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Monaco Yacht Show 2024

Wednesday 25th September - Sunday 28th of September

The 2024 Monaco Yacht Show will take place between Wednesday 25th September and Sunday 28th of September . This prestigious event is a unique experience for private owners and new clients looking to purchase or charter a yacht and indulge themselves in the world of yachting.

Taking place in the iconic Port Hercules, only adds to its allure, making it the perfect backdrop for the display of outstanding superyachts. Since its inception in 1991, the Monaco Yacht Show has enjoyed the support of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, adding an extra touch of prestige to the event.

Come and see the Ahoy Club & Ray White Marine display

As an exclusive distributor for the Ferretti Group brands (CRN, Custom Line, Riva, Pershing, Wally, Ferretti Yachts, Itama, Mochi Craft), Ahoy Club and Ray White Marine are proud to showcase some of the latest and most innovative designs at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show. Additionally, with over 100 brokerage yachts available for inspection, you can count on our trusted expertise to guide you through, ensuring you receive the best deals and comparisons.

The team at Ahoy Club & Ray White Marine look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.

Our exclusive yachts on show

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Monaco Yacht Show

Annual luxury yachting event in September

An annual trade show held in Port Hercules, it is Europe's biggest in-water display of large yachts.

Launched in 1991 as a broker-oriented event, its focus is on superyachts over 20m in length. The programme includes open-air film screenings, talks, debates, press conferences, masterclasses and more. Access by invitation only.

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What to see

In addition to the estimated 125 or so yachts on display, over 580 exhibitors including brokerage companies, superyacht builders, yacht designers, luxury brands and automobile companies participate in the event. Throughout the four-day event there are over 150 private events. There are launches for extraordinary ships and unveilings of innovative devices. You can find out about the latest innovations in yacht design, new green technological trends and design concepts for yachts.

Since 2017 the show has extended across the whole port, easing the flow of visitors from the exhibitors to the various quays and tents on the Quai Albert 1er and the Quai Antoine, which provides a "superyacht lifestyle" environment. There is an exhibition lounge with a restaurant and direct access to the Car Deck and to Tenders & Toys. There are electric buggies, water shuttles and various transport services to help guests get around.

There is a VIP 'Sapphire' Experience, a programme of activities operated by the official concierge service, this is a bespoke 'experience' reserved for those interested in chartering or purchasing a yacht.

Notable yachts that have been at the show include Illusion 1, Project Sunrise, ROCK.IT, Infinity, Thumper, Anyuta, Jubilee, O'Mega.

Founded in 1991 and organised by French entrepreneur Maurice Cohen, in 1994 the rights to the show were sold to IIR, a management company. In 2016 the show debuted an exhibition space for luxury cars called 'Car Deck'. The car exhibition has included brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Hemmels, Lamborghini, McLaren and Mercedes Benz.

In 2017 there was an estimated €4.5 billion value in yachts in Monaco for the event.

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September 2024, start planning.

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The next Monaco Yacht Show, a renowned international trade fair, will be held from 25 to 28 September 2024.

To ensure the smooth running of the on-the-water exhibition, restrictions will be in place for boats seeking to access Port Hercule from 25 September 2024 at midnight until 6.30 pm on 28 September 2024.

During this period, access will be closed to all traffic between midnight and 7 am. Only vessels with a Monaco Yacht Show identification badge will be allowed to access the port between 7 am and midnight.

For safety reasons, a speed limit of 3 knots will also apply to all vessels within Port Hercule.

Yacht owners can obtain an identification badge by contacting the S.A.M. Monaco Yacht Show at +377 93 10 41 70.

Identification badges can be requested between 19 August 2024 and 10 September 2024 at the latest.

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Monaco Superyacht Show

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• 100+ Yachts
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• 25th - 28th September

Set in the iconic Port Hercules in the principality of Monaco, the Monaco Yacht Show represents the pinnacle of luxury. Each year, the MYS curates the exhibition of 125+ extraordinary one-off superyachts built by the world’s most respected shipyards and welcomes leaders from the yachting industry. In September, the yachting industry turns its focus exclusively to the MYS where forty or so new launches are annually unveiled in a worldwide debut. 600 exhibiting companies and partners participate in the growing success of the MYS. Monaco provides the ultimate showcase for industry influencers from the most reputable superyacht builders, award-winning yacht designers, luxury suppliers, influential brokerage houses to the most sought-after water toys, prestige cars, helicopter and private jet manufacturers. The MYS is the premiere luxury event worldwide where visitors can discover the greatest aspects of superyachting.

