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

    By Nell Lewis

    Updated 1119 GMT (1919 HKT) October 18, 2018

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    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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