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A BOAT SHOW is a public exhibition or trade fair of current boat models, debuts, concept vessels, or out-of-production classics. Due to the nature of the industry building around yachting and nautical tourism, a boat show may be a social event. It is commonly attended by marine manufacturers, ship and boat builders as well as yachtsmen.

Most boat shows occur once a year, typically for the duration of a week. They may have exhibitions on land or on water. Boat shows are vital to marine manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, for advertising products, and for increasing publicity.

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5 Largest Must-See Yachts At The 2022 Palm Beach Boat Show - "When it comes to yacht shopping in the United States (and easily being able to go aboard some of the worlds largest and most recognizable yachts that are for sale and/or available for charter), the Palm Beach International Boat Show thats taking place along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, directly across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach Island will be the place to be this weekend."
5 Largest Superyachts At The 2023 Miami International Boat Show - "APHO is the 377-foot-long superyacht that was designed by NuvolariLenard that has been on the cover of every major superyacht magazine since it was launched in 2021. And Kismet is the 312-foot-long superyacht owned by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan that has been chartered by numerous A-list celebrities including Beyonce and Jay-Z. So, when it comes to sheer size and star power, these two superyachts that will be on display at the 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show from February 15-19 at IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens are in a league of their own. In fact, since the next largest yachts at the show are in the 100-foot-range (and include every other type of boat from powerful sportfish down to Jet-Skis, SeaBobs and stand-up-paddleboards too), Miami will be the place to be for anyone looking to get out on the water this year."
5 Largest Superyachts At The 2023 Monaco Yacht Show - "The queen of the show might just be 318-foot-long Carinthia VII that was designed by Tim Heywood and built by Lürssen in 2002. I say this because Carinthia VII has been widely regarded as one of the worlds first true megayachts."
5 Largest Yachts To See At The 2022 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show - "If you happen to be in the market for a yacht - of all sizes to charter or to buy - theres simply no better place to be than the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) from October 26-30. And with demand for boats - of all sizes to charter and bu - continuing to be extremely strong, hundreds of boats built by many of worlds leading boat manufacturers will be there."
5 Standout Yachts From This Years Venice Boat Show - "New launches from Ferretti Yachts, Azimut, Tecnorib, Wally and Nerea show the range of Italy's builders. Plus, what better setting than Venice for a boat show?"
5 Superyachts To See At The 2022 Miami International Boat Show - "After weve all suffered through what seems like a lifetime of travel restrictions, Im not sure if Ive ever looked forward to a boat show more than Im looking forward to going to the Miami International Boat Show that takes place next week (February 16-20). All the newest gear and technology along with a long list of new boats and water toys will be on display at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park, Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, and Museum Park Marina."
7 Stellar New Superyachts Debuting at the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show - "After a year's hiatus, the world's most important big-yacht show returns to Monte Carlo, with 82 superyachts on display. Here are some top premieres."
8 of the newest Italian superyachts for sale 2023 - "The brokerage market for luxury yachts has experienced an unprecedented surge in demand, accompanied by a scarcity of new vessels entering the market. In this article, we delve into the captivating world of high-end yachts, carefully curating a list of the most sought-after vessels launched in the past two years. Join us as we explore the exceptional craftsmanship, cutting-edge design, and enduring allure of these top-tier yachts currently available for sale." Superyecht Times.
10 biggest yachts at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show - CNN.
11 Most Exciting New Yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2022 - "From a $71 million, 206-foot superyacht to a 30-foot offshore dual console, this year's PBIBS has something for everyone."
345-ft 'gap year' superyacht unveiled - "'Millennial' superyacht makes waves at Dubai boat show."
2019 Monaco Yacht Show superyacht line-up released - "Once again, in the worlds second-smallest country, some of the biggest names and vessels in the superyacht industry are set to come together for four days. The Monaco Yacht Show 2019, which runs from 25th to 28th September, is one of the main highlights of the year for the yachting industry."
2021 Superyacht Trends You Need To Know - "When it comes to the world of superyachts, were seeing greater attention paid to the world that surrounds us; were seeing quality of trips prioritised over frequency; were seeing privacy valued more than ever before - the list goes on."
Best Boats At The 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival - "With less than two weeks until the start of the European yacht festival season, some of the worlds best yachts are setting sail for the southern France for the inaugural event, the Cannes Yachting Festival ( 12-17 September ). As the largest in-water boat show in Europe, the annual festival is an excellent showcase of the latest launches and innovations from the nautical world. This year, guests can discover around 130 yachts, including many world premieres. New for 2023 is a new small boat marina plus activations themed around the concept of green yachting." Forbes.
billionaire's 365 ft superyacht TIS - "Take a tour of Lurssen's, Tis yacht. One of the largest giga yachts in the world. This yacht features two helicopter pads, movie theater, elevator, swimming pool, just to name a few. This video was filmed at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show." YouTube 17:47.
Boat Show - Wikipedia.
Cannes Yachting Festival 2020: Inside The Worlds First Post-Coronavirus Yacht Show - "Show Director Sylvie Ernoult On Hosting The Worlds First Post-Covid-19 Yacht Show."
Cannes Yachting Festival 2021 - in pictures - "This years Cannes Yachting Festival drew to a close over the weekend after five days of boat show action on the French Riviera. Despite Covid-19 restrictions and new health measures enforced at the show, the event attracted large numbers of boating enthusiasts and professionals during the week."
Highlights From The 2021 Monaco Yacht Show - "What We Learned On The Ground At Monaco Yacht Show 2021."
IFBSO | INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF BOAT SHOW ORGANISERS - "The No. 1 source of information about the world's best boat shows." All forthcoming shows ordered by date.
Lamborghini Unveils A New High-Performance Powerboat - "4,000 Horsepower Lamborghini Powerboat Brings Italian Supercar Style And Technology To The Water."
LIST OF BOAT SHOWS - Wikipedia.
Major marina rendezvous at Yacht Show - "For the second Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, M3 (Monaco Marina Management) has partnered again with Blumorpho, experts in innovation for sustainable business, to organise this unique networking rendezvous, focused on actions to be taken to meet environmental challenges."
Many Of The Worlds Largest Superyachts Are Still Scheduled To Appear At The Monaco Yacht Show - "'The 30th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is still on course to take place from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2020 at Port Hercule in Monaco,' they say."
Monaco yacht buyers shrug off climate concerns - "At annual yacht show, only a handful of customers said they were troubled by vessels disproportionate carbon footprint."
Monaco Yacht Show 2018: How the super rich are saving the seas - "It may be a magnet for ocean-going excess, but the Monaco Yacht Show is becoming an increasingly precious jewel in the fight to save our seas."
Monaco Yacht Show 2019 unveils its biggest superyacht fleet ever - "Ever wanted to see what more than $4,000,000,000 looks like when it's floating on the water? The glitzy European principality of Monaco is about to make that happen."
Monaco Yacht Show 2022s Top 5 Largest Superyachts Will Take Your Breath Away - Forbes.
Monaco Yacht Show announces first list of superyachts for 2022 show - "On Wednesday, August 3 the Monaco Yacht Show published the first list of superyachts that will be exhibited in the Principalitys Port Hercule as part of the upcoming show next month."
Monaco Yacht Show unveils Carbon Neutrality Transition Plan - "The Monaco Yacht Show recently unveiled its Carbon Neutrality Transition Plan in an exclusive webinar with exhibitors and suppliers, emphasising the shows commitment to sustainability and shining a light on the ongoing efforts to minimise its environmental impact. The MYS is dedicated to becoming completely carbon neutral, which is no small feat when taking into account the colossal carbon footprint of the yachting industry. Nevertheless, the show aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2025 compared to 2022, while aiming to achieve carbon neutrality alongside the Principality as a whole by 2050."
On board the biggest boat at the Monaco Yacht Show - " IJE is doing what she was always meant to do: cruising, far away from ports and marinas, in the company of dolphins, blue whales and manta rays. This 108-metre custom creation from British design studio RWD and Italian builder Benetti has the soul of an explorer in a supremely elegant package"
See The Largest Superyachts Of The 2021 Monaco Yacht Show - Forbes.
The spectacular superyachts on display at this years Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - "If youre not there, then you dont exist: Billionaires sail in for worlds largest superyacht event."
The Wealthiest of the Wealthy's $4.8 Billion Boat Party in Monaco 2019 - "The annual Monaco Yacht Show showcases the pinnacle of design, engineering, and luxury available to the seafaring superrich."
Top 5 Superyachts To See At 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show - "Im just going to say it. The quality and quantity of superyachts that will be on display at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 23-26 is simply spectacular. Of course, the docks off Flagler Street will be filled with yachts of all shapes and sizes from all of the worlds most popular shipbuilders. And numerous yacht-related business from charter brokers to engine manufacturers will be there too."
Top 10 Yachts Scheduled To Be At The Upcoming 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival - "When it comes to international yacht shows (or any other large gathering), its almost impossible to say anything will happen for sure. But according to the latest reports, the Cannes Yachting Festival is scheduled to go on as plannedwith significant safety protocols in placefrom September 8th through the 13th on the Côte dAzur."
Top 16 Largest, Hottest, Fastest And Newest Yachts At The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2019 - Forbes.
Top 100 Marine & Boat Events - 10Times.
What it's like to own a superyacht - "In a rare interview, Folch-Rusiñol Corachán gave CNN Travel the rundown of what it's actually like to own one of these lavish leviathans, why he's willing to spend his millions keeping it afloat, what he uses it for - and whether his friends are jealous."
Worlds richest celebrate end of summer at $4bn Monaco yacht show - "Number of billionaires interested in superyachts said to have grown despite Russia sanctions and global economic crisis."
Yachts Worth Over $1.2 Billion And Eager Buyers Are Set To Return To 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show - "After a year of Covid19 hardship and lockdowns, the upcomming 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) is a welcome sign of better days to come. Starting on Thursday, March 25 and through Sunday, March 28 along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, the show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables to superyachts nearly 300 feet in length."
YACHTSXL.COM - since 2009. "Founded in 2009, YachtsXL was the first online film publisher in the world of superyachts and has grown into an umbrella brand for producing and distributing content to present the superyacht industry beter than ever. Not just to those looking to buy, charter or refit a luxury yacht, but for any individual that wants to get inspired by the global superyacht industry."

Top 20 Biggest International Boat & Yacht Shows

ABU DHABI international boat show | ADIBS - "The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is an unmissable global opportunity for learning about the latest innovations in boating, fishing, and water sports. Bringing together some of the worlds best brands and industry specialists, ADIBS is the ideal show for leisure marine companies to exhibit, discuss business and find partnerships to help boost the growth of this sector. The Show is the perfect place where marine enthusiasts and families can come together to enjoy engaging attractions, live performances and navigating Abu Dhabi." November 24-27, 2022 .
Antibes Yacht Show - since 2007. Port Vauban, Antibes, France. The largest pleasure harbour in Europe. The show attracts all the biggest names in the industry as well as showcasing some of the worlds most luxurious yachts.
Barcelona International Boat Show | Salon Nautico - since 1963. For the first time ever in 2019, the Show will take up the five halls in the Gran Via Exhibition Centre and the On-water Show in Port Vell will exceed the 670 boats that were displayed in the previous show. A highlight of this years show will be the first BCN Dive, dedicated to the underwater world. October 12-16, 2022 .
Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 - since 1977. " The Ultimate Rendez-vous ". With 638 boats on display in water and on land and 122 world premiere editions, the three exceptional French Riviera sites, the Vieux Port, Port Pierre Canto and the 'Riviera', located at either end of the famous French Riviera in Cannes, are just right for hosting Europes leading in-water luxury boat show. The Yachting Festival will orchestrate this event by moving more than 100 sailing boats, monohulls and multihulls to Port Canto to host the largest in-water exhibition in the world of new sail boats. September 12-17, 2023 .
26th CHINA (SHANGHAI) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023 | CIBS - since 2004. Regarded as the largest comprehensive boat show in Asia. March 27-29, 2023 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023 | DIBS - since 1991. The most important and established event of its kind in the Middle East region and Indian subcontinent. Dubai Harbour, United Arab Emirates (formerly Dubai International Marine Club). March 1-5, 2023 .
DÜsseldorf International Boat Show - since 2005. 1900 exhibitors from 68 countries. January 21-29, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - since 1959. The "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 26-30, 2022 .
62nd GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2022 - since 1962. "Wave of the future." One of the world's premier boat shows. The exhibition area comprises both on land and in water shows, with 100,000 square meters of water basin surface and more than 200,000 square meters of pavilions and outdoor areas. September 22-27, 2022 .
14th Hamburg Ancora Yachtfestival - "Germany's largest in-water boat show." With the start of the yachting season, 200 yachts present themselves in their natural element, the water. Discover new boat worlds, find out more in our expert lectures, workshops and demonstrations and let yourself be inspired by the exciting entertainment programme. May 12-14, 2023 .
HAMBURG BOAT SHOW - since 1959. Has the motto "By boaters for boaters", and this is reflected in the exhibition halls. September 6-9, 2022 .
London BOAT SHOW - since 1954. The show's cancellation from 2019 was announced in May 2018, with organisers citing the show as commercially unviable for the industry in its current format.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - annual event in February since 2009. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens. February 15-19, 2023 .
MIAMI YACHT SHOW - since 1988. "The citys premier luxury yacht show, takes place from February 15-19, 2023 in its new location at One Herald Plaza between the Venetian and MacArthur causeways." The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yacht event in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts!
33rd MONACO YACHT SHOW 2023 | MYS - since 1990. The most prestigious boat show in the world. Brings together professionals from the international luxury yachting sector; ship-builders and designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers. The exhibition features 500 major companies and 125+ super and megayachts - the boats range from around 65 feet to over 250 feet in length. The MYS is held in Port Hercules, and is Europe's biggest in-water display of super and mega yachts. Port Hercules: September 27-30, 2023 .
MOSCOW BOAT SHOW - since 2007. "International exhibition of boats and yachts." Russias best known exhibition for the boat and yacht industry. Features a wide range of products from the smallest accessory to world-class super yachts. March 2-5, 2023 .
40th Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023 | PBIBS - "The show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 200 feet in length." 101 South Flagler Drive, Downtown West Palm Beach, FL 33401, U.S.A. March 23-26, 2023 .
SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW - since 2011. "Your opportunity to discover some of the world's finest superyacht and international yacht brands in an elite and highly social setting, giving you a chance to enjoy luxury yachting at its finest." Singapore Yacht Show has become the premier boat and yacht show in Asia. April, 2023 .
SO Dalian - since 2009. East Port Marina, Dalian, China. "Yachting in China." The first international Yachting and Lifestyle Rendezvous in the North of China.
Southhampton Boat Show - since 1968. "Britain's biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from over 600 global marine brands." September 16-25, 2022 .
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - since 1959. Canadas largest and most popular marine marketplace. January 20-29, 2023 .
Venice Boat Show | Salone Nautico Venezia - snce 2019. "The art of shipbuilding is back home." Visitors will not only be able to admire more than 220 boats being showcased by over 160 exhibitors, but they can also see the spectacular structures of the Citys Arsenale; a symbol of the military power and authority of the Venetian Republic and the heart of its ship-building industry that made it one of the greatest maritime powers for centuries. This evocative historical backdrop in the centre of Venice consists of a water basin of 50,000 m2, over 1000 linear metres of pontoons for about 150 boats in the water, 30,000 m2 of outdoor exhibition spaces, and 5,000 m2 indoor pavilions. Arsenale, May 31 - June 4, 2023 .

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Posted by llze du Toit 1 Feb 2024

From Monaco to Miami, Dubai to Antigua: the yacht show calendar for 2024 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s most popular yacht shows will take place worldwide, boasting stunning views, incredible craftsmanship, and countless activities and amenities.

The world’s best yacht events give those in the boating industry the ideal opportunity to network, learn about the latest trends, meet existing and new clients, and showcase their products and services to a highly engaged audience.

Discover the 10 best boat shows and events that are not to be missed in 2024.

What are the 10 most popular yacht shows in 2024?

Amongst the 10 most popular yacht shows in 2024 are the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the Monaco Yacht Show, the Miami International Boat Show, and the Cannes Yachting Festival. Take a look at the top yacht shows and events 2024, as well as the highlights of this year’s superyacht calendar.

Yacht shows 2024

1 – miami international boat show 2024.

14 – 16 February, US

The Miami International Boat Show 2024 is quickly approaching, bringing boat enthusiasts and industry professionals together at the Miami Beach Convention Centre to celebrate over 1000 of the most innovative boats on the market.

The show features more than three million square feet of space and over 1500 exhibitors dedicated to the newest boats, accessories, and services. Boaters can explore hundreds of vessels of all shapes and sizes, including cruisers, sportfishers, trawlers, motor boats, sailing vessels and more.

The Miami International Boat Show 2024 is dedicated to providing the best possible educational opportunities for its attendees. There are also special events for children and families, making the show a great place for the whole family to have fun and learn about the marine lifestyle.

Plan your itinerary with the Miami International Boat Show website.

2- DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024

28 February – 3 March, UAE

The next event in the calendar 2024 is the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS 2024). Hosted in the sparkling Dubai Harbour, the Dubai Yacht Show has been a regular feature in the UAE every March for the past 30 years. By far the Middle East’s largest yacht and lifestyle event, the boat show welcomes over 3000 industry professionals, UHNW clients, and general visitors to be part of a vibrant on-land and on-water entertainment program.

The DIBS 2024 yacht show will host over 1,000 brands and companies and showcase a remarkable 200 yachts in the dedicated Superyacht Avenue. The yachting event will feature a variety of high-performance vessels and yachts, both for racing and leisure. However, it’s not just about the vessels when it comes to DIBS 2024. Every year the superyacht show organisers detail an exciting agenda packed with world-class entertainment, networking opportunities, and an opportunity to experience the best of the UAE.

Visitors will also be able to benefit from the knowledgeable experts who will be on hand to explain the different yacht technologies and answer any questions about the boats on display.

The impressive water sports village is also an added bonus, where visitors can try the latest water toys, from kayaks to stand-up paddleboards and hoverboards.

Plan your visit to the Dubai International Yacht Show 2024 on the show’s website.

3 – PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024

21 – 24 March, US

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the most popular shows, and 2024 looks to be no exception. The boating event brings together some of the best international names for four days of networking, entertainment, and viewings. With its beautiful location in Palm Beach, Florida – just moments from Relevance Yacht’s Miami office – and extensive range of activities and events, the nautical event promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for everyone involved.

The 2024 yacht show will feature over 800 vessels and superyacht lifestyle products, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot RIBs to a vast selection of powerboats, sailboats, fishing boats, and motor boats.

Attendees will have the chance to meet with boat manufacturers, brokers, and distributors from around the world to find the perfect vessel for them. You can also learn about the latest boating technology and marine products, such as fishing equipment, navigational aids, and boating accessories.

With its beautiful beaches and incredible weather, Palm Beach will provide a memorable backdrop for the event.

Plan your visit to the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024 on the show’s website.

4 – MEDITERRANEAN YACHT SHOW 2024

27 April – 1 May, Greece

Returning once again to the beautiful town of Nafplion, Greece, the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDY’S) has revealed that it will be hosting its eighth event this spring. Regarded as the world’s largest crewed charter show, attendees can be expected to be treated to a wealth of valuable information and unparalleled insight into the world of Greek charters.

This popular boat show is expected to be as memorable as the boat show in 2023, welcoming charter brokers and boating industry professionals worldwide to witness the impressive line-up of dazzling superyachts as they prepare for a busy summer charter season ahead.

While the emphasis of the 2024 boat show is undoubtedly on the fleet of vessels on display, the social programme of the event is equally impressive, with the welcoming and farewell ceremonies presenting a great number of networking opportunities. The annual chef’s competition is certainly one to remember, showcasing the latest trends in superyacht cuisine.

Find out more about the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2024 on the event’s official website.

5 – CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2024

10 – 15 September, France

The Cannes Yachting Festival is one of the world’s most prestigious nautical events and the largest in-water Mediterranean yacht shows. Set in the heart of the French Riviera, the Cannes Yachting Festival is a six-day celebration of all things boating. The nautical event regularly attracts more than 50,000 visitors eager to explore the latest boats, tenders, and luxury lifestyles.

The vessels on display in Cannes range from 3 to 50 meters plus in length, with many prestigious brands offering daily sea trials on board some of the most exciting new launches. Some of the boat builders in Cannes over the past few years have included Baglietto, Cantiere Delle Marche (CDM), Gulf Craft, Pearl Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo, Sunreef Yachts and Van der Valk Yachts.

Not to be missed, the yachting festival promises to deliver a wide range of activities, including seminars, competitions, and demonstrations. Visitors can experience the latest trends in boating technology and discover the best in contemporary and vintage boats, giving attendees a chance to learn more about the industry.

Stay up to date with the latest Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 news on the Cannes yacht show website.

6 – Monaco Yacht Show 2024

25 – 28 September 2024, Monaco

The Monaco Yacht Show is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the yacht calendar in 2024. With the world’s largest exhibition of superyachts on display, it’s certainly not hard to see why.

Hosted in the iconic Port Hercules, considered the yachting capital of the world, the event regularly attracts industry professionals, world-class superyachts, including the industry’s latest boats, and nautical lifestyle exhibitors.

This exclusive event is set to feature more than 500 boats on display from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Benetti, Sunseeker, and Azimut. The models on display are never anything short of impressive and give a prime example of the types of vessels available to buy.

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024 will have something for everyone. Exhibitors include renowned boat designers and manufacturers and marine equipment, supplies, and services. There will also be a wide variety of luxury lifestyle brands to browse and purchase, as well as the latest water sports equipment.

As one of the best boat shows in the world, the show is the perfect place to network with other industry professionals at one of the event’s illustrious Monaco parties .

Based around the VIP Sapphire Experience, visitors with VIP tickets can make use of exclusive facilities throughout the event and relax in convivial settings with unobstructed views of the port. Complete with its own bar and waiting service, the Sapphire Lounge is the ideal hub for making new contacts, closing deals, and taking in the social scene of the nautical event.

Learn more about the show at the official Monaco Yacht Show website.

7 – FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024

30 October – 3 November, US

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024 (FLIBS) is considered the largest in-water boat show in the world. The show will run from 30 October to 3 November, offering an action-packed five-day yachting extravaganza.

FLIBS is one of the most prestigious maritime events on the international circuit and is expected to draw up to 100,000 visitors this year. It is a superb opportunity for the marine industry to display its offerings, from the latest fishing boats, superyachts, and other watercraft to marine engines and accessories. It is also a great place to network and benefit from new relationships in the boating community.

The show will also host several informative seminars and demonstrations on topics such as the care and maintenance of boats, sailing instruction, and fishing techniques.

This popular boat show promises to deliver an array of activities, such as a fishing tournament, tours of the marina, live music and entertainment, as well as plenty of food and drink.

Head to the show’s website for more information on the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024 .

8 – METSTRADE YACHT SHOW 2024

19 – 21 November, Netherlands

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE 2024) is the largest international business-to-business exhibition for the marine leisure industry, bringing together some of the most prestigious yacht suppliers, shipyards, and maritime professionals for three days in November.

Hosted in the vibrant capital of Amsterdam and close to some of the boating industry’s best superyacht suppliers and shipyards, the event will be organised into three pavilions: Superyachts, Marinas and Yards, and Construction Materials.

Every year, show organisers host an engaging agenda to cultivate connection, recognition, and innovation in the marine industry. Scheduled 2024 yacht show highlights include the Global Superyacht Forum hosted by the Superyacht Group, the annual Boat Builder Awards, the Young Professionals in Yachting Club, and the DAME Design Award.

To register for your ticket to METSTRADE 2024 as a visitor or exhibitor, head to the official trade show’s website.

9 – Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2024

21 – 24 November, UAE

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is the leading maritime and leisure event in the Middle East and North Africa region. ADIBS is held in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s (ADNEC) marina and at the newly completed waterfront Marina Hall. The impressive venue is one of the few in the world with the ability to host indoor, outdoor, and nautical events simultaneously.

ADIBS spans three days and provides a unique and exciting opportunity for visitors to experience the very best of the nautical lifestyle. This includes boat shows, vessel displays, live demonstrations, and interactive events across an area over 40,000 square metres in size. It’s also an ideal platform for networking, making contacts, and discussing new business opportunities.

The marine event will feature an array of boats and luxury yachts, including the latest and most luxurious models. Boating enthusiasts can browse and compare models, take a test drive, and even purchase their dream boat.

Make sure to time your visit to ADIBS with the FI Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which takes place just four days before the popular yacht show.

Stay informed on the official 2024 Abu Dhabi International Boat Show website.

10 – ANTIGUA YACHT SHOW 2024

4 – 9 December, Antigua

Boasting perhaps one of the best destinations on the yachting calendar 2024, the Antigua Charter Yacht Show has been a firm favourite of superyacht captains, international charter brokers, and marine vendors since 1971. Located at the Nelson’s Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina, the industry-only event will celebrate its 62nd anniversary.

Visitors to the show will be treated to various experiences, including more than 100 sail and motor yachts for sale and charter, competitive racing, and social events. The show will also feature a wide selection of maritime equipment, services, and accessories.

Aside from the yachting innovations, the Antigua Boat Show 2024 will also feature many exciting activities, including seminars, demonstrations, and even a chance to participate in a race. There will be several special events and activities for children, including a pirate-themed treasure hunt and a special children’s parade.

Stay updated on the latest yacht calendar 2024 news on the Antigua Yacht Show 2024 website.

Yacht Shows 2024: FAQs

What’s the largest boat show in the world.

The largest boat show in the world is the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held annually in the state of Florida, US. With more than 1,300 boats and exhibitions spanning more than 100 acres, it is easily the world’s largest yacht show. The yacht show 2024 spans five days and typically welcomes more than 100,000 visitors from across the globe. For yachting enthusiasts and yacht service providers, it is without question the show to be at. Relevance Yacht’s team of yacht marketing experts regularly attends the show, taking the opportunity to learn about the latest yacht trends and meet with our clients..

What are the top yacht trends 2024?

Top yacht trends for 2024 include a growth in expedition vessels, a boom in charters and new-build yachts, greener yachting solutions, new technology and emerging markets, and changing demographics, including a younger yachting clientele.

The growth of expedition vessels is driven by yacht owners and charterers wishing to explore the world’s most remote regions. Younger yachting enthusiasts are particularly keen on exploring off the beaten path, seeking more immersive yachting adventures that require an adventure yacht.
A boom in charters and new builds, driven by a general increase and interest in the yachting industry. According to Boat International, there were more than 1,200 superyacht projects on the global order books in 2023, a rise of 17.5% compared to previous years. This growth is expected to continue this year and beyond.
A desire to enjoy an experiential yachting experience with custom and highly unique experiences.
Greener yachting solutions, including hybrid and electric yachts and sustainable onboard practices. This trend is front-and-centre at the world’s leading yacht shows in 2024, with many boasting dedicated sustainability exhibitions.
New technology is changing the yachting industry and will be a key yacht trend in 2024. Smart yachts are becoming the norm, increasing efficiency and onboard experiences. The role of AI is increasing in the yachting industry, and VR is also gaining momentum.
Emerging markets in 2024 will see a shift in the yachting industry, driven by wealth changes and the global UHNW population. While North America and Europe remain the world’s largest yacht consumers, Asia has now overtaken Europe as the second-largest UHNW region, and by 2025 Asia-Pacific will boast almost a quarter of the global population of UHNWIs. Due to this shift in wealth, key yacht industry players are expanding to Asia. You can learn more about the latest UHNW demographics in Relevance’s UHNW whitepaper .
The Gen Z influence will continue to increase in 2024 as younger clients enter the yachting industry, with the average age of superyacht owners now predicted to be between 35 and 45.

Which yacht show is the most prestigious?

The Monaco Yacht Show is considered the world’s most prestigious boat show, with many pedigree shipyards choosing to debut superyachts at this event. The yacht show boasts the world’s most luxurious superyachts alongside world-class yachting service providers. The show is held in Port Hercules, in the Principality of Monaco, considered the world’s most exclusive destination. Relevance Yacht, which is headquartered in Monaco, attends the show annually.

How can Relevance Yacht help with yacht show 2024 marketing?

Relevance Yacht is a luxury yacht marketing agency that works with the biggest names in the industry. Ready to elevate your marketing strategy ahead of a busy calendar of 2024 yacht shows? Our digital marketing and content experts are here to help you make the most of every opportunity. Get in touch with our team!

Ahoy matey! Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show underway

By CBS Miami Team

Updated on: February 15, 2024 / 5:47 AM EST / CBS Miami

MIAMI - South Florida is known for its sunny weather, popular beaches, and a great spot for some fun on the water.

For those who take the latter seriously, we have great news. The 2024 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is underway and runs through the weekend.

Billed as the largest boat and yacht event in the world, more than a thousand boats of all shapes and sizes will be on display during the show which attracts more than 100,000 attendees.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the show is great for the community.

"It's just wonderful because so much of the recreational activities that we do in this community are on the water and involve boats. So having the boat show here, year in and year out, allows us to really be connected with that activity," said Suarez.

The show is expected to have a $1.34 billion economic impact.

The show features everything boating, from kayaks to super yachts to the latest marine accessories, across six locations. It will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park, Herald Plaza, Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina, and Superyacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Click Here for a map of the locations and parking.

There are also premium open bars, gourmet food, pop-up shops, and a complimentary water taxi service.

There is no box office for tickets onsite at the show. Those planning to go should purchase their digital tickets in advance and they will be scanned at the show. Active military and veterans receive complimentary general admission on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Click Here for tickets and more information.

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2024 Miami International Boat and Yacht Show sets sail, expecting record turnout

MIAMI (WSVN) - The 2024 Miami International Boat and Yacht Show, known as the world’s largest boat exhibition, starts Wednesday and it is showcasing thousands of vessels as it expects a record turnout.

The event, running all the way through Sunday, is anticipating 100,000 visitors and injecting more than $1.3 billion into South Florida’s economy.

The show will be spread across six distinct locations throughout Miami and Miami Beach, including Herald Plaza, the Miami Beach Convention Center, Museum Park Marina, Pride Park, Venetian Marina, and Superyacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami.

As the boats lined the shores, 7Skyforce showed an early glimpse of the impressive vessels that have already graced the city.

Traffic delays are expected in the area as there will be an influx of visitors. Attendees and commuters are encouraged to plan accordingly as they plan their journeys.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit the event website .

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The World’s Biggest Boat Show: Boot Dusseldorf

Updated: January 16, 2020

The biggest boat show in the world occurs in Germany in January. Officially called boot Dusseldorf, it is common in North America to refer to this extravaganza simply as the “Dusseldorf Boat Show.” The show dwarfs any other boat show in terms of size and number of boats. Many of the latest boats debut at boot Dusseldorf and BOATING is on site, delivering you coverage. Make sure to check our posts from boot Dusseldorf on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Or, visit the show site, here: https://www.boot.com .

Below is the official press release with more information.

When the first boot of the forthcoming decade starts on 18. January with the sounding of the official bell – the acoustic signal that indicates watches in the seafaring community – an unprecedented presentation of the water sports world will begin. Anything is possible at the trade fair that guarantees a 360° water sports experience – from sailing, motorboating, surfing, diving and fishing to simply relaxing by the water or arranging the holiday you have always wanted to enjoy. In Central Europe and in January, when it is wet and cold outside. boot offers maximum maritime flair for everyone who loves the water.

boot Düsseldorf 2020 in figures1,900 exhibitors from 71 different countries cover the entire water sports world: Palau, Papua New Guinea or Micronesia – boot is highlighting an unusual range of water sports destinations all round the world. It is the biggest water sports trade fair in the world, with 230,000 square metres of stand space spread over 17 halls on the exhibition site. Visitors are coming to Düsseldorf to more than 100 countries.

An insight into everything that water sports have to offerThe bright, well-lit new Hall 1 is a popular new home for motor yachts from 30 to 60 feet (10 to 20 metres) long. Much-loved, cosy family models like the Dutch steel yachts – from the Linssen shipyard, for example – are on show here. It is also where such large-scale manufacturers as Jeanneau, Bénéteau, Bavaria, Sealine or Greenline are exhibiting.

Hall 3: Focus on “Start Boating”

Many people are keen to have a boat of their own, even if it only a little one. But even the smallest of outboard motors can cause trouble, while shipping traffic can be scary or finding suitable berths for one’s new boat can be problematic. Every motorboating newcomer faces issues like these. Answers can be found in Hall 3. Professional assistance and tips from experts are available to all recreational boating beginners – no matter what particular questions they may have – on the stand of the “start boating” project initiated by boot Düsseldorf. Media support for “start boating” is being provided by the experts from the magazine “boote” published by Delius-Klasing Verlag.

Boat tours with the family – popular in e-boats tooBoat tours with the family in a e-boat are already established in Scandinavia and they are becoming increasingly popular in the other European countries too. The X-Shore boats produced by the multitalented Swedish entrepreneur Konrad Bergström are on display in Hall 4, for example. The practical Finnish boats designed for fishing and relaxing are an attractive form of leisure mobility for the entire family too. The new drive systems for boats can be found in almost all the halls at boot Düsseldorf 2020.

NEW: Superboats in Hall 5

boot is devoting Hall 5 to the growing segment of luxury tenders, chase boats and shadow boats. The term “superboats” covers everything that is luxurious, fast, innovative and elegant. Such exclusive brands as Sacs, Wally, Frauscher, DeAntonio, Boesch, Fjord, Windy and Anvera will be presenting their latest developments in this segment. A chase or shadow boat can be far larger and far more luxurious than a normal tender and accompanies the superyacht on its voyage or is used for exclusive cruising purposes. The luxurious equipment of such a boat can be designed in full accordance with the owner’s requirements. As a result, it is possible to enjoy individually configured surroundings on excursions with friends for a fishing expedition or to an enchanting, remote bay too.

What is the biggest and most beautiful yacht in Hall 6?

The big and beautiful yachts in Hall 6 have travelled a long way to get there. Never before have so many large yachts between 80 and 96 feet in length been exhibited at boot. They came to Düsseldorf from the Caribbean or Turkey, for instance, on such transport ships as the Dutch Molengraat operated by the yacht transport company Seven Stars based in Rotterdam. They were then moved on flatbed trucks to Hall 6, where they can now be admired in all their glory. Hall 6 continues to be the home of the luxury segment at boot. Everyone who is anyone in the superyacht community is here to display his or her stunningly beautiful developments. Appropriately exquisite moorings for representative yachts are available at one of the exclusive superyacht marinas in, for example, Venice. Which can be found directly on the exhibition site too, on the gallery in Hall 6. Hall 7a rounds off the luxury segment at boot with the superyacht show.

Maritime Art for Enthusiasts in Hall 7

Following their tour of the luxury worlds, visitors can take it down a notch in Hall 7 and relax while contemplating maritime art. Large portrayals of ocean scenes, photographs of maritime motifs or creative sculptures invite visitors to linger and enjoy the works of art. One of the exhibitors is, for example, Heinke Boehnert with her artistic depiction of the Malizia Team skippered by Boris Herrmann from Hamburg, who will be on the artist’s stand to sign autographs at 16:00 on 19. January.

Hall 8a: board sport as its best in the surfing hallAnyone who thought that board sport peaked a long time ago should take a look at Hall 8a at boot 2020. Everyone who is anyone in the boarding community is exhibiting here. Nowhere else in the world will so many boards and the athletes who use them be at one place at the same time as at the forthcoming board sports summit to kick off the twenty-twenties at the boot Düsseldorf home port.

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The fascinating exhibits in the surfing hall range from windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP to high-speed action on the indoor wave: THE WAVE made by citywave® enjoyed an acclaimed premiere in Düsseldorf in 2017 and has been one thing more than anything else since then: extremely popular and thus always very busy. boot also has skimboarding facilities and a flat water pool with wakeboarding facilities. This is where relaxed stand-up paddlers demonstrate yoga exercises on their boards or kite- and windsurfers use simulators to get their exercise. Trainers, equipment and changing rooms can be found at the point of action. Board sports are being served à la carte for both experts and beginners. In addition to information about new trends and developments in, for example, foiling and the future prospects for professional boarders at the Olympic Games. It goes without saying that there will always be opportunities to meet and greet stars and other members of the international boarding community when visiting Hall 8a

Halls 9, 10 and 11: Huge selection of RIBs, dinghies, accessories, inboard motors and equipmentThe exhibitors in Hall 9 will be showcasing the latest developments with rigid inflatable boats (better known in the community as RIBs) and smaller dinghies. Halls 9 and 10 as well as part of Hall 11 concentrate mainly on accessories, inboard motors and equipment. One particular area that is less conspicuous is extremely popular at boot Düsseldorf. It is where the experts and specialists meet to talk shop and share their interest in even the smallest of technical details. The Refit Centre is popular with DIY enthusiasts. Professional advice, daily workshops and product information about boat repair and restoration can be found here in Hall 11 too.

Boot 2020 is presenting the biggest diving trade fair in the world in Halls 11, 12 and 13When boot Düsseldorf opens on 18. January 2020, this will at the same time mark the start of the biggest diving trade fair in the world in Halls 11, 12 and an adjacent section of Hall 13 too. The short walk from hall 12 to Hall 13 takes the form of an underwater diving tunnel. Gentle music and illuminations remind divers of fascinating diving expeditions they have experienced. With more than 400 exhibitors, it represents a unique cross-section of the industry. Because, in a nutshell: everything that divers could possibly desire will be on display. The global players in the diving field, like Aqua Lung, Mares and Cressi, will be presenting their complete product range. The “Dive Center” in Hall 12 is a popular attraction for all diving enthusiasts. Every day at boot 2020, beginners and experienced recreational divers will have an opportunity here to watch exciting films about exotic diving destinations, listen to interviews with internationally renowned stars and obtain valuable tips for beginners as they try out diving for the first time. Some of the highlights are visits by the most successful freediver in Germany and holder of 34 records – Anna von Boetticher – the filmmaker Florian Fischer, who has won numerous awards, with his creative network “Behind the Mask”, the adventurer, filmmaker and freediver Fred Buyle, who succeeded in diving to the 100 metre mark while holding his breath, the freediver and filmmaker Guillaume Néry and the Portuguese BBC wildlife videograph Nuno Sá, who is one of the best underwater videographs in the world.

Every year, many thousand divers enjoy a unique festival here which is not matched anywhere in the world. Leading international diving destinations whet the visitors’ appetite by presenting everything they have to offer too. The programme at boot is complemented at the technical level by the “Water Pixel World”, which is again located directly in the diving segment in Hall 11. Apart from the latest developments and innovations in filming and photography in the water and underwater, workshops with community insiders are playing a central role here from boot 2020 onwards. The professionals will give tips and demonstrate tricks relating to spectacular underwater photography and how to handle video cameras and drones.

“Love your ocean” campaign is featured in the diving hallsAll water sports enthusiasts in general and divers in particular love their element and protection of the oceans is important to them. The “love your ocean” campaign stand in Hall 11 reflects this and is therefore the centrepiece of the diving halls. Together with the German Ocean Foundation and the boot ocean advocate Emily Penn, this campaign is having tremendous worldwide impact in the meantime. “love your ocean” attracts numerous visitors at boot Düsseldorf and will be presenting almost 50 different ocean protection activities and research projects this year.