TWW offers a bespoke VIP yacht show experience. Arranging private tours on board and meetings with top designers and shipyards. We would be delighted to guide you and your guests around this year’s show.

Yachts for Sale on Display

Admiral 55 s-force silver star i.

55.3m | Admiral yachts | 2023

54.35m | Amels | 2011

50.49m | Trinity | 2009

40.8m | Benetti | 2021

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55m | Heesen | 2021

68m | Icon Yachts | 2010

90m | Oceanco | 2018

85m | SilverYachts | 2019

78m | Abeking & Rasmussen | 2011

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130 Bellissima

Azimut Grande Trideck

Grande 36 Metri

Magellano 30 Metri

Pershing 140

Pershing GTX116

Sunseeker 100

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Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024 takes place between 25-28 September in its Port Hercules home.

Read our guide  to getting the best out of the Monaco Yacht Show.

Monaco Yacht Show is the showpiece of the European summer show season and always attracts a crowd of yachting fans. We are looking forward to seeing you at our usual prime position on stand QH18 where we will have experts on hand to answer any questions you have about any aspects of yachting. Whatever your question is, rest assured we can answer it.

We will also have a selection of extraordinary yachts on display.  Please contact your broker for tickets and to arrange yacht inspections.

We look forward to seeing you in Monaco

RENAISSANCE - for charter 

A brand-new 112m (367.4ft) yacht, RENAISSANCE will exceed all expectations. From her vast beach club and plethora of toys to her sprawling private owner's deck, the 36 guests she is capable of hosting will be spoilt. Built in 2023 by Spanish shipyard Freire, the spa deck is undoubtedly the most impressive feature. There's a vast gym, yoga area, plunge pools, steam room, sauna and even two treatment rooms, hair and beauty salons too. Elsewhere, the sushi bar and BBQ bars will see guests well fed, while the 19-seat indoor cinema will provide hours of entertainment.

Length: 112m (367.4ft) Build: 2023, Freire Shipyard, Spain Guests: 36 in 19 cabins Exterior design: Bannenberg and Rowell Design Interior design: Bannenberg and Rowell Design Charter rate: from USD 3,000,000 per week Ask us  about  RENAISSANCE  

ENERGY – for sale

ENERGY has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure constructed to Lloyd’s classification, neatly concealing her remarkably capacious 2,885GT of internal volume linked by a lower to bridge deck elevator. The sun deck has a helipad, lounge with feature bar and jacuzzi, while the bridge deck has great entertainment spaces with a piano lounge and bar and an outside terrace. The owner’s deck has a private foredeck lounge with jacuzzi and firepit, a lounge and bar with sliding glass walls on three sides, dining for 18 guests and a huge pool. Two main deck VIP suites have private balconies and the lower deck has a beach club and spa with port-side sea-level terraces for the gym and massage room, hammam, sauna and a relaxation room with another sea terrace. Twin 3,000hp MTU diesel engines give her a range of 5,000nm at 13.5 knots and a top speed of 17 knots with zero speed stabilisers ensuring guest comfort at anchor. 

Length: 77.8m (255.2ft)   Build: 2022, Amels, The Netherlands  Guests: 14 in 7 cabins  Exterior design: Espen Oeino  Interior design: Zuretti  Asking price: EUR 199,000,000  Ask us  about  ENERGY  

CAIPIRINHA – for sale

The 1,182GT CAIPIRINHA, winner of Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards as ARKLEY, has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure built to Lloyd’s classification and MCA compliance. The main deck aft has a bar and oversized settee. A vast sun deck features an indoor/outdoor lounge area with a fully equipped bar and panoramic views. Aft of the sun deck lounge is al fresco dining for 12, while an oversized jacuzzi and sun beds are located forward. There is a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck, with a VIP cabin on the upper deck, and four guest cabins on the lower deck. Powered by twin 1,979hp Caterpillar diesel engines, CAIPIRINHA has a transoceanic range of 7,000nm. With a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots, the ultra-modern stabilisation system on board reduces roll motion. Two 7.5m (37.6ft) Vikal tenders stow behind shell doors on the lower deck aft. 

