The Explorer Dock, located in the heart of the YCM Marina, offered a unique immersion into the world of modern maritime exploration. This dedicated showcase of expedition yachts highlighted an international fleet that reflected today’s diverse approaches to ocean discovery, combining technological innovation, scientific research and a strong commitment to marine conservation.
Inaugurated by Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General of the Yacht Club de Monaco, and Richard Wiese, President of The Explorers Club, the Explorer Dock stood out as a key destination for professionals and enthusiasts of maritime exploration, expedition yachts and ocean adventure.
Through these exceptional vessels and their missions, the Explorer Dock celebrated the spirit of exploration, maritime innovation and ocean preservation, offering visitors an inspiring and immersive experience at the forefront of contemporary maritime exploration.
38,2 m | Maori Yacht | 2022
45 m | Timmerman Yachts | 2009
22,3 m | Extra Yachts | 2022
52 m | Damen Refit
61,61 m | ARES Yachts | 2026 | SEA Index® 4*
26 m | MH Corbin | 1992 | SEA Index® 5*
35.9m | SilverYachts | 2024
The Yachting Student Fair stood out as the must-attend event for discovering careers in yachting. In an industry constantly striving for excellence and innovation, this day enabled younger generations to meet leaders from the maritime industry. The objective was clear: to inspire new vocations and support the transformation of maritime careers toward high-performance and responsible standards.
Monday, March 23 marked the scientific highlight of the event with Exploration Day, a full day dedicated to the deep sea and coral reefs. Held in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco, it brought together leading partners such as the Monaco Scientific Centre and Coral Gardeners. With the participation of explorer Victor Vescovo, the day highlighted the concrete contributions of yachting to scientific research, as well as explorers’ commitment to preserving the planet.
A true operational pillar of the Yacht Club de Monaco, the 30th Captains’ Forum took place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. This key event brought together captains and industry leaders around a shared objective: deploying concrete solutions for sustainable yachting and optimized vessel management.
The event focused on innovations that could be directly implemented on board. Particular attention was given to hands-on workshops dedicated to the SEA Index®. This global benchmark tool, developed by the Yacht Club de Monaco, enables the effective measurement, comparison, and reduction of the environmental footprint of superyachts.
This technical forum offered a unique opportunity to turn environmental ambitions into tangible action, through exchanges centered on energy efficiency, clean technologies, and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