Halls 13 and 14: “Travel World“ highlights the most beautiful holiday destinations by lakes and oceansAppropriately enough, the water tourism halls 13 and 14 with “Travel World” are right next to the diving halls. Chartering agencies, marinas, houseboat providers as well as hotels, cruise companies and water sports locations are there to help visitors decide where to spend their next holiday in, by and on the water. A varied programme including tips about holiday destinations, charter and houseboat holidays or exciting canoeing and kayaking tours will be presented on the “Travel World” stage. These halls are the holiday and tourism centre at boot. The wide range of different destinations is supplemented by hotels that offer water sports activities in all their possible forms. There can be no doubt that even people who have not been actively involved in sports up to now will be inspired and encouraged here to enjoy their holiday by the water. Travel has developed into a particular highlight at boot and takes up a large proportion of the space in Halls 11 to 14 in the meantime. Insiders will be reporting about their experiences and will be giving direct tips about regions, locations or hotels. Anyone who then decides how and where he or she wants to spend the next holidays can, for example, make a reservation in the popular and well-known Baltic and North Sea regions or opt for an adventure in more exotic regions, depending on his or her personal preferences.

Popular houseboat holidays can be booked directly with the providers here too. During the “Day of the Canals” in the Inland Waterways Pavilion in Hall 13 on 20. January, experts will be giving interesting tips about houseboat holidays and will be presenting the attractive waterways in Europe.

Recreational sailing in Halls 15 to 17: Sailing is the original water sportSailing is the original water sport! The first known picture of a ship with sails is on an Egyptian drawing from Luxor that goes back to the period around 5000 BC! Christopher Columbus would not have discovered the “New World” without sails. There is no doubt about it: sailing was the first way that people travelled along rivers and across oceans. A popular water sport that has something to offer everyone developed out of people’s passion for sailing.

From 2020 onwards, three halls in Düsseldorf are being devoted to sailing. It goes without saying that the major players in this sector will be there too: Hanse, Bavaria, Hallberg Rassy or tall ship suppliers like Oyster, CNB and Nautors Swan are coming back. Together with the manufacturers of innovative new boats, they will paint a diverse picture of a progressive sailing community with plenty of international flair. Spiced by the appearances of globally renowned sailing figures like Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, such up-and-coming young sailors as Laura Dekker with her new sailing project for young people and experts or blue water sailing experts like Sönke Roever in the “Sailing Center”, the sailing halls reflect a lively and very emotional community. In co-operation with its media partner, the German publisher SVG Verlag, boot is launching the “start sailing” campaign (Hall 15). Newcomers and anyone else who is interested can benefit from the know-how provided by the experts here. In a casual atmosphere, young people and those who have stayed young at heart can make tremendous progress in fulfilling their dream of becoming a sailor.

For the first time, the original cup – that dates back to 1851 – from the America’s Cup presented by Prada is coming to Düsseldorf. This means that the trophy presented in the oldest sailing regatta that is still held today is travelling 18,538 kilometres from New Zealand to the city on the Rhine and will be publicising the impressive contest it represents.

“Ocean tribute” award with public voting for the first timeThe “ocean tribute” award, which is sponsored by the Prince Albert II Foundation, the German Ocean Foundation and boot Düsseldorf, is being presented in January 2020. Together with the foundation from Monaco, boot and the sponsors Seabob and Jaguar Land Rover, the prize money has been increased to EUR 20,000. All institutions, associations, research facilities and projects that aim to protect oceans, lakes and waterways were able to apply. The jury of experts has selected a short list of five from all the entries and their projects are being presented on the Award website oceantributeaward.boot.de . For the first time, the public was also invited to participate in choosing the winner. The results of this are being taken into account in the final vote too. The Malizia Team skipper Boris Herrmann will be paying tribute to the winner.

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Düsseldorf residents and their neighbours can take advantage of a special offer. They can visit boot 2020 from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon, starting at 14:00, for a reduced price of only € 10.00. Members of boot.club can even visit the trade fair on two different days for € 17.00. The standard online price is € 19.00. Anyone who would like to visit boot together with his or her water sports friends, can buy tickets at a price of € 17.00 too. This price applies to groups of five or more people

Travel on the public transport system free of chargeA particularly relaxed way to travel to boot is by the Rhine/Ruhr public transport system – which is free of charge too with the online ticket. It can be used to travel to and from the exhibition site in Düsseldorf on the Rheinbahn in the area covered by the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR, 2nd class, on trains in price category D for which no extra charge is made).

About boot Düsseldorf: boot Düsseldorf is the biggest boat and water sports trade fair in the world and is the place where all of the industry meets in January every year. About 1,900 exhibitors from 71 different countries are presenting their interesting innovations, attractive new developments and maritime equipment from 18. to 26. January 2020. More than 2,100 journalists from almost 50 countries around the world will be there to report about boot. This means that the whole of the market will be coming to Düsseldorf to provide an exciting insight into the entire water sports world for the nine-day exhibition covering 230,000 square metres in 17 different halls. There is something for every water sports enthusiast, with the main focus on boats and yachts, motors and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities, beach resorts and chartering.

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Largest Superyachts Attending FLIBS 2021

By Jenna Mehdi

The largest in-water boat show in the world, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show , is almost upon us. Despite the fact that many of our European colleagues will be watching the show from afar this year, the Superyacht Village looks set to play host to a strong collection of large yachts 50m and over. We took a look at the largest and most notable yachts on display at the show this year.

BOLD - 85m / 278’ - SilverYachts Australian charter icon and Espen Oeino-designed show favourite BOLD will continue her world tour as she looks set to be the largest superyacht exhibiting at FLIBS this year. After stunning onlookers at the Monaco Yacht Show in late September, BOLD will be flaunting her naval-inspired design and amenities comprising two helipads, glass-enclosed loft and heli-hangar gym at the Superyacht Village in just over a week’s time.

BOARDWALK - 77m / 251’ - Feadship Delivered just this year, the brand new superyacht BOARDWALK will be one of the largest superyachts at FLIBS at 77m / 251 feet. Commissioned by an experienced owner and designed by Feadship’s Studio de Voogt, Boardwalk’s interior design was curated by Amy Halffman, ex-Westport designer and founder of Halffman Designs.

AVANTI - 61m / 201' - Lurssen Although these German giants will not be exhibiting themselves this year, Lurssen will be attending the show in spirit through Moran Yacht & Ship’s exhibiting yacht AVANTI. This 61m Lurssen superyacht was delivered in 2004 as PHOENIX and refitted in 2016, featuring an esteemed Andrew Winch design inside and out, and is listed for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship.

BELLA - 53.9m / 177' - Sensation Yachts Built by New Zealand shipyard Sensation Yachts in 2005, Bella has been refitted to the highest standards in 2019 and is listed for sale with Burgess. With an exterior design by Jon Overing and elegant interiors by Mitchell Rubin / Zuretti, Bella’s interior highlights include features such as a spiral staircase, grand piano, as well as climate-controlled gym and deck jacuzzi.

Other large superyachts exhibiting at the show include 50m / 164’ vessels SHE’S A 10 (built by Oceanfast, exhibited by Worth Avenue Yachts), AMARULA SUN (built by Trinity Yachts, exhibited by Galati Yacht Sales) and APRICITY (built by Mangusta, exhibited by Moran Yacht & Ship).

Ferretti Group will be exhibiting in full force to exhibit a number of notable yachts to the key American market, including Ferretti Yachts’ flagship Ferretti 1000, Pershing 8X and the Riva 88’ Folgore. Ferretti Group will not be the only Italian shipbuilding group with a strong presence at the show, as Benetti and Azimut will also showcase a number of luxury models including Benetti’s 37m Motopanfilo and 40m Oasis. Benetti's 47m steel custom masterpiece FB703 M/Y BACCHANAL will also be on display. Another shipbuilder with a strong presence in the US is Ocean Alexander, who enjoyed one of its most successful years yet in 2020 despite the challenges of the pandemic, and this year will be showcasing the breadth of its range with the 37L, 30R, 35R and 32L models.

"The enclave for superyachts and superyacht enthusiasts, Superyacht Village is an exclusive marina that features some of the most spectacular yachts in the show." Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

"The enclave for superyachts and superyacht enthusiasts, Superyacht Village is an exclusive marina that features some of the most spectacular yachts in the show."

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Best Boat Shows Around the World

A boat show is an exhibition of new boats in a specific location.

This is a must-attend event for yacht lovers and boat owners , as they get to marvel at an expansive display of boats and buy the latest vessel or two from the incredible collection.

Here is a list of all the main boat shows from around the globe:

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1. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Simply referred to as the FLIBS, the boat exhibition is considered to be the largest boat show in the world.

It stretches over 68 acres and is held in seven locations! Mainly hosted in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the boat show features a luxurious display of the best and newest yachts and exotic cars.

The FLIBS puts out approximately 1500 boats which are claimed to be worth a whopping $5 billion (or more!).

This mesmerizing boat show attracts a global audience of approximately 100,000 attendees every year.

People, from all walks of life, flock to this show – held once in a year – with great enthusiasm, sharing a common love for boats and an interest in life on the water.

2. Atlanta Boat Show

This boat show takes place in Atlanta, United States and is organized at Georgia World Congress Center on the street 285 Andrew Young International Blvd.

The Atlanta Boat Show is usually held in January and features a display of different types of boats – houseboats, pontoon boats, deck boats, and fishing boats, among others.

Other than these new and branded boats, the show also boasts the latest models of luxury yachts. Many dealers offer vessels at a lower price range.

This makes this boat show a great value for money , especially for boat owners that may be looking for excellent yet budget-friendly vessels.

3. Moscow Boat Show

The Moscow Boat Show is a one-of-its-kind trade fair, held every year in Russia. The magnificent boat show receives thousands of visitors, including yachting and boating enthusiasts, water sports professionals, and yachting businessmen.

The project includes a display of large numbers of electric boats, offshore boats, fishing vessels, workboats, helicopters, naval ships, construction vessels, motor yachts, sail yachts, and diving clothes and accessories.

Other than getting to admire the new water sports vehicles, visitors can also consult highly-qualified specialists. The show also hosts lectures and seminars related to water sports.

4. Dubai International Boat Show

This is a must-visit boat show for buyers looking to make a luxurious purchase, or exhibitors wanting to connect with new customers.

This maritime event is a great way to explore the finest crafts of the world. Visitors get an opportunity to marvel at new boat designs and technology, worth investing in.

The Dubai International Boat Show is the premier location to meet other likeminded people and to see the latest inventions from the world’s leading boat builders such as Amels, Heesen, CRN, Oceanco, Feadship, Baglietto, and many more.

For instance, last year’s show featured high-tech inventions such as ocean scooters, electric surfboards, underwater drones, and personal subs.

This boat show also gives guests an opportunity to rub shoulders with highly influential businesspeope and yacht/boat owners.

5. Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show takes place on the Gold Coast of Australia every year. It sports a lovely display of spectacular boats, trawlers, yachts, kayaks, etc.

The event is packed with splendor and power, and goes on for four days in the same location. Other than getting to view a show of luxury, visitors are also wined and dined five-star style.

The show is held at a massive scale , launching the latest boats and ocean products and attracting masses from across the world.

It’s where people get a chance to come together, socialize, and foster relationships that help grow their businesses. The beauty of the SCIBS is that it keeps evolving with the ever-so changing marine industry and never ceases to impress its visitors.

Plus, the glorious location and pleasant climate make the event worth coming back to every year.

6. Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show , simply called the MYS, is an annual boat show in Monaco.

Held by Informa, the British events and public publishing company, this trade show is presented in Port Hercules – a gorgeous deep-water port in Monaco. The yacht show is claimed to be the biggest yacht display in entire Europe.

Initially launched in 1991, the MYS features all types of new and classic boats and yachts. More than 580 exhibitors, yacht designers, luxury automobile brands, and even several brokerage companies participate in the show with full fervor and enthusiasm.

The event is famous for displaying some of the world’s most renowned yachts including the ROCK.IT, Illusion 1, Infinity, Thumper, O’Mega, Legend, Jubilee, and Project Sunrise.

7. Singapore Yacht Show

The Singapore Yacht Show has become Asia’s biggest premier boat and yacht show. It has played a significant role in influencing and strengthening the fast-growing ASEAN luxury lifestyle.

The famous yacht show is presented at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, and provides exhibitors with a top-class platform to showcases their finest yachts, boats, and all things yachting and rafting .

This premium event delivers a four-day show, promoting the luxurious yachting lifestyle. But what’s great is that it offers both exhibitors and spectators with a plethora of interactive activities to indulge in, including gala dinners, boat demonstrations, and fabulous parties.

There’s always a great buzz to the show that leads to an unforgettable experience for all who participate and attend.

8. Mediterranean Yacht Show

This yacht show is held every year in Nafplion, Greece by the eminent Greek Yachting Association. The Mediterranean Yacht Show displays over a hundred of the best charter yachts, helmed by yachting professionals from all corners of the world.

The fact that the boat show is attended by hundreds of international brokers from all over the world is what makes this event the biggest in the Eastern Mediterranean.

It is estimated that last year, the MEDYS was attended by over 450 brokers from 31 different countries .

The show goes on for 5 days and attracts a number of visitors to Greece.

However, the show won’t be as big as it is if it weren’t for the kind support of the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism, the Municipality of Nafplion, and the Region of the Peloponnese.

9. Sydney Boat Show

The Sydney Boat Show holds a spectacular display of unique boats and yachts (in different types and sizes) from qualified builders around the world.

