Our Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023

Words by
Lisa Barnard

6th October 2023

Set in the most glamorous backdrop in the world, Monaco Yacht Show 2023 was a hubbub of activity. There were nearly 600 exhibitors from all corners of the yacht sector, 117 superyachts and 45 yachts just launched in 2023 were on display. SPHERE went aboard the Show and here we present some highlights of Monaco Yacht Show 2023.

Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 = superyachts and tenders
At the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 118 superyachts and 50 luxury tenders are displayed by builders and brokers across the world

Highlights Monaco Yacht Show 2023

 

Among many exhibitors, it was great to get updates from Burgess, Edmiston, Fraser and the main sponsor watch brand Richard Mille. We were delighted to see ILN client PrivatSea, experts in yacht management, based in Athens. It was wonderful to visit their offices, just across from MYS and with a bird’s eye view of the port. I was inspired to meet yacht designer, Theodoros Fotiadis, who they collaborate with.

Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Seanna yacht by Benetti
The SEANNA is an 65-metre tri-deck superyacht, designed and built by Benetti

Highlights Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Interiors

 

As well as the main yacht companies, brokers and charterers, I spent a fair bit of time in Parvis Piscine. Here you get an insight into the latest trends in yacht interiors. It was fantastic to spend some time with Nic Alexandre, MD of Savoir Beds (and waft on top of a luxury bed conceived for the Savoy Hotel), Ruth Douglas, MD of Heirlooms Fine Linens, gorgeous bed linens and The Rug Company (where my Repetto pumps happened to match the bespoke wavy rug).

Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Monaco
MYS is held in Port Hercules, with the hills of Monaco as a stunning back drop
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - X-Space San Lorenzo at MYS 2023
X-Space San Lorenzo at MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Interior of Custom Line 140 Ferretti
Interior of Custom Line 140 Ferretti
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - The Rug Company  Lisa Barnard
When the shoe matches the rug. Exhibitor The Rug Company and SPHERE's Lisa Barnard make waves at MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Nic Aexandre of Savoir Beds luxury bed   The Savoy Hotel
Nic Aexandre, MD Savoir Beds, atop a luxury bed conceived for The Savoy Hotel
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Yacht management experts, PrivatSea, at MYS 2023
Yacht management experts, PrivatSea, at MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - PrivatSea offices overlooking MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 -Sphere Lisa Barnard with client PrivatSea Ann Montebello
Sphere's Lisa Barnard with client PrivatSea's Ann Montebello
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Katerina Kyriakarakou and Ariana Konidi of PrivatSea, yacht management experts at MYS 2023
Katerina Kyriakarakou and Ariana Konidi of PrivatSea, yacht management experts at MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Yacht designer Theodoros Fotiadis at PrivatSea offices  MYS 2023
Yacht designer Theodoros Fotiadis at PrivatSea offices overlooking MYS 2023
Highlights of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 - Master Bedroom suite on Jewels Yacht, owned by Turquoise Yachts
Master Bedroom suite on Jewels Yacht, owned by Turquoise Yachts