The Monaco Yacht show was glorious as always – weather, yachts, people, exhibits.  There’s really nothing like it.

We scoured the show for 3 days for all the boat news. Clearly, the boat of the show was the Oceanco “Alpha Nero”, with its infinite swimming pool, enormous decks and sheer size.  There was a constant jam of interested show goers in front of the yacht, trying to scam their way into a visit.

We look primarily for Charter Yachts, and of course there were some amazing ones on display. Our favorites were:

M/Y Sensation  (Sensation Yachts) – we finally got to see this beautiful New Zealand Yacht, with light, warm interior, sleek hull and peppy speed. It’s been on the market for a while but has a great new captain who’s putting together a world-class charter crew.

M/Y The Snapper (Sunseeker) – a Sunseeker 82 Yacht with modern but very tastefully done interior

M/Y Lady Michelle (Trinity) – classic interior, nice cruising speed, elegant. 49 Meters, 5 Cabins.

M/Y Starship (Van Mill). A classic 44 meter superyacht with all the amenities. Excellent finishings, top quality materials.

More updates from the show coming soon, as we sort through all of our compiled information!

We have unconfimed reports that the 105 meter Lady Moura is aground off the entrance of Port Canto in Cannes. She has a port list of about five degrees and is leaking fuel. Local authorities have been trying to disperse the diesel using boats with outboard engines but are now deploying a boom. Guests and luggage are being off-loaded.  More when we hear it.

The 50 meter 5 cabin, stunningly new and beautiful SENSATION from Sensation Yachts in New Zealand, is right now cruising to Monaco and is available for charter this summer. It has everything – WIFI, player grand piano, jacuzzi, owners office, outside dining for 12, and a light, airy interior.  Click here to see the first pictures and description of Sensation.