The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule this September, transforming the famous harbour into the international meeting place for the superyacht world.
Running from 23 to 26 September 2026, the 35th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show will once again bring together some of the world’s most impressive superyachts alongside the designers, shipyards, brokers and specialists shaping the future of the industry.
Around 120 superyachts are expected by the time the show opens, together with more than 60 luxury tenders and over 540 exhibitors representing almost every aspect of yacht ownership, construction, charter, design and management.
An exceptional fleet in Monaco
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The yachts remain the undisputed stars of the show, and the 2026 fleet provides an impressive snapshot of the latest developments in international yacht building.
Of the expected 120 yachts, 43 have been delivered in 2026, giving prospective owners and industry professionals an opportunity to see some of the newest vessels on the water.
They range from the 23.98-metre Arcadia A80 to the 102-metre Lürssen Nixie, with many of the world’s leading shipyards represented around Port Hercule.
The Dockside Area brings the yachts together with the businesses behind them, including shipyards, brokers, naval architects and yacht management companies. For those seriously considering purchasing, commissioning or chartering a yacht, Monaco provides a rare opportunity to meet many of the key players in one place.
Access to yachts themselves remains at the discretion of the individual shipyards and brokers.
The new Designer Gallery
One of the major changes for 2026 is the introduction of the Designer Gallery, replacing and expanding upon the former Yacht Design & Innovation Hub.
Rather than dividing designers between separate exhibition areas, the new concept brings them together on one continuous platform close to the superyacht and tender docks.
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The aim is to make yacht design more accessible, giving visitors an opportunity not simply to admire finished vessels but to meet the designers responsible for turning initial ideas into reality.
Among those represented will be some of the leading names in yacht and naval design, including Espen Oeino International, Philippe Briand, Pininfarina, VPLP Design, Hoek Design Naval Architects and Dixon Yacht Design.
Alongside the gallery, the MYS Immersive Experience by VBH takes the concept further. An interactive 3D experience will allow visitors to step virtually aboard yacht projects, while SENSE by VBH explores how technology can influence sound, lighting, atmosphere and even scent aboard a yacht.
Blue Wake™ Awards put sustainability in focus
Environmental innovation continues to occupy an increasingly important place at the Monaco Yacht Show.
The Blue Wake™ programme identifies exhibitors developing credible and measurable solutions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of yachting. Submitted solutions are independently assessed by the Water Revolution Foundation before the strongest are considered by the Blue Wake™ Awards jury.
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For 2026, awards will be presented across five categories: Tenders & Water Toys, Luxury Products & Services, Nautical Suppliers, New Build & Refit Shipyards, and Yacht Services, Brokerage & Charter.
The initiative reflects a broader shift across the industry, where advances in propulsion, energy management, emissions reduction, water treatment and onboard technology are becoming increasingly central to new yacht projects.
More than superyachts
While the fleet inevitably attracts much of the attention, the Monaco Yacht Show stretches well beyond the yachts moored in the harbour.
Specialist areas bring together luxury tenders, equipment manufacturers, marine technology, yacht services and the increasingly sophisticated world of water toys.
For prospective owners, the show effectively brings the entire process of creating and operating a yacht into one location. A conversation about design can lead to discussions with a shipyard, broker, equipment specialist or project manager, making Monaco as much a working industry event as a showcase of luxury.
Time to meet and unwind
With four busy days of meetings, yacht visits and networking, the Monaco Yacht Show also provides several dedicated spaces where visitors and industry professionals can take a break from the quays.
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At the heart of the show is the Upper Deck Lounge (pictured above) at the Parvis Piscine, combining a relaxed bar-lounge with an upstairs restaurant operated by Fairmont Monte-Carlo. Open throughout the day, it provides a convenient meeting point for visitors and exhibitors, with drinks and light refreshments available in the lounge and a different creative menu served each day in the restaurant.
There is also a dedicated Captains & Crew Lounge on Quai Louis II, providing an important retreat for the people responsible for operating the yachts on display. Open from 8.30 am, the lounge offers refreshments, entertainment, Wi-Fi and a wellness area, with complimentary breakfast and lunch available to registered captains and crew, subject to conditions and availability.
A new addition to the Monaco Yacht Show for 2026, the BOAT Lounge has been created in partnership with BOAT International as a welcoming hub for owners, industry leaders and visitors. Located at the heart of the show, it will host a varied programme of talks, networking opportunities and hospitality, offering a fresh space for the global yachting community to meet, connect and exchange ideas.
Together, the lounges provide something increasingly valuable during a show of this scale – places to step away from the crowds, catch up with contacts or simply recharge before heading back onto the docks.
Top Marques Monaco Makes Its Debut
For the first time, Top Marques Monaco will be represented at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Against the backdrop of superyachts and more than 500 exhibitors from across the international yachting industry, the Top Marques Monaco Pavilion (located in the Adventure Area in Port Hercule) will bring a touch of automotive excellence to the show, featuring supercars, bespoke luxury vans and classic automobiles, along with the exclusive unveiling of a new hypercar.
Getting around the Monaco Yacht Show
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Port Hercule is large, and moving efficiently between different sections of the show can save considerable time.
Shuttle boats operate between the various docks throughout the day, running from 10 am until 6.30 pm from Wednesday to Friday and until 6 pm on Saturday. The service is free for show participants.
On land, electric golf carts provide another free way of moving between the different exhibition areas during the same hours.
Official courtesy cars also operate between the show and locations around Monaco. This complimentary service is reserved for Prestige VIP, MYS VIP Guest, Exhibitor Guest and Yacht Owner pass holders, with departures from Boulevard Albert Ier and the Quai Chicane entrance.
Visitors wanting greater flexibility can also arrange the show’s recommended Private Chauffeur Service through VIP Limousines, including journeys between hotels, railway stations, airports and the Monaco Yacht Show.
With Monaco particularly busy during Yacht Show week, making use of the transport services can be considerably easier than attempting to move around the Principality by car. There will also be a free public bus service available around Monaco during the event.
Four days at the heart of international yachting
The Monaco Yacht Show opens from 10 am to 6.30 pm from Wednesday to Friday, closing at 6 pm on Saturday.
There is an important change to bear in mind for Wednesday, 23 September. While visitors can enter the exhibition areas with the appropriate Wednesday ticket, access to the Dockside Area is reserved for invited guests and VIP pass holders that day. General visitor access to the Dockside Area runs from Thursday through Saturday.
For four days, Port Hercule becomes a showcase not only for some of the world’s finest yachts, but for the ideas, craftsmanship and technology behind them.
Photo © Monaco Yacht Show – ImagiN Agency
With a remarkably fresh fleet, the new Designer Gallery and a growing emphasis on meaningful environmental innovation through Blue Wake™, the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 offers a revealing look at where the international superyacht industry is heading next.
VENUE DETAILS
Monaco Yacht Show
Port Hercule
98000 Monaco
PHOTO CREDITS
- All photographs courtesy Monaco Yacht Show and as credited
- Lead image © Monaco Yacht Show – ImagIN Agency
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