The 44th Palm Beach International Boat Show arrives March 25-29 with AB Yachts among its most compelling participants. The Italian shipyard brings serious credentials to Florida waters, operating under the Next Yacht Group umbrella with a reputation built on speed, innovation, and uncompromising design standards since 1992.
Their star attraction? The AB110, a 33.70-metre superyacht that claimed victory at the World Superyacht Awards 2025 in the Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts category for vessels measuring 30-39.9 metres. The award wasn’t a surprise to anyone familiar with AB Yachts’ aerospace-influenced approach to yacht construction.
Performance Credentials That Matter
The AB110 exceeds 43 knots through triple waterjet propulsion. That’s fast enough to satisfy owners who demand genuine performance from their 110-foot superyacht, not just the promise of it. Twin Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilisers handle the comfort equation, reducing rolling motion during spirited cruising or in challenging conditions.
The advanced composite hull construction makes this speed possible while maintaining structural integrity. AB Yachts learned these techniques from aerospace applications, where weight optimization can mean life or death. Here, it means the difference between adequate performance and the kind that makes your pulse quicken.
A 1.30-metre draft opens up cruising grounds that deeper vessels can’t touch. Secluded Caribbean bays, Mediterranean coves, Bahamian shallows. The AB110 goes where others can’t follow. Similar attention to performance excellence can be found across the luxury yacht industry, as evidenced by developments like Heesen Yachts’ extensive 2026 construction programme.
Archea Associati’s Design Vision
The collaboration with architecture studio Archea Associati produced something special. They understood that performance and luxury don’t compete when properly executed. The result integrates cutting-edge technology with sustainability measures that don’t compromise the vessel’s character.
Carbon fibre appears throughout, from the flybridge stairways to interior elements. It’s not decoration. This aerospace material reduces weight while adding structural strength, contributing directly to the AB110’s impressive speed capabilities. The visual impact happens to be striking, but function drives the choice.
The inward-sloping windscreen improves aerodynamics while creating the AB110’s distinctive profile. Form follows function, then becomes beautiful in the process.
Outdoor Spaces That Work
The aft relaxation area flows naturally into the surrounding environment. No barriers between guests and the sea beyond comfortable seating and intelligent layout. The panoramic flybridge commands impressive views while providing weather protection when conditions demand it.
Those carbon fibre stairways connecting deck levels aren’t just functional. They’re sculpture that happens to provide access, engineered for strength and finished to aerospace standards.
Interior Design Philosophy
Continuous teak flooring flows throughout the vessel’s interior spaces, creating visual continuity between indoor and outdoor areas. Ultra-light glass technology maximizes natural light while reducing overall weight. The climate control systems balance energy efficiency with passenger comfort, supporting sustainability objectives without sacrificing luxury expectations.
Four cabins accommodate ten guests comfortably. The layout provides privacy when desired, communal spaces when the mood strikes. Bright, airy interiors feel connected to the marine environment rather than isolated from it. This level of craftsmanship echoes the attention to detail found in luxury automotive interiors, such as the Bentley Bentayga Artenara Edition’s tri-colour interior design.
Next AI-Integrated System Technology
The proprietary Next AI-Integrated System operates independently of internet connectivity. No dead zones, no service interruptions, no dependency on external networks. The system manages lighting, climate control, entertainment, and operational scenarios through an intuitive interface that actually works when you need it.
Continuous monitoring of operational data enhances security and system reliability. The artificial intelligence learns patterns and preferences while maintaining complete local functionality. It’s yacht technology that serves the owner rather than requiring constant accommodation.
American Market Strategy
Palm Beach represents crucial territory for AB Yachts’ international expansion. The American luxury yacht market appreciates European craftsmanship combined with innovative technology, creating ideal conditions for the Italian shipyard’s particular strengths.
AB Yachts’ current range spans from the AB 80 to the flagship AB 130, offering consistent performance standards across multiple size categories. The brand’s aerospace heritage influences every model, ensuring smooth, quiet, vibration-free cruising regardless of which vessel owners choose.
Since 1992, AB Yachts has pushed high-performance yacht design boundaries through aerospace industry expertise. The Next Yacht Group integration provides additional resources while preserving the distinctive character that defines the brand.
Sustainability Without Compromise
The AB110 balances extreme performance with environmental consciousness. Sustainability measures extend beyond regulatory compliance to encompass responsible luxury that resonates with sophisticated owners. Performance and environmental responsibility work together rather than against each other.
This approach enhances the ownership proposition by ensuring that thrilling performance doesn’t come at environmental expense. Modern luxury yacht buyers refuse to choose between excitement and responsibility. The AB110 proves they don’t have to. This philosophy extends across the luxury sector, where innovation meets tradition, as demonstrated by automotive achievements like Bugatti’s final W16 Mistral hypercar.
The vessel’s presence at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026 demonstrates luxury yachting’s continued evolution toward vessels that integrate performance, comfort, technology, and environmental responsibility into packages that satisfy owners who won’t compromise on any element of their yachting experience.
*Images: Gionata Xerra