Other than new vessels , the show features water sport accessories and demonstrates pool practices and masterclasses for visitors.

The show is organized at the world-class International Convention Center, Sydney, where and the whole family can join in the fun! The Sydney Boat Show is more than just a premier boat show.

It offers lots of fun activities for children and adults alike to participate in.

Some of these include swimming, fishing, diving, boating, or even just exploring! It also offers many food outlets and beverage bars to visit a relaxed and wholesome experience.

10. Palm Beach International Boat Show

Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the largest displays of super yachts in Palm Beach, Florida. It takes place every year in the spring season – which is a beautiful time to visit the town.

The amazing boat show boasts about $1.2 billion worth boats, yachts, and other water luxuries that are a sight to behold.

The sunny weather of the boat event attracts big crowds and lends the show a great vibrancy.

Another most notable feature of the Palm Beach International Boat Show is its dockside indoor club with an open bar and other amenities, giving visitors a VIP experience.

The show holds special events such as the IGFA School of Sportfishing Seminars , Kids Fishing Clinics by Hook the Future, and the Aquazone by Nautical Ventures.

It also offers an upscale culinary and beverage experience to exhibitors and visitors alike.

From Mexican street tacos to wood-fired pizzas, to juicy burgers and authentic Thai food, there is a wide variety of food items for vegans, vegetarians, and even gluten-free guests.

For beverages, guests can relish in premium wines, fruity cocktails, and fresh and cool beers.

Attending your favorite boat show is a great way to look at (and drool over) some of the finest creations seen in water – the newest boats, yachts, and other impeccable watercrafts.

However, with hundreds and thousands of people visiting such events every year, organizers look forward to ensuring that they get to enjoy a refined and unforgettable experience .

Therefore, many boat shows today are about more than just looking at boats. Visitors and exhibitors can also get to savor tasty food and beverages, and participate in a wide variety of classes and seminars.

If you haven’t been to a boat show yet, make sure you do this year!

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At 162.5 metres, Eclipse is the second largest superyacht in the world and was dethroned from the top spot three years after its launch by megayacht Azzam.

Step on board the 162.5m Eclipse - the second largest superyacht in the world

Designer Terry Disdale talks us through the four and a half years, nine decks and 162.5 metres of the world’s second largest superyacht.

Terry Disdale didn’t set out to design the biggest superyacht in the world. “No one ever said to me, ‘I want a 160 metre boat’,” he says over breakfast near his office in Richmond, London. “When the yacht was still on the drawing board, there was a rumour going round that someone was building an even bigger boat, and the owner was asked if he knew about it. He said he didn’t, and that he didn’t care. Breaking records was the farthest thing from his mind.”

What he did care about was helicopters – he wanted to carry more than one; and the pool – it had to be big. There were also some early discussions about low bulwarks and big windows, and that was the totality of the brief for what would become Eclipse . “To be given free rein is actually a dreadful thing,” says Disdale. “I asked myself what I wanted: something timeless. How do you design something timeless that’s still going to look good and not be anaemic? It’s so easy to get carried away, but you’ve got to be able to look at it in 20 years and decide it still looks OK.” But that’s the trick, isn’t it? And the measure of a designer.

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At least Disdale had some hooks on which to hang the design. “Part of what creates the yacht looking like that is you’ve got to land this huge helicopter on the front, so the superstructure is pushed back. The formation of the boat is built around helicopter usage. And we didn’t want the boat to look unbalanced when the helicopter is on the foredeck. Some boats have a foredeck that looks wrong whenever a helicopter sits there.”

The lines of the boat were dictated by another prerequisite: the two significant lifeboats demanded by Solas. The sheerline runs straight aft from the bow and steps up amidships, the high freeboard created giving visual support to the lifeboats. “If you’d had a different sheerline, the lifeboats wouldn’t have looked comfortable,” the designer says. This, plus the addition of a 15 metre pool aft on the main deck, meant that the overall length of Eclipse – 162.5 metres – was defined not by ego but by practicality.

“Everyone thinks that a boat starts with a sketch, some glamorous visual of the outside of the boat. But that’s not how things work in my office – we start with a plan, a general arrangement.” The project, from this first design stage to the boat’s launch at Blohm+Voss ’s Hamburg yard in 2009, took four and a half years – a remarkable achievement given the scale of the yacht, which was only overtaken as the world’s biggest in 2013 with the launch of 180 metre Azzam .

Up to 20 engineers from Blue Ocean Yacht Management were present on site throughout the build, whipping it along to meet the aggressive delivery schedule. Disdale doesn’t recall any sleepless nights – “at least, no more than usual!” he laughs. The pressure of designing what was then the world’s top yacht – both inside and out – did obviously register, though. “It’s a huge responsibility building something of that magnitude, which is going to be under everyone’s magnifying glass. It’s not just ‘doing a job’, this thing is going to be scrutinised and analysed by everyone. There’s a responsibility to yourself as a designer.”

A decade from delivery, and more than 15 years from the moment Disdale first put pen to paper, he says he wouldn’t change a thing – and nor has the owner, who has kept Disdale’s designs largely unchanged. “For me, it’s more a clean piece of architecture than it is a piece of styling. The fact that you have a helipad on the front creates the superstructure to bow dimension, which is beautiful. If it wasn’t there, you wouldn’t have that length. And then when you get to the back of the boat, the swimming pool is dictating another piece of the story. I don’t know what I would change now. I don’t sit around saying, ‘I wish I did this or that’. Maybe I’d make the rear end look a bit more inviting, the way the staircases lead into the boat, but anti-piracy was a concern, plus there are a load of services and facilities back there. There’s a full-size pantry to serve the beach club, which very few boats have, and gull-wing doors with a pullout barbecue and pizza oven. There’s a lot you don’t see.”

Disdale’s long experience in the business means he is able to resist the temptation to force designs, or slavishly follow trends that flare and fade, leaving boats looking old before their time. “ Eclipse is a handsome boat, and it looks like a boat. It doesn’t make any pretence,” he says. “The key word is elegance. Very few boats can make that claim any more. Modern boats are purposeful, aggressive, macho, which has led to them all having snub noses. They look angry. You could paint them grey and stick a cannon on the front and it wouldn’t upset their stance at all. Eclipse is not like that.” It’s a familiar sermon from Disdale, who famously posts his 10 “design commandments” up round his office. “One of the most important tools in your box is restraint. I can have complete freedom when designing a superstructure, but restraint is actually the most important thing – knowing when to stop gilding the lily. Don’t gild it! Use silver leaf.”

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The obvious benefit of a single designer being responsible for the interior and exterior of a yacht is a seamless flow between the two, and that is absolutely true of Eclipse , whose interior conforms to another one of Disdale’s mantras: “ beach house not penthouse ”. “If you’ve got a dining room with satin on the chairs and gold braid around them, but you live in a T-shirt and shorts, then you’re not comfortable,” he says.

The pool is a vast entertaining space, with 3.2 metre overheads and a retracting glass sunroof. “The ambience of the pool is as important as how it looks. You’ve got to want to sit by it.” Or dance on it: the blue granite bottom of the pool rises up to sit flush with the deck. It can also be lowered a touch to create a paddling pool.

The interior of any boat should be about “pure relaxation”, says Disdale. “People are on vacation, people are chilled.” He relates one story of an Arab client in the 1980s, who he dissuaded from fitting gold taps to his superyacht. “I told him he already had a 65 metre on the quay – he had already made his statement. It was a process of trying to quieten his ostentation.” You get the feeling no such effort was needed with the owner of Eclipse . “He had already owned three yachts to our design, so consequently was very familiar with my way of working and the habitat I create.” It’s impossible to miss the very deliberate warmth of that habitat and a design miracle that, despite using broadly the same colour palette throughout, nowhere do you tire of the ochre-like shades.

This uniformity wasn’t applied to the lobbies between decks: different artists were tasked with creating unique works to give each lobby a flavour, so there is no confusion about what deck you’re on – a problem when you have nine. One of these pieces is a wooden sculpture made up of seven pieces, the design for which was hand drawn by Disdale and sent to Japan for manufacture. It’s a stunning work and symptomatic of the detail shown throughout – even in more mundane pieces, like the sideboards in the cabins that were designed in Europe and crafted in Chile.

With no clear-cut brief on the yacht’s layout, Disdale was forced to second-guess, “but that’s my job”, he says. “You have to work out how people will move around the boat.” The benefit of an LOA like Eclipse ’s is the owner can swallow serious acreage without impacting the guest experience. It’s not about avoiding guests, but being able to operate independently of them.

It would be easy to mistake the guest suites for the owner’s own quarters, such is their footprint. There are 18 guest cabins in total, served by 100 crew. From the moment the guests arrive by chopper, mainly on the top helideck, they’re absorbed in the comfort of the boat and have access to the main stairwell and elevator. It’s a transition of which Disdale is particularly proud. “It came from understanding how a boat is used. When you get out of the helicopter, you’re blown to pieces, and then where do you go?” The answer is an intimate lounge, where you can freshen up before entering the interior proper. It also gives pilots somewhere to conduct safety briefings, he points out. Eclipse is able to travel with multiple helicopters on board because one can be housed in the forward hangar, one above it on the retractable platform and another on the sundeck.

At the other extremity of the boat, the convenience continues with a huge bathing platform and staircases that fold down into the water for easy boarding – even for those wearing full dive gear. The beach club wasn’t maxed out, with a comfortable lounge along the centreline preferred to a big open area that is harder to secure. Beyond, though, the lower deck opens up into a huge 77 square metre gym and spa area, complete with massage room, beauty salon, sauna, shower areas and the yacht’s second plunge pool. Visual interest is added by banks of portholes with views into the swimming pool, which dapple light across this whole space. Choosing somewhere to relax on deck is slightly harder – where do you start? The options are endless but special mention has to be made of the wood-burning fire pit on the upper deck – perfect for nights on deck under the stars.

Disdale and his team were present in June 2009 when the boat appeared from the giant drydock in Hamburg. No butterflies – he claims to have been pretty zen about seeing her free of scaffolding and plastic. “Although you design every part of it and you see it being built, nothing prepares you for the feeling you get when you actually see it in the flesh. The tug pulled it out and there was the thickness of a mattress between the wing stations and the shed walls. Literally – they tied mattresses to the stations. When it appeared I was gobsmacked.” As was the owner, pleasingly for the man who’d dedicated nearly five years to the project.

“It’s like cars,” explains the car fanatic. “I was talking about Lamborghinis the other day. They used to have the Miura, a beautiful car. But they replaced it with the Countach, which looks like it was carved from cheese. One is ageless and one looks stuck in time. Elegance is the most important thing. The Miura is elegant, the Jaguar E-Type is elegant.” He’s too modest to say but Eclipse belongs in that league – beautiful for ever.

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The 25 Largest Yachts in the World Right Now

The 2023 newcomers to our annual list hail from german yard lürssen, dutch builder oceanco and turkish refit yard karmarine..

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As we round 2023, the size of the global superyacht fleet keeps on growing. The top 25 largest yachts in the world now total a combined 11,849 feet, with the smallest yacht on the list, Koru , measuring a whopping 417 feet. Built by shipyards all over the world—from the Netherlands to the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Turkey, Greece and the United Kingdom—new launches and refits are delivered each year. The latest newcomers to make the list hail from Lürssen, Oceanco and Karmarine. With many new gigayacht builds in the pipeline, the list promises to be even more competitive in the coming years. Here are the world’s top 25 yachts by size, from Koru to Azzam.

Azzam (592 feet, 6 inches), Lürssen

It’s not surprising that the world’s longest yacht hails from a shipyard with 13 out of the 25 top builds in the superyacht arena. Unfortunately, Lürssen could never really boast about Azzam after its launch in 2013 because of the owner’s penchant for privacy, though it did describe the interior by Christophe Leoni, which features a 95-foot-long main salon, as “inspired by the Empire style of the early 19th century.” The owner Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi directed a team of designers and engineers who started with the bare concept, worked through the technical challenges of what might be the most complex superyacht ever and finished with an unusually large vessel that can top the 30-knot mark. Nauta Yacht’s exterior features a long, sleek forward area, with well-proportioned tiers moving up to the skydeck. Lürssen describes the interior by Christophe Leoni as “sophisticated, with luxurious decor inspired by the Empire style of the early 19th century.” Its gas turbines, connected to water jets, push Azzam to more than 30 knots—as fast as a Navy frigate—giving it the ability to operate at high speed in shallow waters. It also boasts an impressive build time for a yacht of its size, with construction taking only three years after one year of engineering. Azzam accommodates up to 36 guests, and a crew of 80.

Fulk Al Salamah (538 feet, 1 inch), Mariotti Yachts

Little information has been released about the world’s second-longest superyacht, custom-built Fulk Al Salamah , and it has been shrouded in mystery since first announced in 2014. Even the overall length of 538.1 feet has been estimated from AIS data. However, built and delivered by Italian builder Mariotti Yachts in their Genoa shipyard in 2016, the imposing vessel is believed to be owned by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. Last refit in 2021, exterior design is by Studio de Jorio, and it is considered by some to resemble more of a support vessel than a superyacht. Nonetheless, aerial photography shows an impressively large helideck, raked masts and a bathing platform.

