From September 23 to 26, 2026, Port Hercule in Monaco hosts the Monaco Yacht Show — the global showcase for luxury superyachts. Over four days, 125 carefully selected superyachts are presented dockside to an international clientele of buyers, owners, brokers, and discerning yachting enthusiasts who make up the global elite of the yachting industry.
The Monaco Yacht Show is not just a boat show. It is the annual meeting point for the international HNWI community around luxury yachting — the place where the market’s most significant deals are signed, where the relationships that shape the next season are forged, and where the world’s new builds make their first public appearance.
And the best way to take part — not as an ordinary visitor, but as a central player — is to have your own superyacht in Monaco for those four days.
International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII offers dedicated charters for the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 — with units available either alongside or at anchor in the bay of Monaco for the full duration of the show.
Monaco Yacht Show — What You Need to Know
The Show’s History
The Monaco Yacht Show has existed since 1991. In thirty-five years, it has become the undisputed global benchmark for the luxury superyacht market — surpassing METS Amsterdam and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in prestige and the quality of its clientele.
What sets MYS apart from all other boat shows is the stringent selection of yachts on display. Each year, several hundred applications are submitted for 125 exhibition berths. The selection criteria — build quality, design, technical innovation, heritage value — mean that only the finest superyachts in the world can be showcased at Port Hercule.
The 2026 Figures
Dates : 23 au 26 septembre 2026
Lieu : Port Hercule, Monaco
Yachts exposés : ~125 superyachts
LOA moyenne des yachts exposés : 40 à 100 mètres
Visiteurs professionnels : ~30 000
Nationalités représentées : 60+
Transactions générées : plusieurs milliards d'eurosWhat Happens During the Show
Official presentations — shipyards present their new builds and future concepts through conferences and private presentations held on board the yachts on display.
Private transactions — Port Hercule during MYS is where some of the market’s most important deals are signed. Informal meetings on yacht decks generate more business than most boardrooms.
Networking — the concentration of HNWI stakeholders is unmatched outside the World Economic Forum. Owners, buyers, brokers, designers, builders, wealth managers — the density of decision-makers per square metre is unique in the world.
Private parties — MYS’s social programme is as intense as its business programme. Private dinners hosted on board the yachts on display, evenings in Monaco’s villas and hotels, receptions in the museums and heritage venues of the Principality.
Why a Superyacht Is the Key to the Monaco Yacht Show
The Difference Between Visitor and Player
Visiting the Monaco Yacht Show as a professional or as an informed enthusiast means accessing the port, visiting the yachts on display by invitation, and attending a few conferences. It is an interesting but limited experience.
Having your own superyacht in Monaco during MYS is a radical transformation of your relationship with the event.
Your yacht becomes your office — the receptions you host on board, private dinners overlooking Port Hercule, informal meetings on your aft deck — this is where the real business relationships in this industry are built.
Your yacht becomes your address — in Monaco, having an address alongside or at anchor during the show is a strong signal. It is the difference between being a spectator and being part of the scene.
Your yacht becomes your hospitality — inviting partners, clients, or prospects on board during MYS is one of the most powerful forms of corporate hospitality in the world of luxury yachting.
Corporate Charter at the Monaco Yacht Show
The Monaco Yacht Show is the corporate yachting event par excellence. Companies from around the world — private banks, wealth managers, luxury car manufacturers, fashion houses, prestige hotel groups — host their client hospitality during the show from a superyacht.
What our corporate clients host on board:
Private business dinners — 8 to 12 guests, a table set on the aft deck with a direct view of Port Hercule, a gourmet menu prepared by the onboard chef, impeccable service. Hospitality that leaves a lasting, differentiating impression.
Networking cocktails — 20 to 30 guests moving freely between the main deck, flybridge, and aft terrace. An ideal format to maximise meetings and conversations during the show.