Length: 60m (196.9ft)   Build: 2009 (refit 2017), Lurssen, Germany  Guests: 12 in 6 cabins  Exterior design: Espen Oeino  Interior design: Mark Berryman Design  Asking price: USD 59,990,000  Ask us  about  CAIPIRINHA

SEANNA - for sale and charter

SEANNA is a 65m (213ft) full displacement tri-deck yacht designed and built by Benetti, delivered in 2011 to Lloyd’s classification. The streamlined exterior meets stylish interiors courtesy of Redman Whiteley Dixon and Susan Young, with Italian leather and rich walnut used throughout. Exterior highlights include an elevated observation deck above the large sundeck which has an enclosed lounge/dining/party room amidships and plenty of open-air space forward and aft. There’s also a Portuguese bridge with sunpads as well as a sun deck jacuzzi. Twin Caterpillar 3516B diesels with a combined 4,522hp give a top speed of 17 knots, a 15-knot cruising speed and a maximum range at 12 knots of 5,000nm. Two pairs of Naiad zero speed stabilisers are fitted.

Length:  65m (213.3ft)   Build: 2011 (refurbished 2021), Benetti, Italy Guests: 12 in 7 cabins  Exterior design: Benetti Interior design: RWD Asking price: EUR 49,500,000 Charter rate: from EUR 434,000 per week Ask us  about  SEANNA

ASANTE - for sale

The 41.8m (137.2ft) ASANTE is the fifth hull in Custom Line's successful Navetta 42 series. Constructed in GRP to RINA classification and designed inside and out by Zuccon International Project, she was delivered in 2020. Notable features include a spacious sun deck with jacuzzi, wet bar, and lounge-diner. Inside, she comfortably hosts 10 guests in five double cabins. Twin 1,622hp Caterpillar diesel engines give her a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising range of 12.5 knots, with a range of 2,720nm. An extensive list of upgrades and yard works completed in 2024 mean ASANTE is in pristine condition. 

Length: 41.8m (137.2ft) Build: 2020 (refitted 2024), Custom Line (Ferretti), Italy Guests: 10 in 5 cabins  Exterior design: Zuccon International Project Interior design: Zuccon International Project  Asking price: EUR 17,900,000  Ask us  about  ASANTE

AMARYLLIS - for sale

Delivered by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011 and refit in 2024, 78.4m (257.2ft) AMARYLLIS has seen very little use in her lifetime. Interior design by Reymond Langton was inspired by the Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods and features unique finishings. Accommodating 12 guests across six cabins, this includes an impressive owner's deck with private terrace. Notable features include a lower deck beach club with spa and gym that opens directly onto the sea, with a 5m swimming pool on the sun deck. AMARYLLIS has a top speed of 16.5 knots, and can achieve a range of 4,300nm at her cruising speed of 14 knots. Powered by twin 2,000hp Caterpillar 3,516 diesel engines, her zero speed stabilisers deliver peace at anchor.

Length: 78.4m (257.2ft) Build: 2011 (refitted 2023), Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany Guests: 13 in 6 cabins  Exterior design: Reymond Langton Design  Interior design: Reymond Langton Design  Asking price: EUR 89,000,000  Ask us  about   AMARYLLIS

FOX – for sale

The 295GT FOX has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure has been constructed to RINA commercial classification. The 103.5sqm (1,114sqft) main deck aft enables her to carry a huge range of equipment, from watertoys and two 7.5m (24.6ft) tenders to amphibious vehicles and submersibles, launched by two 2.5T SWL deck cranes - carrying capacity unheard of in a yacht of this size. The bridge deck aft has a DJ station overlooking the main deck aft, open-air dining and bar with optional shade from awnings. Twin 1,015hp Caterpillar diesel engines give her a top speed of 14.5 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum range of 3,000nm at nine knots. CMC Marine stabilisers ensure guest comfort underway and at anchor. 

