Cannes Yachting Festival 2022 - Yachts designed for adventure

The Cannes Yachting Festival is fast approaching with an exciting array of designs and styles on display, none more so than those found in the Explorer and SUV sectors.

With comfortable long-distance cruising, masses of space inside and on deck and some truly sensational styling, these yachts offer indulgent travel on all levels, and with a growing emphasis on efficiency and the ability to stay onboard for longer periods these yachts are sure to be in high demand.

Isolated voyages have truly never been so appealing, with the world as your oyster, safety to the fore and premium luxury at every turn. 

Cannes has always been known as one of the best places to find the latest yachts for sale, but the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival has some amazing new explorer yachts guaranteed to whet your appetite for long-distance travel.

Numarine 22XP

Numarine 22XP explorer yacht underway, surrounded by sea.

Numarine presents the all-new Numarine 22XP as she makes her world debut at the iconic European boat show.

Listed as an SUV, this chic pocket-sized number doubles as an ideal entry-level explorer yacht boasting all the amenities needed to get started on exploring the smallest pockets of paradise around the world.

Capable of accommodating up to eight guests in a four-cabin layout, she has a range of 2,000 nautical miles and key features include a hydraulic swim platform, outdoor shower, extensive flybridge and a capacious abundantly lit main salon for advantageous views at every destination.

For a good look at how she fares against other models, view our Numarine 22 vs Horizon FD75 head-to-head comparison.

Benetti B.YOND 37m

Benetti B.YOND 37m rendering, surrounded by sea.

A highly anticipated appearance ready for another Cannes world debut, Italian shipyard Benetti is set to showcase its Benetti B.YOND 37m

Designed to maximize onboard entertainment for long-distance voyages, the Benetti B.YOND 37m combines all the elements of a modern explorer yacht with a highly indulgent superyacht for sale.

Boasting four spacious decks and over 200 sqm of glazed surfaces, making the most of any destination is easy with ample exterior living spaces, plus separate access for the crew optimizes privacy throughout.

Sporting a range of 5,000 to 10,000 nautical miles, transoceanic journeys are achievable with plenty of fuel left to explore further into beautiful archipelagos.

Sherpa 60

Arcadia Sherpa 60 underway, surrounded by sea.

Not a world or show debut but making an appearance alongside other Arcadia yachts for sale, the Sherpa 60 has proved a valuable asset to the fleet since her introduction in 2017.

Unlike the Benetti B.YOND 37m and Numarine 22XP, the Arcadia Sherpa 60 is designed for Owner operation with accommodation for two guests in a spacious environment.

Capable of suiting multiple commodities she can comfortably be used as a superyacht support vessel or a private exploration yacht.

Practical, ample functionality and featuring a vast aft deck, find out more by viewing our full Arcadia Sherpa 60 review

If you're planning on attending the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival and are looking to buy a yacht, take a look through our comprehensive listing of all explorer yachts for sale. Or, for more inspiration check out all yachts for sale.