The highlight of the superyacht calendar, this year’s Monaco Yacht Show is rapidly approaching – and brokers are showcasing their finest offerings. Those wandering the docks at Port Hercule will have the opportunity to view and acquire world-class yachts from prestigious shipyards and studios across the globe, including winners of the World Superyacht Awards, social media stars, and vessels capable of exploring the Antarctic.
BOAT takes a closer look at the lineup, starting with the world’s most expensive superyacht…
H3
Builder: Oceanco
Length: 105.3m
The most expensive yacht available at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show is H3. Her three-year refurbishment, which commenced in 2020, garnered her international acclaim and a World Superyacht Award. Virtually nothing remained from her previous incarnation as Indian Empress except for the hull, which was extended by an additional 10 meters. The refit also introduced a piano in the main salon that previously belonged to Elton John – the very one on which he composed the album Songs from the West Coast. Her amenities are numerous, with highlights including a large pool featuring a waterfall, a spacious spa and wellness area with a nail salon, and a climate-controlled winter garden in the owner’s suite.
H3 is listed at €295,000,000 through Edmiston.
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Dar
Builder: Oceanco
Length: 90m
Another World Superyacht Awards winner, Dar is inspired by a hammerhead shark and showcases fluid lines, widely spaced wing stations, and a mast resembling a dorsal fin, designed by Luiz De Basto. The nautical theme continues indoors, featuring a school of fish sculpted from Venetian plaster that spirals up the stairs – one of several artworks by DKT Artworks. However, Dar is particularly known for her extensive use of glass, with 390 square meters in her superstructure alone, the thickest sections measuring 30 millimeters.
Dar is priced at €208,000,000 through Large Yacht Corp.
Energy
Builder: Amels
Length: 77.8m
With a brief to “defy convention and connect with the ocean,” naval architect Espen Øino and interior designer François Zuretti collaborated to create Energy. The duo previously worked together on Blohm & Voss’ 74.5-meter Eco, now Zeus, in the 1980s. The superyacht boasts an impressive 2,885GT volume that accommodates 14 guests, featuring an upper deck pool, a large gym, a beach club with spa, and a glass elevator, among other amenities. She has been used privately since her launch and was recently honored as BOAT International’s brokerage boat of the month.
Energy is available for €199,000,000 through Burgess and Cecil Wright and Partners.
Amaryllis
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Length: 78.4m
Amaryllis is renowned for her opulent Art Deco interiors, designed by Reymond Langton, featuring Macassar ebony furniture, chandeliers, and custom floral panels. She can accommodate twelve guests in six cabins, with an owner’s suite that includes a clawfoot bed, a lime marble en suite, and expansive ocean views. Standout features include a piano lounge and a cinema suite, while her beach club is equipped with a dedicated spa, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and massage room. Amaryllis last underwent a significant refit in 2019 and will look immaculate on the docks for potential buyers.
Amaryllis is listed at €89,000,000 through Burgess, Merle Wood & Associates, and Moravia Yachting.
Planet Nine
Builder: Admiral – The Italian Sea Group
Length: 73.2m
Planet Nine boasts a striking militaristic, gunmetal-grey exterior designed by British designer Tim Heywood. However, her interiors are open and contemporary, styled by Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi, and custom-fitted by German luxury outfitter Fitz. She offers accommodation across eight cabins, including an owner’s suite with large windows leading to balconies, another master suite on the main deck, and a VIP cabin with a private outdoor space on the bridge deck. Key features include a commercial-standard helipad, two large beach clubs, and a sundeck spa pool with a water retention tank.
Planet Nine is asking €79,500,000 through Fraser.
Moonstone
Builder: Amels
Length: 60m
Another Tim Heywood design, Moonstone is the second unit in the Amels 200 series and was sold less than five months prior to delivery. The Dutch shipyard is known for its bold speculative builds, but as Damen Yachting sales manager Jorrit Pilaar stated at the time: “We have never finished a boat without a client.” Accommodation is in six cabins, including a VIP on the bridge deck and a lavish main deck owner’s suite with a balcony and a Mongolian marble bathroom. Outstanding leisure features include a sundeck Jacuzzi, gym, and massage room; the superyacht’s multi-beam sonar system and 3D ocean floor mapping will appeal to certain buyers.
Moonstone is listed at €74,900,000 with Superyacht Sales and Charter.
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Lemon Tree
Builder: Sanlorenzo
Length: 61.5m
The first 62Steel model, Lemon Tree was engineered to fit between Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel and its flagship, the 73Steel. This superyacht is recognized for her “sober,” understated exterior but is best known for her owner’s suite, located on the upper deck with oversized windows, a study, and a private terrace with a swimming pool. Her two large garages were a significant design consideration, positioned amidships to launch and retrieve the 9.5-meter tender and toys without interfering with Lemon Tree’s spacious beach club area.
Lemon Tree is seeking €59,500,000 through Y.CO.
Wayfinder
Builder: Astilleros Armón
Length: 68.2m
Delivered in 2021, Wayfinder is the second unit in the Shadowcat series and builds upon the capabilities of the shipyard’s flagship catamaran, Hodor, delivered in 2019. With a 14-meter beam, Wayfinder offers ample space for a helicopter deck – which doubles as a pickleball court or event space – alongside a hangar for an EC-145, and can store abundant food supplies, dive equipment, and water toys. She is also equipped with a fully functioning medical suite, 12 individual staff cabins, and accommodations for 20 crew in an additional 12 cabins. The superyacht is reportedly owned by former Microsoft managing director Bill Gates.
