MONACO, 24 September 2026 – The Monaco Yacht Show is extending its vision for the yachting sector beyond Monaco to the Red Sea. The Red Sea Yacht Show is set to make its debut in Jeddah from 14 to 17 October 2027, bringing together the international yachting community in one of the world’s most distinctive emerging luxury tourism destinations.
For more than three decades, the Monaco Yacht Show has served as a pivotal meeting point for superyacht owners, builders, brokers and designers. Its decision to bring its expertise, creative vision and international relationships to Saudi Arabia marks an exceptional moment for the industry and sends a strong signal of confidence in the future of yachting in the Red Sea.
Tahaluf and Sela today signed an agreement on the sidelines of the Monaco Yacht Show to develop and deliver the inaugural edition of the Red Sea Yacht Show at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina. The signing ceremony was attended by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. The signing followed the official launch ceremony of the Red Sea Yacht Show, held in Monaco on Wednesday, 23 September.
The new show will draw on the Monaco Yacht Show’s standing and deep knowledge of the industry while building a distinctive identity of its own. Set against the backdrop of the Red Sea, the show will bring together an exceptional selection of superyachts, tenders and day boats, alongside a range of premium experiences associated with yacht ownership, including fine jewellery, collectible art, luxury automobiles, distinguished design and cuisine presented by Michelin-starred chefs.
The Red Sea Yacht Show will offer an integrated and carefully curated experience extending across the marina and beyond, bringing together yacht viewings and industry meetings with private receptions, dining experiences and direct engagement with the destination. The ambition is to deliver a show as distinctive as its setting, designed with a level of care that matches the expectations of its audience.
Mike Champion, Chief Executive Officer of Tahaluf, said:
“Monaco Yacht Show has established an exceptional position in the world of yachting. Its decision to look beyond Monaco and choose Saudi Arabia for this new phase clearly reflects the scale of the opportunity it sees in the Red Sea. We are bringing together that international standing with Saudi creativity and hospitality to build a show worthy of the yachts, the destination and the guests who will come together there.”
Eng. Amer Hussein Daggag, General Manager of Destinations at Sela, said:
“Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina provides an exceptional setting for this new show. Through our collaboration with Tahaluf and by drawing on the expertise of Monaco Yacht Show, we have an opportunity to welcome the global yachting community to Jeddah and introduce visitors to the experiences that give the Red Sea its distinctive character. Sela looks forward to delivering an occasion that reflects the excellence of the destination and the ambitions of Saudi Arabia’s marine tourism sector.”
The show’s October dates place the event naturally within the international yachting calendar, as the Mediterranean season approaches its end and attention turns towards winter destinations. The Red Sea offers an exceptional setting for this next journey, while Jeddah serves as its historic gateway, alongside a growing network of destinations extending along its coastline.
The Red Sea Yacht Show is supported by the Monaco Yacht Show, with the backing of BOAT International. It is being developed for yacht owners, prospective buyers, shipyards, brokers and designers, as well as the wider community contributing to shaping the future of luxury travel at sea.
