The Monaco Yacht Show 2025, held 24 – 27 September 2025 in the iconic Port Hercule of the Principality of Monaco, once again reaffirmed its place as the most prestigious platform in the global superyacht calendar. Against the backdrop of glistening Mediterranean waters, the event brought together yacht builders, brokers, buyers, charter clients and luxury enthusiasts for four days of high-end business, network building and experiential displays.
Atmosphere: Luxury, Networking and Maritime Spectacle
Monaco Yacht Show blends professional urgency with luxury spectacle. From early morning previews watched by international buyers to evening soirées overlooking Port Hercule, the event is both marketplace and lifestyle showcase— where designers, builders, brokers and ultra-high-net-worth individuals converge. In 2025, mood was competitive yet celebratory, driven by strong brokerage listings and fresh launches from leading shipyards.
Visitors could tour over 120 superyachts of all sizes (from 24 m to over 110 m), alongside a selection of luxury tenders and marine technology exhibits. More than 560 exhibitors representing naval architecture, luxury interiors, tenders, marine electronics and propulsion systems highlighted the vertical integration of luxury yachting offerings.
Numbers, Buyers and Market Context
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Fleet on display: ~120 superyachts.
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Exhibitors: ~562 marine and luxury brands.
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Total fleet value (30 m+): ~€4.3 billion.
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New deliveries in attendance: 47 in 2025.
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Brokerage listings: ~70 yachts for sale, up from ~65 in 2024.
Buyers attending included traditional family offices, Middle Eastern and Asian ultra-high-net-worth individuals, European collectors, and charter companies keen on expanding offerings to a demand-heavy Mediterranean and Caribbean season. Brokers confirmed that while many sales finalize post-show, serious negotiations are sparked at the event itself.
Superyacht Prices and Best Deals
For 2025, brokerage prices revealed both robust demand and high valuations:
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Oceanco’s Luna: €218 million (approx. $257 million) — one of the priciest brokerage listings at the show.
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Benetti Mar (107 m): €195 million (approx. $230 million).
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Amels Energy (77.8 m): €185 million (approx. $218 million).
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Here Comes the Sun: €165 million (approx. $194 million).
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Codecasa Regina D’Italia (65 m): €54 million (approx. $63.7 million).
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Feadship Wedge Too (65 m): €45 million (approx. $53.1 million).
The average asking price across brokerage offerings climbed to $42.1 million in 2025, up from $34.7 million in 2024 — an indicator of continued buyer appetite for premium vessels.
Charter pricing also remains high, with week-long Mediterranean charters ranging from $50,000 on smaller yachts up to well over $1 million for ultra-luxury vessels by week in peak season.
Top Yachts and Manufacturers on Display
The Monaco Yacht Show always features marquee yachts from top shipyards — and in 2025 the lineup did not disappoint. Highlights included:
Largest and Most Innovative Yachts
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Feadship Breakthrough (119 m): The show’s largest confirmed yacht — and notable for its hydrogen fuel cell system supporting hotel loads, signaling a major step toward cleaner yachting propulsion.
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Oceanco Luna (90 m): A perennial favorite with an exceptional array of luxury amenities and a high charter profile.
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Benetti Mar (107 m): A flagship custom yacht highlighting Italian craftsmanship and bespoke design.
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Amels Energy (77.8 m) and Here Comes the Sun (89 m): Strong examples of modern, large-yacht design and custom interior suites.
Leading Superyacht Builders
The 2025 show underscored the strength of Europe’s top builders, including:
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Feadship – groundbreaking large builds and tech integration.
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Oceanco – innovation and striking design.
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Benetti – bespoke Italian luxury.
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Amels – custom heritage and high-end finishes.
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Feadship/Admiral Yachts/Codecasa/Feadship – strong presence across sizes and styles.
Other respected names active at the show typically include Lürssen, Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Heesen, Royal Huisman, Custom Line, CRN, Dynamiq and high-profile collaborations such as Tecnomar for Lamborghini and design-forward launches from smaller luxury builders.
What’s New in the Market
Monaco Yacht Show 2025 highlighted several clear trends at the cutting edge of yachting:
Sustainability and Alternative Propulsion: The debut of Breakthrough — among the first yachts with hydrogen power systems for onboard energy — illustrated how builders are integrating lower-emission technologies into the next generation of superyachts.
Design and Customisation: Newer builds showcased bespoke interiors, flexible social spaces and advanced technology tailored to multi-generational owners, wellness features, and entertainment modules.
Market Dynamics: The combination of a youthful average fleet age, increased new deliveries, and higher total valuations suggested that the brokerage and new-build markets remain robust even as some ultra-large vessels operate primarily outside the show circuit.
Visitor Experience and Networking
Attendance at Monaco Yacht Show skews heavily toward industry professionals, brokers and qualified buyers, with visitor badges and tickets often secured through brokerage firms, shipyards or marine partners. While general admission options exist, much of the deal-making happens through private showings, broker meetings and invitation-only eventson board yachts or in associated luxury hospitality venues.
The atmosphere blends elegant displays, technical showcases, and networking dinners, often punctuated by industry panels, design talks and partnership unveilings with luxury brands, maritime tech firms and lifestyle partners. Professionals in yachting view the show as a global gathering point for the closing of major deals and forward planning of orders.
Looking Forward
Monaco Yacht Show 2025 demonstrated the resilience and dynamism of the superyacht market — a sector that balances timeless luxury with evolving sustainability and design ambitions. For builders, brokers and buyers alike, the show remains not just a marketplace but a trend indicator for where yachting is heading: more technologically advanced, more bespoke, and more integrated with broader luxury and lifestyle sectors.
Whether you’re an avid collector, charter client or industry insider, Monaco continues to offer an unrivalled window into the future of superyachts — from groundbreaking propulsion systems to the most exquisitely crafted custom vessels afloat
