Making Waves

The Monaco Yacht Show is back with a host of exciting developments to meet the need of all visitors – from the novice to those already hooked on a superyacht lifestyle 

Words Charlotte Pasha 

We are so thrilled that the Monaco Yacht Show is back this year. Running from 22-25 September, organised under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and sponsored by long-term partner of the show, renowned Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin, we expect great things from the 2021 Yacht Show.

The year 2020 was something of a global pause, and The Informa Group who own the Monaco Yacht Show took the opportunity to redesign a show that best suits the needs of the yachting industry, while drawing in new younger clients. This year, expect to see some exciting new developments and of course, the organisers have taken key steps to ensure the show is Covid-safe. Attend with total confidence, as there is a well thought-out sanitary protocol in place during the preparation, duration and dismantling of the show. General manager of the exhibition Gaëlle Tallarida is eager to make guests and staff feel comfortable. “Our responsibility is to ensure safe and healthy conditions for each visitor, exhibitor, service provider and member of staff. The MYS will therefore be following the health measures instated by the principality’s government, as well as the ‘AllSecure’ health security programme, which is mandatory for all Informa Group events.” 

This year, you can also expect to see some very large units. There will be 300 participating exhibitors and almost 60 superyachts. Excitingly, 40 of these are brand-new launches from the biggest names in the industry, many of whom we regularly see at the Monaco Yacht Show – the likes of Oceanco, Ferretti Group, San Loreno, Benetti and Lürssen. The latter will be showcasing its latest delivery, the 56 m project 13800. 

 This year, Port Hercule will be divided up in clever, instantly useful ways, with each area of the exhibition having a particular theme to easily attract the most relevant guests. A new section is the Dockside Area, specifically for companies directly linked with the construction or management of superyachts and tenders. It will be exclusively open for customers who hold “Discover” and “Advise” badges on Wednesday 22 September, and then to all visitors from the next day. 

There are now two new first-class VIP entrances for VIPs looking to enjoy the Sapphire Experience and visitors are profiled in advance of attendance, ensuring they meet the most relevant and interesting people and experts for their needs, while mingling with the international superyacht crowd. 

Don’t miss two new exhibitions. The first, held on Quai l'Hirondelle, focuses on sailing boats. The second is a Monaco Yacht Design & Innovation Hub. A fun, interactive space, visitors can mingle with designers who will present on various yacht design projects.