Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 opens

The Cannes Yachting Festival opens its gates today with 700 vessels on display by more than 640 exhibitors.

The 2024 edition runs for six days with a showcase of monohull, multihull, sailing, motor, rigid and semi-rigid hull, new and previously-owned yachts ranging from five to 45-metres.

More than 120 yachts will be launched at the boat show this year.

“Today, Europe’s biggest in-water boat show is opening its doors… This year, we are pleased to be accommodating 700 boats in both ports with areas that have been reorganised so that the way around the boat show is clearer and even more enjoyable for visitors,” says festival director, Sylvie Ernoult.

This year, there will be 355 new 12 to 45-metre motor boats in water with rigid, semi-rigid, mono- or multihulls plus all the equipment manufacturers and service companies related to this industry on one side, and the sailing world on the other side in Port Canto, with 120 new monohull and multihull boats averaging 16 metres long, the brokerage sector, with around 45 previously owned boats from 25 metres in water, and the water toys/toys area. This year, Port Canto is also home to the brand-new Power Boat Marina with 175 boats up to 13 metres.

According to the organisers, Port Canto – with its new Power Boat Marina – will almost equal the Vieux Port in terms of the number of boats on display. For the first time, visitors will be able to go all the way round Port Canto, in a 2.5km loop. The new area dedicated to power boats will cover around 2,000m² and provide more than 300m of linear quayside to present 175 motor boats (135 in water and 40 ashore), with rigid or semi-rigid hulls. A selection of outboard engines suitable for these boat sizes will also be presented next to the boats.

New for 2024, Cannes is launching an Innovation Route aimed at raising awareness among environmentally conscious attendees. Around 40 exhibitors will present eco-efficient solutions designed to mitigate the marine industry’s environmental impact on oceans and ecosystems. The Innovation Route will be featured at both festival ports, marked with special signage to guide visitors.

The full list of exhibitors for Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 can be found online.

Boat launches at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

AXOPAR

Location: POWER048, POWER149, QML003 and QML162

The innovative Finnish boatbuilder will be exhibiting the Axopar 29XC Cross-Cabin, the Axopar 25 and a new model to be unveiled at Cannes. Also on show will be the Axopar 37ST Sun-Top and Axopar 45XT Cross-Top.

AZIMUT YACHTS SEADECK 7

Location: JETEE004

The Italian boatbuilder hosts the world premiere of the Seadeck 7, Azimut’s hybrid-powered monohull designed for long cruises. Its innovative technologies reduce its carbon emissions by up to 40 per cent.

BENETEAU GROUPE 

Location: various

The latest addition to the successful Swift Trawler range – the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 – makes its debut at Cannes this year. Also on show will be the Beneteau Gran Tourismo 41 and 45, and the Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 and 62.

BRABUS SHADOW 1000 SUN TOP SIGNATURE EDITION

Location: QML003

The Finnish boatbuilder presents its world premiere of the Shadow 1000 – its fastest motor monohull ever built. It is equipped with two 4.6-litre Mercury V8 500R racing engines with 1000hp, handling made for racing and custom manufacturing.

PARDO GT75 AND GRAND SOLEIL 52P

Location: Pardo GT75 PAN207. Grand Soleil 52P Sail211

Cantiere del Pardo will debut two models: the Pardo GT75 and the Grand Soleil 52 Performance.

EVO YACHTS R4+

Location: QSP144

This new 13-metre yacht makes its world debut at Cannes and builds on the success of Evo R+, with a closed deck solution, plus a new strikingly designed aluminium hardtop and beach area. The beach area, takes the form of a multi-function custom stern platform, adding an extra metre in length to the boat when extended.

FIART P58

A new P-Line flagship for the Italian builder will make its debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.

FOUNTAINE PAJOT THIRA 80

Location: SAIL118

The French yacht builder hosts the world premiere of the Thira 80. The new style offers spaces not seen on other models of this size: two side cockpits with opening wings, an entirely sea-facing beach club and storage areas designed for toys such as forward lockers for paddleboards.

LAGOON 43

Location: SAIL002

Lagoon has redesigned catamaran access for this new model by creating an additional opening at the rear of the hulls. This solution is designed to make traversing between the boat and the dock easier and adds to the volume inside.

PRINCESS S65 and S80

Location: JETEE002/114

Princess Yachts has a nine-model line-up at Cannes this year, which includes two world premieres – the Princess S65 and Princess S80.

The UK luxury boatbuilder will have a nine-model lineup at Cannes with two world premieres – the Princess S65 and Princess S80.

The Princess S80 has two high-performance V12 engines. This new sportbridge yacht is designed to offer an excellent driving experience, with added versatility and a sleek profile. The F50, V55, F65, Y72, X80, Y85 and X95 will also be showcased.

PERSHING GTX116

Location: JETEE005

At 35 metres, the new Pershing GTX116 retains the brand’s characteristic sporty lines and stands out above all for its generous living areas and capacity on board (five cabins, six bathrooms and up to 20 passengers).

SANLORENZO SP92 & SL86A

Location: JETEE003

Represented by Sanlorenzo Yachts UK, the SP92 and SL86A will make their world premieres at Cannes.

The SP92 is the second boat in the SP range. According to the Italian brand, the structure is designed to reduce environmental impact and maximise energy efficiency.

Sunseeker 100 YACHT

Two new Sunseeker models will feature in the UK yacht builder’s nine-yacht lineup. The 100 Yacht will have its global debut, while the Predator 65 will be available to view at its first European boat show. Sunseeker will also exhibit the Manhattan 55, Manhattan 68, 65 Sport Yacht and 90 Ocean.

TANKOA T450

Location: SYE004

The first 45-metre boat from Tankoa, and also the largest of the festival. The T450 makes its world premiere at Cannes and is made of steel and aluminium and can be equipped with hybrid propulsion.

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How to get around at Cannes Yachting Festival

All visitors and exhibitors can use the sea shuttle service which connects the two ports, with three boarding points in the Vieux Port and two points in Port Canto. Departures are every 15 minutes.