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14/08/2026

THE LARGEST YACHTS AT CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2026

Cannes returns 8–13 September 2026 with 700+ boats, 680 exhibitors and around 150 world premieres across Vieux Port and Port Canto. 🇫🇷

Among the largest yachts to discover this year:

✨ AFTER YOU — 55m
✨ RENEGADE — 49.85m
✨ AZIMUT GRANDE 44 — 43.85m
✨ LADY SARAH — 40.8m
✨ LORI — 40.38m
✨ NUMARINE 40MXP — 39.42m
✨ ISA VIPER 130 — 38.8m
✨ AZIMUT GRANDE TRIDECK — 38.22m
✨ PRINCIPESSA CAPRICCIOSA — 38m
✨ MONACO — 37.9m

🇫🇷 Cannes is ready. Are you?

Follow Superyachts Channel for our coverage from the Cannes Yachting Festival.

14/08/2026

Monaco Yacht Show unveils the Designer Gallery

The Monaco Yacht Show is putting yacht design firmly in the spotlight with the launch of the new Designer Gallery — a unified platform bringing together some of the industry's most influential creative and technical minds.

Among the designers and studios featured are Espen Oeino International, Dixon Yacht Design, Pininfarina, Hydro Tec, Lateral Naval Architects, VPLP Design, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Philippe Briand, Frers Design, Hoek Design, Barracuda Yacht Design and Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design.

Alongside the gallery, the MYS Immersive Experience by VBH will take visitors inside virtual yacht projects, while SENSE by VBH explores the future of immersive onboard experiences.

A strong move by MYS to bring the people behind the world's most ambitious yachts closer to owners, shipyards and the wider superyacht community.

📍 Monaco Yacht Show

Monaco Yacht Show Unveils the Designer Gallery: A New Stage for Yacht Design Excellence

14/08/2026

Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous returns on 20–21 September 2026

Around 250 marina and yachting professionals will gather at the Yacht Club de Monaco to explore the future of marina development — from sustainability and smart technology to investment, innovation and new business models.

The 2026 edition introduces the S3 Smart & Sustainable Standard, Smart Marina Connect, a new approach to showcasing startups, and an international architecture competition focused on ACI Marina Opatija.

Two days of ideas, projects, innovation and connections at the heart of Monaco’s yachting community.

📍 Yacht Club de Monaco
📅 20–21 September 2026

Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous Returns to the Yacht Club de Monaco

14/08/2026

JFA Yachts delivers CANOA, a new generation 49.9m Explorer

JFA Yachts has delivered CANOA, its largest yacht to date and a 49.9-metre explorer designed for genuine long-range cruising.

Built with an innovative aluminium hull and composite superstructure, CANOA combines efficiency, stability and performance with a parallel hybrid propulsion system, solar panels and Dynamic Positioning.

With a range of more than 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, she is designed to take her owners far beyond conventional cruising grounds.

A serious explorer, engineered for autonomy, comfort and responsible long-distance cruising.

Read the full story on Superyachts Channel.

JFA Yachts Delivers 49.9m Explorer Yacht CANOA

12/08/2026

Blackstone is making a major move into the superyacht market.

Blackstone-backed Safe Harbor’s proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of MarineMax could create one of the most powerful superyacht service platforms ever assembled.

The deal brings together:

🛥️ IGY Marinas
⚓ Safe Harbor Marinas
🔧 Monaco Marine
💼 Fraser Yachts
🌍 Northrop & Johnson
🚤 MarineMax’s wider global boating and marine network

The strategic opportunity is clear: control more of the superyacht lifecycle — from brokerage and management to marina berthing, refit, maintenance and long-term ownership.

With billions already invested in the sector, Blackstone could be signalling that superyachting is becoming a serious institutional investment opportunity.

But what does this mean for owners and competitors?

Industry consolidation or a new era of integrated superyacht services?

Read the full analysis on Superyachts Channel.

The $1.5 billion acquisition of MarineMax by Blackstone-backed Safe Harbor could mark a major turning point in the consolidation of the global superyacht services industry

12/08/2026

Project Nautilus: a new superyacht destination for Greece

A major new development is taking shape at Platygiali Bay, Astakos, with Project Nautilus aiming to transform the former industrial port into a future-focused mega-yacht marina and luxury marine village.

⚓ 350 planned superyacht berths
🛥️ More than 100 berths for yachts over 40m
🏨 Luxury hotels & hospitality
🏡 Villas, apartments & residences
🍽️ Retail, dining & entertainment
🎨 Art & cultural facilities
🌱 Sustainability and regenerative development

The €524 million strategic investment is designed to position Western Greece as a new destination on the international superyacht map.

Developed by MYMAR Nautilus Investments, with partners including WATG, Deloitte, Archirodon, ATM, XCO2, Green2sustain, A1Yachts and BWA, Nautilus is being conceived as a year-round destination where superyachting, hospitality, residences and sustainability come together.

🇬🇷 Could Astakos become Greece’s next major superyacht hub?

07/08/2026

ER Yacht Design unveils Untouchable — a 110m vision of the modern gentleman’s yacht.

Designed in Vancouver, the concept combines timeless styling, long-range capability and understated luxury, with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and expansive glazing connecting interior and exterior spaces.

With an expected range of 8,500+ nautical miles, a cruising speed of around 17 knots, a dedicated helicopter deck and a spectacular multi-level beach club, Untouchable is designed for true long-range exploration.

“Powerful but calm” — Ivan Erdevicki, Founder & Principal Designer, ER Yacht Design.

Read the full story on Superyachts Channel.

ER Yacht Design Unveils “Untouchable”, a 110-Metre Vision of the Modern Gentleman’s Yacht

05/08/2026

From conventional diesel engines to hybrid systems, hydrogen fuel cells, solar-electric technology and high-performance waterjets, the next generation of superyachts is being shaped by innovation, efficiency and sustainability.

Our latest Superyachts Channel feature explores the propulsion technologies redefining luxury yachting and the shipyards leading this transformation.

The Future of Superyacht Propulsion: From Diesel Power to Hydrogen Innovation

05/08/2026

Legal dispute emerges over a €350 million superyacht deal.

Revolut founder Nik Storonsky is facing a €17.5 million legal claim from luxury yacht brokerage Cecil Wright & Partners, which alleges it was bypassed during the purchase of a 102-metre Lürssen superyacht.

The case could become a landmark dispute over brokerage commissions in the ultra-luxury yacht market.

Read the full story on Superyachts Channel

Revolut Founder Nik Storonsky Faces €17.5 Million Legal Claim Over €350 Million Superyacht Deal

04/08/2026

Our latest feature explores the vision of Toby Moore, CEO of Informa Prestige and Managing Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, as he shares his perspective on the future of superyachting, sustainability, innovation, and the evolution of luxury.

Read the full article now on Superyachts Channel.
https://superyachtschannel.com/toby-moore-on-the-future-of-the-monaco-yacht-show-and-the-evolution-of-superyacht-luxury/

Toby Moore on the Future of the Monaco Yacht Show and the Evolution of Superyacht Luxury