Renowned for marking the start of the season, visitors to the Cannes Yachting Festival can expect to see a broad range of around 700 boats and yachts for sale, representing multiple niches in a grand showcase.
Growing substantially since its inaugural edition in 1977, this year's 50th anniversary event of the Cannes Yachting Festival promises to be nothing less than spectacular, with multiple yacht debuts, innovative launches, and ongoing live entertainment around the pontoons.
Yachts on show at Cannes
Adorning both ends of La Croisette, Vieux Port and Port Canto will be inviting visitors to explore a mix of sailing and motor yachts.
Showcasing LOAs between 5-50 metres, each marina has a seamless layout for easy movement between exhibits, plus on-hand representatives for guided tours and professional advice on yacht ownership and operation.
From speedy sportsboats to tenders and the most indulgent superyachts for sale, the Cannes Yachting Festival takes pride in hosting a broad range of niches to accommodate every type of yacht buyer.
Vieux Port is the main hub for motor yachts and home to the Superyacht Extension. Regularly welcoming some of the most well-known shipyards in the industry, Vieux Port is the marina to visit if you're looking for the latest and most innovative yachts hitting the market.
Some of the shipyards to be found at the 2027 Cannes Yachting Festival include Benetti, Sanlorenzo, and Princess.
Port Canto offers the best of the rest, including the largest in-water display of large sailing yachts, a specialist area of the latest water toys and tenders, plus an area for brokerage yachts; ideal for those looking to buy a yacht with a shorter wait on delivery.
Tickets and Access to the Cannes Yachting Festival
Various e-ticket options are available for the Cannes Yachting Festival, including:
- Single-day tickets
- Two-day ticket
- Industry professionals can purchase tickets for the first four days of the festival
*Please note that access to the boats on display is at the discretion of exhibitors, and it’s recommended to schedule appointments in advance to ensure availability.
For a heightened experience at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Platinum and VIP tickets are also available for the show, offering visitors a host of benefits which include:
- Access to VIP Clubs at both Vieux Port and Port Canto
- Dedicated concierge services and priority show entrances
- VIP water shuttles and courtesy cars for exhibit transfers
- Transfer to the show by helicopter from the airport
- Fine dining at the Panoramic and Skipper Restaurants
Cannes Yachting Festival 2027 Opening Times
Opening dates and times for the 2027 Cannes Yachting Festival are yet to be announced.
Highlights and Hospitality at the Cannes Yachting Festival
Bringing the show together between the exhibits, the Cannes Yachting Festival holds an array of additional attractions including the annual Concours d’Élégance parade of new and vintage yachts in the Bay of Cannes, and the Luxury Gallery with its premium selection of brands and boutiques.
Also keeping up the pace around the exhibits, ongoing watersports demonstrations and select sea trials get visitors out onto the water for an immersive first-hand taste of the yachting lifestyle.
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