A More Exclusive Opening Day
The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule from 23 to 26 September 2026 with a refined access programme placing greater emphasis on private clients, invited guests and carefully arranged appointments.
More than 120 superyachts and over 60 luxury tenders are expected to form this year’s on-water exhibition. The fleet will be accompanied by leading shipyards, brokerage houses, naval architects, designers, yacht-management companies and specialists representing every stage of ownership, construction and operation.
Wednesday, 23 September, will offer the most exclusive access. On the opening day, the Dockside Area will be reserved for invited guests and holders of MYS VIP Guest and Prestige VIP passes. General access to the area will begin on Thursday and continue until the show closes on Saturday.
The format reinforces Monaco’s position at the highest end of the international yachting calendar. Unlike larger consumer-focused exhibitions, the Monaco Yacht Show is structured around private viewings, confidential conversations and direct access to the people responsible for the world’s most significant yacht projects.
Admission arrangements have also become more controlled. Tickets are available exclusively online, with no sales at the entrance. Visits aboard individual yachts remain subject to the approval of the exhibiting shipyard or brokerage house, making advance scheduling essential for serious prospective clients.
Now entering its 35th edition, the Monaco Yacht Show continues to evolve from a spectacular display of superyachts into a tightly curated business environment. Its value lies not simply in the size of the vessels in Port Hercule, but in the concentration of owners, builders, designers, investors and decision-makers gathered within a remarkably small and highly influential setting.