Wayfinder is listed at €55,000,000 through Edmiston.
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Loon
Builder: Icon Yachts
Length: 67.5m
Loon is one of the most recognizable superyachts on social media, thanks to her trend-savvy crew, and serves as an impressive charter platform, having reported over $13 million in gross revenue in 18 months. On the main deck, the raised pool is a major attraction – glass panels allow light to filter down to the beach club, which was significantly extended during a 2014 refit with Icon Yachts. Accommodation consists of a main deck master suite with a private lounge, a VIP suite on the upper deck, and lower deck cabins with direct access to the beach club. Exterior design is by British studio RWD, with interiors by Studio Linse.
Loon is asking $47,500,000 through Merle Wood & Associates.
Serenissima I
Builder: Mengi Yay
Length: 47.5m
Serenissima I is one of the newest entries, with her delivery announced for August 2024. She is the first unit in a new Mengi Yay series designed by the Italian firm Nuvolari Lenard. The yacht was commissioned by an experienced owner seeking the deck and interior space of a larger vessel within a Mediterranean-friendly package, featuring “showstopper features” such as an elevator, a dedicated owner’s deck, and “one of the largest [sundecks] in this category of yachts.” The model also boasts a saloon with a balcony and a wine cellar.
Serenissima I is asking €35,800,000 through Northrop & Johnson.
Queen Mavia
Builder: Oceanco
Length: 62m
Delivered in 2001, Queen Mavia features an exterior by Evan K. Marshall and interiors by Marshall and The A Group. After 19 years, a refit revitalized the Dutch build, extending her aft deck by six meters to include a beach club, toy storage, and a swim platform, while the second and third decks were also extended for additional outdoor space. The helideck was transformed to feature a hot tub and a spa, complete with a massage room, sauna, and gym. Another highlight is the bridge deck, exclusively for the owner, featuring a private lounge and a full onyx stone bathroom.
Queen Mavia is listed at €34,900,000 through Fraser.
Fidelis
Builder: Perini Navi
Length: 56m
Fidelis is the tenth and final unit in Perini Navi’s 56M series and “has never stopped sailing since she was delivered,” according to the shipyard. The owners were extensive charterers before commissioning the sailing yacht, which was nominated at the 2015 World Superyacht Awards. She has undergone significant refits, most recently in 2023 when she received a hull wrap in La Spezia, Italy. Key features include an outdoor sunken cockpit, a flybridge with sunbeds and al fresco dining, and balconies on both the starboard and port sides.
Fidelis is asking €32,000,000 through Edmiston.
Aifer
Builder: CRN
Length: 60m
Delivered in 2011, Aifer emerged from an extensive refit at Icon Yachts in 2019, featuring a new exterior paint job and various interior enhancements, including a new bridge. Her main social hubs are located in the main saloon, which has been arranged with two large settees, armchairs, and formal dining for up to 12 guests, and the sundeck, complete with sun loungers and a Jacuzzi bordered by sun pads. The accommodation includes a master cabin on the main deck with an office, his and hers walk-in wardrobes, a sofa area, and a balcony.
Aifer is listed at €31,500,000 with Camper & Nicholsons and IYC.
Dragonfly
Builder: SilverYachts
Length: 73.3m
When delivered in 2009, Dragonfly was hailed as the fastest, most fuel-efficient long-range cruiser with a transatlantic range of 22 knots. Her outdoor cinema, large sun pad that converts into a dance floor, and swim platform – dubbed the “ultimate toy launchpad” by the broker – are major crowd-pleasers. She was also commended for her contributions to disaster relief efforts in Vanuatu after Hurricane Pam devastated the island in 2015. Exterior design is by Espen Øino, while her rich, ambient interiors are crafted by Danielo Silvestrin.
Dragonfly is asking €27,000,000 through Y.CO.
Black Legend
Builder: Overmarine
Length: 49.9m
Black Legend, designed inside and out by Italian shipyard Overmarine, is regarded as “one of the most iconic Mangusta yachts ever built,” according to the broker. This title alone is worth a visit, much like her Asian-inspired interiors that incorporate a rich palette of red, black, and gold. On the lower deck, the full-beam owner’s suite includes a private study and dressing area, complemented by a gym, cinema, and three guest cabins, including a VIP cabin. She was commissioned by a highly experienced owner and has only been used under this original ownership since her delivery in 2017.
Black Legend is asking €26,900,000 through Camper & Nicholsons.
Sanam
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Length: 52.4m
Delivered in 2016, Sanam was the final unit built at Palmer Johnson’s U.S. facility, making her a unique addition to this year’s lineup. The yacht features the same striking Nuvolari Lenard lines and low-profile design as her sisters DB9 and Bliss and has only ever been used privately since her commissioning. Entertainment-optimized features include a pair of pools, one situated on the foredeck measuring 24 square meters. The second is found on the sundeck, next to a shaded seating area with a drop-down cinema screen, gym equipment, and sunpad area.
Sanam is asking €26,900,000 through Worth Avenue Yachts.
Club M
Builder: Baglietto
Length: 39.8m
Designed for an owner with 30 years of boating experience, Club M underwent a three-year design process, during which the owner visited and consulted with designers and shipyards across Europe. The effort was rewarded, as the superyacht has received both a Neptune and a Design & Innovation Award. Highlights include a main deck owner’s cabin with a retractable balcony, a glass-sided Jacuzzi, and a gym located on the lower deck. Discreet ladders allow crew members to access decks without disturbing guests, highlighting privacy as a top priority in the owner’s design brief.
Club M is listed for €19,900,000 with Christie Yachts.