The MYBA Charter Show (MCS) is one of the most significant events in the yachting industry, showcasing the Association's organizational prowess. With over 20 years of successful evolution and a proven track record of excellence, the MYBA Charter Show presents a handpicked selection of superyachts to a qualified audience, aiming to promote and support a sustainable yachting industry. The MYBA carefully considers all ideas and solicitations received, which could benefit its Members and the industry as a whole, resulting in a top-quality event every year. 2023 MYBA Charter Show is taking place in Marina Port Vell in Barcelona from April 24th to 27th.
“This year, we welcome a very special edition of the MYBA Show. It is a more intimate and exclusive MYBA Show than in previous years, with an assistance of yachts of the highest level”, says Judith Estrella, Chairwoman of the MYBA Charter Show Panel.
The event will feature an impressive lineup of superyachts available for charter, providing brokers with an opportunity to explore and gather information that caters to their clients' needs. The show is dedicated to maintaining its long-standing tradition of excellence, promising to deliver a remarkable experience for attendees. Here is the list of five yachts that can’t be missed.
Nero
Corsair Yachts
90.1m
One of the most head-turning yachts on the planet, she welcomes guests back on board with some thrilling new features. After an extensive 2021 refit and upgrades programme, Nero is once again available for charter. Her modern exterior with classically-inspired lines designed in the spirit of the 1930’s Corsair yacht, belonging to J.P. Morgan.
One of Nero's new features is the state-of-the-art gym on the sun deck, equipped with top-of-the-range Technogym kit, loose weights, yoga, and pilates equipment, as well as a qualified physical trainer as part of the crew. The upper deck now has a beauty salon, complete with a professional Nilo chair, enabling manicures, pedicures, hair treatments, and converting into a massage table. The yacht also has a second massage room for those who need a change of scene.
Nero has undergone a full repaint and deck refresh, along with new handmade carpets, a new hardwood floor, new soft furnishings and fabrics, new sofas, and new artworks. Her distinctive 9.5m Corsair custom-built tender has also been completely refitted, so guests can arrive in impeccable style. The yacht can reach a top speed of 17 knots and cruise at 14 knots.
She is available with Burgess from EUR497,000.
Boadicea
Amels
76.6m
Named after the warrior queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe, the 76.6-meter superyacht Boadicea was delivered by Amels in 1999. Her stunning, timeless decor and lavish five-star amenities offer an unparalleled yachting experience that seamlessly blends relaxation and entertainment on a grand scale.
Boasting a spacious interior volume of 2,191 GT, she accommodates 12 guests (+2 supernumeraries) in nine cabins. Boadicea’s amenities include a cinema, theater, spa, beach club, and even a doctor’s cabin and medical room on board. Boadicea's large interior volume allows her to offer a range of features that ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests.
For summer season Boadicea is available for charter with Yachting Partners International from EUR645,000.
Joy
Feadship
70m
Joy was launched by Feadship in 2016. Her exterior lines were drawn by Bannenberg and Rowell, while Studio Indigo was responsible for her interior. She spreads across five decks, her expansive outdoor space goes unrivaled and adds to her appeal as a luxury charter yacht. Beautiful concave lines and the artistic use of glass creates perfect harmony between the exterior and interior making her an ideal yacht for summertime cruising.
She offers a flexible cabin layout sure to sleep 12 guests comfortably. Joy features eight cabins, an elevator servicing three of the five decks plus an array of facilities dedicated to wellness (except a large gym, spa room and on board masseuse). Joy is powered by twin MTU diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 16 knots and cruise at 12 knots.
She is available by Burgess, her summer rate starts from EUR650,000.
Calypso
Amels
61.5m
Calypso was built in 2003 by Amels shipyard in the Netherlands under the name Solemar. The exterior and interior design of the vessel was executed by Hampshire-based designer Michael Leach, while the shipyard was responsible for her naval architecture. Calypso offers a spacious interior volume of 1,149 GT, accommodating up to 12 guests in six staterooms. The staterooms consist of a VIP stateroom on the bridge deck, four double staterooms on the lower deck, and a split-level master suite on the main deck.
Calypso is powered by two Caterpillar 3516B engines, each delivering 2,636 horsepower, giving her a top speed of 17 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots. She boasts an impressive range of 5,500 nautical miles at her cruising speed.
Currently exhibited by Y.CO, Calypso is available for summer charter from EUR345,000.
