Charter yachts steal the show at Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards 2019

By Katia Damborsky 24 September 2019

The winners of the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards have been announced at the MYS inaugural gala and awards ceremony at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

The 6th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards took place earlier this evening, with 18 brand new superyachts in the running to be crowned the victor in four individual categories.

Only four charter yachts were nominated to to win at the awards ceremony, but charter yachts make up three out of four wins at this year's Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards.

The winners were chosen by a panel of judges with a wealth of experience in the superyacht sector.

Finest New Superyacht

Awarded to the superyacht which excels in both exterior and interior design and exhibits sustainable innovations or development.

Winner: 80m/262ft charter yacht EXCELLENCE from Abeking & Rasmussen

Interior Design

Awarded to the superyacht with the best interior arrangement, most impressive on-board features and a stellar balance between comfort and luxury.

Winner: 111m/336ft charter yacht TIS from Lurssen.

Exterior Design

Awarded to superyacht with the most refined and innovative exteriors.

Winner: 80m/262ft charter yacht EXCELLENCE from Abeking & Rasmussen

RINA Award

Awarded to the eco-friendliest superyacht, whose construction complies with a series of performance specifications as defined by the Italian classification company RINA.

Winner: 64m/ 210ft luxury yacht ATTILA from Sanlorenzo.

You can view and compare all yachts at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show.

If you're considering a yacht charter vacation in the French Riviera, you can take a look at the complete fleet of luxury charter yachts in the South of France.