Length: 34.9m (114.3ft)  Build: 2024, Pendennis, United Kingdom  Guests: 10 in 5 cabins  Exterior design: Tansu Yachts  Interior design: QLondon  Asking price: EUR 17,000,000   Ask us  about FOX 

NORFOLK STAR - for sale and charter

NORFOLK STAR is a 37m (121.4ft) pedigree sailing yacht, designed and built by renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi. This yacht is in superb condition having recently undergone a multi-million-euro refit in 2020, as well as her five-year Lloyd's survey. A fantastic family option, she has accommodation for six across three cabins, with all guest spaces being line free. Outside there are spacious dining areas and a large cushioned sunbathing area, while inside is light and airy. A new 550hp Volvo engine gives a maximum speed of 12.5 knots and a cruising speed of 11.4 knots, with a range of 3,050nm.

Length: 37m (121.4ft)  Build: 1996 (refitted 2020), Perini Navi, Italy Guests: 6 in 3 cabins  Exterior design: Perini Navi Interior design: Perini Navi Asking price: EUR 4,450,000 Charter rate: from EUR 65,000 per week Ask us  about  NORFOLK STAR

RIBELLE – for sale

The 135GT RIBELLE’s DNV-GL-certified hull was constructed in carbon fibre and titanium by British race yacht builder Green Marine before being fitted out by Vitters. Displacing just 90 tonnes, she is capable of speeds up to 20 knots in moderate conditions and has the trophies to prove it. A lifting keel gives her excellent performance and access to shallow ports and anchorages. She is in immaculate condition following a recent repaint of hull, mast and boom and she also has a new set of cruising sails. Under sail her range is unlimited and on calm days her 262hp Volvo Penta diesel engine gives her a top speed of 12 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 2,000nm at her eight-knot passage speed. 

Length: 32.6m (106.9ft)   Build: 2017, Vitters, The Netherlands  Guests: 6 in 3 cabins  Exterior design: Malcolm McKeon  Interior design: Rémi Tessier  Asking price: EUR 16,500,000 (EU VAT paid) Ask us  about RIBELLE 

AALTO - for sale and charter

Commissioned by a very experienced, highly discerning owner, the 80m (262.5ft) AALTO has it all. Built to Lloyd’s classification and MCA compliance by Oceanco, she has been meticulously maintained and upgraded. The impressive deck spaces are home to a glass-backed pool and a sun lounge with chef station and sit up bar. Inside, there is a fully equipped wellness spa and nine suites for up to 18 guests. With 24 crew, there is an impressive guest to crew ratio. Twin 4,860hp MTU diesel engines give her a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 18 knots, as well as a transatlantic range of 6,000nm at her passage speed of 14 knots. Retractable Rolls-Royce stabilisers provide comfort at anchor and underway.

Length: 80m (262.5ft) Build: 2007, Oceanco, The Netherlands  Guests: 18 in 9 cabins  Exterior design: Nuvolari & Lenard Interior design: Alberto Pinto Asking price: EUR 79,750,000 (EU VAT paid) Ask us  about  AALTO

ARTISAN - for sale and charter

At 63m (207ft) with five decks including a gym and yoga deck perched high above the sundeck, she is one of the largest yachts built by the Benetti shipyard, with elegant full custom exterior lines drawn by Giorgio Cassetta. Winner of The World Superyacht Awards 2020 and Winner of the World Yacht Trophies Best Exterior Design 2019, ARTISAN has an impressive 1,245GT of internal living space for up to 16 guests. Outside, the aft bridge deck is home to a bar and spa pool as well as plenty of spacious sunpads. Twin 1,810hp MTU engines give her a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots, with a 3,500nm range.

Length: 63m (207ft) Build: 2019, Benetti, Italy Guests: 12 in 7 cabins  Exterior design: Giorgio Cassetta Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell Design  Asking price: EUR 59,750,000 Ask us  about ARTISAN

NO DESTINATION - for sale

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Originally delivered in 2009 by the Dutch shipyard Damen as a Royal Navy crew support vessel, 37.5m (123ft) NO DESTINATION underwent a 30-month rebuild completed in 2022. Desirable features include a foredeck sun lounge offering incredible views from the jacuzzi, as well as a bridge deck aft with a lounge doubling as an open-air dining area. Twin 1,400hp Caterpillar C32 diesel engines give her a top speed of 22 knots and an impressive range of 3,500nm at her passage speed of 10 knots. There are also an array of tenders and toys, including a custom 9m (29.5ft) Munson Packcat landing craft tender, 5.5m Zodiac RIB, Hobie cat, electric bicycles, scuba diving equipment, and two Sea-Doos. 

