Monaco Yacht Show 2026: What to Expect

From 23 to 26 September, Port Hercule will host the 35th Monaco Yacht Show, bringing together more than 120 superyachts and over 550 exhibitors.

One of the main features of the 2026 edition is the number of recent deliveries: more than 40 yachts in the fleet were completed this year. For buyers, brokers and owners, that makes Monaco one of the best places to compare the current new-build market in person.

From 24 to 100+ metres

The fleet ranges from yachts around 24 metres to vessels exceeding 100 metres.

At the top end is the 102-metre NIXIE by Lürssen, making her Monaco Yacht Show debut. Other major yachts include the 80-metre PANGEA, Sanlorenzo’s 73.4-metre SILVER FOX, the Benetti B.Now 67M and ISA’s 66.4-metre SEA RAIDER X.

The 40 to 60-metre segment is particularly strong this year, with yachts including the Riva 54 Metri, Mangusta 165 REV, Baglietto FAST50 and T60, Tankoa’s SINGOLARE and the 41.45-metre Amer EVEN FURTHER.

New premieres and new directions

Several new models will make their public debut in Monaco.

The Sunreef 100 Eco continues the growth of large electric multihulls, while the Sirena Superyachts 42M marks the Turkish builder’s first move into steel superyachts.

Explorer yachts are also becoming more prominent. Long range, large storage capacity and the ability to operate away from marinas are now attracting owners far beyond the traditional expedition market.

Sailing yachts and large catamarans are gaining ground too. The 62-metre SIMENA by Ares Yachts, with parallel-hybrid propulsion, is one of the notable sailing yachts in this year’s fleet.

More than yachts

The show extends well beyond the docks.

The new Designer Gallery brings together yacht designers, naval architects and studios working on both new-build and refit projects.

The Adventure Area has also expanded, with additional tenders, chase boats, water toys and equipment on display around Quai Antoine Ier.

Hybrid propulsion, battery systems, solar integration and hull efficiency will remain major technical themes throughout the show, with more yards presenting these systems on completed yachts rather than only future concepts.

Why Monaco still matters

The main advantage of the Monaco Yacht Show is simple: comparison.

Visitors can move directly between competing yachts, examine layouts, deck circulation, ceiling heights, privacy, crew routes and exterior spaces, and see how different design ideas actually work once built.

With more than 120 yachts spread around Port Hercule, planning is essential. A focused shortlist is far more useful than trying to see everything.

Monaco remains one of the few places where the latest superyachts, new design concepts, brokerage opportunities and the people behind them can all be assessed within four days.