Cannes Yachting Festival 2018

As the first major event in the yachting seasonal calendar, the Cannes Yachting Festival is set to premiere more than 100 boats spanning the length of the Croisette. 

With attendance numbers anticpated to reach over 50,000 throughout the duration of the event, the Cannes Yachting Festival continues to prove its popularity and importance each year. Around 600 boats are set to be showcased throughout the largest in-water show in Europe, including an impressive collection of over 100 sailing yachts.

In addition to the extensive array of vessel being showcased, the Luxury Gallery in the Palais des Festivals returns after a successful launch. Promoting a range of luxury brands visitors will be able to purchase spirits, watches, fashion, art, jewellery, special services and high tech gadgets.

Port Pierre Canto continues the festivities with second hand yachts making a return to the brokerage area. Measuring betwen 22m and 65m these yachts will be accompanied by the watertoy display, which has relocated to Port Pierre Canto for the first time to facilitate a larger space.

Also set to return for its fourth year at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Concours d’Elégance competition is scheduled for Saturday 15th September and provides all visitors with the chance to see some spectacular, rare vintage and modern yachts on display.