Every year, the Monaco Grand Prix draws some of the world’s most impressive superyachts to the Côte d’Azur, as owners, charter guests and Formula 1 fans descend on Monte Carlo for one of the sport’s most glamorous weekends. From award-winning new builds and iconic charter yachts to industry-defining flagships, BOAT rounds up the standout vessels spotted in and around Monaco for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix…
As the F1 drivers prepare to tackle 78 laps of the 3.337-kilometre Circuit de Monaco on Sunday 7 June, there are 106 yachts berthed in Port Hercule and 180 yachts anchored along the French Riviera between Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monaco and Beaulieu-sur-Mer as of 2 June 2026 (BOATPro data).
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Last year, a record number of yachts were spotted in town for the 2025 Formula One Grand Prix, according to BOATPro‘s global fleet tracker. As of race day (Sunday 25 May), there were 202 yachts located in or around Monaco, with 115 yachts above 24 metres docked in Port Hercule – the biggest of which was the 90-metre Benetti Lionheart – and a further 16 yachts docked in the nearby Fontvieille and Cap d’Ail marinas. The increase in yachts marked the event’s growing popularity, with 187 yachts in 2024, 192 yachts in 2023 and 167 yachts in 2022 in the same area.
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Kismet
Length: 122m
Builder: Lürssen
Spotted a little further down the Monaco coastline, Kismet needs no introduction. Last year, she won the most coveted Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards – Motor Yacht of the Year 2025 – and continues to be one of the most talked-about yachts even two years on from delivery. Her exterior design is the work of Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard, while interiors are owed to Reymond Langton. Expect the most unusual of features on board, from a Balinese-inspired spa to a partially underwater, Art Deco cinema and a main saloon inspired by Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors. She is for charter with Cecil Wright at a staggering €3,000,000 per week, making her one of the world’s most expensive charter yachts.
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Breakthrough
Credit: Edmiston & Feadship
Length: 118.8m
Builder: Feadship
Fresh from being crowned Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, Breakthrough is arguably the most significant superyacht afloat today. Delivered by the Dutch yard in 2025, she is the world’s first and only hydrogen fuel-cell-powered superyacht, combining a pioneering propulsion system with an owner-focused design brief centred on sustainability, comfort and long-range cruising. Designed inside and out by British studio RWD, her elegant blue hull and sweeping profile have quickly become one of the most recognisable sights on the water.
Spanning 7,247GT, she features a dedicated owner’s deck, a library lined with thousands of books, a wellness centre with spa facilities, a cinema, a submerged Nemo lounge and an extraordinary number of fold-out balconies and terraces. Powered by 16 hydrogen fuel cells capable of generating 3.2MW of electricity, she represents a major technological leap for the industry.
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Renaissance
Length: 112m
Builder: Freire
One of the largest yachts in Monaco this year, Renaissance is the product of a decades-long vision shaped by an owner with more than 35 years of charter experience. Delivered by Spanish shipyard Freire in 2023, the 7,200GT superyacht was designed inside and out by Bannenberg & Rowell, bringing to life an unbuilt concept originally sketched by the late Jon Bannenberg in the 1980s. Built to Passenger Yacht Code, she can accommodate up to 36 guests, making her one of the most capable charter yachts currently on the market.
Despite her immense volume, Renaissance balances scale with an unusually guest-focused layout. Highlights include a double-height main saloon with a floating mezzanine lounge, a dedicated spa deck with a world-class wellness centre, a vast beach club and an owner’s deck complete with a private foredeck terrace. The owner’s extensive charter experience informed everything from the flexible guest accommodation and multiple dining venues to innovative wearable technology that allows guests to summon crew at the touch of a button. Available for charter with Burgess, Renaissance remains one of the most ambitious and commercially capable superyachts launched in recent years.
Symphony
Length: 101.5m
Builder: Feadship
The first Feadship to cross 100 metres, Symphony was commissioned by the CEO and founder of Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault, and was the Dutch yard’s flagship for three years. Designed by British studio Tim Heywood, the sculptural superyacht is named after her owner’s passion for classical music and fittingly features a grand piano on board. Six decks and a volume of 3,463GT house an outdoor cinema, glass-bottom pool and private owner’s deck with a sauna, terrace Jacuzzi and office outfitted by François Zuretti.
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Attessa IV
Length: 101.2m
Builder: Hayashikane / refit by Washington Yachting Group (WYG)
One of the most recognisable yachts on the Riviera, Attessa IV is the result of one of the most ambitious rebuild projects ever undertaken. Originally launched in Japan as Evergreen, the 101.2-metre superyacht was transformed for American industrialist Dennis Washington in a multi-year reconstruction that included a new bow, stern, superstructure and entirely reimagined interior. Completed in 2010, the project reflected Washington’s long-held preference for reinventing existing yachts rather than commissioning new builds, turning a commercial-looking vessel into a highly personalised floating residence.
