Making her presence known at the show, M/Y Mabelle II, the A80 received the Best Bespoke Interior Design award on September 12, with the jury highlighting the yacht’s living spaces and the extent to which its design has been adapted to the owners’ requirements.
About the World Yachts Trophies
Held annually during the Cannes Yachting Festival, the World Yachts Trophies recognize motor yachts and superyachts launched during the preceding year across a range of categories.
The 2026 edition of the awards ceremony took place on September 12 at the Carlton Cannes, with around 30 trophies presented to yachts selected by a jury comprising journalists and yachting experts.
The awards form part of a gala evening that concludes with the Yachts Parade, bringing a selection of yachts into the Bay of Cannes for a captivating nighttime display.
Arcadia A80 - A Proven Showcase of Interior Design
Rather than recognizing a new model launch, the award for Best Bespoke Interior Design focuses on how the A80 platform has been adapted for a specific owner.
The third hull was developed through an extensive customization process covering the layout, finishes, furniture, and decorative details, resulting in interiors that differ from the standard interpretation of the Arcadia A80.
The approach reflects the A80's position within Arcadia's portfolio as a platform that can be extensively tailored without moving away from the design principles established for the model.
Natural light, open views, and a strong connection with the water remain central to the layout, while the interior configuration of the motor yacht can be adapted to the requirements of individual owners.
The A80 project fully embodies our vision of contemporary yachting
Founder and CEO
Arcadia Yachts
Inside the A80
The A80 is the first Raised Pilot House model from Arcadia and is designed around maximizing usable living space within its 24-meter-class hull.
Its wide-body configuration creates a broad interior footprint, while large glazed surfaces bring natural light into the main living areas and strengthen the visual connection with the surrounding environment.
In addition, the design of the Arcadia A80 comes with the option to be specced with five cabins, including an owner's suite. This arrangement gives the A80 an accommodation layout more commonly associated with larger superyachts, while maintaining separate crew quarters forward.
Another defining feature is the upper deck, which provides 80 square meters of usable outdoor space. Combined with the main deck and other exterior areas, the arrangement gives the yacht several distinct settings for dining, socializing and relaxing while underway or at anchor.
The third hull, M/Y Mabelle II, demonstrates how this underlying layout can be reworked through owner-led customization. The result is an A80 that retains the model's core emphasis on space, natural light, and connection with the sea while introducing a more individual approach to its interior design.
The award adds a further distinction to the A80 following its appearance around the pontoons of the Cannes Yachting Festival and highlights a growing focus within the sector on personalization at the model-platform level, rather than limiting bespoke design to larger superyachts.
Missed the Cannes show but want to attend next year? Find out more in the YachtBuyer Guide to the 2027 Cannes Yachting Festival.
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