Two of the Biggest Yachts to Premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

The global launch of two of the largest yachts appearing at the Cannes Yachting Festival 

The 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival opens this week, featuring the global debut of two remarkable superyachts. Among the nearly 20 yachts available for sale that are over 40m, two will be introduced to the world for the first time. Columbus Yachts will present the Atlantique 43M, while Baglietto will showcase ASTERA, the fifth yacht in their DOM133 series.

The 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival will showcase an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and superyachts this September. Yacht buyers attending to view superyachts for sale will have the opportunity to see 54 yachts in the 25m to 30m range, and 47 superyachts between 30m and 40m. The largest yachts at the show are 40m and above, with 19 scheduled to appear. 

Baglietto's motor yacht ASTERA, is the fifth hull of their successful DOM 133 line, designed by Stefano Vafiadis. The yacht features a unique two-level beach club with an infinity pool, which includes a lifting bottom that extends the already spacious main deck cockpit. 

Baglietto yacht range DOM133 underway, mid aerial view over starboard quarter deck, showing aft deck pool
Baglietto yacht range DOM133
Baglietto yacht range DOM133 interior salon shot looking forward, illuminated lighting features by floor and cabinetry
Baglietto yacht range DOM133 aft deck with pool and freestanding outdoor seating
Baglietto yacht series DOM 133 cabin with large windows and natural light

This aluminum displacement yacht is powered by two Caterpillar C32 1.193 kW (1.622 HP) engines delivering an impressive maximum speed of 17 knots.

The superyacht is in the 40m-45m size category at the boat show, with a length overall (LOA) of 40.6m. The yacht accommodates 11 guests (sleeping) in five cabins

Columbus Atlantique 43M starboard side mid aerial shot at sunset
Columbus Atlantique 43M
Columbus Atlantique 43M upper deck sky deck shot with sun pads and pool
Columbus Atlantique 43M aft deck shot over starboard side quarter deck shpwing side wings lowered to expand the aft deck beach club area, steps lowered into water and central pool

Columbus Yachts presents the Atlantique 43 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, showcasing it at the Jetée location. With a length of 43.6m, motor yacht FRETTE which launched in July 2024, is the second in the Atlantique 43 series. Both the exterior and interior were crafted by Milan-based studio Hot Lab. A standout feature of FRETTE is its sailing yacht-style stern, which includes a five-meter-long central swimming pool positioned just half a meter above sea level. The superyacht also features side wings that lower to significantly extend the waterside area.

The Cannes Yachting Festival remains a premier destination for yacht buyers, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore a diverse selection of superyachts and motor yachts for sale.

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