Tickets and Times for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

From Tuesday, September 10, to Sunday, September 15, 2024, Cannes on the French Riviera will host one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious on-water boat shows, featuring an impressive selection of yachts for sale.

Tickets are available online for the prestigious show, with varying prices for general admission, concessions, and VIP access.

The Cannes Yachting Festival is a premier event in the boating world, first launched in 1977. Held annually on the stunning French Riviera, this prestigious show has grown into one of Europe’s largest in-water exhibitions and provides an impressive display of boats and yachts for sale. This year's event, marking its 47th edition, will take place from September 10 to 15, 2024.

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The Cannes Yachting Festival is spread across two main sites: Vieux Port and Port Canto. Vieux Port hosts a dazzling array of luxury motor boats for sale, while Port Canto is the hub for sailing yachts and the Brokerage & Charter area. Visitors can expect to see over 700 boats, from 5 to 50 meters, including some of the latest models and innovations from top shipyards. The show will welcome 610 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors.

There is a complementary shuttle service between the two sites. 

Cannes Yachting Festival Opening Times

The Cannes Yachting Festival is open during the following hours:

  • Tuesday to Thursday: 10am – 7pm
  • Friday: 10am – 10pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 7pm
  • Sunday: 10am – 6pm

General Admission to the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival

A one-day e-ticket for one person is priced at €39. A discounted rate of €70 is available for a two-day pass. Children up to 10 years old can enter the show for free.

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VIP attendance at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

For those seeking an enhanced experience, a VIP ticket for two visitors for one day is €315, while a VIP ticket for two for the full six days of the show is €800. VIP ticket benefits include access to VIP entrances at the show, a courtesy car service (limited to one return trip), access to the VIP Clubs at both Vieux Port and Port Canto, VIP water shuttles, and concierge service throughout the event.

A Platinum ticket for two for the entire show is €1,500. It includes all the above-mentioned benefits, plus access to official show cars, an exclusive guided tour of the event by boat, a helicopter transfer between Nice Airport and the show, access to all superyachts on display, and one lunch at either the Panoramique restaurant at Vieux Port or the Skipper restaurant at Port Canto.

VIP visitors requiring access to all superyachts for sale at the show are advised to contact their broker in advance. 

The YachtBuyer team will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 to review and sea trial various boats and yachts available for sale. These reviews will be featured on our YouTube channel and website, allowing yacht enthusiasts and potential buyers to gain valuable insights and advice from leading boat reviewer, Jack Haines.

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