Length: 37.5m (123ft) Build: 2009, Damen, Netherlands  Exterior design: Damen/Azure Yacht Design  Interior design: Just Design and Super Nova Luxury Interior  Asking price: EUR 13,500,000  Ask us  about NO DESTINATION

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Monaco’s Port Hercule: The Beating Heart of the Principality, The Grand Prix, the Yacht Show and Local Culture

Long before its Cathedral graced the Rock that overlooks the Port of Monaco, local Ligurians, seafaring Phocaeans and Greeks worshipped their gods there.   And the immensity of the blessing of a deep port beneath it meant that a singular Temple be erected in its honour and to a heroic figure, a demi-god himself, who mythically endowed Monaco with this blessing. The Temple was to Hercules to which “Port Hercule” owes its signature name.  

It can be a little bewildering when you first arrive at the Port and gaze into the waters of the stunning scenic Harbour – because it “harbours” so many names in addition to its French

“Hercule” baptism. Let us tell you about the Quays because each one has a history and almost certainly a fascinating future.

Take ‘Quai l’Hirondelle’ for example, named after Prince Albert I’s oceanographic research vessel. Sailing throughout the Mediterranean, to the Azores, and on an Arctic adventure to Svalbard, he helped to secure eternally Monaco’s role in seafaring and oceanographic tradition. The harbour’s oth er quays include names such as ‘Quai Antoine Ier’, reflecting back to the reign of Antonio I, Prince of Monaco from 1701 to 1731, who swore an oath to the French King Louis XIV, while at the same time strictly guarding the Principality’s independence, and was knighted subsequently.

‘Quai des États-Unis’, is famous for its long straightaway and hairpin turn and is one of the faces of Monaco’s Formula 1 races. One of the main functions of the Port is to host globally-recognised events like the Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show .  

‘Quai Rainier III’ is appropriately named after Prince Rainier who married Hollywood actress Grace Kelly. Thousands celebrated on the Port’s quays watching Grace Kelly for her 1956 wedding to the Crown Prince – and again when the newly-marrieds started their honeymoon aboard the royal yacht, Deo Juvante II. The regal wedding set the stage for Monaco’s image to become permanently entwined with that of glitz and glamour by the sea.

And there was a repeat performance in 2011, when 85,000 spectators raced to the quays for a live concert by Jean-Michel Jarre in celebration of the wedding of Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II.

If you thought the Port is reserved mainly for Royal Weddings and the Grand Prix you could be forgiven because these are huge events in the life of the Principality. But the Port is reminded daily of its primary sea-faring “raison d’être”. Due to its prominence aside the Mediterranean Sea and the rich sailing culture that benefits from its aquamarine waters, Port Hercule is headquarters to the Yacht Club de Monaco, spiritually linked with the now iconic Monaco Yacht Show.  

Monaco certainly is a global magnet evoking luxury, opulence, and seagoing tradition, three characteristics mirrored perfectly by the Yacht Show. When the event attracts together the global superyacht industry, superyacht admirers, and Monacans to its promenades, every time Autumn beckons, it becomes crystal clear that Port Hercule is so much more than just a harbour.  

Local Culture and Life  

Much of Monaco is genuinely about celebrity, glitz, glamour and the finest things in life. Port Hercule itself is a chameleon and changes colours to suit its audience – at times it serves the pinnacle of the international jet set and at others it is a kindly custodian of local culture. Local families and their children, stroll swim, hang-out, shop and lead a normal if somewhat fortunate  life.

Take a walk down or up the most beautiful pedestrian street of the adjacent Condamine, the street of Princess Caroline. There are many restaurants, shops, and one amazing bakery (on the corner next to the Place d’Armes Square).   A must-see spot in the morning is the local market at the Place d’Armes Square. The rows of fruit and vegetables will delight your eye, and one can have an authentic breakfast in one of the cafes inside the market. You can always return here for lunch, too, for the most delicious pizza from Le Comptoir, fresh vegetarian salads by Eat Juice, and for simply incomparable Italian coffee.

The port itself is always busy and not only with the pit stops and grandstands of the Formula One towards the end of May. In summer the children’s entertainment park is established, and the Christmas Village is built for New Year. In warm seasons visit the municipal open-air pool with cleansed and heated seawater, and in winter stop by at an ice rink under the open sky.

The glamour of Monaco is such that there is an inner secret that escapes the celebrity spotlight. It is an amazing place for children – and not just for those holidaying. To bring up a child in Monaco is to realize a wish that is attributed to Princess Grace – that it be a child’s paradise. And Port Hercule is part of this secret. It serves as a playground and a sports area and a sea-side summer camp for children – all in one.  

A Little 20th Century History  

The modern Harbour took shape in 1901; Prince Albert I had already marked his reign with the creation of the Oceanographic Museum, when it became a priority that the Principality should have a fine harbour. The modern shape of the port was completed in 1926, substantially re-modernized in the 1970s and   in 2010 the Finnish manufacturer Marinetek was hired to deliver three new floating concrete pontoons to replace Monaco’s old fixed piers.  

Ancient History  

So important was the port that well before the future global brands of Monaco and Monte Carlo were born, the Rock and its port were called “Mono-ikos ” . This is a fascinating historical coincidence considering that the names Monaco and Monte Carlo derive from entirely different roots.   Why Monoikos? Historians are divided over whether “mono” (meaning “one” ) was because the Temple was dedicated to just one god or whether it was because Hercules insisted on living there alone with his acolytes.  

In fact the Greek demi-god Hercules is credited by the Roman Emperor Julian with creating the whole coastal route passing through Monaco and Port Hercule from Spain and France and arriving eventually in Rome.   The Roman poet Virgil called it “that castled cliff, Monoecus by the sea”.   The port was a busy centre in 300 BC – and we know Julius Caesar passed through it in 50 BC.  

In the 20th Century another powerful god “James Bond” attempted to succeed Hercules and have his name linked with Monaco and the port in the film   GoldenEye . But when Bond attempts to prevent a lady villain from stealing a helicopter, she escapes when Bond is accidentally foiled by the local harbour police.  

So we can jokingly say that because Monaco harbour police, foiled his exploits, James Bond had to be satisfied with forever being linked instead to the Casino through the film Casino Royale.  

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Recognized as one of the most prestigious yacht shows in the world, Port Hercules in Monaco becomes the centre of the Superyacht industry for three days at the end of September.

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I absolutely love each year's new edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. Fabulous yachts and luxury suppliers combined with the latest designs and innovations in water toys are always fascinating to see. Topped off with an international clientele and set in the gorgeous Port Font vieille in Monaco, where the sun is always shining, and you have a recipe for success!

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Monaco Yacht Show 2024: guida pratica al famoso salone

I prezzi dei biglietti partono da 690€ per un giorno.

In tutto, oltre 560 espositori presenteranno le loro innovazioni per la nautica di domani, dal design alle nuove tecnologie. Saranno esposti non meno di 120 yacht e 60 tender da acquistare, noleggiare o visitare.

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Il salone sarà suddiviso in cinque zone tematiche, ognuna delle quali offrirà un’immersione in un’area diversa del mondo della nautica:

• Nella Dockside Area è esposta una vasta gamma di superyacht e tender di lusso.
• Nella Sailing Yacht Area troverete gli yacht a vela più eleganti creati da rinomati costruttori e designer.
• Lo Yacht Design & Innovation Hub sarà lo spazio dedicato alle innovazioni d’avanguardia, dove i visitatori potranno scoprire gli ultimi progressi nel campo del design e della tecnologia.
• L’Adventure Area combinerà attività sportive acquatiche e gadget innovativi per offrire ai visitatori un’esperienza di intrattenimento unica.
• Infine, il Sustainability Hub metterà in evidenza gli sforzi dell’industria per ridurre l’impronta di carbonio, con dimostrazioni di tecnologie ecologiche e sostenibili.

