Turquoise Yachts' 87.7-metre Angelique made her public debut at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, with Turkish industry figures hailing the vessel as evidence of the country's growing presence in the large-volume superyacht market.
The five-deck, 2,646-gross-tonne vessel is, according to industry publications, the largest yacht built in Turkey to date. Angelique accommodates 12 guests and 27 crew, with naval architecture developed in-house by Turquoise Yachts and interior and exterior design by H2 Yacht Design.
While Turkish builders have traditionally focused on the mid-range market, the 2026 show saw them competing at greater scale. Turquoise Yachts also presented its 80-metre Bravo project, scheduled for 2028 delivery, alongside Mengi-Yay's 52.6-metre Gray Wolf. Sirena and Ares Yachts were also in attendance.
The shift comes as the global superyacht market moves toward larger platforms. This year's show feature 113 superyachts at Port Hercule, down from 118 in 2024, but average tonnage rose to 685 GT from 650 GT, with average length reaching 48.4 metres. The pattern reflects a broader shift: fewer vessels are being built, but they are larger and more valuable, with leading shipyards' build slots booked through 2028–2029.
Northern European yards maintain their position at the largest end of the market. Oceanco's 111-metre Leviathan and Lürssen's 102.4-metre Nixie were among the show's headline vessels, while Royal Huisman unveiled its 84.9-metre Project 410 – the world's largest sloop-rigged sailing yacht – now in final completion at its Dutch facility.
Italy remains the commercial powerhouse of the show, with Sanlorenzo displaying eight vessels led by the 72-metre Silver Fox. The Italian industry continues to dominate the 40–60-metre segment, where demand is strongest for the balance between private use, charter and operational efficiency. Tankoa's planned twin debut and Singolare's entertainment-focused design were among the Italian highlights, alongside Benetti, Riva, Mangusta and Baglietto models.
The secondary market is gaining prominence as new build waits extend. Sixty-two yachts are listed for sale at the show with a combined value of €2.1 billion. Northern European brands command the highest residual values, with Feadship's Dutch-built Vanish listed at €148 million.
Sustainability took centre stage on opening day with the presentation of the Blue Wake Awards, recognising six exhibitors for measurable environmental impact. Winners included Termodinamica for its marine HVAC system demonstrating 60–66% reductions across impact categories, and Ares Yachts' 62-metre sailing yacht Simena, which achieved an 11% improvement over fleet average in its YETI assessment through hybrid propulsion with 220 kW electric motors and regeneration under sail.
Other award recipients included Tykun for aluminium-hulled tenders, Bespoke Projects for its recycled-monomer cast acrylic interior material, Amico & Co for operational sustainability at its Genoa refit facility, and Marina Ibiza for Posidonia seagrass restoration.
The show finished on 26 September at Port Hercule, with over 560 participants and more than 100 yachts on display.
