The Monaco Yacht Show takes place at Port Hercule from 23–26 September 2026, the most prestigious superyacht event in the world. Each September, the largest and most exclusive new builds gather in one harbour, and the global superyacht industry gathers with them.
Why Monaco sets the tone
If Cannes is the debut, Monaco is the summit. The vessels shown here define the top of the market, and the design language on display in Port Hercule tends to ripple through the whole industry in the seasons that follow. It is the single best place to read where superyacht aesthetics are going next.
Design as the deciding factor
At this level, every yacht is superbly engineered; that is assumed. What separates them is presence, proportion and the confidence of a line. It is the clearest demonstration of why a design-first approach now decides which vessels are remembered and which simply blend into the marina.
Meet DRAFTXL in Monaco
DRAFTXL will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. For shipyards and owners developing a new superyacht or megayacht, it is an ideal moment to talk about giving a project a signature that stands out on this exact stage.
DRAFTXL is a design-first yacht studio led by a single author, from the first hand-drawn sketch to the final render. If you are a shipyard, broker or owner planning a new project, we would be glad to meet and talk design. Request a design or explore a creative partnership with our studio.