Best Charter Yachts On Display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023

Explore some of the best charter yachts at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

The Denison charter team spent four days in the South of France at the Monaco Yacht Show this September. A number of charter yachts were on display, shining brightly on the sparkly waters of Port Hercule. Along with a wide range of Denison team members in attendance, the charter team there included charter specialists Caroline Antlett, Molly Playfair, and Kristina Gagliardi. Discover the highlights of the show, including some of our charter team’s favorite yachts on display.

Caroline Antlett’s Top Picks

“Monaco Yacht Show this year had an incredible energy,” shared Caroline. “From the yachts on display to the number of attendees, including a significant number of yacht owners and clients, the industry feels to be at full strength. Whilst predominantly known as a sales show, there was a fantastic array of yachts for charter on display.”

“My top pick was KENSHO, the 75.2 Admiral. Built in 2022, she has an incredibly modern and stylish interior with so many special touches, from the master bath caved out of a huge piece of marble, to the hand-painted toilets on every floor taking you on a journey from underwater life up to the sky. Uniquely, the Owner decided to use the space usually reserved for the master suite to be a communal lounge, giving all guests the luxury of prime views.”

“Our own Denison charter yacht EVEREAST was also at the show and she was inundated with visits. She is a 34.75m Sunseeker, sleeping 11 guests in 5 cabins, and had an incredibly successful charter season. The day the Monaco Yacht Show finished, she was straight back into a charter and I have received the best references for this yacht and crew all summer. 2024 looks to be booking up fast on her!”

Kristina Gagliardi’s Favorites

Kristina was excited to highlight her favorites at the show. “As it was my first time at the Monaco show, I was constantly noticing how seamless everything seemed from the show set-up perspective. The pace of the show was much more ‘chill’, but you could tell the caliber of the clientele was top-notch. I had a few favorites in the show, but I think ACE, VIRTUOSITY, and FLAG were my top three.”

“ACE is brand new and super sleek. She has an amazing sundeck area with a huge Jacuzzi/pool. There is tons of natural sunlight with floor-to-ceiling windows. The crew was great, too.”

“VIRTUOSITY was incredible. She has an amazing beach club area. She also has her Jacuzzi/pool aft, which frees up so much space on the sun deck. The master also has its own Jacuzzi. She had a very modern feel and tons of natural sunlight. There is also a gym, steam room, sauna, and tons of water toys.”

“FLAG was just so well done in the interior–very classic, all-American (as you’d expect from Tommy Hilfiger). She has an elevator, a 7-cabin layout, a pizza oven on the sun deck, a massive Jacuzzi pool, a slide, and tons of water toys.”

Molly Playfair’s Preferred Yachts

“The glitz and glamour of the Monaco Yacht Show are hard to beat; it really showcases the crème de la crème of yachting, and this year was no exception. As ever, the Denison stand sat at the heart of the show in an ideal location. We had a large team there, from both the US and here in Europe on both the sales and charter side.”

“I agree with all the favorites, but would like to add EMERALD to the mix–she’s a 1990 Feadship that has recently been totally refitted, or I should say rebuilt, to absolute perfection. She retains her classic lines on the exterior (with an ever-so-chic racing green hull), but the interior is fresh and modern. Also! She has a diving board. I was lucky enough to enjoy a delicious four-course lunch onboard prepared by the extremely talented Greek chef, Manos, and paired to perfection with some really good Greek wines.”

“Additionally, a shout out to SEANNA. This 65m Benetti is a charter boat through and through–the crew are amazing. She has a great toy list, huge deck space, and let’s not forget the amazingly elegant custom Stancraft wooden tender which is giving full Dolce Vita vibes and is bound to turn heads in any port!”

The Denison team was thrilled to be a part of another successful show in Europe. “All in all, we had a fantastic time at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show and we can’t wait for the next one!”

Interested in chartering a yacht for your next luxury getaway? Contact a Denison charter broker for more information.

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