2014 Antibes Yacht Show Opens Season

Antibes is a beautiful resort town in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur and is only 7,500 square miles in size. The population is 76, 994 however it’s always got an influx of tourists. Every year the Antibes Yacht Show opens the super yacht season with the April Yacht Show and this year was as magnificent as the last. You might wonder why Antibes was selected. It is because the location can hold more superyachts than anywhere else on the Mediterranean.
The whole idea started when it was realized that there was an unusually high demand for a spring yacht show on the Cote d’Azur. Since Antibes is the home of so many megayachts and had the capacity, the city was the perfect choice.
Over 13,000 visitors attended the show this year to tour the 130 exhibited yachts. Of course that number of visitors includes exhibitors, brokers, builders and buyers. Touring the yachts is the real fun of attending any yacht show, so most visitors took the time to inspect this year’s lineup which included some of the finest from each class.
Many visitors paid for the VIP pass so they could enjoy the VIP lounge, which provided the best views of the mega yachts on display.It’s also where a lot of the deals are made, so while the champagne flowed boats were being bought and sold.
The  show was a great open for yachting and show season. Take a peak at a few of the finer yachts on the market this year and see which one you would buy.

1. Sweet Doll Motor Yacht

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The Sweet Doll was built in 2003 but refitted in 2006/2007. It’s 46-meters long and can hold up to 10 guests in its master suite, VIP stateroom and two cabins. The asking price is $21.6 million. It was built by Heesen Yachts, designed by Omega Architects and the contemporary interior was beautifully created by Frank Laupman.

2. Mari-Cha III Sailing Yacht

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At 44.5 meters, the Mari-Cha III was one of the largest yachts at the show. Designed by French designer Phillipe Briand, she was launched in 1997 as the fastest sailing yacht in her class. The yacht won several awards, broke speed records and now is on the market for $12,950,000. The John Munford-designed interior is chic, elegant and spacious. It can sleep up to eight guests.

3. Shadow Sailing Yacht

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The 31 meter sailing yacht, Shadow, was built by the Italian shipbuilder, Comar Yachts. It was the company’s first Super Maxi Yacht and was introduced in 2011. Now going for $8.7 million, this gorgeous boat can hold up to eight guests in four staterooms.

4. Moliver Motor Yacht

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The 32-meter Moliver was on display with Dbeere Yachts and was built by Sunseeker International in 2004. The yacht sleeps up to eight in four berths and also includes a five-crew berth in three cabins. The master cabin is elegant and has a walk-in closet and full bathroom en suite. This superyacht is priced right at $3,53 million.

5. Odette Motor Yacht

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This luxury liner is 26.75-meters and was built by Italian builder Sanlorenzo in 2011. She has only had one owner since her launch, so the boat is practically new. It can host up to seven guests in three staterooms, all of which have en suite baths, entertainment systems and mahogany paneling throughout. The cockpit is a wonderful place for a sunset cocktails. Odette is on the market for $6.6 million.

6. Monticello II Motor Yacht

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This 25.3-meter motor yacht was shown by Yachting Partners International and is on the market for the first time. It was built by Italian super yacht company, Ferretti, in 2006 and is just now being reintroduced to potential buyers. The sleek ship includes room for eight guests, outdoor dining options, a main saloon with leather furniture and an up-to-date entertainment center. The sleeping arrangements include a master VIP stateroom and two twin cabins – all with en suite bathrooms.  The asking price for this dream yacht is $2.99 million.

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