The Monaco Yacht Show draws enthusiasts, buyers and charterers from around the globe to marvel at the most sought-after superyachts currently on the market. Navigating through the vast array of choices can be overwhelming, but with the expertise of a trusted broker like Burgess, the experience becomes an exciting journey. Established in 1975, Burgess has built a reputation for its 360-degree service in yacht sales, charter and management. As the 2024 show unfolds, BOAT takes a look at three of the largest yachts in Burgess’ Monaco Yacht Show lineup.
Renaissance
Length: 112m
Price: €3,000,000 per week
Among the most impressive yachts available for charter is the breathtaking Renaissance. The 112-metre yacht was built by the renowned Freire Shipyard in Spain and launched in 2023. Designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, she can accommodate a large party of 36 guests across 19 cabins.
Renaissance boasts six expansive decks, five of which feature open-air dining settings perfect for enjoying the Mediterranean breeze. The main deck is particularly noteworthy, offering a double-height dining room complete with a sushi bar, an al fresco pizza oven and an outdoor barbecue ideal for a 'chef’s table' experience. As day turns to night, the bars on the bridge and main deck transform into lively DJ stations, ensuring entertainment is never far away.
For relaxation and leisure, guests can indulge in the vast beach club on the lower deck, which includes port and starboard terraces and a fully stocked array of water toys. The lower deck also houses a 19-seat cinema, perfect for movie nights at sea. Fitness enthusiasts and wellness seekers will appreciate the dedicated spa deck, featuring a gym, yoga area, plunge pools, steam room, sauna, two treatment rooms and even hair and beauty salons.
Moving up to the owner’s deck, you'll find a sprawling 60-square-metre stateroom with his-and-hers wardrobes and bathrooms, a media room and a lounge with a bar. The forward private terrace offers a Jacuzzi for six, sun loungers and dining for up to 12 guests. For those needing to stay connected, Renaissance includes a business centre to accommodate work commitments, making her as functional as she is luxurious.
Energy
Length: 77.8m
Price: available on application
Built by Dutch shipyard Amels in 2022, Energy combines a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, all constructed to Lloyd’s classification standards. An LOA of 77.8 metres and an internal volume of 2,885GT offers accommodation for up to 14 guests across seven cabins.
The yacht’s striking exterior, designed by Espen Oeino, features a versatile forward sundeck complete with a helipad, allowing for stylish arrivals and departures. The space also transforms into an al fresco yoga studio and includes a lounge, bar and Jacuzzi. Inside, the design by Zuretti is equally impressive, with an elevator connecting the yacht's five decks, ensuring easy access to all areas.
The bridge deck is designed for socialising, featuring a piano lounge, bar and an outdoor terrace, perfect for hosting gatherings with panoramic ocean views. The owner's deck offers an extraordinary level of privacy, with a private foredeck lounge equipped with a Jacuzzi and firepit, a lounge and bar enclosed by sliding glass walls on three sides, dining for up to 18 guests and a large pool.
Guests are treated to two VIP main deck suites, each boasting private balconies. The lower deck is dedicated to wellness and leisure, housing a beach club and spa complete with sea-level terraces for the gym and massage room, a hammam, sauna and a relaxation room with another sea terrace.
Energy is powered by twin 3,000hp MTU diesel engines, giving her a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13.5 knots, with a top speed of 17 knots. For added comfort, she is equipped with zero-speed stabilisers.
Aalto
Length: 80m
Price: €79,750,000 (EU VAT paid)
Currently for sale, 80-metre Aalto was built by Oceanco in 2007 with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure for an experienced owner. With exteriors designed by Nuvolari Lenard, the sundeck features a glass-backed pool and forward sunpads, offering an ideal space for soaking up the sun. The bridge deck adds to the outdoor allure with a sun lounge that includes a chef’s station and a sit-up bar, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
Inside, the Paris-based designer Alberto Pinto has created a comfortable environment with a central staircase connecting the decks and accommodation for 18 guests across nine cabins. The upper deck is home to an expansive master suite, which occupies nearly half of the deck’s interior, and additional VIP cabins are located on the bridge and lower decks.
The yacht is packed with luxurious amenities designed to enhance the onboard experience. The main deck features a wellness spa complete with a gym, buffet and bar, medical room, beauty salon, massage room and a dayhead. For entertainment, a cinema projector in the main saloon promises cosy movie nights, while the upper deck boasts a piano lounge and dining space for up to 20 guests.
In terms of performance, Aalto is powered by twin 4,860hp MTU diesel engines, allowing her to reach a top speed of 20 knots and cruise comfortably at 18 knots. For added stability and comfort, the yacht is equipped with retractable Rolls-Royce stabilisers, ensuring smooth sailing in all conditions.
Other standout yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show will be 78.4-metre Amaryllis, 65-metre Seanna, 63-metre Artisan, 47.4-metre Starburst III and 41.8-metre Asante. Plus there will be 37.5-metre No Destination, a former Royal Navy crew support vessel now converted into an explorer yacht, 37-metre Norfolk Star, a pedigree sailing yacht, 34.9-metre explorer Fox, and 32.6-metre racing yacht Ribelle.
To book an appointment to view one of the aforementioned yachts, contact the brokers at Burgess today or visit the team on stand QH18 at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Keep an eye on the Burgess website regularly for the latest list of yachts attending the show.
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