2017 World Superyacht Awards

In just under a month, the World Superyacht Awards hosted by Boat International Media will attract the most influential players in the superyacht industry to Florence in Italy to honour the finest new superyacht builds delivered in the past 12 months.

The esteemed judges met in Milan earlier in the year, in cooperation with the Montenapoleone Association, hosted by the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, to select the final entries and eventual winners of the 2017 Awards.

Winners will be announced at a gala evening at the historic Palazzo Vecchio. Availability of tables is limited and all applications are subject to approval, with priority given to superyacht owners and the teams involved with finalist yachts.

Overview of the weekend programme:

Friday 12th May
19:15 - 21:30 Finalists Cocktail Party in association with Stefano Ricci
Experience the magnificent sunset over the iconic Ponte Vecchio on the river Arno from Societa’ Canottieri Firenze.

Saturday 13th May
10:00 - 14:00 Cultural Programme showcasing the best of Florence
NOTE: Bookings are now open and early booking is advised.

18:30 - 02:00 The World Superyacht Awards Gala Evening
Held by special arrangement at The Palazzo Vecchio, Salone dei Cinquecento
Followed by the After Party until 02h00

Images from top left to bottom right: Panerai Boutique, Palazzo Antinori, Stefano Ricci Flagship Store, Antico Setificio Florentino, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella.

Sunday 14th May
10:30 - 14:00 Sunday Brunch
An opportunity to explore the beautiful Chianti Classico region, home to the renowned Marchesi Antinori family who welcome you to their vineyard for a relaxing brunch.