Cannes Yachting Festival Reports Successful 45th Edition

The 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival was another success, with organizers celebrating the milestone sapphire anniversary edition.

Showcasing 650 boats, including 135 premieres, the latest edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival welcomed 54,000 visitors throughout the duration of the event.

Attracting well-known brands from around the world, Cannes was a hub of excitement for six days as nautical enthusiasts and professionals descended to see some of the latest models and gadgets to enter the market.

Vieux Port had a strong collection of 500 boats ranging from 5-48 meters (16-157ft), and for the second year running, there was a dedicated space for electric yachts.

Across at Port Canto, Cannes witnessed the third appearance of a zone dedicated to sailing boats in the 10-33 meter (32.8-108ft) category, 19 of which made their debut at the show.

Line of motor yachts moored on display at Cannes Yachting Festival.

Aside from the impressive collection of yachts from a wide variety of shipyards, the exhibitions also stood out this year, including the Luxury Gallery which once again wowed the crowds with its premium collection of merchandise and top-of-the-line services.

Making its mark with 60 exhibitors, the Green Route was a dedicated zone for exhibitors who work in favour of conserving the environment. Many visitors attended this area to learn about the everyday impact of nautical activities to the ecological systems.

Cannes also reaffirmed their dedication to reducing the carbon footprint through programs such as these.

Visitors to Cannes Yachting Festival walking between yachts, with exhibitor tents visible in background.

Announcing the next show dates to land on the 12-17 September 2023, Cannes made a big finish with a display of 400 drones in the sky, lighting up the night sky in the shape of a motoryacht.

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