Cannes Yachting Festival 2026

Each September, Cannes launches the new yachting season with one of Europe's largest yachting events, set across both Vieux Port and Port Canto.

The Cannes Yachting Festival offers something for every maritime enthusiast, featuring a vast selection of luxury yacht charters and a curated lineup of exhibitors displaying merchandise, gadgets, and services designed to complete the ultimate yachting lifestyle experience.

Offering a seamless and well-organized layout, the Cannes Yachting Festival is split between Vieux Port and Port Canto, with dedicated zoning allowing visitors to easily navigate the expansive show, providing effortless access to over 600 stunning yachts, including a wide range of France yacht charters.

The pontoons are a hub for some of the most prestigious names in the industry, regularly featuring impressive fleets from renowned brands such as Azimut, Princess, and Benetti. Alongside these yachts, exhibitors and brokers are on hand, equipped with expert knowledge and all the essential details about the motor yacht charters on display.

A popular platform for attending shipyards to debut their newest and most innovative yachts, the Cannes yachting Festival has premiered many Mediterranean charter yachts including 131.3ft (40m) Heesen charter yacht BRAZIL in 2023, and 116.6ft (35.5m) yacht rental LAFAYETTE in 2024.

The bustling heart of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Vieux Port showcases the majority of the attending French Riviera yacht charters, conveniently located at the show’s main entrance.

As the host of the prestigious Luxury Gallery, it offers visitors a chance to indulge in premium products from carefully selected exhibitors, featuring jewelry, fashion, art, and cutting-edge technology. The Palais des Festivals enhances the shopping experience further with an array of nautical merchandise and services tailored to the yachting lifestyle.

Along the Boulevard de la Croisette, at Port Canto, those who prefer a sailing yacht charter are treated to the world’s leading fleet of large sailing yachts. The Tenders and Toys exhibit adds further appeal, showcasing the latest watersports equipment for charter guests keen on fine-tuning their skills.

Also home to a dedicated display of boats under 39ft (12m), visitors to the event can enjoy one of the festival's highlights, the annual Concours d'Elegance. Visitors can relax and gaze out to the Bay of Cannes where vintage boats take center stage in a stylish parade. 

Paired with a visit to the Cannes Yachting Festival, South of France yacht charters provide a refreshing escape to the Med. Promising unforgettable excursions, charter guests exploring the area can soak up sun-kissed coastlines and hidden coves, in between action-packed watersports sessions and tours around beautiful old towns and attractions.

In addition to the plethora of quaint bistros, top-tier boutiques, and the palm-fringed coastline, Cannes yacht charter guests have the opportunity to explore the captivating Lerins Islands, visit the Cannes Underwater Eco-Museum (Musée sous-marin de Cannes) and enjoy cocktails under the stars at some of Cannes' best beach clubs like Nammos.