The highly anticipated Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is set to kick off for its 2024 edition from 25-28 April. Before the festivities begin in Palma’s Moll Vell, we break down the yachts that will be in attendance during this 40th edition of PIBS, where members of our SuperYacht Times team will also be present.
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The 52.5-metre Astillero Buquebus sailing yacht Doña Francisca is one of the largest yachts built in Latin America and also the largest carbon-fibre schooner ever built. Delivered in 2014, she features exterior and interior design by Javier Soto Acebal, with naval architecture by Astillero Buquebus. Up to eight guests are accommodated onboard across four staterooms, as well as a crew of six.
Doña Francisca will be on display with Northrop & Johnson. You can find out more about her here.
The 44.2-metre Benetti Vision 45 superyacht Checkmate boasts an exterior design by long-standing design collaborator Stefano Righini Design, with naval architecture from her builder Benetti. With 456 GT of interior volume, she features interior design by Zuretti Interior Design, with accommodation for up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of nine.
Checkmate will be on display with Superyacht Partners. You can find out more about her here.
Measuring 42.84-metres, Asgard was delivered by her German-based shipyard in 1993. The full custom sailing superyacht has undergone regular refits over the years and features exterior design and naval architecture penned by Bruce King Yacht Design, with interiors by UK-based studio, Winch Design. Asgard can accommodate up to eight guests across her four sumptuous staterooms, with space for a crew of up to six members.
Asgard will be on display with Hill Robinson. You can find out more about her here.
The 40.3-metre Alloy sailing yacht Kōkōtea, previously named Zalmon, was delivered in 2000 from New Zealand. She features exterior design and naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design penned by RWD. With 199 GT of interior volume, Kōkōtea can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration, as well as a crew of six members in three cabins.
Kōkōtea will be on display with Ocean Independence. You can find out more about her here.
Delivered as part of the Benetti Classic Supreme 132 series, Alegre features exterior design by Stefano Righini Design, while her interior was penned by her builder Benetti and Ezequiel Farca. The 40.24-metre yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests across five generous staterooms, alongside a crew of seven in four cabins.
Alegre will be on display with Luxury Yacht Group.
Perle Bleue boasts a length of 38-metres and a high volume of 349 GT. Delivered in 2007 by Netherlands-based shipyard Hakvoort, she features exterior design by Diana Yacht Design, while her interior design derives from the boards of Donald Starkey Designs. Perle Bleue can sleep up to 12 guests across a five stateroom layout, as well as accommodating a crew of seven in four cabins.
Perle Bleue will be on display with Burgess. You can find out more about her here.
Escapade was delivered in 2014 and has been well maintained throughout her life on the water. She features an exterior design and naval architecture penned by Dubois Naval Architects, while her interior was drawn up by Design Unlimited. In terms of accommodation, Escapade can carry as many as 10 guests across four staterooms.
Escapade will be on display with McMaster Yachts. You can find out more about her here.
Delivered in 2011 as part of the Couach Yachts 3700 Fly series, the 36.8-metre Couach motor yacht Arion features exterior design and naval architecture by her builder Couach Yachts. With 197 GT of interior volume, she boasts interior design by Ken Freivokh Design, with accommodation for up to 10 guests and seven crew.
Arion will be on display with Yachting Partners International.
Launched in 2017 as the first Mulder ThirtySix yacht, Delta One features naval architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, with exterior design by Claydon Reeves and interior design penned by Vickers Studio.
Delta One will be exhibited by Mulder Shipyard.
The 35.05-metre sailing yacht Shamanna was delivered in 2016 by Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan as the second Flush Deck version of its Swan 115 series. Shamanna features exterior design and naval architecture by German Frers with an internal volume of 145 GT. She can accommodate as many as eight guests onboard across four guest suites and host five crew, including the captain.
Shamanna will be on display with Superyacht Partners. You can find out more about her here.
Billy Budd II was delivered in 1994 and features both exterior design and naval architecture by Judel / Vrolijk & co, while her interior was imagined by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. The world-cruising sailing yacht can accommodate up to six guests across her four luxurious staterooms with space for a crew of up to five members.
Billy Budd II will be on display with Northrop & Johnson. You can find out more about her here.
Delivered in 1939, Iduna is no stranger to the Palma International Boat Show. Previously named Highland Prince, the 33.5-metre sailing yacht features exterior design and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Iduna is able to accommodate up to six guests, as well as a crew of four. She is equipped with a single Caterpillar engine that provides her with a cruising speed of nine knots.
Iduna will be on display with Edmiston.
Launched in 2022 as the fifth unit of the Mangusta GranSport 33 series, C2 features a sporty exterior design by Alberto Mancini Yacht Design, with naval architecture and interior design from her builder, Overmarine. C2 is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms including a master stateroom on the main deck spanning 40 square-metres and four guest suites on the lower deck.
C2 will be on display with Michl Marine – Marina Ibiza.
The 32.9-metre classic Feadship motor yacht Santa Maria, was delivered in 1963 and is part of the Feadship Heritage fleet. She features exterior design and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects, while her interior was penned by Jacques Frank. Santa Maria can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard, with space for six crew members, including the captain.
Santa Maria will be on display with Edmiston. You can find out more about her here.
Delivered by Bolero Yachts in 1992, the 32.5-metre sailing yacht Bolero showcases an aluminium hull and an aluminium and wood superstructure, with exterior design and naval architecture imagined by German Frers. The sailing yacht can accommodate up to eight guests across her five sumptuous staterooms, with space for a crew of four members.
Bolero will be on display with Yachtfull International.
Delivered in 2014, the 31.05-metre Nautor Swan sailing yacht Selena features exterior and interior design by Beiderbeck Designs, with naval architecture by German Frers. Up to eight guests are accommodated onboard across four staterooms, alongside a crew of four members.
Selena will be on display with Nautor Swan Brokerage. You can find out more about her here.
The 31.05-metre Nautor Swan yacht BeCool was launched in 2020 as the first Swan 98. The high-performance sloop features exterior design and naval architecture by German Frers, with interior design by Misa Poggi. The 100 GT sailing yacht features one of the three signature design themes known as Traditional Navy and can sleep up to six guests across a three stateroom configuration.
BeCool will be on display with Nautor Swan Brokerage.
Esmeralda of the Seas will be on display with Ocean Independence.
Play The Game will be on display with Northrop & Johnson.
Tawera will be on display with Burgess.
Mocean will be on display with Drettmann Yachts.
Atalante I will be on display with Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage.
Savannah will be on display with Carrswood Yachts.
Sea Breeze will be on display with Haas International.
Vivid will be on display with Berthon International.
Stardust of Mary will be on display with SuperYachtsMonaco.
Monara will be on display with Northrop & Johnson.
Shockwave will be on display with Hill Robinson.
Ikigai will be on display with Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage.
Sweet Emotion will be on display with Berthon International.
Ivanka will be on display with Superyacht Partners.
Elise Whisper will be on display with Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage.
Y8 Custom will be on display with YYachts.
Nina II will be on display with Nautor Swan Brokerage.
Essoess will be on display with Ocean Independence.
Sherpa 80/06 will be on display with Arcadia Yachts.