Kismet, Lürssen (122 m)
American billionaire Shahid Khan's megayacht will be the largest yacht in Port Hercules. The exterior of the 400-foot Kismet was designed by Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard. At 122m in LOA, almost 18m beam and a gross tonnage of 5,500 GT, she was a challenge to create a sense of lightness and dynamism. Her long bow and the powerful superstructure with a high mast are designed to resemble a predator leaping forward. The interiors were designed by Reymond Langton Design in London. The new Kismet is decorated with all kinds of luxury. Upon arrival on board, guests pass through a double-level foyer lined with video walls. The owner's deck includes a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite that would fit a sultan's palace. The lower deck hosts an underwater cinema with transparent walls and a huge screen. There is also an open-air cinema. The Balinese-style fitness and spa centre is 7-star rated.
Diamond Binta, Tankoa T580 (58 m)
The former owner of the famous Bintador, the second hull of the 50m Tankoa series, has built a full custom yacht at the same boutique yard. While the previous boat was ‘gold’ (d'or), the new one (Diamond Binta) is ‘diamond’. Whether this is self-irony about the construction costs or a measure of excitement for the new acquisition is unknown. Both yachts were designed by Francesco Paszkowski, so there is much in common in their appearance. The Tankoa T580 has a helipad on the bow and a spacious beach club with folding bulwarks and a spa with massage room occupies the aft section of the hull. The lower deck guest cabins are connected by a dedicated corridor running through the engine room. The sundeck is dedicated to an active lifestyle with a swimming pool and an exercise equipment.
Five Oceans, Damen YS 53 (53 m)
An explorer superyacht with a signature Gulf Racing color scheme of cheerful shades of sky blue and orange graces the cover of our May/June issue. Although she is built on the well-known support vessel platform from Damen, Five Oceans is well appointed to act as a self-sufficient go-anywhere expedition superyacht. A highlight of the project is the huge 9m wide aft deck to carry two large center-console tenders, a Triton 3300 submarine and equipment containers, as well as a 15t deck crane for launching and retrieving the toys. The interior and exterior design is created by Damen Yachting. Eight guests, a captain and 10 crew can be accommodated on board. A pair of Rolls-Royce MTU engines with a combined output of 6000 hp allows to reach speeds of up to 19 knots. Five Oceans has a range of about 5,000 nautical miles.
Special One, Royal Huisman (52 m)
The world's largest sportfishing yacht has an exterior reminiscent of a typical American sportfisher with a tall tower, except it is the size of a New York skyscraper. The yacht has six decks! Even the owner, an experienced angler, describes her as ‘on steroids’. The yacht has an unusual appearance with a long, widening bow and an understated aft cockpit. The client values convivial company and requested a panoramic view in the different tiers of the superstructure to admire the views while discussing the catch. The yacht is quite nimble for her size. On sea trials, Special One has a top speed of 30 knots. No marlin will escape!
Asante, Custom Line Navetta 50 (50 m)
The largest yacht in Custom Line's history and also all-aluminium, rather than the typical GRP hull. The Navetta 50 retains the signature look of the Navetta 50, but introduces some important innovations. Designer Filippo Salvetti has rethought the look and layout of the stern, doing away with the Dual Mode Transom panel. The beach club is now covered on the sides by semi-circular bulwarks with slots to let fresh wind in, and by a folding platform (which also serves as a bulwark when travelling) aft. Besides of swimming in the open sea it is possible to take a plunge into a rectangular pool with a glass bulwark, located on the main deck aft. A magnificent master-suite with three glazed walls is located on the upper deck (a first for Custom Line). There are an enormous sundeck with bow and aft lounge areas, a Jacuzzi, a wet bar and a 70 sqm glass-walled saloon sheltered from the wind. Four deluxe guest cabins are postitioned on the lower deck. With a length of 49.9m and a beam of 9.6m, the yacht remains within the 500GT limit. Also on display at the Monaco Yacht Show are the Custom Line Navetta 38, which is reviewed separately in Sep-Oct issue of Yachting, and the fourth hull of the Custom Line 140' model.
Serenissima I, Mengi Yay – Nuvolari Lenard (47 m)
The first superyacht in the new line to come from the drawing boards of Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard, built by the Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay. The client wanted a steel vessel for the Mediterranean with a length of up to 50m. The designers had to work out the layout so that the yacht would be as comfortable inside as a 60 metre yacht. Carlo Nuvolari is pleased with the spacious sundeck and the view from the master suite forward on the upper deck is mesmerizing. During bad weather the owner's private terrace can be closed off by retractable transparent panels. The owner's lounge houses a wine cellar. An elevator connects the yacht's decks (a rare option on yachts under 50m). On the main deck there is a salon with an open terrace and a library. Serenissima I has a large beach club and dive centre. The vessel will be able to cruise up to 4000 nautical miles on a single tank at a cruising speed of 12 knots.
King Benji, Dunya Yachts (46,7 m)
A steel-hulled explorer with a cheerful vibe, she can autonomously travel up to 4,000nm. During the journeys, the owners and guests will indulge in a bit of sybaritism. For foodies, there are teppanyaki bar and an open galley on board. On the entertainment side, the yacht boasts a crow's nest upstairs and a fleet of tenders and water toys stored in the garage. The shipyard was going to equip the vessel with a gym, but the client preferred to arrange additional cabins instead. The Jacuzzi on the foredeck is split in two halves: hot water gurgles in one and cold water splashes in the other. The interior design on King Benji is playful and tropical, with bamboo and exotic woods, and a colorful wallpaper depicting jungle and underwater worlds.
