Serving as a top-tier venue for industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge technologies, and set trends in the world of luxury yacht design, the Cannes Yachting Festival will be held across both Vieux Port and Port Canto, and is anticipated to welcome approximately 55,000 visitors throughout the duration.
Initially called the "Festival de la Plaisance," this prominent European boat show has grown substantially since its launch in 1977. Today, it presents a stunning selection of 700 boats and yachts for sale, ranging in length from 5m to 50m (16ft to 164ft).
Yachts on show at Cannes
At the heart of the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, the dynamic Vieux Port, located beneath the Suquet, will be a central hub, hosting most of the attending motor yachts. The Superyacht Extension will feature a prestigious display of superyachts, measuring from 25m to 55m (82ft to 180ft).
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a variety of yacht styles, such as sports yachts, flybridge yachts, and trawlers, with lengths between 10m and 34m (33ft to 111.5ft).
Port Canto, located across the bay, focuses mainly on boats in the 8-12m (26ft to 39ft) range. It also features designated areas for pre-owned yachts, with brokers on hand to assist with any questions or inquiries.
In addition to the brokerage area, the Port Canto features dedicated areas for multiple niches including a Toys section, plus the number one fleet of large sailing yachts.
For those looking for the latest boats for sale, a dedicated marina hosts 170 boats, including around 140 motorboats ranging from 8m in length on the water to about 30 boats displayed on land. Visitors can expect to see a variety of rigid and semi-rigid hulls in this specialist zone, along with a prominent display of outboard engines at the entrance of the exhibition area.
Tickets and Access to the Cannes Yachting Festival
Explore various e-ticket options for the Cannes Yachting Festival:
- Single-day tickets
- Two-day ticket
- Industry professionals can purchase tickets for the first four days of the festival
Please note that access to boats is at the discretion of exhibitors, and it’s recommended to schedule appointments in advance to ensure availability.
VIP and Platinum tickets are also available at the Cannes Yachting Festival, providing ticketholders with a range of benefits including:
- Access to VIP Clubs at both Vieux Port and Port Canto
- Concierge services and priority show entrances
- VIP water shuttles and courtesy cars for convenient exhibit transfers
- Guided boat tours to explore top yachts on display
- Transfer to the show by helicopter from the airport
- Fine dining at the Panoramic and Skipper Restaurants
Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 Opening Times
The 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival is scheduled to run from 9 - 14 September.
Opening times:
- Tuesday 9 –Thursday 11: 10 AM–7 PM
- Friday 12: 10 AM–10 PM
- Saturday 13: 10 AM–7 PM
- Sunday 14: 10 AM–6 PM
Highlights and Hospitality at Cannes
In addition to the dazzling selection of yachts, the Cannes Yachting Festival features exclusive areas dedicated to tenders, water toys, and the Luxury Gallery, where top-tier retail brands and curated exhibitors display their merchandise and innovative products in the prestigious Palais des Festivals.
Along with premier shopping experiences, visitors can enjoy live demonstrations of cutting-edge watersports gear and witness the annual Concours d’Élégance, which showcases a stunning array of vintage and contemporary yachts parading gracefully along the picturesque Bay of Cannes.
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