Discover the Prospective Transformation of the Mediterranean, Super Yacht Capital of the World

Visualise the Mediterranean, a cerulean world teeming with activity, its waters kissed by the bow of thousands of superyachts. Picture a majestic arc stretching from Gocek in Turkey through the vibrant heart of Sardinia, and finally culminating at the gateway to the Atlantic, Gibraltar. This is the landscape of the primary cruising grounds, spanning a robust 2,000 nautical miles, a vibrant marine playground that perennially beckons a convergence of super yachts and high-end sailors.

The Balearic Marine Cluster astutely instated the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum, focusing on strategic marine hubs outfitted with modern marina infrastructure and adept refit centres that string together the superyacht dream from Gocek to Gibraltar. The gamut includes iconic locations like Antalya, Istanbul, Rhodes, Athens, Montenegro, Ancona, Malta, Sicily, Naples, Livorno, Viareggio, La Spezia, Genoa, Antibes, Toulon, Marseille, Barcelona, Valencia, and Palma De Mallorca.

Equipping and upgrading these facilities is not a task for the fainthearted. It demands shrewd negotiations and alliance building with local governments, port authorities, tourism boards, regional business associations, customs offices, environmentalists and other competing industries. Coordinating and harmonizing these diverse interests towards a common goal is the key to directing investments and development to facilitate the anticipated superyacht surge.

Superyacht hubs need to reinvigorate today to meet tomorrow’s demand. Future-proofing and upgrading these regional nerve centres to manage the escalating demand for refit and services require long-term vision and concrete actions. As we encounter fresh affluence and prospective clientele stepping into the market, their expectations necessitate an evolution. We need to rethink our strategies and redefine the way we foster and facilitate the fleet.

Assertive regional superyacht associations are positively influencing stakeholders and authorities. Yachts are no longer the mere playthings of the world’s crème de la crème but significant contributors to economic value, skills development, employment, and strategic investment. The Mediterranean Superyacht Forum’s goal is to catalyze the creation of a roadmap to optimize the crucial superyacht market’s playground and homeport- The Mediterranean.