Eclipse (533 feet, 1 inch), Blohm+Voss

The 533.1-foot stately Eclipse , the second yacht on this list owned by sanctioned billionaire Roman Abramovich, took five years to design and build. When it left the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg in 2010, it was the world’s largest yacht. The interior has 17 staterooms and a palatial master suite, with the capacity to carry 85 crew. Both the interior and exterior are designed by Terence Disdale. A proportional profile is defined by tiered decks that sweep upward and bend ever so slightly at the aft ends. Eclipse has a 185-foot-long owner’s deck, the capacity to hold three helicopters, a sophisticated stabilization system, six tenders and an enormous spa, gym and beach club, not to mention one of the largest swimming pools on any superyacht. Other features reflecting its stature: Hybrid diesel-electric engines are connected to Azipod drives that give Eclipse a top-end speed of 21 knots, with a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

Dubai (531 feet, 5 inches), Platinum Yachts

DUBAI UAE - DEC 16: Dubai - yacht of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. December 16 2014 in Dubai UAE

Even at 531.5-feet, Dubai ’s all-white Winch-designed exterior belies the dramatic and vibrant interior within. Colorful mosaic floors, a spiraling glass staircase, 70-foot-wide atrium and bursts of red, blue and green create a carnival of scene. Originally commissioned for Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei as a joint project between Blohm+Voss and Lürssen, the project was halted in 1998 with just a bare hull and skeletal superstructure. The hull was sold to the government of Dubai, and, under the direction of the country’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, work on the 531.5-footer began again, though this time by Platinum Yachts. Dubai delivered in 2006 and is now the sheikh’s royal yacht, with accommodations for 24 guests and quarters for 88 crew. The seven-decked yacht has a landing pad for a Black Hawk helicopter, submarine garage, disco and cinema, and can reach a top speed of 26 knots.

Blue (518 feet, 3 inches), Lürssen Yachts

Lürssen’s newest entry on the list, Blue , which delivered to its Middle Eastern owner in July 2022, may rank at number five out of the world’s largest yachts, but it’s diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system goes a long way to minimize emissions. The yacht also features an electric Azimuth pod drive that can be used independently or in conjunction with the twin propeller shafts. There is a waste-water treatment system and an advanced exhaust treatment system to help reduce NOx levels, as well as cut down on vibration and noise pollution. Interior and exterior design is by Terence Disdale, Blue is defined in profile by a raked bow with a helipad, an aft deck pool and twin balconies forward either side of the owner’s full-beam suite. There is a second, smaller helipad aft. The British designer has reportedly penned a feminine and elegant interior, though no images have yet been released.

Dilbar (511 feet, 8 inches), Lürssen

The 2016 launch of Dilbar gave Lürssen the distinction of not only building the longest yacht ever ( Azzam ), but also the largest in terms of volume. Espen Øino designed the exterior, creating a full-bodied superstructure of long, flowing decks, along with two helicopter pads. Dilbar also has an 82-foot swimming pool that can hold an incredible 6,357-cubic-feet of water and according to Lürssen, is the world’s longest on a yacht. The interior by Winch Design is defined by its “rare and exclusive luxury materials,” says the builder, declining to go into detail. Despite Dilbar ’s volume, the designers did a masterful job making the yacht look relatively svelte, In June 2020, Dilbar returned to Lürssen for a significant refit, where the yacht remains following US sanctions placed on the owner, Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, in 2022.

Al Saïd (508 feet, 5 inches), Lürssen

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Another 500-plus-foot yacht from Lürssen, the original Project Sunflower gained its official name of Al Saïd following its launch in 2016. Espen Øino’s exterior is akin to a classic cruise liner, complete with the twin-exhaust stacks in the center of the superstructure. Owned by the Sultan of Oman, the yacht was listed for the sale for the first time in April 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The six-decked Al Saïd can carry 154 crew and an estimated 70 guests across 26 suites. Lürssen reports a top speed of 22 knots. The London-based Redman Whiteley Dixon studio designed the interior, which includes a concert hall that can hold a 50-piece orchestra, a private cinema for 50 people, plus a medical room and dental care on board.

A+ (483 feet, 1 inch), Lürssen

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Very little is known about A+ (formerly Topaz) , which was launched by Lürssen in 2012, other than it is the fourth-largest yacht ever built by the German shipyard. Tim Heywood Designs did the exterior, which features helipads on the foredeck and amidships on an upper deck. A lower aft deck includes a swimming pool. The German yard has not released any images of the Terence Disdale interior. Reported to be owned by Manchester City Football Club owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan—Emirati royalty and deputy prime minister of the UAE— A+ has a top speed of 22 knots and can carry 62 guests and up to 79 crew. It was last refit in 2022.

Prince Abdulaziz (482 feet, 3 inches), Helsingør Værft

This custom yacht, launched by Helsingør Værft in Denmark in 1984, is reportedly undergoing a refit in 2023. The 5,200-tonne Prince Abdulaziz is one of the Saudi Royal family’s yachts, its first owner being King Fahd. Designed by Maierform, the yacht was the longest and tallest in the world at the time of its launch, a title the 482.3-foot Prince Abdulaziz held for 22 years until Dubai launched in 2006. The late David Nightingale Hicks, known for his use of bright colors, was the interior designer. The lobby is said to be a replica of the Titanic . The yacht is also rumored to be carrying surface-to-air missiles, though that may be an urban legend.

OK (479 feet), Oshima Shipbuilding

Originally built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding in 1982, the semisubmersible heavy lift ship was used for decades by DYT Yacht Transport as float-on yacht carrier. In 2022, the vessel underwent a private conversion at Karmarine shipyard in Turkey, turning it into a luxury, though highly unusual, yacht named OK . Modifications include a matte-black paint job, gold-tinted glazing and teak decking. The vessel’s 328-foot submersible aft deck—a feature that first attracted her new owner, who uses OK to transport their 150-foot ketch—is now covered in a carpet of artificial grass. A 40-tonne crane allows for the safe and easy launch and retrieval of a vast range of toys, including a seaplane. The interior by Bozca Design is reported to include accommodation for 20 guests, a botanical garden and a crazy Willy Wonka-inspired glass elevator that operates outside of the yacht’s superstructure.

El Mahrousa (478 feet, 1 inch), Samuda Brothers

El Mahrousa , which means “The Protected” in Arabic, is currently Egypt’s presidential yacht, though the 478.1-footer has a separate history as that country’s royal yacht. The London-based Samuda Brothers began the build in 1863, and it was launched in 1865. The world’s oldest superyacht—and formerly the world’s biggest—was originally built for the Ottoman governor of Egypt, Khedive Ismail, and later carried three Egyptian kings into exile. The yacht was also at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. It features external design by the British naval architect Sir Oliver Lang, and has had multiple modifications over the years, including a lengthening by 40 feet in 1872 and another 17 feet in 1905. During the second refit, the owners replaced its paddle-wheel engines with turbine-driven propellers. The yacht, in care of the Egyptian Navy, occasionally goes to sea for a day or two. In 2015, it was used to inaugurate the new Suez Canal.

A (468 feet, 5 inches), Nobiskrug

Undoubtedly one of the most visionary projects ever delivered by German shipyard Nobiskrug, the Philippe Starck-designed A is a wild fantasy of the future. Delivered in 2017, the futuristic look of sailing yacht A includes smooth, silver-metallic surfaces and windows that look nearly invisible, three composite masts that bend slightly, and a deck hidden by high bulwarks. The Philippe Starck-design is a wild fantasy yacht of the future. The 468-foot sailing yacht is a technical victory for Nobiskrug , which developed composite fashion plates to create the unusual shapes without compromising any strength or fluidity. It has the tallest freestanding composite masts on any sailing vessel, a diesel-electric propulsion system and state-of-the-art navigation systems. The boat also reportedly has an underwater viewing platform in the keel. Starck’s traditional interior features dark wood, copper accents and cozy patterned carpets. The split-deck main salon is divided into zoned seating areas with integrated bookshelves. She remains today the world’s largest sailing yacht six years after her launch, though many argue she is better defined as a sail-assisted yacht.

Nord (466 feet), Lürssen

Nord (Project Opus) has been a long time coming. She was announced in 2015 but didn’t hit the water until November 2020 when she conducted sea trials in the Baltic Sea. The 466-foot yacht features interior design by Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard and is Lürssen’s first yacht launched from its newly upgraded floating shed at its facility in Vegasack. Boasting many top-tier amenities, the yacht includes a sports and diving center on the lower deck, multiple tenders ranging in size up to 50-feet and a large swimming pool. The two helipads support the yacht’s long-range cruising capabilities for autonomous exploration, and a retractable hangar means a helicopter can slide neatly into the superstructure for storage when not in use. A generous 20 staterooms accommodate 36 guests across six decks, while a sleek aft-sloping superstructure gives Nord an individual profile on the water.

Yas (462 feet, 6 inches), Abu Dhabi Mar

As a converted yacht, Yas is one of the most interesting vessels on this list. The dolphin-like exterior was originally a former Dutch Navy frigate that launched in 1978 and eventually sold to the navy of the United Arab Emirates, where it was renamed Al Emirat . The yacht underwent its dramatic conversion in a facility in Abu Dhabi’s main port, emerging as a gleaming superyacht in 2011, with one of the most interesting profiles on the water. It was eventually delivered four years later. Reportedly owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed al Nahyan, half-brother of the president of the UAE, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the design by Paris-based Pierrejean Vision is defined by massive glass surfaces. Yas can accommodate 60 guests and 58 crew members. Mated to a steel hull, the superstructure is the largest composite edifice ever built.

Solaris (459 feet, 3 inches), Lloyd Werft

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Owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, the 476-foot Solaris was one of the largest yachts to deliver in 2021. Last refit in 2022 at MB92 in Barcelona, the vast, highly private explorer is built by German shipyard Lloyd Werft, and features a displacement steel hull with bulbous bow and steel superstructure with teak decks. The eight-deck exterior by Australian designer Marc Newson houses a large helipad, sundeck, spacious beach club aft and 21,527 sq. ft. of glass, the largest panes to ever be built into a yacht. Lloyd Werft also built the Russian billionaire’s previous explorer yacht Luna , which he reportedly sold for $360 million to his close friend Farkhad Akhmedov in 2014.

Ocean Victory (459 feet, 3 inches), Fincantieri

Fincantieri Yachts’ 459-foot Ocean Victory Photo by Trevor Coppock / TheYachtPhoto.com

The largest motoryacht ever built in Italy, Fincantieri’s Ocean Victory was delivered to its owner, Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov, in 2014. The seven-deck exterior by Espen Øino includes two helideck platforms and a hangar belowdecks, as well as exceptional outdoor social areas and a floodable tender dock. Ocean Victory has accommodations for 28 guests as well as quarters for 56 crew. Ocean Victory also has six pools, a 3,300-square-foot spa, and an underwater observation room. The interior by Alberto Pinto remains a secret, aside from the yacht’s six pools, a 3,300-square-foot spa and an underwater observation room.

Scheherazade (459 feet, 3 inches), Lürssen

The 459.3-foot, Lürssen-built Scheherazade (formerly known as Project Lightning) was delivered in June 2020. Two helipads, forward and aft, and a large beach club aft are visible from aerial photographs, but aside from the yacht’s reported seven-foot beam further details have not yet been released of the highly private vessel, including the names of designers or naval architects involved with the build. The reason may lie with the yacht’s unofficial owner, believed to be Russian president Vladimir Putin. In May 2022, Italian authorities froze Scheherazade in the port of Marina di Carrara following an investigation conducted by Italian financial police who found the ship’s beneficial owner had “significant economic and business ties” to high-ranking Russian government officials, though the results of the investigation to date remain inconclusive.

Al Salamah (456 feet), Lürssen

When Lürssen launched Al Salamah in 1999, it was the third-largest yacht in the world. Its number 18 ranking shows how much has changed in the last 20 years. Code-named MIPOS, or Mission Possible, the yacht was designed by Terence Disdale . Originally owned by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Sultan bin Abdulaziz, in 2013 the yacht was put up for sale for $280 million, before reportedly given to Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as a gift. The large imposing exterior is primarily protected space, with an upper deck exposed to the elements. Al Salamah has staterooms for 40 guests, including two owner suites, 11 VIP staterooms and eight twin cabins. The yacht can carry up to 96 crew and has a top speed of 22 knots. Al Salamah was last refitted in 2009.

Rising Sun (454 feet, 1 inch), Lürssen

Designed by the original guru of yacht designers, Jon Bannenberg, Rising Sun was built by Lürssen for Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and is currently owned by billionaire David Geffen, who reportedly paid $590 million for the yacht. The yacht comes with a gym, grand piano, multiple swimming pools, a beauty salon, and a spa with a sauna. Delivered in 2004, and last refit in 2011, the yacht’s exterior is defined by banks of windows across the superstructure. Rising Sun has 86,000 square feet of living space in 82 rooms. It can accommodate 18 guests in nine cabins, with the capacity to carry up to 46 crew. The interior by Seccombe Design includes a gym, cinema and wine cellar. The rear cockpit deck was designed as a basketball court. Geffen received global media backlash in 2020 for his “tone deaf” social-media posts that pictured himself on board his yacht during Covid-19 lockdown.

