Cannes Yachting Festival, FranceCannes Yachting Festival

The Cannes Yachting Festival in France is Europe’s undisputed premier nautical event and a global platform where the world’s leading luxury brands converge. Established in 1978, it has become one of Europe’s three major yacht shows. In terms of business outcomes, exhibitors report high satisfaction, having secured high‑quality leads and an expanding international clientele, including Asian buyers from Eastern European markets as well as new customers. Some shipbuilders anticipate that their sales will return to pre‑pandemic levels, reflecting the latest global trends in the yachting industry.

Europe’s most glamorous yachting extravaganza—the Cannes Yachting Festival—will once again shine on the French Riviera. Amid the Mediterranean breeze and an aura of opulence, an immersive experience awaits, inviting you to explore the latest chapter in the world of yachts.

More than 710 luxury yachts and sailing vessels, ranging from 45‑meter motor yachts to elegant catamarans, will be on display; 670 international exhibitors will gather, bringing together the industry’s elite; and over 150 world‑premiere models will make their debut, setting the tone for future maritime trends. This edition introduces the “Innovation Route,” showcasing hybrid‑ and alternative‑energy yachts, cutting‑edge smart technologies, eco‑friendly designs, and low‑carbon navigation solutions.

This is a celebration of the sea, where luxury and innovation intertwine, and romance meets power. The Cannes Yachting Festival joins the world’s finest yachts on the azure shores of the Mediterranean, offering an unparalleled taste of quintessential French elegance.