Monaco Yacht Show is one of the key superyacht events in the Mediterranean and will be hosted at Port Hercules from 26th to 29th September 2018.
Each year, exhibitors from across the nautical industry join around 120 superyachts that are displayed, with 40 yachts being world premieres and 50% of the yachts being less than 2 years old.
Monaco Yacht Show 2018 Exhibitors
The hundreds of exhibitors that attend Monaco Yacht Show are a representation of all sectors within the superyacht sector.
They include yacht designers and naval architects, shipyards, engineers, yacht brokers, charter agents, shipyards, marine supplies, yacht toys, tenders, marinas, tourism companies and crew.
The show is separated into zones to differentiate sectors:
- Quai Albert 1er will host yards, naval architects and brokers adjacent to the yachts they’re displaying
- Quai Jarlan will host part of the tenders zone
- Parvis Piscine and the Upper Deck Lounge will display prestige luxury goods, furnishings and interiors
- Darse Sud has marine suppliers and technical equipment
- Quai Antoine 1er has the Tenders & Toys zones, the Art Pavilion, the luxury Car Deck, Press Centre and the Starboard Lounge
To find out who is attending, click here Monaco Yacht Show 2018 Exhibitors List
Monaco Yacht Show is one of the most important annual boat shows for the marine industry (image: MYS)
Monaco Yacht Show 2018 Yachts
Visitors and exhibitors at MYS are always eager to learn which yachts will be on display. This year, some of the boats include:
6.31m Williams Diesel Jet 625
The Williams Diesel Jet 625 will be on display at MYS 2018 (image: Boat International)
10m Pascoe Open Limousine
33.5m Riva 110 Dolcevita, Riva
Riva 110 Dolcevita (image: MYS)
Tansu Yachts 43.7m Cyclone
47.2m Sanlorenzo 500xp, Sanlorenzo
49.98m Cecilia, Wider Yachts
MY Cecilia by Wider Yachts (image: MYS)
49.9m Flying Dagger, Rossinavi
50m Latona, CRN
54m El Leon in the new Mangusta GranSport line, Overmarine
55.5m Power Play, Damen
57.7m Volpini 2, the first hull in the limited edition 188 series by AMELS
M/Y Volpini 2 by Amels (image: MYS)
72m Solo by Tankoa
74.5m Elandess, Abeking & Rasmussen
77m Go, Turquoise Yachts
M/Y GO by Turquoise Yachts (image: MYS)
90m DAR a.k.a Project Shark, built in the Netherlands by Oceanco
DAR a.k.a Project Shark was built in the Netherlands by Oceanco (image: MYS)
95.2m Kismet, Lurssen
To find out which yachts are attending MYS 2018, click here Monaco Yacht Show 2018 Yacht List
VIP Experiences at Monaco Yacht Show 2018
Private superyacht clients can join tailor-made experiences at Monaco Yacht Show. The Sapphire Experience and ‘Infinite’ are the official VIP programs of the show and include an invitation to the opening gala, participation in the Monaco Yacht Summit, a courtesy car service and private visits on board yachts at the show.
Monaco Yacht Show has official VIP programs called the Sapphire Experience and ‘Infinite’ (image: copyright 2017 MC-Clic)
At the show
In-show transport
At the show, there are plenty of options to move between exhibitor zones and stands. Make use of the shuttle boats that cross the port between the main quays, and the electric golf carts that travel between Quai Rainer II and Quai Jarlan.
Here is a Map of Shuttle boat routes at MYS and golf carts.
Food & beverage
Feeling thirsty or peckish? Here are the in-show food and beverage options:
- The restaurant and Champagne bar at the Upper Deck Lounge is open from 10am to 6.30pm daily (lunch service from midday).
- The café at the Starboard Lounge opens daily from 10am to 6.30pm (lunch service from midday).
- Coffee/snack zone at Café Lucciana on Jetée Lucciana from 10.30am to 6.30pm daily.
- For uniformed crew, you can visit the C&C Lounge between 8.30am and 7pm.
Wifi
The show Wifi hotspots will enable you to connect to Wifi to reach out to clients and keep on top of your business during the week. Here is the map of Wifi zones and mobile charging spots – note: All zones are accessible for show visitors, except the MYS Captains and Crew Lounge is for uniformed crew only.