La Sapphire Experience è l’esperienza VIP per eccellenza. Avete in mente di fare un acquisto? Con questo prezioso pass avrete un intero team a vostra disposizione per consigliarvi, regalandovi un’immersione totale nel mondo del lusso e dello yachting. Il biglietto VIP offre un accesso privilegiato a lounge, tour privati degli yacht, serate di gala e cocktail privati a bordo degli yacht più prestigiosi.

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Il mercoledì è riservato ai clienti privati, agli espositori e ai possessori del biglietto Sapphire. Il pubblico potrà accedere al salone da giovedì 26 a sabato 28 settembre alla modica cifra di 690€ per un giorno, 1170€ per due giorni e 1860€ per tutti e tre.

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PRESENTATION

Hercules Port is a natural bay at the foot of the ancestral rock of the princes of Monaco. It is one of the few, if not the only deep-water port of the French Riviera.

It was used as a trading port by the Greeks and Romans but had the disadvantage of being poorly sheltered from the easterly winds. This prompted the erection of two piers in the early twentieth century which went some way to providing better protection, nut not completely as the means used then for deep water were not fully effective (30-40 meters).

Under the impetus of HRH Prince Rainier III, studies were undertaken in the 1970s to better protect the stretch of water by placing, before the two existing piers, a new sea wall and a lee breakwater intended to provide the port with full protection from the swells of the eastern sector.

These studies were to lead to the construction of a colossal structure 352 metres in length and weighing 160,000 tonnes at the foot of the Rock of Gibraltar. The unique design of this avant-garde work is to be semi-floating. The volume of seawater “trapped” between the underside of the structure and the mobilized seabed behaves like a wall baptizes and patented under the name of “fixed water wall”. It is this wall of water that provides the atteation of agitation on either side of the mooring. The floating nature of this structure, anchored on the Rock side by a ball joint and moored on the sea side by eight lines of moorings (5 on the wide side and 3 on the shore side) has made it possible to preserve the marine fauna and flora).

It was towed to the principality in August 2002 and moored at the foot of the rock. It was completed by a lee breakwater 145 metres in length in order to build a marina in front of Quai Louis II, itself created in 2005 andcompleted in 2011, intended to host the Yacht Club in the summer of 2014. The new sea wall also makes it possible to welcome major cruise ships (up to 300 metres in length). Inside the original port, HRH Prince Albert II, who continued the work started by his father, wished to see the stretch of water undergo comprehensive redevelopment to make Hercule Port the most mdern and most practical marina in the western Mediterranean, and on the wider scale to position Monaco as a Capital of Yachting.

This redevelopment enables large and luxurious pleasure craft to enter the Port in response to the deelopment of ocean cruising.

Hercule Port in detail

• Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco
• General Director: Olivier LAVAGNA
• Financial Manager: Olivier IMPERTI
• Operations Manager: Virginie FABRON
• Port Authority: +377 97 77 30 00
• Port Masters: Guillaume FABRE – Robert GUYOT – Julien TETART
• VHF Canal 12 monitored around the clock
• Reception in season from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
• Port watchman 24/7
• Maximum speed : 3 knots
• Position GPS: 43°44’,1N – 007°25’,8E

• Depth: Outer pier 30 meters, Outer port 40 meters, Pool from 2.50 to 55 meters
• Reception: +377 97 77 30 00 or VHF channel 12
• Mooring: rear berthed and mooring line at the front.

Fresh water, electricity on the quayside and on the pontoons (220V / 380V), WIFI available at additional cost (subscriptions available by connecting at “MonacoWifi”; free access at the fiber via a QR Code allowing you to be edirected to the purchase portal obtained on the electrical terminals), grey waters collectors on some quays, 12 showers, 20 WC. TV on the quayside, self-service laundrette in the city, containers for used oil and batteries, refuse collection. Fuel on the landing stage (BP station).

Two private careening areas and two shipyards are located at Hercule Port and managed by Monaco Marine ad Monaco Boat Service . These companies have respectively a fixed crane of 6 tons and two cranes of 5 and 15 tons.

IMPORTANT: CAPACITY TO EMPTY GREY AND BLACK WATER CONNECTION TO A COLLECTION NETWORK CONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC NETWORK OR BY REQUESTING AUTHORISATION FOR THE INTERVENTION OF SPECIALISED COMPANIES.

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