Flying Fox (446 feet, 2 inches), Lürssen

The 446.2-foot Flying Fox is arguably the most high-profile yacht on this list, primarily for being the largest yacht available on the charter market, as well as being singled out as “blocked property” by US authorities in 2022 due to its reported ownership by sanctioned Russian oligarch Dmitry Kamenshchik. Delivered jointly by Imperial and Lürssen in 2019, 446.2-foot Flying Fox is the largest yacht available on the charter market. Key features of the Espen Øino-designed exterior are a curvaceous dove-gray hull and a 3.7-foot swimming pool that runs athwartship on the main aft deck, the largest ever found on board a yacht. A two-decked spa also gives guests access to a cryosauna, hammam and relaxation room with a fold-down balcony at sea level. Packed to the rafters with the latest amenities, the yacht holds a diving center, decompression chamber and two helipads. Flying Fox is PYC compliant and can accommodate 25 guests.

Savarona (446 feet, 2 inches), Blohm+Voss

Launched in 1931, Savarona was built for American heiress Emily Roebling Cadwalader, and is easily identified by its two mustard-colored funnels. The yacht was eventually acquired by Turkey to be the presidential yacht of Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey. Jane’s Fighting Ships described the yacht in 1949 as “probably the most sumptuously fitted yacht afloat.” Savarona was later converted to a training ship for the Turkish Navy and, in 1978, destroyed by fire. The yacht laid in tatters for 10 years. A Turkish businessman spent around $45 million refurbishing Savarona , commissioning Donald Starkey for the interior and replacing the original steam-turbine engines with modern Caterpillar diesels. Savarona became Turkey’s official presidential yacht again in 2014, accommodating up to 34 guests in 17 suits, and carrying up to 48 crew. Amenities include a swimming pool, Turkish bath, 280-foot grand staircase, a movie theater and a library dedicated to Atatürk.

Crescent (443 feet), Lürssen

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Last refit in 2021, Espen Øino’s dark hull and tiered superstructure was one of the most exciting launches of 2018. Called Project Thunder internally at Lürssen, the custom-built yacht features cutouts along the hull sides that allow full ocean views from the saloon on the primary deck, as part of Crescent ’s distinctive curved superstructure. Its most noteworthy feature is the jaw-dropping bank of three-deck-high windows in the center of the yacht. This architectural feature serves as the centerpiece of a very compelling design. The yacht has accommodations for 18 guests in nine staterooms. Little is known about the François Zuretti-designed interior, other than Lürssen describes it as being “traditionally styled.” If it lives up to Crescent ’s brash exterior, the complete yacht promises to be an entirely groundbreaking design. In March 2022, Crescent was detained by Spain as property of Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, who is sanctioned in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Serene (439 feet, 3 inches), Fincantieri

Serene is the yacht that launched Fincantieri into the superyacht segment, and what a debut it was. The largest yacht ever launched in Italy when it was delivered in 2011 (surpassed three years later by Ocean Victory ), the Espen Øino seven-deck design features a long, sleek blue hull crowned by a white superstructure. Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design created the 43,056-square-foot interior for the Russian owner, which includes a double height atrium with a piano lounge at the top and a vast open-plan main salon below. Sunken LEDs and bright pink and purple neon lights create a modern party vibe in the social areas, which contrast with the elaborate yet more traditional guest suites. A spiral staircase with intricate metal banisters soars through the heart of the yacht. The open stern area has a winter garden (enclosed glasshouse) that allows dining in all seasons. Serene also has two helipads and a hangar, a big swimming pool and a tender garage large enough for a submarine. Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design created the 43,056-square-foot interior for the Russian owner, though its details have remained closely guarded.

Al Mirqab (436 feet, 4 inches), Kusch Yachts

Al Mirqab was a yacht before its time. Launched in 2008, the yacht’s diesel-electric propulsion involves an azimuth pod drive and gives the 436.4-footer a top end of 21 knots. With 36 staterooms, and crew quarters for 45, it was built for Qatar’s former prime minister under the supervision of Kusch Yachts in the Peters Werft shipyard in Wewelsfleth, Germany. The Tim Heywood exterior includes a long, navy-blue hull with a white superstructure. The yacht’s diesel-electric propulsion involves an azimuth pod drive and gives the 436.4-footer a top end of 21 knots. Its interior by Andrew Winch won several awards, with images showing Arabic-influenced motifs on the marble floors of large social areas. The yacht’s centerpiece is a stunning, complicated floating staircase encircled by custom-made glass panels. Al Mirqab has staterooms for 36, and crew quarters for 45.

Koru (417 Feet), Oceanco

Only just making the cut on this list, Jeff Bezos’ new 417-foot sailing yacht, Koru , was the subject of worldwide controversy even before its 2023 delivery. Built by Dutch shipyard Oceanco and reportedly costing $450 million, the Amazon founder’s first vessel is the tallest sailing yacht in the world with masts that measure over 230 feet tall, the same height as the Great Pyramid of Giza. It’s so tall, in fact, that Bezos petitioned the Dutch city of Rotterdam to temporarily dismantle the Koningshaven Bridge, a 95-year-old landmark, to allow his yacht to pass under. His request was denied, and the yacht was instead partially towed through Rotterdam without its mast. The towering design also makes it unsafe to land a helicopter onboard, prompting Bezos to commission his second yacht, the 246-foot custom support yacht Wingman . Delivered in early 2023, and featuring a helipad, Wingman is Damen’s largest support vessel to date. No details have yet been released about Koru ’s interior or exterior design, including who penned the design.

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As Far As You Can Sea: World’s Largest Superyachts

Multimillion-dollar mega yachts.

by Emma Treagus Published on February 2, 2024

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With onboard swimming pools, cinemas, helicopter landing pads, and spas, the world’s largest superyachts have more facilities than your ‘average’ five-star hotel.

Owned by some of the world’s wealthiest people—along with a few anonymous owners who’d prefer to keep their luxury transport a secret—these mega yachts redefine the word “boat” into something indescribably sleek, stylish, and seriously impressive.

If superyachts are your thing, you’ll want to read on for all the facts and figures on all of the largest yachts in the world.

The 26 largest yachts in the world

Multimillion-dollar mega yachts: our ranking methodology.

A superyacht or mega yacht is typically a motor yacht or sailing yacht with a length of 30 meters (100 feet) or more. For this ranking, we looked at the superyachts and luxury expedition mega yachts that are used privately or made available for charter. We excluded so-called ‘residential superyachts’ (think Njord and The World), which are essentially luxury apartment buildings at sea where people own private residences inside the superyacht rather than the whole yacht. By researching diverse, reliable sources like Wikipedia and the Superyacht Times, we compile a list of the largest yachts in the world.

Curious about other striking superlatives? Check our round-up of the most expensive cars in the world and the most expensive private jets in the world . They are both perfectly good alternatives to owning a yacht. And if you prefer to stay home, we’ve ranked the biggest homes and the most expensive houses in the world to give you some inspiration too.

26. Y721 (aka Koru) | 417 feet—127m

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Ever wonder where Jeff Bezos spends his downtime? As of today, we’re predicting it to be on his $500 million superyacht. Y721—nicknamed Koru—is 127m long. And featuring three sky-high slender masts, Koru is said to be the largest sailing yacht in the world .

With dark exteriors and natural wooden decks, Koru is inspired by another one of Bezos’ yachts—the Black Pearl. The clean lines and classically curved bow speak to an understated elegance despite the yacht’s mammoth size. While a long line of portals indicates at least 9 guest cabins. In light of all the secrecy surrounding Koru, we doubt Bezos will ever charter her out, but we can still dream.

25. Al Mirqab | 436 feet—133m

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Adorned with cascading chandeliers and gold accents, Al Mirqab is renowned for its unrivaled interiors. Surrounded by suspended glass artworks, a grand staircase floats throughout the four floors. And inspired by authentic Arabian styles, the magnificent superyacht is reminiscent of a magic carpet ride through the seas .

Built for the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Peterswerft-Kusch spared no expense in delivering Al Mirqab to an impossibly high standard for luxury. The large swimming pool is a standout feature as it opens up into the sea, creating the ultimate playground for adults. Al Mirqab has a capacity for up to 60 guests and is manned by an equal number of crew. Although you have to be invited by the politician himself as Al Mirqab isn’t available for private charter.

24. Serene | 439 feet—134m

Adeptly named, the magnificent superyacht embodies the serenity of a life at sea. Serene was built in Italy for a Russian owner in 2011. She was leased to Bill Gates for the Summer in 2014 for $5 million per week.

Designed by Reymond Langton, the 134m mega yacht marries elegant sophistication with state-of-the-art technologies. The seven decks leave ample space for guests to soak in scintillating views. While the underwater viewing room—nicknamed the Nemo room—is a permanent gallery of resplendent sealife. The real-life snow room makes up to four inches of snow. And whilst this may seem odd when your billionaire boss asks for snow—you make it snow.

23. Crescent | 445 feet – 136 m

Yet another Lurssen masterpiece, Crescent pays homage to classic naval designs with traditional architecture and elegant interiors. Formerly named Project Thunder, she was built in Germany and delivered to Igor Sechin in 2018. The Russian oligarch’s superyacht was seized by Spain after sanctions were placed on Russia in 2022.

Crescent features low bulwarks and full-height windows to maximize the view from the center of the boat. Her distinctive wing station provides unrivaled views for up to 18 guests. But don’t get your hopes up—Crescent is strictly for private use only and isn’t available for charter.

22. Savarona | 446 feet – 136m

Savarona is the second-largest yacht built by Blohm & Voss and spends most of her time in the Mediterranean. This luxury superyacht is one of the oldest in the market — a perfect fusion of traditional charm and modern facilities.

Previously named Gunes Dil, Savarona was designed by Cox & Stevens, with interior design carefully handled by Donald Starkey. She’s available to charter on a weekly basis and has been refurbished over the years. Back in the day, her cost price was $4 million, and in 1989, she was chartered by Kahraman Sadikoglu, owner of the Turkish Sadikoglu Group, who spent an estimated $50 million on refurbishing her from top to bottom.

21. Flying Fox | 446 feet – 136m

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Flying Fox is known as the most expensive charter yacht in the world , and a week aboard will set you back around $3 million. Chartered by the one and only power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z in 2021, it’s filled to the brim with all of the luxury facilities you could ever possibly want.

The Flying Fox is rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos, although that’s a claim that’s never been totally certified. She spends most of her time in the Mediterranean, specifically Cannes, Capri, and Sardinia, although she’s recently visited Norway, too. She can accommodate the largest helicopters on the market, and it reportedly took more than 50 meetings with her owner for interior design to be completed.

20. Rising Sun | 454 feet – 138m

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The Rising Sun’s original owner, Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, sold her in 2010 as he considered her too large. Famously used by David Geffen for self-isolation, Rising Sun has also been a popular hang-out spot for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Beatrice, the Princess of York.

She’s a Superyacht with impressive attention to detail like interiors kitted out in teak and onyx and endless features like a full gym , a large wine cellar, a sauna, and a spa. She’s got a full-size basketball court that doubles up as a helicopter landing pad and a private cinema for those long evenings spent at sea.

19. Al Salamah | 457 feet – 139m

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Al Salamah is part of the Omani Royal fleet and started her very secretive life in Genoa. Known as the world’s biggest superyacht right up until 2016, she’s a sleek masterpiece of a ship, with a distinctive cream color and beach club design.

Al Salamah does everything in multiples, from the five galleys onboard (the main galley, a bakery, a crew galley, an owner’s diet galley, and an Arab galley), three hospitals (one for the owner, one for guests, and one for the crew) and 2,000 sqm of floor space. She was put on sale briefly for $280 million USD, before being delisted and instead given as a gift to the Crown Prince of Bahrain.

18. Solaris | 458 feet – 139m

Everything about Solaris was supposed to be kept a secret when she was being built—a secret that didn’t last long when her huge size was spotted undergoing sea trials in the North Sea. One of this Superyacht’s main attractions is her beach club on the top floor: the perfect spot for relaxation during those long days out at sea.

That beach club comes complemented with endless other stylish amenities, like a large helipad, sun deck, and a crane to launch tenders, toys, and subs. Interior design is largely unknown, but, if it’s anything as sleek and white as its exteriors, it’s sure to be impressive.

17. Scheherazade | 459 feet – 140m

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Two helicopter landing pads, two outdoor Jacuzzis, and two outdoor fire pits: Scheherazade doesn’t hold back with not only the essentials but also the luxuries. Previously named Lightning, “Scheherazade” is mostly associated with a female character in the Middle Eastern folk tales in the series One Thousand and One Nights.

Not much is known about this superyacht, and even her birth and building process were referred to under a codename: Project Lightning. No one involved in her creation, even Lurssen, has revealed anything about her interiors or her owner. All that’s really known is that she sailed from Germany to Norway initially after completion.

16. Ocean Victory | 460 feet – 140m

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Ocean Victory has traveled all over the world, from Europe to Southeast Asia and back again. Owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov, she’s the upgraded vessel to follow his purchase of the 76-meter Ebony Shine.

She’s one designed with pure luxury in mind, from the six individual swimming pools onboard to the 300-square meter spa area. She’s beautiful both inside and out, with a unique concept designed by Espen Oeino and interior designer Alberto Pinto. The largest superyacht ever built in Italy, Ocean Victory shows some of the finest in the world when it comes to premium quality adventures at sea.

