A 16.1-metre entry in the Port Vell line-up
The FIM Regina 500 is listed among the power yachts at Barcelona International Boat Show, taking place at Marina Port Vell from 14 to 18 October 2026. The show's official on-water catalogue places the model at 16.1 metres long with a 4.40-metre beam, squarely inside Luxury Yacht Guide's 12.00–23.99-metre coverage. The listing confirms a planned display; it should not be presented as evidence of a brand-new model or a world premiere.
FIM has positioned the 500 Regina around flexible family use rather than the accommodation density of a much larger yacht. Visitors can evaluate circulation between the cockpit, saloon and bathing platform while speaking to the exhibitor about the equipment package aboard the particular display vessel.
Two or three cabins below decks
The manufacturer's model information identifies arrangements with two or three cabins and sleeping accommodation for four to six. This offers buyers a choice between devoting more space to individual rooms and expanding the number of guests who can remain overnight. In practice, a couple using the boat for longer trips may assess storage and access differently from a family expecting regular visitors.
Berth count alone does not establish comfort. Owners should inspect headroom, ventilation, galley storage, washrooms and how guests move at night while the vessel is under way. The optional arrangement needs to be confirmed against the actual yacht's specification, because exhibition boats and brochure configurations are not always identical.
Propulsion and cruising logistics
FIM lists Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, with a stated fuel capacity of 1,500 litres and a freshwater capacity of 330 litres. Those numbers support a preliminary discussion of cruising habits but do not give a verified endurance or speed figure for a specific installed engine option. Range is strongly influenced by load, sea state, engine choice and the speed an owner elects to maintain.
IPS installations also bring questions about service access, haul-out provision and engineering support in the owner's usual cruising region. A buyer considering Mediterranean use should compare the manoeuvring assistance with the way the boat behaves at sea, where balanced handling and visibility can be more important than a polished berth-side demonstration.
What to check during the Barcelona visit
The 500 Regina's 4.40-metre beam creates a useful proportion for living space while remaining within the berth width expected of many conventional motor-yacht marinas. Visitors should still check the mooring constraints of their home harbour rather than assume a berth intended for a shorter or narrower boat will be suitable.
The Barcelona display offers an opportunity to examine a real 16.1-metre yacht in the context of alternatives from several builders. A meaningful inspection will ask how the selected layout accommodates realistic ownership routines, what equipment is standard, and which support arrangements the manufacturer can provide after delivery. The official boat-show catalogue and FIM model specifications underpin the information reported here.
