Berthon UK
(Lymington, Hampshire - UK)
Sue Grant
sue.grant@berthon.co.uk
0044 (0)1590 679 222
Berthon Scandinavia
(Henån, Sweden)
Magnus Kullberg
magnus.kullberg@berthonscandinavia.se
0046 304 694 000
Berthon Spain
(Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
Simon Turner
simon.turner@berthoninternational.com
0034 639 701 234
Berthon USA
(Rhode Island, USA)
Jennifer Stewart
jennifer.stewart@berthonusa.com
001 401 846 8404
April 20th, 2026
SOLARIS 74 RS │ LUMINOUS III
Solaris Yachts kicked off 2025 at boot Düsseldorf, presenting the Solaris 64 RS alongside the world premiere of the new Solaris 55. The new 55 exhibited was hull number two, built for a UK client and scheduled for delivery in April. She hit the water with a superb specification for unlimited cruising and spirited sailing, driven by her carbon rig and extensive North 3Di sail wardrobe. Initial cruising is planned for the Mediterranean, with further voyages in future seasons. This launch was closely followed by a 64 RS, again for a UK client. So, a very busy spring!
Another highlight of the Solaris year is the Solaris Cup at the end of May and beginning of June. Once again, a huge number of owners and crew made the annual pilgrimage to Porto Rotondo in Sardinia to enjoy the now legendary Solaris hospitality, entertainment, general bonhomie, and of course, the sailing! For any Solaris owner within striking distance, please don’t miss it in 2026.
Beginning in 2026, Berthon are the appointed agents for Solaris Yachts in the Balearics. Berthon has a well-established global network with headquarters in the UK and offices in Newport RI, Palma de Mallorca, Orust, Sweden, and representation in Italy. With a strong foothold in Palma already in both sales and service, we are a perfect fit to represent Solaris Yachts in the Balearics. Based in our Palma office, Berthon will offer a dedicated point of contact for both new and existing Solaris clients. Our first important date is the Palma International Boat Show (29 April – 2 May 2026), where we will show the Solaris 50 and the Solaris 64 RS.
We have an ever-increasing cohort of Solaris owners from the Mediterranean, Australia, South America and, of course, the UK. It is always pleasing to hear about their adventures during the season. OHANA, a 64 RS, while enjoying cruising, has also been demonstrating her prowess on the racecourse. Meanwhile, 74 RS LUMINOUS is enjoying a break from the World ARC on the Gold Coast, Australia. The Mediterranean remains a popular cruising ground, and with Berthon Solaris can spread throughout Croatia, Greece, Italy, the South of France, and the Balearics. A number of owners have Atlantic crossings planned for the coming year to extend their seasons and stretch their yacht’s legs offshore.
Laurels, as they say, are not made for resting on. There is a constant drive to improve and innovate. Advances in design, technology, and materials create opportunities for exciting new models. There is always something on the drawing board. 2026 will see a revised Solaris 44, with a sportier look, and plans for a new 80 RS are also underway. Following the success of the recently launched 74 RS, this is an exciting prospect that will set new standards in performance, styling, and luxury.
Since joining forces with Solaris Yachts in 2017, we have sold a significant number of new builds. As time passes, these yachts naturally begin to appear on the brokerage market as owners move up the range. Through our network and close relationships within the Solaris community, we have access to a range of brokerage Solaris yachts. Not everyone wants to embark on a new build, and sometimes a brokerage Solaris can fit the bill perfectly. Ask us about the pre-owned Solaris Yachts we have available.
We are often asked about the commissioning and hand-over process, as it frequently takes place at the yard in Aquileia, so we thought it useful to share an insight based on last year’s handovers.
With the Düsseldorf show behind us, and longer, warmer days approaching, it was soon time to hop back on the plane to the Solaris yard and prepare the first two yachts of the season for their handovers. They had been ordered some 18 months previously.
Typically, we join the process in the final stage, one week ahead of the planned hand-over.
The Solaris yard is ideally located on the River Natissa, flowing into the northern Adriatic. The yachts are launched at the yard, where initial engine, generator and water system tests are carried out before motoring south to the Grado peninsula for mast stepping. The yacht is then moved from the shallow Venetian lagoon waters of Grado to the deep water at Marina Monfalcone, providing quick access to open sea at all tide states.
Our work involves rigorous sea trials to test systems in real conditions, check sails, rig tune and instrument calibration, and fault-find ahead of handover. We find that this extra step eliminates many of the niggles that can take the shine off the early months of ownership.
Our first handover was a stunning 64 RS hull number 22, a very fully equipped yacht with Hall Spars carbon rigging and full bluewater cruising specification. The 64 RS is typically the largest owner-driven model in the range, and hull 22 was sailed by an experienced couple in their seventies, with no crew.
Our second handover was the Solaris 55-02, similarly equipped for bluewater cruising but with racing options including an Axxon carbon rig and three-speed winches. The owner had been involved in the development of the design, signing while the project was still on the drawing board.
Both yachts were sailed to Montenegro to complete purchase without VAT. The 300 nautical mile passage takes around 24 hours non-stop and serves as a useful shakedown cruise. The yard places an experienced skipper onboard to ensure paperwork is completed correctly. We then usually depart within hours and sail to Brindisi for re-entry into the EU, where the yacht can remain tax-free for up to 18 months on an EU Temporary Arrangement, after which the cycle can be repeated.
The yard is in full swing with only a small number of build slots remaining for 2026. New designs are already on the slip, and the passion for the brand continues to grow.
We look forward with excitement and enthusiasm to 2026.