15. Yas | 463 feet – 141m

Yas is known best for its seamless and rather unusual design — one that’s a little different from most superyachts out there. The owner of Yas wanted a yacht that lived up to his own heritage; one with a backbone reminiscent of the navy and with abstract lines throughout.

He chose an existing boat in Abu Dhabi, which was deconstructed within the region before being shipped off and renovated into the wonder that it is today. The Yas yacht was originally a Dutch navy frigate, which you’d never guess from strolling around onboard today.

14. Nord | 465 feet – 142m

Nord’s distinctive bow design has never been seen before on a yacht. That’s one of the first things you’ll notice about her. The next thing you’ll notice is her unusual design, which verges on battle-esque and has been called “ a warship wearing a tuxedo ” by Dan Lenard of the Italian design studio Nuvolari-Lenard.

She’s one of the best superyachts out there for fun, with a sports and diving center on the lower deck, a swimming pool higher up, overlooking the ocean, and a fleet of tenders. She was designed for global exploration: a yacht that will calmly cruise her way all across the world.

13. Sailing Yacht A | 469 feet—142.8m

Challenging the status quo and pushing design boundaries, Sailing Yacht A is an enigma. The sail-assisted superyacht was built in Germany and delivered to Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko in 2017. However, she was seized by the Italian police force, Guardia di Finanza, in 2022 after sanctions were placed on Russian businessmen following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Distinguished by soaring rotating carbon fiber masts, Nobiskrug’s hybrid approach to superyachts makes Sailing Yacht A more eco-conscious than other luxury yachts of her size. The u nderwater viewing pod molded into the keel speaks to her unrivaled innovation. And many balconies are enclosed by some of the largest pieces of curved glass ever made.

12. El Mahrousa | 478 feet – 146m

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El Mahrousa had a few different names in her time, ranging from the translated “The Protected” to El Horreya, which in Arabic translates to “Freedom.” It’s not surprising that she’s had more than one name when you take into account her age. As the oldest superyacht in the world, she’s undergone a lot of restoration over time, including multiple lengthenings and faster engines.

She was renamed back to El Mahrousa in 2000 and gained even more recognition for being the first ship to cross the new Suez Canal extension in 2015. Back in her original days, she was built on the River Thames and took her first trip in 1867.

11. OK | 479 feet—146m

Delivered in Japan in 1982, OK is one of the largest and most unique superyachts in the world. Sprawling over 479 feet, the water giant is engineered to submerge almost seventy percent. This is accredited to the work done by Karmarine Shipyard. While the majority of the vessel was built by Oshima Shipping, it was privately converted to a semi-submersible yacht in Turkey.

The superlative finishing on OK superyacht was designed by Timur Bozca, winner of the Younger Designer of the Year award in 2015. The blueprint being as many games as possible. The extraordinary vessel has the uncanny ability to hold over seventy toys, including a sailing yacht, a sea plane, tenders, buggies and even a tennis court.

10. Opera | 480 feet—146.4m

Like many of the most majestic water titans, Opera was delivered by Lurssen in Germany and built for Abu Dhabi royalty. This time, the owner is Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, son of the founder of the United Arab Emirates. And while it may not be quite as astronomical as Lurssen’s previous builds—Azzam, Blue and Dilbar—the streamlined vessel is equally impressive onboard.

The three-story superyacht proves large enough for a pair of helipads and two swimming pools, amongst many other toys, while simultaneously making room for up to 48 guests and 80 crew members. When it comes to the interior, details are sparse, but we do know that it was designed by Terence Disdale, a London firm renowned for creating bespoke luxury spaces.

9. Prince Abdulaziz | 482 feet – 147m

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The Prince Abdulaziz’s yacht was ordered by King Fahd, who named her after his son Prince Abdul Aziz. Now, she’s owned by his brother, Abdullah. Just one of the yachts owned by the Saudi royal family, she’s spotted frequently throughout Europe, especially in Cannes, where the royal family owns a property.

She’s been redecorated once — in 2007 — in a project that took 15 months to complete, without even taking into account the rest of the ship’s upkeep. The Prince Abdulaziz is known for its combination of bold colors and fusion of traditional and modern design, thanks to its influence from the late David Hicks.

8. A+ | 483 feet – 147m

What do you do when the name “A” is already taken for your superyacht? Choose the next closest thing: A+. Previously named Topaz, this superyacht was the world’s fourth-largest luxury yacht when she was built, before being stripped of that particular title only a few years later.

Nevertheless, she’s a seriously impressive superyacht, with endless facilities like a large jacuzzi, double helicopter landing pads, a swimming pool with a swimming platform and underwater lights, as well as a fitness hall, cinema, and a large conference room. She’s also well equipped with water toys, like jet skis, inflatable boats, a catamaran, and even a mini-submarine.

7. Al Said | 508 feet – 155m

Another Superyacht built, shrouded in secrecy, Al-Said was referred to as “Project Sunflower” the entire time she was being created, right up until she was delivered to her owner in 2008. Not much is known about Al Said, from her movements through to her amenities — although she is known to have a huge concert room with space for a full 50-person orchestra.

Currently, she’s flying the flag of Oman and has spent a lot of time in its surrounding waters. Her interior was styled by British designer design house RWD, with exterior design being credited to Espen Oeino. When she was delivered to the Sultan of Oman, she replaced a previous ship of a smaller size.

6. Dilbar | 511 feet – 156m

Dilbar, or Project Omar, as it was originally known as, is another superyacht designed with the help of exterior expert Espen Oeino, but with interiors strikingly designed by Andrew Winch. Dilbar is famously known as the world’s largest yacht by gross tonnage (interior volume) but as the fifth-longest superyacht in the world.

She’s home to a spa pool and beach club, as well as a large private cinema, spacious cabins set high on the main deck, a spacious dining room, and a salon with its own piano. She’s just as classy and beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

5. Blue | 527 feet—160.6m

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Sunday blues simply cease to exist on one of the world’s most extravagant superyachts. The elegant behemoth was built for member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi and billionaire, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2022. Valued at over $600 million, Blue is one of the most expensive superyachts in the world. And with a strong emphasis on the environment, this superyacht is also one of the most sustainable.

Blue strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. She is equipped with a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists. And the wastewater treatment plant allows water to be disposed of in drinking water quality.

4. Dubai | 531 feet – 162m

Dubai had multiple names in the planning stages—including Panhandle, Platinum, and Golden Star. Owned by the ruler of Dubai, it was aptly named after its home country and comes with all of the luxurious amenities you’d expect from such a name.

The Dubai comes complete with a huge swimming pool and two jacuzzis. Further down, you’ll find a large dining room with striking blue and burgundy decor and space for up to 90 guests. Dubai usually spends her time moored at Sheikh Mohammed’s private island in front of his summer palace in Dubai. She’s basically the definition of a floating palace.

3. Eclipse | 533 feet – 162.5m

It took around five years for Eclipse to be built from start to finish. While she was always designed to be a huge, luxurious Superyacht, the focus was more on decking it out appropriately rather than breaking any records. An award-winning superyacht, she’s incredibly spacious, with endless rooms to explore and a sleek, neutral color palette running through.

The Eclipse’s owner, Roman Abramovich, was more focused on facilities: he wanted more than one helicopter pad and a large swimming pool, too. Other than that, designer Terry Disdale had free reign for the rest of the superyacht. It’s just as much a clean piece of architectural styling as it is a stunning experience on deck.

2. Fulk Al Salamah | 538 feet – 164m

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Fulk Al Salamah translates to “Ship of Peace” and that’s something that sounds like a given when you’ve taken a look at this superyacht’s incredible layout. Developed under the codename Project Saffron, Fulk Al Salamah is more of a support vessel than she is a typical superyacht.

While she might still come complete with all of the necessities for a particularly relaxing voyage, she’s more so known for being a transport ship for the Royal Navy of Oman. She’s also used as a sort of friendship boat — pun intended — and is often sailed across the world with the intention of strengthening ties with the Sultanate. In some ports, influential people are welcomed onboard.

1. Azzam | 590 feet – 181m

Most superyachts in the top 10 category have a few mere inches between sizes, but the Azzam shoots far ahead with a large amount of extra length. The largest superyacht in the world, she was never designed to win the title — rather just to be a sleek and elegant vessel. Azzam was crafted backward, with the plans for her interior confirmed long before her exterior was fully signed off.

Her length only came to be as such to incorporate everything required for the interiors, which added an extra 35 meters to her overall size. She’s also designed to look smaller than she actually is, with a blend of indoor and outdoor living. It took more than 4,000 people to build Azzam , clocking up six million man-hours over a period of four years.

The largest yachts in the world: Conclusion

The largest yachts in the world are:

Azzam—590 feet
Fulk Al Salamah—538 feet
Eclipse—533 feet
Dubai—531 feet
Blue—527 feet
Dilbar—511 feet
Al Said —508 feet
A+—483 feet
Prince Abdulaziz—482 feet
Opera—480 feet
OK—479 feet
El Mahrousa—478 feet
Sailing Yacht A—469 feet
Nord—465 feet
Yas—463 feet
Ocean Victory—460 feet
Scheherazade —459 feet
Solaris—458 feet
Al Salamah—457 feet
Rising Sun—454 feet
Flying Fox—446 feet
Savarona—446 feet
Crescent—445 feet
Serene —439 feet
Al Mirqab—436 feet
Y721 (aka Koru)—417 feet

The most expensive yacht in the world

The fact that the History Supreme, the world’s most expensive superyacht, comes coated in gold, is only part of the reason for its high cost. A superyacht with a real-life Midas touch, it was sold to an anonymous Malaysian businessman for $4.8 billion.

Robert Kuok, the richest Malaysian businessman, is the rumored owner of History Supreme, but no one has confirmed for sure. The History Supreme also comes with plenty of other impressive touches: a master bedroom decked out in platinum, a wall feature made from meteoric stone, and a genuine T-Rex dinosaur bone, to add to the list.

She took three years to build from scratch and comes with 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum. Other seriously luxe features are her 68 kilograms 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium and a liquor bottle adorned with a rare 18.5-carat diamond . The base of the vessel comes wrapped in gold, too.

Frequently asked questions about the world’s largest yachts

The largest yachts in the world are owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Roman Abramovich, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Alisher Usmanov. Our guide tells you more about all the biggest yachts in the world .

At 417 feet (127 m), Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ sailing yacht, Koru (formerly Project Y721), is one of the world’s largest yachts.

The 181-m (590 ft) Azzam is the world’s longest yacht in length, but the 156-m Dilbar has a much larger internal volume (measured in Gross Tons) at 15,917 GT (Gross Tons) versus 13,136 GT for Azzam. As such, Dilbar is the world’s largest yacht in volume. Read our full guide to discover the largest yachts in the world .

The biggest yacht in the world is the Azzam , which has an estimated cost of $600 million. She’s owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is not currently for sale.

In terms of the number of megayachts, the largest superyacht-owning country is the United States. Nationality-wise, beyond American, an increasing percentage of superyacht owners are Turkish, Greek, Emirati, German, Australian and Dutch.

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World's Largest Fishing Boat for the Super-Rich Is 171ft Long With 6 Decks

The world's largest ever sport fishing boat, which measures at 171 feet long, has been launched by a superyacht firm.

The completed Royal Huisman's Project 406 is the largest and "most luxurious" sportfishing yacht ever made, a press release on the vessel reports. The manufacturer describes it as "the ultimate expression of personal freedom."

The ship, which has been worked on since December 2020, is currently on its way from its shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, to prepare for its launch which will take place in Amsterdam.

The entire ship is enormous in size, aside from the impressive length, it also features a total of six decks.

A spokesperson for Royal Huisman told Newsweek that for a yacht of this size, it normally takes the shipyard one year to develop before it is built, followed by two years of construction.

One thing is for sure: it is perfect for anyone who enjoys fishing as well as luxury. According to Royal Huisman, it combines "the ultimate sports fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement." Sports fishing can be enjoyed on any kind of boat, but this vessel will certainly make it a more enjoyable experience.

Although yachts are usually just designed for leisure and luxury, this superyacht features an incredibly high top deck, meaning it is ideal for avid fishermen. The high top deck is specially designed to offer fishermen a wide scope of water. From here, they will be able to spy out fish and find the perfect spot for casting a line, or just a viewpoint to watch.

In a statement sent to Newsweek , Royal Huisman said the main thing that sets the yacht apart is its size.

"In addition, Project 406 is unique by combining the characteristics of a sport fish yacht with the comfort and space of a superyacht," they said.

The "highly prestigious project" is designed by Dutch architecture firm Vripack Yacht Design in both the outside and inside. It has a "distinctive" long bow and " high bulwarks sweeping through a clear sheer to a low and uncluttered cockpit aft."

The price and value of the yacht is confidential, however Royal Huisman states it is perfect for an "experienced owner who is passionate about fishing." And one thing is for certain: the buyer will certainly have a fair few pennies.

"Not only is she the largest but, without doubt, the most bespoke, finely appointed, meticulously engineered and most impressive true sport fish yacht anywhere in the world," the manufacturer reported in a press release.

"Project 406 is immaculately and extensively designed and engineered and efficiently built by the shipyard team of over 350 individual experts and highly qualified co-makers.

"Royal Huisman is viewed to be the only shipyard in the world capable of delivering such an individual, innovative and bespoke motoryacht project. Project 406, aka the world's largest true sport fish yacht, will turn heads wherever she goes."

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