With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner, let's take a look at the impressive line-up of yachts over 50 meters on display or berthing in the port of Hercules this year...
Length: 95.2 meters
Builder: Leshun Yachts
The biggest yacht on sale at this year's Monaco Boat Show is the spectacular "Kismet", which may not be her first visit to the principality, but even after nine years on the water, she still stands out. Kismet's character brief is "Champagne and Caviar," designed by Espen Øino and Reymond Langton. Highlights include an Art Deco interior, a grand atrium, two helipads and a jeweled cabin that can accommodate 16 guests and 27 crew members.
The boat was sold by Cecil Wright & Partners for an asking price of 149 million euros
"Drizzle"
Length: 68.8 meters
Builder: Netherlands, Fitix
With only one owner, the "Drizzle" has been managed by a team of owners since 2012 and a comprehensive maintenance program has kept her in near-perfect condition. The owner collaborated with RWD Design Studio UK to create a neutral, modern interior design designed to attract widespread attention. Her most recent retrofit was in 2019, when she repainted and installed a new full-width swim platform with a shower and a retractable self-washing swim ladder. "Drizzle" was added to the market in May 2022 after completing 10 years of special inspections by Lloyd's Register of Shipping.
Hamilton Marine International was responsible for the sale, with an asking price of 69 million euros (including VAT)
"Polar Star"
Length: 65.2 meters
Builder: Germany, Leshun Yachts
Built in 2005 and designed by Espen Øino, Polar Star has, as her name suggests, boasted an impressive ice-class hull with a voyage of 7,000 miles, allowing her to reach remote parts of the world. The yacht underwent a major refit in 2016, with the aft platform extended by two metres, the hexagonal spa pool replaced by a more functional rectangular glass-faced pool, and guest room offices converted into a massage room. It also received a full Pinmar repaint in 2021. Accommodates up to 12 guests.
Eastwind Yachts was responsible for the sale, with an asking price of 64 million euros.
"Seanna"
Length: 64.5 meters
Manufacturer: Italy, Benetti
The "Seanna" was delivered by Benetti in Italy in 2011, with interior design and styling by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Susan Young. In the heart of the ship there is a magnificent marble hall, and her interior is decorated with fine Italian leather, rich walnut woodwork and nickel inlays. The salon was converted into a cinema and there was a separate TV lounge near the formal dining room, while there was also a double massage room and a library with an electric fireplace on the main deck.
Burgess is responsible for the sale, which will add 49.5 million euros.
"Flag" number
Length: 62.3 m
Builder: Netherlands, Fitix
The "Flag" was delivered by Fitix in 2000, but underwent a major refit in 2012, and at the following year's World Superyacht Awards she won the Neptune Award for Best Refit. Highlights include a comfortable interior redesigned by Chahan, with a flexible seven-cabin layout accommodating up to 18 guests. The elevator leads to all decks, including the sundeck, where guests will find a swimming pool and a pizza oven.
The boat was sold by Burgess & Merle Wood & Associates for an asking price of $46 million.
"Marguerite"
Length: 61.3 m
Builder: Germany, Leshun Yachts
Built in 2004 under the supervision of a new construction team at Moran Yacht & Ship, the Marguerite's design outline called for a private area, a specialist dive center, spacious resupply depots and 30 days of autonomous operation. Following a change of ownership at the end of 2021, the yacht for sale has just undergone a full interior refit to accommodate 12 guests in six large cabins, including a double-storey owner's apartment with observation lounge, a private foredeck and a floating staircase leading to the upper study. A large sun deck/helideck has a Jacuzzi for 10 people with a dedicated insulated tank installed on the jacuzzi to empty the tub and immediately refill the hot water.
Moran Yacht & Ship was responsible for the sale, with an asking price of $48 million.
"Caipirinha"
Length: 60 meters
Builder: Germany, Leshun Yachts
The Caipirinha was designed by Espen Øino, the interior was designed by Mark Berryman and delivered by Leshun in 2009. She received the coveted Neptune Superyacht of the Year award at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards and was refitted in 2017. Oversized windows flood the interior with natural light, while each cabin is equipped with low-noise, state-of-the-art electric shutters for privacy. Agents described the layout as "versatile and suitable for all kinds of social gatherings," including a formal salon that could be converted into a movie theater by hiding screens and projectors.
The sale was managed by Burgess for an asking price of €59.99 million.
"Turquoise"
Length: 55.4 meters
Builder: Turkey, Turquoise Yachts
"Turquoise" was delivered in 2011 by the Proteksan-Turquoise shipyard, designed by Dubois Naval Architects and sold after conversion in 2022. Work included upgrades to her interior – overhauled by H2 Yacht Design in 2014 and again in 2019 – as well as new metal hull paint, teak caulking and her 10-year classification society inspection. On the main deck there is a full-width master suite with its own private office and a VIP cabin. A private upper salon with pantry and a small grand piano opens onto the outdoor dining area.
The boat was sold by IYC for an asking price of 20.5 million euros.
“Silver Star”号
Length: 55.2 meters
Builder: Admiral - a brand of the Italian Ocean Group (TISG).
New for 2023, the "Silver Star" is the second in the S-Force 55 series, following the shipbuilder's first "Geco". The design was led by TISG's artistic director, Gian Marco Campanino, who now boasts "stunning interiors designed by legendary Italian luxury designer Giorgio Armani." Key features include a beach club, a large multifunctional circular helipad and upper deck, sports Jacuzzi, bar and en-suite lounge creating the perfect indoor and outdoor social environment.
TWW Yachts was responsible for the sale, with an asking price of 34.5 million euros.
"Kahalani"
Length: 55 meters
Manufacturer: Netherlands, Fitixin
The "Kahalani" was designed by Feadship de Voogt Naval Architects, and the interior was designed by the famous Rémi Tessier in Paris. She benefits from having two large salons, of which the bridge deck salon is unusually full-width design. Tessier's contrasting light and dark finishes give the interior a striking clean and modern feel. The spacious sun deck features a Jacuzzi, a full bar and a fully covered dining room for 12 people. Thanks to semicircular glass sliding doors, the bridge deck offers indoor and outdoor formal dining areas on a large round table that seats 12 people.
The boat was sold by Camper & Nicholsons International for an asking price of 42.5 million euros.
“Sea Huntress”号
Length: 55 meters
Builder: Netherlands, Fitix
The Sea Huntress is a rare product on the brokerage market and is one of the few yachts designed by Terence Disdale from the inside out. She was delivered in 1997, but the 2020 refit saw her overhaul and repainting from top to bottom, large areas of new teak decoration and a complete renovation of her interior. In 2022, under the leadership of her recent owner, the helipad was upgraded to a helicopter that can carry three tons, accompanied by a nine- and six-meter attached boat. Agents say her full-width main salon is "probably the largest yacht of this size".
Camper & Nicholsons International was responsible for the sale for an asking price of 29.75 million euros (including VAT).
“Were Dreams”号
Length: 52.3 meters
Builder: AMERS, Netherlands
Called "Were Dreams", the yacht was designed by Tim Heywood and delivered in 2008 as the first of the Amels 171 limited edition yachts. Her spacious sundeck was one of the many changes to the standard made during construction – it was redesigned into a jacuzzi surrounded by sun baths. Her full-width master suite is complemented by an additional studio on the main deck that can be used for additional guests or personal staff.
It was sold by Camper & Nicholson International for an asking price of 24 million euros.
"Sapphire"
Length: 50.5 meters
Builder: Trinity Yachts, USA
Designed by James McFarlane and built to American Bureau of Shipping aluminum yacht specifications, the Sapphire was delivered in 2009. She has "flexible" accommodation with seven cabins accommodating up to 20 guests. The master suite includes a large bathtub located on the bridge deck with sliding glass doors leading to the aft deck. The Sapphire is a proven world-class motor yacht that has cruised extensively in remote parts of Southeast Asia over the past few years.
The boat was sold by Superyacht Sales & Charter for $19.5 million.