Year after year, the Monaco Yacht Show has become the premier rendezvous for all players in luxury yachting.

The 18 th Monaco Yacht Show will mark another step forward with figures in constant progression: presence of nearly 100 yachts up to 90 meters long, above 500 leading companies participating and 28,000 visitors expected.

The Monaco Yacht Show is not just a prestige international event; it is also a team that is strongly committed to causes dear to the Principality.

Concerned with environmental protection, for the fourth year in a row this event will compensate its carbon dioxide emissions thanks to the “Carbon Neutral” programme.

Moreover, the Monaco yacht Show supports research to seek therapy for children with Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, donating half its receipt to the Monegasque Dystrophy Association.

I would like to congratulate the organizers Luc Pettavino and his entire team who, through their ambition, determination and competence have made this Show a reference in worldwide yachting.

When at the start of the 20th century, Albert I, the Sailor Prince fascinated by the sea, gathered the greatest sailboats for ‘Royal Regattas’ in the Bay of Monaco, He was far from imagining that, a 100 years later at the dawn of the 21st century, Port Hercule, that he subsequently developed, would become the privileged venue for the Monaco Yacht Show, the annual rendezvous of the finest units afloat.

This year, the 500 leading companies in luxury yachting will take over Port Hercule, its wharves and buildings so aficionados can admire 95 of the most splendid yachts from shipyards all over the world, including 40 innovations combining design of the future with concern for protecting our planet.

As always, the Monaco Yacht Show 2008 will perfectly illustrate the excellence the Principality wishes to express in all areas of action with our partners and economic players.

Luc Pettavino and his team, with their tireless efficiency and loyalty to the principles developed by HSH Prince Albert II regarding sustainable development and environmental protection, will satisfy once again the expectations of visitors, offering them the stuff of dreams and beauty by striving as usual in their choices to help preserve the marine biotope so dear to sailors’ hearts.

Congratulations to all of them and may they enjoy all the success they fully deserve.

An emblematic event blending exclusivity, excellence and innovation, the Monaco Yacht Show has succeeded in finding its place and maintaining itself over the years as the premier international meeting in the sector of luxury yachting .

The Show’s resounding success, with its eloquent figures - 500 exhibitors on 9,000 square metres of stands, 28,000 visitors, 95 yachts from 25 to 90 metres long - is possible thanks to the remarkable organization that was able to earn the trust of the greatest names in the world of sailing and attract to the Principality yachts that vie a little more each year for elegance, lavishness and technological achievement.

A Show dedicated to know-how and deserving of all superlatives, the Monaco Yacht Show also stands out as a reference in the area of sustainable de velopment , participating fully in programmes compensating for the carbon emissions generated by the event, thereby enabling it to become the first Monegasque event awarded the ‘Carbon Neutral’ label.

Special congratulations go to Luc Pettavino and his team who, year after year, put their efficiency, skill and passion in the service of this truly exceptional, resolutely forward-looking event, proof of the Principality’s international appeal as well as our commitment to preserving the environment.

Enjoy your visit!

"MYS 2007 provided DASSAULT AVIATION with a superb platform to meet with existing and potential europeen and worldwide customers. We hope to repeat these fantastic opportunities in 2008".

Josette FRANCOIS-RIVOALAN
Deputy VP Events dn Exhibitions

Once again, the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show was a resounding success, proving that this is indeed the major event in the yachting calendar. We were impressed with the variety and quality of yachts on show and visitor levels were up on the previous year. We look forward to the 2008 show!

Janie New
Public Relations

Le MYS est LE rendez-vous annuel des superyachts. Il n’y a aucun autre salon nautique au monde qui ne soit mieux adapté que celui de Monaco pour rassembler toute l’industrie du superyacht.

C’est avec grand enthousiasme qu’Oceanco participe chaque année, et ceci depuis plusieurs années, avec une, parfois plusieurs, de nos nouvelles unités qui s’avère souvent être une des attractions phare du salon.

Michèle Flandin
Sales & Marketing

"Congratulations to the Organising Committee of the Monaco Yacht Show 2007! The show is one of the best visited and organised boat shows in the world. Thank you all and we are looking forward to see you again in 2008!".

Louis Hamming
Managing Director