5 billion in value. An impressive 50 of the yachts on display were delivered in 2026, with the fleet averaging 47.5m in length.

The scale of the show reflects the wider strength of the sector. According to figures highlighted by Monaco Yacht Show, the global superyacht industry now generates €54 billion annually, while yacht sales exceeded €4 billion in the first half of 2026 alone.

The standout yachts of Monaco 2026

At the head of the fleet was the remarkable 111m Oceanco LEVIATHAN, the largest yacht attending this year’s show. She was joined by some significant new launches, including the 102.4m Lürssen NIXIE, 88m Turquoise ANGELIQUE, 79.8m Amels PANGEA and Sanlorenzo’s new SILVER FOX.

NIXIE made her world premiere in Monaco as the largest 2026 delivery at the show, while ANGELIQUE became the largest yacht ever built in Turkey by volume. PANGEA was the first Amels 80 to be presented at a yacht show, while 73.4m SILVER FOX is Sanlorenzo‘s largest yacht to date.

The yachts reflected many of the trends currently shaping the superyacht market, from increasingly ambitious beach clubs and wellness spaces to hybrid propulsion, improved efficiency and a growing appetite for yachts capable of travelling well beyond traditional Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising grounds.

Sustainability continued to have a growing presence too, with 60 solutions independently validated as part of the show’s Blue Wake programme. The Blue Wake Special Prize for a Yacht went to 62m sailing yacht SIMENA, which combines a traditional ketch rig with hybrid propulsion.

Charter was also an important part of the show. Around 39 charter yachts were represented around Port Hercule, giving prospective charter guests an unusual opportunity to compare yachts, meet brokers and crew, and experience different styles of yacht firsthand.

The quality of visitors was as important as the numbers. Exhibitors invited 13,368 private guests, including owners, prospective clients and their representatives, while Monaco Yacht Show itself identified and invited 648 pre-qualified visitors with active yacht projects.

A busy show for motor yacht REVERIE

Among them was 50.29m Feadship motor yacht REVERIE, represented at the show by CharterWorld Fleet Manager LJ Houghting.

REVERIE attracted a steady stream of charter visitors throughout the four days, demonstrating the continued appeal of this proven Feadship. Following a comprehensive refit in 2022, she accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins and offers generous outdoor living across three decks, including an expansive sundeck with Jacuzzi, alfresco dining spaces and an impressive selection of water toys.

For LJ, Monaco provided the opportunity to introduce REVERIE to brokers and prospective charter guests from around the world.

“Monaco is always an incredibly valuable show from a charter perspective as guests have the opportunity to experience the voluminous space of each yacht using all senses rather than simply seeing photographs or reading specifications. We had a remarkable level of interest in REVERIE throughout the week, with plenty of charter visitors coming from all corners of the world. Most of the demand is focused on the Mediterranean Summer 2027 with several inquiries looking for the Caribbean Winter 2026/2027. What stood out for me, was how quickly our guests truly felt what makes her such a strong charter yacht – she has the Feadship pedigree, but she also feels wonderfully comfortable and welcoming thanks to her charter-experienced crew. It was a very positive show for her.”

With REVERIE heading into the winter charter season in the Caribbean, the level of interest in Monaco provides a strong start to the months ahead.

For the wider CharterWorld team, the Monaco Yacht Show remains one of the most important dates in the annual yachting calendar: a chance to step aboard the latest yachts, reconnect with captains and crew, meet with shipyards and industry partners and, most importantly, gather first-hand knowledge that can be shared with our charter clients.