Cannes Yachting FestivalWhat's new among the large luxury yachts

Michael Good

 · 07.09.2025

Cannes Yachting Festival
Photo: Cannes Yachting Festvial / J. Kelagopian
The Yachting Festival in Cannes has become the largest and most important inwater trade fair in Europe. The many new products enrich the current market. In the third and final part of the trade fair preview, we present the new products in the luxury segment.

From Tuesday, 9 September to Sunday, 14 September, the leading Inwater trade fair will take place for six days on the Côte d'Azur. More than 700 sailing and motor boats from 5 to over 50 metres in length will be on display at the trade fair, presented by over 600 international exhibitors. A large number of equipment suppliers will also be presenting a wide range of maritime products. The trade fair organisers are expecting more than 55,000 visitors from all over the world. The sailing yachts and sailing catamarans will once again be moored in Port Canto on the east side of the bay.

Even more premieres:

C-Cat 65

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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.

CNB 62

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With the 62, the brand belonging to the Solaris Group in Italy is presenting its new entry-level model. The family and single-handed blue-water cruiser has already been presented at YACHT online. presented in detail.

  • Hull length 18.48 m; width 5.33 m; weight 28.0 tonnes; from 1.7 million euros.

Global Exp 68

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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; price still unknown.

Grand Soleil 65 Performance

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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; price unknown.

Ice 64 Explorer

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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; price unknown.

McConaghy 68

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The high-tech experts from Australia have the extremely exciting MC 68 in their luggage for their appearance at the trade fair in Cannes. The ambitious concept is designed to combine sheer luxury with high performance potential.

  • Hull length 20.70 m; width 9.20 m; weight and price unknown.

MODX 70

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Rarely has a new project polarised so much. The main reason for this is the two inflatable and computer-controlled wing sails that power the catamaran from France. The latest presentation of the exciting project at YACHT Online.

  • Hull length 21.33 m; width 10.00 m; weight 30.0 tonnes; from approx. 8.0 million euros.

All information about the Yachting Festival in Cannes

Opening hours: Tuesday, 9 September, to Sunday, 14 September 2024, daily from 10 am to 7 pm. On Friday evening the fair is open until 10 pm, on Sunday only until 6 pm.

Location and directions: Port Canto and Vieux Port in Cannes. Flight connections to Nice, bus and train connections to the exhibition centre in the city harbour. It is also possible to take the water shuttle from Nice to the exhibition centre.

Admission prices: The day ticket for adults costs 40 euros, the ticket for two days 60 euros. Children up to the age of 10 have free admission to the trade fair. The tickets are valid for admission to both exhibition centres. Tickets can be purchased online.

Connections: Water shuttles and taxis run between the harbours of Port Canto and Vieux Port, and there are also buses by land. Transport is free of charge for all trade fair visitors.

All information about the trade fair and the online ticket counter can be found here: www.cannesyachtingfestival.com


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