The Pulse of Luxury Boating

Sunseeker’s Manhattan 94 has been awarded Best Exterior Profile in her size category at the World Yacht Trophies 2026, held during the Cannes Yachting Festival. The win comes at the end of an exceptional week for the yacht, which made her global debut at the festival and drew strong interest from customers, international media and industry professionals. 

World Yacht Trophies: The Festival’s Grand Finale 

Widely regarded as the closing highlight of the yachting festival, the World Yacht Trophies bring together leading shipyards, designers and innovators, all competing for some of the industry’s most sought-after accolades. As the sun sets over Cannes, the industry gathers on the beach outside the iconic Carlton Hotel to celebrate the finest achievements in yacht design and engineering. 

A Standout Week for the Manhattan 94 

Throughout the festival, visitors praised the Manhattan 94 for her striking profile, innovative design and commanding presence on the water. The Best Exterior Profile award recognises that design and marks a fitting end to her debut week. 

Sharing the Moment with the Owners of Hull One 

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came when the owners of Hull One joined the Sunseeker team on stage. Having worked closely with Sunseeker throughout the build journey, they shared their pride in the yacht they had helped craft alongside the team, adding to the meaning of the award. 

Mark Chinery (Sales Director at Sunseeker International), said: 

“To receive this award for the Manhattan 94 at the end of her global debut week is incredibly special. There is a huge amount of dedication, expertise and passion that goes into creating a yacht of this calibre, so to see her celebrated on one of the industry’s biggest stages is a proud moment for everyone involved.” 

He added: 

“What made the evening even more meaningful was sharing it alongside the owners of Hull One. After working together throughout the build journey, handing over the yacht and then standing together to accept this award felt like the perfect culmination of all that hard work.” 

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