Monaco Yacht Show opens with record charter fleet at Port Hercule
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
More than 100 superyachts gather at Port Hercule from 23 to 26 September, with the 102.4-metre Nixie heading the largest charter fleet the show has assembled.
Port Hercule takes centre stage this week as the Monaco Yacht Show opens its 2026 edition, running Wednesday through Saturday with over 100 superyachts lining the quays. The charter segment of the fleet is the largest in the show's history, spanning brand-new deliveries making their global debut alongside established vessels returning after major refits.
Leading that charter lineup is Nixie, a 102.4-metre yacht that will be among the most prominent presences on the water during the four-day event. For those considering a large-scale private charter, the show provides a rare opportunity to step aboard and compare vessels of this scale in a single location.
For Monaco residents and property owners, the Yacht Show's annual arrival marks one of the busiest periods on the Principality's calendar. Port Hercule and the surrounding streets in La Condamine will see significant foot traffic from Wednesday, with road access and parking around the port subject to the usual restrictions throughout the week.