Designed in collaboration with Seattle-based designer Glade Johnson, Attessa IV offers more than 2,300 square metres of interior volume across five decks. Highlights include a spectacular central staircase, a spa and wellness area connected to the swim platform, a cinema, multiple guest lounges and the celebrated Chihuly Lounge, created around a monumental glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly. Frequently seen cruising the Mediterranean and currently listed for sale, Attessa IV remains one of the most distinctive large-yacht rebuilds ever completed.
Lionheart
Length: 90m
Builder: Benetti
Lionheart was launched in 2016 as the shipyard’s largest build to date, though she was surpassed by the 107-metre Mar (ex Lana) four years later. She was the third yacht to be ordered from Benetti by the same owner, Sir Philip Green. While her curvy exterior and private balconies will be visible to those visiting Port Hercule this weekend, interiors have always been shrouded in secrecy. It is known that Stefano Natucci collaborated with Benetti on the exterior design and Green & Mingarelli Design is responsible for the interior design.
Fountainhead
Length: 87.8m
Builder: Feadship
A familiar sight on the Mediterranean circuit, Fountainhead was delivered by Feadship in 2011 as one of the Dutch yard’s most sophisticated launches of the era. Built alongside her sistership Musashi, the 87.8-metre superyacht combines exterior styling by De Voogt with interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and renowned Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt. Her elegant profile and meticulously detailed finish have made her a favourite among Feadship enthusiasts ever since.
Designed with family cruising in mind, Fountainhead offers a flexible layout centred on comfort and recreation. Highlights include a private library, dedicated games and relaxation spaces, a fully equipped gym, a contra-flow swimming pool and an enormous tender garage. With a range of 6,000 nautical miles and a top speed of 21 knots, she remains one of the standout custom Feadships regularly spotted along the Riviera.
Alfa Nero
Length: 81.3m
Builder: Oceanco
Few yachts are as instantly recognisable as Alfa Nero. Delivered by Oceanco in 2007, the striking black-hulled superyacht helped redefine contemporary yacht design with her dramatic profile by Nuvolari Lenard and bold interiors by the late Alberto Pinto. Nearly two decades on, she remains one of the most iconic vessels on the water and a regular fixture in Monaco during Grand Prix weekend.
Designed around the concept of open space rather than maximum volume, Alfa Nero offers expansive guest areas and some of the most impressive exterior decks of her generation. Her standout feature is the famous aft swimming pool, complete with a glass-sided infinity edge and waterfall effect that transforms into an entertainment space when covered. Inside, Pinto drew inspiration from Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art, creating a vibrant interior unlike anything else afloat at the time.
Chopi Chopi
Length: 80m
Builder: CRN
Chopi Chopi has remained the flagship of custom Italian builder CRN for 12 years, though she will be usurped next year by an 85-metre build (according to BOATPro). Commissioned by a Middle Eastern owner – the former owner of the 52.3-metre Lady Brave – the superyacht was designed as a purely private holiday vessel for his large family, with Zuccon International Project selected for the exterior.
Highlights include vivid blue interiors by Laura Sessa Design, an owner’s deck with a terrace and a helipad with a three-tonne helicopter capacity. She also received a Judges’ Commendation at the 2014 World Superyacht Awards, with the panel citing her “facilities, price and quality”.
Faith
Length: 79.9m
Builder: Feadship
Launched in February 2025 and delivered in May, the 79.9-metre superyacht Faith succeeds the celebrated 96.6-metre Faith (now Sophia), one of the Dutch yard’s most recognisable modern builds. The new Faith is known for her blue-and-white livery, expansive deck spaces and cutting-edge engineering. Designed by British studio RWD with naval architecture by Feadship De Voogt, the new Faith combines classic Feadship styling with some of the yard’s latest propulsion technology.
While details of her interiors remain closely guarded, Faith is known to share the same advanced diesel-electric power system as the 84.2-metre Obsidian. The hybrid set-up incorporates significantly increased battery storage and twin contra-rotating thrusters, improving efficiency while reducing drag and noise.
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Energy
Length: 77.8m
Builder: Amels
Tasked with a brief to “defy convention and find ways to connect with the ocean”, naval architect Espen Øino and interior designer François Zuretti came together to create Energy. The design duo first worked together on another Grand Prix attendee – Blohm & Voss‘ 74.5-metre Eco, now Zeus. Energy has an impressive volume of 2,885GT, which houses accommodation for 14 guests, an upper deck aft pool, a spacious gym, a large beach club with spa and a glass elevator, to name a few. She is currently for sale and has only been used privately since new.
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