The Cannes Yachting Festival will take place on the Côte d’Azur for six days, from Tuesday 8 September to Sunday 13 September. For sailors, the main action will once again be centred at Port Canto on the eastern side of the bay. According to the organisers, this is the world’s largest in-water exhibition for sailing boats, showcasing the latest monohulls and catamarans from numerous international shipyards.
The exhibition will showcase cruising yachts, performance cruisers and luxurious multihulls in a wide range of size categories. These will include numerous exciting premieres. Cannes 2026 will thus remain one of the most important international venues for new sailing yachts and the latest developments in yacht building. More than 700 sailing and motor boats, ranging in length from 5 to over 50 metres, will be on display at the show, presented by over 600 international exhibitors. In addition, a large number of suppliers will be showcasing a wide range of marine products. The organisers are expecting more than 55,000 visitors from all over the world.
Amel 50.2
Amel is revamping its entry-level model for long-distance cruising. The 50.2 is a completely new design featuring more contemporary lines, increased volume and a new interior. The sheltered cockpit and the consistent design concept remain unchanged.
- Fuselage length 15.79 m; width 4.99 m; weight 21.9 t; from 1,368,500 euros
Beneteau First 60
With the First 60, Beneteau is launching a new flagship to head up its sports range. The 17.60-metre fast cruiser combines a high-performance rig with a spacious cockpit, three comfortable cabins and a generous aft storage area.
- Hull length 17.60 m; beam 5.30 m; weight 22.2 t; from 1,487,500 euros
Bluewater 56
A concept from America, designed specifically for demanding ocean voyages, is being unveiled in Cannes. The Bluewater 56 features a sheltered, safe deck layout and can be largely customised in terms of its rigging, deck and interior fittings.
- Hull length 17.10 m; beam 4.90 m; weight 25.1 t; from approx. 1,500,000 euros
Boreal 56
With its latest model, the Brittany-based brand remains true to its reputation as a manufacturer of extremely robust aluminium explorer yachts. In the test (YACHTv 23/2025), the boat also demonstrated excellent sailing performance.
- Hull length 16.00 m; beam 4.94 m; weight 20.5 t; from 1,486,900 euros
Grand Soleil 60 LC
Cantiere del Pardo is expanding its Long Cruise range with a new flagship. This sporty cruising yacht combines elegant lines with a high level of comfort on long voyages, easy handling and a wide range of customisation options.
- Hull length 18.30 m; beam 5.80 m; weight 27.0 t; price unknown
Hallberg-Rassy 370
It looks great, sails superbly and, on top of that, is of the finest build quality. The new Hallberg-Rassy 370, too, uncompromisingly embodies the Swedish shipyard’s renowned high standards. You can read the full test report in YACHT 25/2025.
- Hull length 11.32 m; beam 3.75 m; weight 7.6 t; from 500,360 euros
Hanse 461
With the new 461, Hanse presents an exciting evolution of the successful Hanse 460. The 461 features a comprehensive redesign of the cockpit, and there are eight different layouts to choose from below deck.
- Hull length 14.60 m; beam 4.79 m; weight 12.6 t; from 392,580 euros
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455
The new flagship of Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey range. Designed by Marc Lombard, this yacht, just under 14 metres in length, features the tried-and-tested walkaround cockpit, offers plenty of space and is available with three or four cabins.
- Hull length 13.74 m; width 4.49 m; weight 10.9 t; from 420,300 euros
The Sun Odyssey 455 test report on YACHT online
Part 1: Design, concept and everything about sailing performance
Part 2: What the Jeanneau has to offer below deck
Neo 460 Roma
Lightweight, fast and built entirely from carbon fibre: the Neo 460 Roma combines sporty sailing performance with a modern, minimalist cruising concept. Ceccarelli Yacht Design is responsible for the design, which is clearly focused on performance.
- Hull length 14.00 m; width 4.40 m; weight 6.1 t; price unknown
Stem 50
Robust, safe and packed with clever design features: the Stem 50 from Italy is a 15-metre-long aluminium blue-water yacht designed for demanding long-distance cruising. A fixed keel, twin rudders, redundant systems and solid construction are the hallmarks of its design.
- Hull length 15.00 m; width 4.42 m; weight 15.0 t; from approx. 1,176,900 euros
Skaw A
The radical foiler-scow, the Skaw A, combines technology from offshore racing with the requirements of a comfortable cruising yacht. Its scow bow, swivel keel and retractable C-foils are designed to enable speeds of around 15 knots.
- Hull length 11.95 m; width 4.85 m; weight 5.0 t; from approx. 1,400,000 euros
All the information about the Cannes Yachting Festival
Opening hours: Tuesday 8 September to Sunday 13 September 2024, daily from 10 am to 7 pm. On Friday evening, the fair is open until 10 pm; on Sunday, it closes at 6 pm.
Location and how to get there: Port Canto and Vieux Port in Cannes. There are flights to Nice, as well as bus and train services to the exhibition centre in the city harbour. It is also possible to travel from Nice to the exhibition centre by water shuttle.
Admission prices: A one-day ticket for adults costs 40 euros; a two-day ticket costs 65 euros. Children aged 10 and under have free entry to the fair. The tickets are valid for entry to both exhibition sites. Tickets can be purchased online.
Links: Water shuttles and water taxis run between the ports of Port Canto and Vieux Port, and there are also buses running by land. Transport is free of charge for all trade fair visitors.
All information about the trade fair, as well as the online ticket office, can be found here: www.cannesyachtingfestival.com
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology