Monaco Yacht Show 2026 closes: 30,678 visitors, 118 superyachts, €4.5bn fleet

The Monaco Yacht Show has released official results for its 35th edition at Port Hercules (23–26 September 2026). The organiser’s numbers are clear: **30,678 visitors**, **118 superyachts**, **560 exhibitors**, and an estimated displayed-fleet value of about **€4.5 billion**.

The figures suggest not so much a boom as a concentration of capital and serious demand in Monaco. Fifty of the yachts on display were 2026 deliveries; average length was roughly **47.5 metres**. The show has become a high-value, large-hull showcase more than a volume fair.

Market message: live, but not every listing is equal

The post-Monaco read is simple: the best projects and well-prepared brokerage yachts attract serious buyers; weaker listings must compete on price, delivery timing and service history.

Leading yards’ new-build slots are described as committed into **2028–2029**. For buyers that creates a concrete choice: - New build → configuration control, but waiting - Brokerage → faster access, but stricter due diligence - Refit → upgrading an existing hull on a controlled budget

Refit is no longer a side topic

Fifteen yachts in this year’s fleet had been refitted in the past three years. Organisers place the global superyacht refit market in the **$3–5 billion** annual band, growing about 6–9% a year.

More importantly, Informa Prestige will launch **The Future of Refit**, focused solely on refit and maintenance, on **31 March–2 April 2027** in Monaco (Grimaldi Forum + YCM marina). The market’s “third leg” now has an official calendar date.

Sustainability and new geographies

Around 60 Blue Wake™ solutions were validated; awards kept the spotlight on operational sustainability. The show also hosted the signing of the **Red Sea Yacht Show** agreement in the presence of Prince Albert II, with a first edition planned for **14–17 October 2027** in Jeddah.

Monaco’s donation to the Prince Albert II Foundation this year was **€55,000**.

What changes for YACHTCI readers?

The practical takeaway from Monaco 2026: “order new now” and “right used boat + smart refit” sit on the same table. For users exploring brands and yards, reading country, segment and current listings together makes it easier to separate delivery timing from equipment difference—especially in the explorer / superyacht band.

The 36th Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercules on **22–25 September 2027**.

In short: Monaco has closed and the message is clear. The market is moving; winning means a ready hull, a patient slot—or a well-planned refit.