Wifi at Monaco Yacht Show 2018
Monaco Yacht Show 2018 parties
During the 4 days of the show, there are a number of charity galas, social meet-ups and cocktail parties. Here are some of the parties and social events during Monaco Yacht Show 2018:
Tuesday 25 September
The London 2 Monaco charity cycle ride in support of Blue Marine Foundation has their after-party for all the riders and teams after they arrive at the Palace of Monaco – the London 2 Monaco party is sponsored by Icon Connect.
The London to Monaco cycle ride after-party last year (image: Icon Connect)
The MYS Inaugural Gala Party also takes place on the Tuesday night where 400 invited guests attend the 5th Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards; more info is here MYS Inaugural Gala Party.
Wednesday 26 September
4.30pm-6.30pm Informal business drinks at the Isle of Man stand at Darse Sud
5pm onwards Yachtneeds hosts drinks, live music and entertainment at their stand (DSE7)
7pm till late The Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean under the High Patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco (invitation necessary)
Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean (image: Getty Images/FPA2)
7.30pm till late IGY Marinas James Bond party at the Monaco Yacht Club (invite only)
8pm till late The SXM Crew party at the ACREW and IMM Crew Lounge at La Rascasse.
Thursday 27 September
5pm onwards Yachtneeds hosts drinks, live music and entertainment at their stand (DSE7)
YachtNeeds has live music, drinks and entertainment every day during Monaco Yacht Show 2018
6pm onwards Invite-only cocktail party hosted by Zytexx at La Rascasse.
8pm-10pm PYA Sea Changes rooftop networking drinks, sponsored by Onshore Cellars and Ocean Pantry. This event is part of the PYA Sea Changes Forum which is free for PYA members; others must register and pay a small fee via the PYA Monaco Sea Changes forum Eventbrite page.
Friday 28 September
5pm onwards Yachtneeds hosts drinks, live music and entertainment at their stand (DSE7)
5pm-7pm Drinks and nibbles courtesy of TINO Stone at the ACREW & IMM Garden Lounge at La Rascasse.
6pm-9pm Club Vivanova Summer Yacht Party at Le Méridien Beach Plaza (entry fee applies).
7pm-9pm Yacht Chandlers hosts an event strictly for Captains and Crew at the Star Deck at Stars n Bars. Details below:
Other events during the week include the Amels/Damen party, Boat International party (video of 2017 party shown below), Feadship’s event, Lurssen’s popular soirée, My Yacht Group’s annual yacht party and China Night.
Monaco Yacht Show 2018 tips
- Wear comfortable footwear – you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
- Check the weather forecast – it may be a hot sunny week or thunderstorms; pack for the weather conditions.
- There is no coat check or luggage storage facility at the show, so bear this in mind if you have valuable items with you, jackets or laptops.
- Visitors are permitted to take photos and videos within the show zone. The exception is the use of drones which are forbidden inside the MYS perimeter (aside from the official drone operator, MC Clic).
- Download the Monaco Show app for maps of the show. You can get it on the App Store or Google Play.
- Check train schedules to and from Monaco as evening trains run less frequently. Taxis can be quite pricey, so plan transport in advance. Monacair offers promotions for helicopter transfers between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and the heliport at Fontvieille including private car transfers to the show or any address in Monaco. Use promo code ‘MYS2018’; to book a heli transfer you can download the Monacair app or visit them at the show above La Rascasse at point N on the show map.
- Follow the show on social media and use hashtags #MYS2018 #monacoyachtshow #MYSexperience
Make use of the in-show transport to save time at Monaco Yacht Show 2018 (image copyright Alina Garazhenko / Ameller Malcorps)
MYS 2018 at a glance
Monaco Yacht Show adapts each year ensuring owners, potential buyers and the industry itself evolves through B2B networking and feedback. Here’s the show at a glance:
Monaco Yacht Show (image: copyright 2017 MC-Clic)
Yearly visitor numbers: 36,400 (stat from 2017 show)
Exhibitors: 590 exhibitors from 38 countries
Yachts: 120 superyachts, 40 debuts, 50% are less than 2 years old, 49m is the average length of yacht on display at MYS.
Luxury showcases: 10 prestige cars at the Car Deck, 2 helicopters on display at Parvis Piscine and Quai Antoine 1er, luxury exhibitors at Parvis Piscine and the Upper Deck Lounge including Dassault Aviation, Paola Lenti and ProtectStone
Date / opening times : Wednesday 26th September to Saturday 29th September from 10am to 6.30pm
Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase on the official MYS website, or at the show at one of the three entrances. This year, ticket prices have increased – buy MYS tickets here. Children under 12 years of age are free.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there! Please share this MYS 2018 guide on social media if you’ve found it informative. Thank you!
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