Marala
Camper & Nicholsons
59m
True classic 59-meter Marala has a long story, in 1930 Montague S Napier, one of the most active yacht owners of the time, ordered her from Camper & Nicholsons, but unfortunately did not live to see his yacht finished, dying one month prior to her launch. The only yacht in the shipyard’s history to be launched without a name, aircraft manufacturer Richard Fairey – actually an enthusiastic regatta sailor – subsequently took her over.
After serving the British Navy in World War II as HMS Evadne, the yacht changed hands several times until Robert de Balkany finally christened her Marala, her present name. After de Balkany, who was married to the daughter of the last King of Italy, passed away, Marala came back on the market in 2017. Her current and very experienced owner invests in a veritable refit, which was done by Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth. Under the direction of London-based design studio Muza Lab, the entire interior was overhauled. Carpentry, furniture, fabrics and fittings were adapted to match the 1930s art deco look Marala once had. In terms of technology, the owner had many components modernized or replaced, only the main engines are still the original ones.
The 59-meter-long Marala has six cabins for twelve guests. The equipment includes a hot tub, three brand-new tenders and countless toys.
The charter rate is from EUR220,000 euros/week; she is now part of the charter portfolio at Ocean Independence.
Credits: MYBA; Yacht Harbour archive
The Italian Sea Group has launched the 72-meter Admiral Armani megayacht, marking the first vessel designed in collaboration with Giorgio Armani. The ceremony took place at the company's Marina di Carrara facility, attended by representatives from the Armani Group, local authorities, and project team members.This yacht represents the first of two projects fully designed by Giorgio Armani, featuring distinctive exterior styling and interior design by Armani/Casa. The collaboration with The Italian Sea Group's Centro Stile combines minimalist aesthetics with advanced naval engineering.Key design elements include geometric volumes with curved surfaces, satin aluminum and steel detailing, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The upper decks incorporate open-air lounges and a helicopter landing area. Interior materials feature Black Marquinia marble, golden Calacatta, and Canaletto walnut, complemented by custom lighting and fabrics."This yacht represents the confluence of Giorgio Armani's poetic elegance and The Italian Sea Group's technical excellence," said Giovanni Costantino, Founder & CEO of The Italian Sea Group.The Admiral Armani 72m will make its official debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2025. The vessel measures 72 meters in length and represents a new direction in luxury yacht design through the Armani collaboration. Technical specifications and performance details were not disclosed in the announcement.The Italian Sea Group is a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, listed on Euronext Milan (“EXM”) and active in the construction and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters. The Company, led by Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Costantino, operates on the market with the brands Admiral, renown for elegant and prestigious yachts, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti; the Company has a business unit, NCA Refit, that manages the maintenance and refit services for yachts and mega yachts with a length over 60 meters. Credit: Giuliano Sargentini/The Italian Sea Group
May 7, 2025
Silent Yachts has announced its 24-meter flagship solar-electric catamaran, the SY80, is approaching completion. The Italian builder recently launched two SY62 3-Deck Open models and one SY62 3-Deck Closed variant from its Fano shipyard as part of its plan to deliver 10 yachts in 2025.The SY80 will be available in three customizable configurations: 2-Deck, 3-Deck Open, and 3-Deck Closed. The model retains the sustainable features of Silent Yachts' smaller vessels while offering increased volume, accommodating up to 12 guests. Key features include an open layout, spacious staterooms, and ample storage for water toys."We can accommodate a very high number of different configurations, making the yacht of your dreams into a lived reality," said Silent Yachts CEO Fabrizio Iarrera. Owners can opt for an on-deck master suite or an open-plan salon with the master cabin below deck.Performance specifications include a top speed of 12 knots, cruising speeds of 7-8 knots, and battery capacities of 522 kWh or 696 kWh. The solar array peaks at 22.4 kWp, supporting near-zero-emission operation.The SY80 2-Deck variant will debut at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival (September 9-14), with sea trials expected in the coming weeks.Silent-Yachts is producing the world’s first fully solar-sustainable oceangoing production catamaran yachts. They are powered exclusively by solar energy and capable of cruising up to 100 miles per day. In 2009, founders Heike and Michael Köhler, who have spent 6,000 days cruising more than 75,000 miles all around the world, launched the Solarwave 46, the first fully self-sufficient blue-water catamaran after years of testing solar-powered propulsion, and they have been building boats ever since. Credits: Silent-Yachts
May 7, 2025