Private tours of the displayed fleet — your onboard broker guiding you through the selection of yachts to visit, booking viewing slots on the most sought-after units, expert briefing before each visit.
Product presentations — for brands that wish to associate their world with yachting excellence — collection presentation, product launch, private press conference — a superyacht alongside during MYS is the most powerful setting available.
Monaco During the Yacht Show — Experiencing the Principality
Port Hercule — The Epicentre
Port Hercule is the only deep-water port in Monaco. During MYS, the 125 superyachts on display occupy the main quays — the rest of the port is accessible to charter yachts. Our team coordinates berth requests at Port Hercule in advance — available berths for non-exhibiting yachts become scarce quickly.
Alternative to the port — if Port Hercule is full, our captain positions the yacht in the bay of Monaco — 400 to 600 metres from the port — with a tender providing continuous transfers. This position offers an extraordinary view of the entire show from the water.
Monégasque Gastronomy During the Show
Monaco has an exceptional density of Michelin stars for a city of 2 km² — Louis XV by Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris, Le Grill, Blue Bay at Monte-Carlo Bay, Yoshi, Nobu. During MYS, all of these venues are fully booked weeks in advance.
Our reservation service — our chief steward handles bookings at Monaco’s best restaurants as soon as the charter is confirmed. For dinners on board, our onboard chef creates seasonal menus that rival the finest tables in the Principality.
Private Access
Monaco during MYS concentrates private events that are not accessible to the general public — gala dinners in the Palace gardens, private presentations in suites at the Metropole or the Hermitage, evenings at the Grimaldi Forum.
Our team — present in Monaco for over 20 years — has a network of contacts that enables us to secure access to some of these events for our charter clients. This access cannot be negotiated from the outside — it is earned through reputation and relationships.
Comparison with the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show are the two most in-demand events on our annual calendar. Here is how they compare for a charter:
| Criterion | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco Yacht Show |
|---|---|---|
| Dates 2026 | June 4-7 | September 23–26 |
| Visual spectacle | ✅✅ F1 single-seaters | ✅✅ Superyachts |
| Atmosphere | Festive · Sport | Corporate · Prestige |
| Networking | 🟠 Limited | ✅✅ Intense |
| Majority clientele | F1 fans + HNWI | HNWI + yachting industry |
| Yacht rate | Very high (GP premium) | Low-season rate |
| Availability | Very limited | Available |
MYS offers a networking experience without equal in a setting that, in the unanimous view of regular attendees, is even more exclusive than the Grand Prix.
Our Fleet for the Monaco Yacht Show 2026
| Yacht | LOA | Reception capacity | MYS week rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCENSION | 37 m | 20 guests cocktail | Upon quotation |
| ANNAMIA | 43 m | 30 guests cocktail | Upon quotation |
| RILASSATA | 49.8 m | 40 guests cocktail | Upon quotation |
Note: MYS week rates are quoted on request depending on specific requirements — berth at Port Hercule or anchorage in the bay, hospitality programme, access to private events. We recommend contacting us before the end of July to secure availability.
What Our Team Organises
Berth logistics — berth request at Port Hercule or selection of an anchorage position in the bay. Coordination with Monaco port authorities.
The hospitality programme — coordination with your team to define the hospitality programme — dinners, cocktails, private meetings — and adapt menus and logistics accordingly.
Restaurant reservations — based on your shortlist of priority venues in Monaco, our chief steward secures reservations in advance.
Visits to yachts on display — if you wish to visit specific yachts among those on display — new builds, purchase opportunities — our broker accompanies you and coordinates appointments with the owners and brokers of the yachts visited.
The gastronomic brief — our onboard chef prepares a seasonal menu that incorporates your preferences and those of your guests, using the best local produce available in Monaco in September.
Book Your Charter for the Monaco Yacht Show 2026
MYS week is the second most in-demand week on our calendar after the Grand Prix. The best units are confirmed between July and August.
Our team responds within 48 hours with a complete proposal.
