The most talked-about superyacht designs, launches and concepts from the world’s most prestigious yacht show.
Each September, the Monaco Yacht Show turns Port Hercules into a floating design gallery—part shipyard runway, part R&D lab. This year’s standouts comprised both striking flagship builds and boundary-pushing concepts that elevate life on the sea.
From hulls that carve cleaner wakes to interiors that dissolve the line between deck and sea, these seven projects trace the next chapter in superyacht design—and after a week on the ground, they were indisputably the talk of the dock.
Valor
Feadship’s 80-metre Valor was a clear showstopper, offering a fresh, modern spin on the traditional ‘explorer’ yacht. For the exterior, Studio De Voogt gives it crisp, naval-inspired lines that feels muscular but elegantly pared back, while inside, Bannenberg & Rowell creates a softer vibe with textured woods, bronzed accents and relaxed, residential-esque volumes. A private owner’s deck with terraces and a stepped aft connect the salons to the sea, while an infinity pool and a beach-club wellness area keep life anchored at the waterline. It’s explorer on the outside, penthouse on the inside, boasting robust capability without losing an ounce of elegance.
Aura
Designed to embody “presence with elegance,” Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design’s new superyacht concept combines bespoke minimalism with seamless indoor–outdoor living. The architecture draws the eye to the ocean outside, where a multi-level beach club—with fold-out sea access and a dedicated diver’s club—forms the social heart. Above, a beam-wide panorama lounge and a glazed observatory keep views uninterrupted from wake to sky. Shown in Monaco as a large-scale model, the 141-metre yacht feels composed rather than flashy, with restrained lines, easy flow between spaces, and a quiet, elevated owner’s deck.
Admiral Armani
Giorgio Armani’s first superyacht looks exactly like you’d expect from a fashion house taking on a boat: clean lines, minimal detailing and long, low profiles. The upper decks appear to float, creating loggia-like terraces for an open-air lounge and a touch-and-go helipad. A soft champagne-hued hull and big panes of glass set a calm, contemporary tone outside. Inside, Armani/Casa mixes black marquina and golden calacatta marble with canaletto walnut, mirrored accents and bespoke lighting. It’s fashion thinking translated into a 72-metre yacht—controlled, tonal and meticulously put together—a confident first step for the brand in Monaco.
SX120
Unveiled at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, Sanlorenzo’s SX120 brings a clean, architectural look to the brand’s crossover line. It’s designed around lifestyle, with a sweeping aft deck that transforms into a beach zone, seamless indoor–outdoor flow and bright, flexible interiors tailored to each owner. The details are restrained and contemporary—generous social spaces, calm materials and crisp lines—so it feels more like a coastal home than a conventional yacht. For anyone who wants form and function in equal measure, the 37-metre SX120 delivers a fresh sense of freedom on the water while keeping Sanlorenzo’s quiet sophistication intact.
MISSION M
Shown in Monaco as a scale model, MISSION M by Icon Yachts is a compact, 50-metre explorer concept built for real adventure. Its six-tier silhouette feels powerful and purposeful, with a long bow and an aft deck for launching tenders and toys. Modularity is the hook: swap in extra guest or crew spaces, or carry a tender, a two-person sub and a small seaplane. A panoramic bridge with an adjacent sky lounge puts guests in the journey. Inside, the mood is calm and flexible; Carla Guilhem proposes oiled woods, textured weaves and matte metal trims, with loose furniture and sliding screens shaping easy, view-led living.
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101 looks like a Lamborghini drawn across the water: sharp wedge profile, long, low stance and plenty of glass. The brand’s design codes are everywhere—the “Y” light signature, hexagonal details, a visor-style wheelhouse and triple carbon-shell helm seats—while blade-thin bulwarks keep the silhouette lean and aggressive. It’s not just theatre, either. She can each top speeds of 45 knots, and the compact setup leaves room for a fully custom interior for up to nine guests. Unveiled—and quickly sold—during the yacht show, the bold, 31-metre aluminium yacht is a true supercar-to-sea crossover.
Loewe
Tankoa’s second Sportiva 55, Loewe, leans into life at the water’s edge. Luca Dini’s profile stays clean thanks to a hidden forward tender bay, while the stern opens into a beach club with a spa, an infinity pool and a “sealine” window for underwater views. Inside, the palette is calm and contemporary: creams, greys, low furniture and textured metal ceilings that catch light without glare. Highlights include the main-deck master that connects to a private terrace with a hot tub, an elevator that links the levels, and a second pool that crowns the sundeck. Shown in Monaco, the 55-metre yacht feels tailored for easy charter and summer escapes.