Cannes Yachting Festival 2025: Lots of visitors, a great atmosphere and a firework display of innovations

With a total of over 600 exhibitors, 710 boats on display and 55,000 visitors, the event on the Côte d'Azur is one of the most important European boat shows alongside Boot Düsseldorf, which takes place in January. Among the Inwater shows, Cannes is by far the largest event in Europe. As in the previous year, the trade fair took place in two neighbouring harbours. Sailing yachts, catamarans and smaller motorboats were exhibited in Port Canto on the east side of the bay. In the Vieux Port, right in the centre of the city of Cannes, the manufacturers of motor yachts and superyachts were guests, as well as many suppliers on the harbour forecourt.

The evening event organised by our magazines YACHT, BOOTE and BOOTE Exclusiv u was a premiere. In cooperation with yacht insurer Pantaenius, the publishing house Delius-Klasing hosted an after-show reception on Wednesday evening. Around one hundred invited guests responded to the call of our magazines and spent an evening with sundowners in front of the breathtaking view of the sunset over the Vieux Port.

Exciting premieres again this year

There were a large number of new sailing yachts and catamarans on show at Port Canto this year. We have briefly summarised the most important premieres below. You can also see the first photos of each boat in the large gallery above.

Balance 580: Ambitious line extension at Balance Catamarans in South Africa. The new flagship Balance 580 is making its world debut at the trade fair in Cannes. The catamaran has a very performance-orientated basic design.
Hull length 17.78 m; width 8.60 m; weight 16.7 tonnes; from 2.95 million euros

Bali 5.2: The new model is based on the larger flagship Bali 5.8 and is characterised by an unusual variety of different versions for owners as well as for charter use. Click here for the detailed presentation at YACHT Online.
Hull length 15.32 m; width 8.16 m; weight 19.1 tonnes; from 1.13 million euros

Benteau Oceanis 47: She was introduced as the successor to the popular and successful Oceanis 46.1. Although the hull and deck remain largely unchanged, the boat has been extensively revised in many areas. Click here for the presentation of the Oceanis 47 at YACHT online.
Hull length 13.65 m; width 4.50 m; weight 11.0 tonnes; from 368,900 euros

Beneteau Oceanis 52: The completely new development now comes from the Biscontini Yacht Design studio. The concept shows an exciting design in the cockpit. The interior design provides for three, four or five double cabins, plus three bathrooms. The performance.
Hull length 15.31 m; width 4.84 m; weight 14.4 tonnes; from 481,950 euros

C-Cat 65: The Italians from Comar Yachts have finished building their new flagship and are presenting the sporty twin hull in XXL format as a world premiere. The slim hulls are equipped with retractable centreboards.
Hull length 19.64 m; width 9.20 m; weight 18.5 tonnes; price unknown

Dufour 54: This was something to look forward to. The new top model from the yacht builders in La Rochelle was announced as a world premiere for the trade fair in Cannes. Particular attention was paid to maximising the spaciousness of the cockpit. The performance.
Hull length 15.90 m; width 5.25 m; weight 16.5 tonnes; from 541,450 euros

Excess 13: The young and sporty Excess concept features an aft deck design with double helm stations. The new model fills the gap between the Excess 11 and 14 models and is available with three or four cabins. The detailed presentation.
Hull length 12.99 m; width 7.25 m; weight 10.6 tonnes; from 553,350 euros

Fountaine Pajot FP 44: The FP 44 from Fountaine Pajot comes as a replacement for the successfully sold Elba 45, but is slightly larger and now comes with a flybridge lounge on top. The new cat from the French company celebrated its world premiere in Cannes. The presentation at YACHT Online.
Hull length 13.26 m; width 7.44 m; weight 15.2 tonnes; from 593,800 euros

Global Exp 68.The MCP Yachts shipyard in Brazil, which specialises in large aluminium motor yachts, has now also produced a sailing yacht for the first time. The exclusive blue water cruiser Global Exp 68 is equipped with a canting keel.
Hull length 20.80 m; width 5.50 m; weight 30.9 tonnes

Grand Soleil 65 Performance: Breathtaking lines combined with casual elegance. The 65 Performance from Cantiere del Pardo's upmarket programme is the sporty version of the Grand Soleil 65 LC (Long Cruise) with a regatta-optimised layout in the cockpit.
Hull length 20.10 m; width 5.9 m; weight 27.0 tonnes

ICE 64 Explorer: The new ship from ICE Yachts in Italy combines the sporty sailing characteristics of a chic fast cruiser with the amenities of an ocean-going blue water yacht with dodger and fixed windscreen.
Hull length 19.70 m; width 5.19 m; weight 6.0 tonnes

Lagoon 38: The new entry-level model in the extensive Lagoon Catamarans programme makes its debut in Cannes. The particularly voluminous hulls allow a layout with the large owner's cabins in the foredeck. The performance.
Hull length 11.38 m; width 6.65 m; weight 10.2 tonnes; from 407,000 euros

Swan 51: She is now the smallest boat in Nautor's sporty cruising range and will be shown for the first time at the Yachting Festival. The design is timeless with proven components from old master German Frers. The first photos from the launch.
Hull length 15.55 m; width 4.85 m; weight 18.0 tonnes; from 1.72 million euros