By Georgia Tindale
With less than four weeks to go until the Monaco Yacht Show throws open its doors for its 35th edition, there is plenty to get excited about.
As the world’s largest annual in-water display of superyachts, this year Port Hercule is expected to host 560 exhibitors, 120 superyachts, and over 30,000 visitors over the course of just four days. Here, we run through some of the highlights you can expect at Monaco Yacht Show 2026.
100m+ Beauties to Hybrid Heroes: Top Yacht Debuts
The Monaco Yacht Show is all about showcasing the world’s most spectacular and innovative boats, and so it is always worth starting with the newest superyachts on display. 2026 leaves little to be desired where new boats are concerned, with 43 recently-handed over yachts expected to attend.
A selection of the headline boats includes Baglietto’s nearly 61-metre Kinda II, which was launched in March as the Italian shipyard’s largest boat to date. The Slovenia-based GX Superyachts is also set to make its debut in the large yacht market through its 42-metre GX42 yacht, which is entirely reliant on hybrid and solar power and features solar panels covering the entire low-profile superstructure.
Other headline-grabbing debuts for MYS 2026 include Gabe Newell’s 111-metre Oceanco Leviathan and the wellness-orientated 102.4-metre Lürssen Nixie, which comes equipped with an enormous 270-square-metre beach club and cryotherapy chamber.
Blue Wake™ Awards
Now in their second edition, the eco-focused Blue Wake™ Awards will also be taking place during MYS 2026.
Recognising companies whose latest solutions are helping to speed up yachting’s environmental transition, the categories cover such diverse topics as Tenders & Water Toys, New Build & Refit Shipyards, Nautical Suppliers, Luxury Products & Services and Yacht Services / Brokerage / Charter.
Submissions will be judged according to the Water Revolution Foundation’s strict criteria, before being submitted to a jury for the final verdicts.
The Designer Gallery
Located on a single waterfront platform within the Dockside Area, this dedicated area brings together the industry’s top yacht designers, naval architects and creative studios.
Here, owners, advisors and visitors alike will have the unique opportunity to meet the creative forces behind tomorrow’s most innovative designs. In addition, VBH’s Immersive Experience – located adjacent to the Designer Gallery – will also enable visitors to explore selected projects for themselves before they are built.
The Adventure Area
For thrill seekers, the Adventure Area is also not one to miss. Here, you can discover a broad range of the latest state-of-the-art superyacht tenders (some of which span up to 20.14 metres in length), alongside the coolest water toys and luxury vehicles.
Australian and Asia-Pacific Highlights
Finally, 2026 also marks a bumper year for the Asia-Pacific region at Monaco Yacht Show. Superyacht Australia and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) are joining forces to present a dedicated Asia-Pacific stand for the first time.
Following the popular Asia-Pacific Superyacht Night – which draws in 150-200 attendees and takes place the night before the show’s doors open – there is a diverse catalogue of Australian and Asia-Pacific attendees who will be making their presence felt at this year’s show.
This includes Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Tax Navigate Australia, the Superyacht People, Australian Superyachts, Ankor Software, Southern Sky AI, and Indo-Pacific Solutions.
Echo Yachts, based in Henderson, Western Australia, will also be in attendance, with the industry waiting with bated breath for its groundbreaking custom 58-metre twin-Dynarig adventure sailing catamaran, ASC58, which is currently under construction and slated for delivery in 2027.
David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia, says: “The Asia‑Pacific has been enjoying its best-ever superyacht visitation this year, emerging as an increasingly popular alternative to the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with record numbers in places like Fiji and major infrastructure growth as we build toward opportunities like the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. We are excited to showcase this growth at MYS 2026.”
Discover more about the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 lineup here.
Georgia Tindale is a freelance editor, writer and journalist. Writing for a range of publications, primarily across the maritime and luxury spheres, she is also co-founder and arts editor at the international online and print magazine Porridge. Find her at georgiatindale.com or on LinkedIn.
