Charter yacht ELA go return to Monaco Yacht Show this month after her latest refit, wey dem complete in 2026. The 163.5ft (49.8m) Heesen charter yacht go join the attending fleet as replacement for superyacht FLYING DAGGER. Na her first appearance at the show since she make her global debut in Monaco in 2024. Dem build superyacht rental ELA in 2021, and she scheduled to dey on display for the duration of the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from September 23–26 at Port Hercule.
Charter yacht ELA first show to international yachting community at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, where Heesen showcase the 50m fast-displacement yacht as part of its display. She subsequently appear at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show alongside superyacht BOOK ENDS and charter yacht AFTER YOU. Her return to Monaco follow a 2026 refit, giving visitors chance to see the yacht after her latest work. Current show listings identify ELA as one of three Heesen charter yachts available to view during the event, along with superyacht charter RELIANCE and AFTER YOU.
Exterior areas onboard ELA arrange around expansive sundeck, with Jacuzzi, loungers, and outdoor bar providing space for relaxed days at anchor. A beach club and hydraulic swim platform bring guests closer to water, while outdoor cinema offer another way to use decks after sunset. Her shallow 2.16m (7’1″) draft also give crew greater flexibility when selecting anchorages during her charters in Mediterranean, while at-anchor stabilizers design to improve comfort when yacht dey stationary. For active charter days, motor yacht charter ELA carry two Sea-Doo GTX 300 LTD Jet Skis, two F5S SEABOBs, an E-Foil Fliteboard, and a Flyboard. Two paddleboards and three Hobie kayaks provide quieter ways to explore water, while scuba-diving and snorkeling equipment support time beneath surface. A waterslide add another option for families, and there are also two Schiller Bikes for exploring ashore or around marina. The 11.5m (37’9″) Fjord tender provide additional capability for transfers and excursions away from charter yacht.
Inside, ELA features contemporary interiors by Cristiano Gatto Design, with accommodation and social spaces arrange across six cabins. Wellness na recurring element, with dedicated gym and sauna complementing beach club and outdoor Jacuzzi. Also onboard are owner’s study, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications, while entertainment setup include outdoor cinema and karaoke. Together, these spaces give guests options for quieter downtime as well as more social evenings onboard. Accommodation layout comprise full-beam owner’s suite with own study, full-beam VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The configuration allow ELA to accommodate up to 12 guests, with twin cabins providing additional flexibility for families and groups traveling together. The luxury yacht charter carry up to nine crew, while owner’s suite and VIP dey positioned on main deck, separating principal guest accommodation from lower-deck cabins.
ELA go dey in Monaco from September 23–26, 2026, giving prospective charter guests and industry visitors chance to step aboard following her 2026 refit. Her return also bring Heesen yacht back to show where she first make global debut two years earlier.
For people wey wan reach Monaco Yacht Show without parking headache, parking and traffic in Monaco dey notoriously difficult during show, and with this year’s edition drawing crowds to Port Hercule from 23rd to 26th September, Prince’s Government dey urge visitors to leave car at home. Free buses across network and park-and-ride at edge of city dey promoted as simplest ways to reach show without joining queues. Travel on Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco (CAM) network free from 18th to 30th September, covering build-up, show itself and dismantling afterwards. The free travel apply to every line, including bus boat, N1 and N2 night services and on-demand ClicBus — part of wider government scheme wey waive bus fares during Principality’s major events. For those coming from further afield, government point to train and regional Zou! bus network as best-suited options on busiest days. Drivers wey cannot avoid bringing car dey steered towards Parking des Salines, park-and-ride at western entrance to Principality, reached via Albert II tunnel or Jardin Exotique roundabout. With ample capacity, e let visitors skip city-centre traffic and reach Port Hercule show site quickly, on foot or by CAM bus, at rates show’s organisers say dey up to 50% cheaper than central car parks. Since April 2025, spaces can be booked in advance through resa.parkings.mc platform, for anything from half a day to 14 days, with preferential rates and unlimited entries and exits during reserved slot. Outside free-bus periods, drivers parking at Salines fit also claim 10-journey pass for entire bus network on presentation of their parking ticket — benefit wey dey run year-round.
