Monaco Yacht Show 2026: Four Days in Port Hercule
From 23–26 September 2026, Port Hercule was once again filled with some of the biggest names in yachting. With around 120 superyachts in the harbour, the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 brought together new launches, familiar names and some ambitious projects, alongside the technology and products shaping life on the water.
For Searaft, it was a chance to spend four days in the middle of it all: catching up with people we know, meeting new faces and seeing first-hand where the industry is heading.
A harbour full of new yachts
There was plenty to take in across the harbour. Of the 43 yachts delivered during 2026 that were represented at the show, a number stood out for their scale and design.
Oceanco’s 111m Leviathan and Lürssen’s 102.4m Nixie were among the largest yachts on display, while Royal Huisman’s 85m Project 410 brought something different as the world’s largest sailing sloop.
Then there was Ulyssia, a proposed 323m residential yacht designed around 122 residences and 22 guest suites. It was a reminder that the industry continues to explore very different ideas about what a yacht can be.
Across the show, the mix of established yacht builders, new projects and developing technology made for a broad view of where the sector is going.
At the Searaft stand
Beyond the yachts themselves, we spent much of the show discussing how life on board extends onto the water
Visitors to the Searaft stand could see our inflatable yacht platforms up close and discuss how it can work as part of different onboard set-ups. Whether used for preparing and launching water toys, making access to the sea easier, or creating additional space for swimming and relaxing, the inflatable platform is designed around life at water level.
Practicality was an important part of the conversation too. Once the day on the water is over, the platform can be deflated, packed away and stored compactly on board.
Those conversations are an important part of every show for us. Speaking directly with owners, captains, crew and industry professionals gives us valuable insight into how the space around a yacht is used and where we can create even more possibilities.
Discover the full interview here.
Life beyond the deck
Water toys and outdoor equipment were a big part of the wider conversation at the show. Awake’s electric surfboards and TUUCI’s outdoor shade systems were among the products drawing attention, alongside the tenders, diving equipment and other kit that increasingly forms part of life onboard.
It highlighted something we see often: the experience of a yacht does not stop at the main deck. A lot happens around the swim platform, on the water and at sea level, and having the right setup can make those spaces more practical.
For us, it was interesting to see how different products are being brought together to make better use of that space without adding unnecessary permanent infrastructure.
What comes next?
Sustainability and new technology were also difficult to miss.
Sunreef’s 100 Eco, with its electric propulsion and solar technology, was one example of how builders are approaching efficiency without moving away from the experience people expect from a yacht. The show’s Blue Wake programme also put greater focus on the future of more sustainable yachting.
At the same time, there was plenty of traditional craftsmanship on display. That combination of established skills, new materials and emerging technology is part of what makes the industry interesting it is evolving without losing sight of what came before.
Four days in Monaco pass quickly when there is this much to see, discuss and discover
Four days goes quickly at the Monaco Yacht Show.
From discovering another yacht to catching up with familiar faces, there was always something happening around the show. For Searaft, Monaco is as much about the people and the yachtie lifestyle as it is about discovering the latest innovations, technologies and developments shaping life on the water
The scale of the boats is, of course, what draws people in. But once you look beyond the main decks, there is a much wider picture: the equipment, technology and ideas that shape how people spend their time on the water.
That is what we took away from this year’s show. A busy four days, plenty to see and, most importantly, a lot of good conversations to take forward.
