MYBA Genoa Charter Show 2024: Best Yachts On Display

Explore some of the best moments of this year’s MYBA Charter Show in Italy.

After eight years elsewhere, the MYBA Charter Show returned to Genoa, Italy this April. There were 60 yachts attending across three marinas and the Denison team was out in full force, including Europe Director Jeremy Roche and charter specialists Molly Playfair, Kristina Gagliardi, Ingrid Lammens Pichardie, and Radostina Trifonova. “Despite some unseasonably cold weather the first couple of days,” Molly shared, “we scoured the docks for some of the best yachts on offer for charter worldwide.” Discover our team’s favorite yachts on display at the show.

Radostina’s Top Choice

“My favorite yacht in the show was M/Y PURPOSE, a 55-meter Trinity Yacht, which just finished a 2024 refit,” Radostina shared. “The inspiration behind the name is ‘travel with purpose.’ Available for charter during the various stages of her world tour, her itinerary includes destinations such as the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Greenland and Canada, and other locations.” The design onboard is “absolutely beautiful,” with two master cabins and an elegant dining area.

“From a 30-foot waterslide to an inflatable cinema, her selection of water toys is immaculate,” she boasted. This charter yacht features more water toys than you can imagine. And if there’s something you wanted and don’t see? As per the words of the owner: ”If we missed one, tell us!” You won’t be left wanting for long.

Molly’s Pick

“My top pick is CARINTHIA VII, the 97.2-meter,” Molly said. “This famous Lurssen has just been totally refitted and is on the charter market for the first time in her 21-year history.” Talk about exclusivity!

“This immaculate boat is truly vast, and she offers so much to the charterer, including a 12-meter pool, a 90-square-meter gym (they have both a PT and a yoga instructor onboard), and a massive wellness area including a hammam, spa, and beauty salon on the lower deck with a dedicated therapist.”

The yacht also features a long list of water activities, including inflatable water toys, beach games, a flyboard, an inflatable jet ski dock, an inflatable trampoline, a jet ski, kayaks, a kneeboard, a sailing dinghy, Seabobs, a wakeboard, a water bike, water skis, waverunners, and even a water slide–just to name a few. There are even two tenders aboard.

Kristina’s Favorites

Kristina enjoyed the wide variety of charter yachts on display and had two she had to write home about. The first, Golden Yachts’ MALIA, was built in Greece. The owner bought her and all crew have been on since December. This charter yacht had many highlights.

“The chief stew set up the best ‘paint night’ with little easels and paint sets,” she gushed. “There’s a projector screen outside–great for outdoor movies! There is a huge gym that has everything. There’s also a massive Jacuzzi.”

MALIA’s interior features four cabins on the main deck, and eight total. There is one master, two kings, and one twin. There are very high ceilings and beautiful marble floors for a very spacious feel.

“MALIA means ‘God of the sea’ in Hawaiin,” Kristina explained. Another bonus for charter guests? “The boat is baby-proofed–there are no sharp edges! There are even 100-year-old and 70-year-old Bonzai trees.” Some other features Kristina highlighted were the beautiful beach club, couples massages, sauna and steam room, and amazing artwork. “The top shelf 48-foot fishing boat can go deep sea fishing and catch fresh tuna sushi. Simon, the chef, was fantastic,” she shared.

NURI, which means ‘world’ in Korean, is an incredible explorer vessel with a modern spin. “New to market, she has a light, bright, and stunning interior,” Kristina mentioned. NURI can accommodate up to 12 guests. “There is a beautiful full-beam master and two VIP staterooms. There’s a nice mix of materials. Guests can separate the office with a sliding door. There is even a heated floor. The Pullman comes over the top, and can be a twin Pullman.”

Kristina also highlighted that NURI will be in Alaska after the winter. “She is carbon neutral, so she is green. There are preserved flowers. The tablescape is amazing.” With a wide variety of toys onboard, there is also a swim platform for easy access to the water. There are a number of outdoor space options, including a vast sun deck with a Jacuzzi, bar, sun loungers, and a TV. This charter yacht has it all.

Jeremy’s Preference

“My favorite was KING BENJI,” Jeremy disclosed. “A highly unique interior design finished to an exceptionally high standard. Combined with a brilliantly versatile main deck layout, she is super user-friendly, giving the flexibility of a country kitchen (which US clients love) and the ability to close for more privacy (which usually suits Europeans). I loved it, she is stylish but incredibly comfortable and inviting.”

This charter yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, with 10 crew. KING BENJI features a beach club and relaxing Jacuzzi with impressive waterfront views. Her list of water toys is long, but the highlights include jet skis, water skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, kneeboards, and paddleboards. She also houses two tenders for your enjoyment.

Denison is excited to have had such a great experience at the 2024 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa. We look forward to next year!

Interested in chartering one of these or another yacht for your next luxury getaway? Contact a Denison charter broker for more information.

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