2025 Monaco Yacht Show: Debuts to Watch

From September 24 to 27, Monaco Yacht "Show" 2025 lines up standout debuts, from hydrogen pioneers to fast cruisers with beach clubs built for use. Expect first looks at major Northern European launches, bold entries from Italian and Turkish yards, and a few quiet surprises from boutique builders.

80 m AL REEM

Bilgin Yachts, 2025

Launched in December 2024, Al Reem is the third hull in the Bilgin 263 series and one of the largest yachts ever delivered by the Turkish yard. Her interior uses Macassar ebony, eucalyptus, and marble throughout—materials chosen for both texture and tone. She has six guest cabins for 12 people, and space for 20 crew. A glass elevator runs through the decks, reaching the owner’s suite at the top. Facing forward with a 300-degree view, the suite opens onto a private terrace with a Jacuzzi. Simple idea, well executed.

79.5 m VALOR

Feadship, 2025

Launched in May 2025 from Feadship’s De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, Valor runs on a hybrid propulsion system combining diesel-electric power with solar and battery support, developed under the Feadship Advanced Electrical Drive programme. Built in steel and aluminium, yacht features a forward tender garage and large windows throughout. The interior, designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, uses only natural materials: wood, stone, metal, glass. In the main saloon, McIntosh stereo towers flank a turntable and a collection of vinyl. Valor accommodates 14 guests in seven suites. The pool measures 8.35 metres and is heated using recycled energy.

72 m AFTER YOU

Admiral Yachts, 2025

At 72 metres, AFTER YOU is the first superyacht fully designed by Giorgio Armani. Also known as Project Metamorphosis, she marries Armani’s design language with naval architecture from Centro Stile at The Italian Sea Group. Ice class, with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she carries geometric volumes that soften into long curves. Floor to ceiling glass sets up wide sightlines. Inside, Black Marquinia and golden Calacatta marble meet Canaletto walnut, mirrored panels and crafted lighting. She is 1,950 GT with seven cabins for 14 and crew for 20. A beach club, aft pool, spa and helipad anchor outdoor life.

62 m SIMENA | FOR SALE

Ares Yachts, 2025, €45,900,000

Named for the ancient city in Antalya, Simena is Ares Yachts' ketch inspired flagship with lines by Taka Yacht Design and interiors by Design Unlimited, the studio’s largest project to date. She cruises at 11 knots and reaches 14.5, with transatlantic range under power. Teak decks and mahogany wheels keep the classic look, while a neutral walnut palette inside meets metal, leather and stone, with TV lifts concealed. She sleeps 12, including a full beam owner’s suite forward on the main deck with dressing room, hot tub and ensuite. Outside we find Jacuzzi, sunpads, a shaded flybridge and deckhouse saloon.

60 m AFTER YOU

Damen Yachting, 2025

At 60 metres, After You is Damen Yachting’s Xplorer 60 built for travel. She is drawn by Azure Yacht Design with naval architecture by Damen Yachting and interiors by H2 Yacht Design. Her profile is deliberately functional, set up for high-latitude expeditions as comfortably as for Med cruising. Long-range tanks and systems back up the brief. Inside, there’s six staterooms for 12 guests. Nine crew cabins house 18 for round-the-clock operations. Deck layouts prioritise protected working areas and guest zones for cold or hot climates alike. After You aims at remote anchorages without losing the comfort, pace and rituals owners expect.

60 m O’MADELEINE

Golden Yachts, 2025

Launched in May 2025, O’Madeleine is a Golden Yachts GY60 with exterior styling and guest areas by Studio Vafiadis, interiors by Massari Design. Her profile carries sharp lines and continuous glazing throughout. Inside, Nordic and Mediterranean cues meet: light oak, textiles, sculptural furniture and rounded edges in a palette of beige, cream and ocean blue. Materials include wood panelling, stingray leather, handwoven rugs, straw panels and hand-carved marble. She sleeps 12 in seven staterooms, with crew for 15 members. The sundeck adds flush deck doors, a gym with  bathroom, a fore lounge with Jacuzzi, sunbeds and an outdoor cinema with projector.

55 m ROSE

Tankoa Yachts, 2025

Rose, the Tankoa T55 Sportiva, pairs Luca Dini’s low profile with interiors by Piero Lissoni. The owner stayed hands-on, shaping a custom layout with floor-to-ceiling glazing on the main and upper decks to keep the sea in view. Highlight is the Nemo Room, a semi-submerged lounge just above the waterline. Beach club is organised around a central pool with multiple lounging zones. Two Jacuzzis add privacy: one on the owner’s terrace and a second, full-beam unit at the bow with panoramic sightlines.

55 m SOLEMATES

Heesen, 2025

Solemates joins Heesen’s 55-metre Steel series as her owner’s second Heesen. Built on the Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen & styled by Omega Architects, she carries a 760 GT steel hull tuned for efficient, long-range cruising. Interiors by Luca Dini Design & Architecture are planned around family life and easy social flow. Colour pops set the tone, then the main staircase steals it with acrylic panels shot through with gold flakes and crystals. Up top, sundeck offers a Jacuzzi and larger lounging zones so days roll from swim to lunch to sunset.

54 m RIVA 54 METRI

Riva (Ferretti Group), 2025

At 54 metres, SAIRU is Riva’s largest superyacht to date. Built entirely in aluminium across four decks, she keeps a maximum beam of 8.6 metres and remains under 500 GT. The brief is simple: clear access to the water and real privacy for guests. Beach club carries a transformer platform and a five-metre pool with flanking sunpads. Fold-out platforms extend both the beach club and the cockpit to increase usable space at anchor. Forward, two oversized sunpads hide technical kit and create launch zones for tenders and toys.

49.9 m FELICITA | FOR SALE

Mangusta (Overmarine), 2025, €36,000,000

Felicità is the fifth Mangusta Oceano 50, built in steel with an aluminium superstructure. Exterior by Alberto Mancini with Overmarine’s in-house team; interiors by the yard; naval architecture with Pierluigi Ausonio PLANA. She sleeps 12 in five cabins, including a main deck owner’s suite with a starboard sea terrace. Two doubles and two twins with Pullmans sit on the lower deck. Crew for 11 forward. Beach club opens on three sides and includes a blue marble and mosaic Hammam. On the sundeck - a glass-fronted rectangular Jacuzzi; the foredeck carries lounge seating above the garage.

From 24 to 27 September in Monaco, these premieres are best understood on board, not on paper. If a yacht catches your eye, we will arrange private tours: sales@smartyachts.com

Photos: Ruben Griffioen, Feadship, Bilgin Yachts, Giuliano-Sargentini, ARES Yachts, Damen Yachting, Golden Yachts, Riva