MIPCOM 2026: Cannes welcomes fleet of charter yachts to latest event

MIPCOM is an international media event where industry professionals meet to explore new programming, develop partnerships, and discuss trends shaping the global media landscape.

The 2026 program includes premiere screenings, keynote presentations, conferences, and networking receptions, with exhibition halls and meeting spaces surrounding the Palais des Festivals.

Cannes’ Vieux Port is a short walk from the main venue, making a luxury yacht charter a practical option for hosting clients, holding private meetings, or arranging receptions alongside the event schedule.

Home to the Cannes Yachting Festival, Vieux Port and Port Canto (across the bay) are no strangers to gleaming motor yachts. YachtCharterFleet takes a closer look at the largest charter yachts that are in town right now for opening day of MIPCOM 2026.

Luxury yacht charter DB9 is well suited to entertaining, with extensive outdoor spaces and several places for guests to gather. The open yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across five cabins, while her deck arrangement includes a pool positioned on the foredeck.

A deck Jacuzzi, bar, barbecue and party-mode sound system give the exterior spaces a strong social focus on the Palmer Johnson charter yacht, while a bar with a television concealed in the mirror adds a discreet entertainment feature indoors. Her water-toy collection includes Jet Skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, kayaks and paddleboards, offering plenty to enjoy in Cannes beyond a day of meetings.

For guests who prefer a more residential atmosphere, charter yacht HATT MILL combines an open atrium design with rosewood veneer and leather detailing. The interior layout includes a full-beam master suite with a private office and gym, while the yacht accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins.

A shaded al fresco dining area provides an outdoor setting for hosted lunches or informal conversations, and the deck Jacuzzi offers a place to unwind after the day's schedule. For time on the water, this Vicem Yachts rental knows how to deliver a memorable yacht charter in the French Riviera, with the toy collection including WaveRunners, Seabobs, an eFoil, surfboards, and towable inflatables.

Superyacht charter TITIAN PEARL offers a choice of distinct settings for entertaining, including a main salon with dining space and a separate sky lounge with a feature bar. Both areas have pop-up televisions, while the sun deck features a high-top bar, generous sofas and broad sun loungers.

The CRN charter yacht accommodates up to 10 guests in five cabins and also has a beach club at water level, a deck Jacuzzi and underwater lighting. A substantial tender garage houses an extensive selection of water toys, including a Flyboard, Jet Ski, waterskis, wakeboards and paddleboards, giving guests options for recreation when the business program allows.

With bright, contemporary interiors and a focus on outdoor living, yacht rental WILLOW is a Benetti who offers a relaxed setting for hosting clients or spending time with family and colleagues. She accommodates up to 10 guests in five cabins, including a full-beam master suite on the main deck with a dedicated dressing room.

Outside, a beach club with a bar provides access to the water, while the sundeck features a Jacuzzi with another bar and ample space to relax on sun-kissed days in the West Mediterranean. Her extensive collection of water toys includes Yamaha WaveRunners, Seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards, wakeboards and waterskis, alongside equipment for fishing and other activities.

Yacth charter No.9 is arranged for flexible guest accommodation and informal entertaining, with interiors by Vickers Studio and five cabins for up to 10 guests. The cabin layout includes two VIP cabins, alongside a master suite and two cabins that can be configured as doubles or twins.

At-anchor stabilizers are designed to improve comfort when the Sunseeker yacht is stationary, while a 2,000-nautical-mile range supports longer cruising plans beyond the immediate Cannes area. Her water-toy selection includes Jet Skis, Seabobs, waterskis, wakeboards, paddleboards and scuba-diving equipment, with a Williams Jet Tender for transfers between yacht and shore.

Bringing more British elegance to the Côte d'Azur, charter yacht SONISHI brings a distinctive interior style to the Sunseeker fleet, with bright white and marble surfaces, decorative sculptures and an Art Deco bar. The motor yacht charter accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins, and the master suite includes its own private study and lounge space.

Above deck, a sweeping sundeck is fitted with a bar, glass bulwarks for unobstructed views and an elevated Jacuzzi, creating a separate setting for informal gatherings or evening drinks. For guests looking to spend time on the water during their yacht charter in France, SONISHI carries waterskis, wakeboards, towables and inflatable toys, fishing equipment and a Seabob, alongside two tenders.

An events yacht charter is just one way a private yacht rental can show you the world. From romantic escapes to unforgettable family gatherings and corporate charters, there's a charter for everyone. Start planning your next escape to the Med.

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