ShowBoats International’s March 2012 issue features an exciting lineup of yachts spanning 112 to 288 feet, including three custom beauties and two production yachts with so many special qualities they were shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards.

For charter enthusiasts looking forward to the spring/summer season, we give you the inside scoop on how to get dockage for this year’s top events, such as the Monaco Grand Prix or the Summer Olympics. And if you are new to charter, we uncover yachts that are perfect for more low-key “starter charters.”

Our design focus this month looks at the tricky feat of incorporating water features on something that’s designed to move through water. But the results, both tranquil and entertaining, can be worth the trouble.

Finally, we head to the South Pacific to experience the blessed solitude of cruising the pristine Tuamotu Archipelago and to take in the cultural delights of seldom-visited Samoa.

Featured yachts in this month's issue include: