Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 to showcase new luxury yachts

The 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, scheduled for September 8-13, will feature a diverse array of new sailboats and motoryachts.

In the sailing category, notable displays include the Skaw A, a 12-meter cruising foil scow designed to combine speed with luxury. Other featured vessels include the Amel 50.2, a long-distance cruiser with an inverted bow and increased solar capacity, and the CNB 62, a large monohull designed for operation by small crews. The Grand Soleil 80 Plus Long Cruise is also set to be showcased.

In the motoryacht sector, major Italian shipyards such as Azimut|Benetti Group, Ferretti Group, and Sanlorenzo Group will lead the displays in the Vieux Port. Azimut is presenting several world premieres, including the Grande 44M and the Magellano 27M. Ferretti Group will debut the Custom Line Navetta 35 and several Riva and Pershing models. British builders Princess and Sunseeker are also expected to participate in the in-water displays.