SAN, Alia Yachts (45 m)
Dark grey, with a vertical bow and flattened single-deck superstructure, SAN will look like a knight amongst the dressed-up gentlemen when moored in a typical superyacht port. Her owner loves the outdoors and specifically asked the designers at Studio Sinot to create a large flybridge and a walkaround main deck, clad in teak and with no steps. The aft open deck can be further enlarged by folding bulwarks. A wide line of windows runs along the sides of the hull and there are the master suite and three guest cabins onboard. The powerful propulsion system consists of four Volvo Penta engines with IPS drives.
Frette, Columbus Atlantique 43 (43 m)
The second hull of the Columbus Atlantique 43 series was already shown in Cannes. The Hot Lab studio likens its profile to a skillfully cut and polished stone, without sharp edges or sharp changes in angles. In this way, the exterior combines the smooth lines of a classic sailing hull with the powerful silhouette of a modern motor yacht. One of the most striking features of the Atlantique 43 is the ‘sailboat-type’ stern with a central pool and a C-shaped seating area, creating a cosy feel. The aft deck with the pool is only 50cm above the waterline. This feeling of closeness to the sea is further enhanced by the folding side terraces. The second pool is located on the foredeck. It is surrounded by a lounge area with a bar. The yacht has a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots thanks to two Cat C32 ACERT engines.
Seawolf X, Rossinavi (42,8 m)
The first hybrid catamaran with artificial intelligence. The 42.8 × 13.8 m aluminium vessel boasts an elegant exterior by Fulvio De Simoni and a stylish interior by New York-based Meyer Davis Studio. One of the main advantages of Seawolf X is its environmental friendliness. Solar panels are integrated in all upper and partly lateral surfaces of the hull. These panels generate so much energy that the catamaran can operate in zero emission mode during day trips. On longer voyages, electric power provides up to 90% of energy needed and up to 80% on transatlantic crossings, reducing emissions by 40 tonnes compared to similar diesel-powered yachts. At anchor, when the vessel is in ‘sleep’ hibernation mode, the energy can be even redistributed to a shore apartment. Artificial intelligence monitors the battery level and provides recommendations for efficient use of onboard systems.
Reduce, Silver Yachts (35 m)
A wide catamaran with a full beam master suite and a large swimming pool. Silver Yachts co-founder Espen Øino has taken full advantage of the 13.6m beam when planning the spaces. The layout offers numerous opportunities to adjust to the customer's needs. According to Øino, the aluminium catamaran consumes ‘ridiculously little’ fuel at a top speed of more than 20 knots thanks to its low drag and lightweight hull. The yacht sleeps 12 guests. The second hull of this model, launched in July, can be seen at MYS.
AB110, AB Yachts (34 m)
The first hull of the 34 m model was built with an eye to the future. It was used to test the technologies and engineering approaches that AB Yachts intends to use in its future projects. The exterior of the AB110 is characterised by simple clean lines, an impressive area of superstructure glazing and a sporty flybridge that does not spoil the overall appearance of the vessel. In addition to the flybridge, the yacht will also feature spacious seating areas at the foredeck and in the cockpit. The interior, according to the shipyard, is designed in a loft style, with spaces that flow into each other. The superyacht is ready to accommodate ten passengers and four crew members. AB yachts are known for their speed, and the 110 takes the 50 knot bar without any strain.
Far Niente, Ses Yachts (32,7 m)
Perhaps the most original new yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show is the Far Niente from Turkish shipyard Ses Yachts. She is styled after an early 20th century Dutch herring fishing vessel. The straight bow and rounded stern are proudly raised, the bulwarks are curved. Round portholes in the teak panelled superstructure and hull. Even the funnel is in place! (Next to it, a table is set for dining under the stars.) In 2021, Turquoise launched the 56m Arctic Explorer Blue II with a similar exterior. There's no denying the kinship; both projects share the same creators, Hoek Design Naval Architects. You'd expect the interiors to be anglomaniacal: mahogany, brass and quilted Chesterfield sofas. Quite the contrary, the saloons, master and four guest cabins are modern Nordic style with white walls and grey rectangular furniture. Far Niente is capable of Atlantic crossings with the range of 3,750 nm and a top speed of 11 knots. The yacht is equipped with Sleipner stabilizers for added comfort and bow and stern thrusters.
Galma, wallywind110 (33,4 m)
The first yacht in the new Wally series of lightweight carbon fibre hulls comes with a 6.9m telescopic keel (the yard also offers fixed and lifting keels). She is fitted with Magic Trim hydraulics to facilitate mainsail and jib handling, so just five crew are enough to run the yacht. Special attention was paid to the layout of the main deck. There is an 80sqm cockpit, worthy of a 60 metre superyacht, and two more spacious lounges — one aft and another on the foredeck. Galma's exterior and interior design was created by Wally in collaboration with the Santa Maria Magnolia studio. The bright metallic paint on the all-carbon fibre hull changes hue depending on the light.