The 52-meter sportfisher Special One, built by Royal Huisman with design by Vripack, has received the Judges' Special Award at the 20th World Superyacht Awards in Venice. The yacht competed in the Best Motor Yacht – Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts 50m+ category.Judges described Special One as "spectacularly different," with one noting: "She is truly special! This yacht is so unusual, so different and so successfully done." The award recognizes the vessel's unique combination of sportfishing capabilities and luxury amenities.Vripack's co-creative director Bart Bouwhuis commented: "The owner's desire to build one of the coolest and challenging boats to ever hit water was unwavering from the outset." The design maintains traditional American sportfisher proportions while incorporating innovative features like a 28m² fish cockpit, DJ station, and cinema with rising projector screen.Interior highlights include walnut and oak finishes, a 237-piece parquet dining floor, and a sky lounge with custom blue glass chandelier. Technical innovations include laser-powered fiberglass exterior lighting.The World Superyacht Awards ceremony took place in May 2025, honoring exceptional vessels in the global luxury yacht market. Special One represents Royal Huisman's first sportfisher project and Vripack's largest motor yacht design to date.Royal Huisman is a Dutch shipyard established in 1884 in Ronduite, building and refitting custom luxury sailing and motor yachts at its shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands.Credit: Guillaume Plisson, all provided by Vripack
May 7, 2025
The upcoming South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton will showcase several world and UK premieres from leading marine manufacturers. The event, scheduled for May 9-11, will highlight new models across both power and sail categories with a focus on innovation and sustainable technologies.Among the notable debuts, Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding will present the Hardy 45 European, making its world premiere. The 45-foot vessel combines offshore capabilities with inland waterway navigation, powered by twin Yanmar 440hp engines reaching speeds up to 28 knots. Dave Cockwell, Founder and Sales Director, stated: "Our all-new Hardy 45 European provides an extraordinarily luxurious and secure environment for ocean crossings and long-distance cruising."Hardy 45The show will introduce four models to the UK market for the first time, including the BENTE28 sailing yacht with its distinctive IMOCA-style dodger, the high-speed Delta 33 Coupé from Sweden, the modular Axopar 29 Sun Top adventure boat, and the versatile Saxdor 340 GTWA walkaround cruiser.Hanse 360Additional show debuts will feature the award-winning Hanse 360 sailing yacht, recently named European Yacht of the Year 2025, alongside the FJORD 39 XL powerboat and the Absolute 47 Fly flybridge cruiser. The Hanse 360 offers an optional sustainable sail package using recycled materials.Absolute 47 FlyTim Mayer, Sales and Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, commented: "Each year the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show grows in scale and significance." The event will display over 90 boats both in-water and shoreside at the Harbour Hotel Southampton location.Credits: South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
May 6, 2025
Benetti has launched FB287, a fully customized 67-meter steel yacht from its B.Now series featuring the Oasis Deck® design. The vessel represents Benetti's steel-hulled superyacht expertise, with exterior design by RWD and interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Engage Maritime served as owner's representative throughout the project."The launch of FB287 demonstrates the capabilities of the Benetti shipyard and the possibilities for clients to realize their ultimate expression of the yachting lifestyle," said Daniela Petrozzi, Benetti Sales Director.Key customizations include a rectangular elevator, marble guest staircase with glass balustrade, widened corridors, and multiple pool areas - an infinity pool on the Oasis Deck®, a spa pool on the observation deck, and a reflecting pool with waterfall effect on the owner's deck. The yacht features a lower-deck spa complex with sauna and steam room, a main deck saloon with grand piano, and an entire upper deck dedicated to the owner's private use.Originally conceived with light beach house interiors, FB287's owner requested a darker, richer aesthetic inspired by Gatsby-era styling. The final design incorporates woods like sycamore, ebony, and macassar, along with specialty marbles and metal detailing. Despite the dramatic style change from initial concepts, the design maintains seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces through coordinated material selections.Following launch, FB287 will undergo sea trials before scheduled delivery this summer. The project marks Benetti's successful adaptation of its B.Now platform to meet specific owner requirements while maintaining the series' signature indoor-outdoor living philosophy.Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard specializing in luxury yachts. Benetti designs, builds and sells composite vessels from 29 to 44m and steel and aluminum boats from 37 to over 100m. The fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom to meet all the needs of the market. Benetti belongs to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately owned luxury yachting group in the world.Credits: Giuliano Sargentini/Benetti
May 6, 2025