Monaco Yacht Show: How the super rich are saving the seas

    By Nell Lewis

    Updated 1119 GMT (1919 HKT) October 18, 2018

    As the second smallest country in the world, Monaco has hosted the biggest, most prestigious and important event in the yachting calendar for the past 28 years -- and it's garnered quite a reputation: the Monaco Yacht Show. We take a look at some of the yachts on display this year.
    Photos: 2018 Monaco Yacht Show: A look at some of the yachts on showcase
    Monaco Yacht Show – As the second smallest country in the world, Monaco has hosted the biggest, most prestigious and important event in the yachting calendar for the past 28 years -- and it's garnered quite a reputation: the Monaco Yacht Show. We take a look at some of the yachts on display this year.
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    Sanlorenzo's 171ft superyacht Seven Sins which will be on show at the Monaco Yacht Show features a beach club and tender garage.
    Photos: 2018 Monaco Yacht Show: A look at some of the yachts on showcase
    Seven Sins – Sanlorenzo's 171ft superyacht Seven Sins which will be on show at the Monaco Yacht Show features a beach club and tender garage.
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    Seven Sin features a float-in tender garage which also transforms into a beach club -- which has fold-down side balconies and is fully equipped with a gym and sauna.
    Photos: 2018 Monaco Yacht Show: A look at some of the yachts on showcase
    Seven Sins – Seven Sin features a float-in tender garage which also transforms into a beach club -- which has fold-down side balconies and is fully equipped with a gym and sauna.
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    Seven Sins also features extensive use of glass on board within its design.
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    Seven Sins – Seven Sins also features extensive use of glass on board within its design.
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    For $38.8M, Heesen Yacht's Quite Essential could be yours. It features a pool with a waterfall, a hammam and a jacuzzi on its sun deck.
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    Quite Essential – For $38.8M, Heesen Yacht's Quite Essential could be yours. It features a pool with a waterfall, a hammam and a jacuzzi on its sun deck.
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    It also features a gym and spa facilities, including a steam and massage room. Quite Essential also has the largest owners' stateroom seen on any of Heesen's yachts.
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    Quite Essential – It also features a gym and spa facilities, including a steam and massage room. Quite Essential also has the largest owners' stateroom seen on any of Heesen's yachts.
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    Built in 1999, Amels' 251ft Boadicea was recently refitted in 2017.
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    Boadicea – Built in 1999, Amels' 251ft Boadicea was recently refitted in 2017.
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    The yacht boasts a private owner's deck, master suite with terrace, cinema and private saloon.
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    Boadicea – The yacht boasts a private owner's deck, master suite with terrace, cinema and private saloon.
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    Boadicea also has a lavish interior and can sleep up to 16 guests.
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    Boadicea – Boadicea also has a lavish interior and can sleep up to 16 guests.
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    Its bedrooms feature his and hers bathrooms, a spacious shower and Jacuzzi, and also 180 degree panoramic views.
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    Boadicea – Its bedrooms feature his and hers bathrooms, a spacious shower and Jacuzzi, and also 180 degree panoramic views.
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