Every September, the Monaco Yacht Show becomes a showcase for the latest generation of superyachts. But the significance of the show goes far beyond the size and number of yachts lining Port Hercule.
The 2026 edition, taking place from 23–26 September, is expected to feature around 120 yachts, including close to 45 newly delivered yachts. For owners, buyers and industry professionals, these premieres offer an opportunity to understand where the superyacht market is heading — from alternative propulsion and long-range exploration to wellness, outdoor living and increasingly sophisticated use of space.
Here are some of the yachts attracting particular attention ahead of Monaco.
Oceanco Leviathan
At approximately 111 metres, Leviathan is one of the most ambitious yachts in the fleet.
The project places unusual emphasis on the experience of the people operating and living aboard the yacht. A crew-centric approach has influenced everything from communal spaces to onboard functionality.
Among the more distinctive features are a games room with 15 gaming stations and two racing simulators, alongside spaces designed to accommodate large groups.
The philosophy behind Leviathan reflects an increasingly important trend: superyacht design is becoming more focused on how people actually use the yacht.
Lürssen Nixie
At 102.4 metres, Nixie will be among the largest yachts attracting attention in Monaco.
Wellness is one of the project’s defining themes. Its expansive beach club incorporates a 144-square-metre wellness and fitness area, including a cryotherapy chamber and steam shower.
Four terraces can expand the waterfront environment to approximately 270 square metres.
The yacht demonstrates how wellness has evolved from a luxury addition into an increasingly fundamental component of modern superyacht design.
Turquoise Yachts N2H
At 76 metres and 1,930 GT, N2H takes a different approach to scale.
Rather than relying solely on enormous open spaces, the yacht has been designed around smaller, intimate environments for family and friends.
The result is a more residential approach to superyacht living, with spaces designed to encourage interaction while maintaining privacy.
Benetti B.Now 67M — Dagger
At 67 metres, Dagger is Benetti’s largest yacht to feature the shipyard’s distinctive Oasis Deck.
The aft area combines an infinity pool with fold-down terraces, creating a large platform directly above the water. The yacht also incorporates energy-conscious solutions, including the use of generator waste heat to warm the pool.
It is another indication of how the traditional superyacht beach club is evolving into a central part of the onboard experience.
ISA Yachts — Sea Raider X
At 67 metres, Sea Raider X represents a new interpretation of ISA Yachts’ Gran Turismo concept.
Its sculptural exterior, silver-and-black finish and cascading aft decks give the yacht a distinctive presence, while a 6.5-metre swimming pool forms the centrepiece of the main aft deck.
Baglietto T60 — Kinda II
At almost 61 metres, Kinda II is the first yacht in Baglietto’s T60 series and represents the largest model ever built by the Italian shipyard.
Her design places a strong emphasis on open, flexible living. Floor-to-ceiling glass can open the main deck towards the beach area, creating an expansive connection between interior and exterior spaces.
The yacht is an example of how today’s largest yachts are increasingly designed around flexibility and interaction with the sea, rather than simply maximising enclosed volume.
Riva 54 Metri
The Riva 54 Metri is particularly significant for the historic Italian brand.
At approximately 55 metres, it is Riva’s largest yacht to date and represents the continuation of a vision originally associated with the late Carlo Riva.
Although the first yacht in the series launched in 2025, Monaco 2026 will provide an important opportunity for the international market to see the project.
Mengi Yay Virtus XP — Gray Wolf
At 53.5 metres, Gray Wolf combines a refined exterior with serious expedition capability.
Built to RINA Ice Class standards, the yacht has been developed for an owner looking to cruise from tropical waters to colder and more demanding environments.
With an anticipated range of approximately 6,000 nautical miles at 10 knots, Gray Wolf demonstrates the continuing growth of the explorer yacht segment.
Tankoa Singolare
Singolare — meaning “singular” in Italian — is a highly customised yacht from Tankoa’s T450 series 45m.
The yacht dedicates its entire upper deck to wellness, while the interior combines refined materials with highly flexible spaces.
A floor-to-ceiling wine display and sliding glass walls connecting the saloon with the aft deck are among the details that demonstrate the increasingly personalised nature of semi-custom yacht construction.
GX Superyachts GX42
The 42-metre GX42 represents a particularly significant debut. It is the first large yacht from GX Superyachts and brings the company’s hybrid and solar philosophy into the larger-yacht sector.
Solar panels integrated across the low-profile superstructure are designed to generate up to 27 kW, while the yacht’s hybrid system is intended to allow electric operation for short-distance cruising and repositioning.
According to the builder, the GX42 can travel up to 100 nautical miles at 6 knots in electric mode.
Sirena Superyachts 42M
The Sirena Superyachts 42M marks another important step for its builder as it enters the larger-yacht market.
Designed by Luca Vallebona, the yacht features a distinctive architectural approach, including an alfresco area towards the bow dedicated to the owner.
It represents Sirena’s ambition to bring its design philosophy into the superyacht segment.
Sunreef 100 Eco
Sunreef continues to push its approach to more sustainable cruising with the 100 Eco.
Electric propulsion, battery storage and extensive solar integration form the foundation of the yacht’s energy strategy. Solar panels are integrated into the hulls, superstructure and bimini.
The project highlights one of the industry’s most significant developments: the move from sustainability as a marketing concept towards integrated energy-management systems built into the yacht from the beginning.
Beyond the premieres
The yachts themselves are only part of the Monaco Yacht Show story in 2026.
The Adventure Area will showcase larger tenders and exploration equipment, with on-water demonstrations giving owners and buyers the opportunity to experience equipment beyond the traditional exhibition format.
The Blue Wake Zone will bring together yachts, charter vessels and concepts that demonstrate independently assessed approaches to reducing environmental impact.
Meanwhile, the newly redesigned Designer Gallery will bring yacht designers together on a single continuous platform, making it easier for visitors to meet the creative and technical minds behind the industry’s latest projects.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how Monaco is evolving from simply being a yacht exhibition into a platform for the entire superyacht ecosystem.
Why these premieres matter
The most interesting aspect of the 2026 fleet is not necessarily which yacht is the longest.
It is what these projects reveal about the priorities of today’s owners.
Hybrid propulsion. Solar energy. Exploration. Wellness. Flexible outdoor spaces. Quiet luxury. Personalisation. Technology.
These are no longer isolated trends. They are becoming defining characteristics of the next generation of superyachts.
And that is why Monaco remains so important.
For four days in September, Port Hercule becomes a concentrated view of where the industry is going next.
Superyachts Channel will be in Monaco to report from the show, meet the people behind these projects and bring you the latest yachts, launches, technology and stories shaping the future of superyachting.
