Cannes Yachting Festival and Sydney Boat Show unveil 2026 superyacht and boat debuts

The 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival in France, running from September 8‑13, will host the global debut of eleven megayachts. Highlights include the Amer 42 Explorer, the first steel‑hull, full‑displacement superyacht under 500 gt to use a Volvo Penta IPS system with an Eco‑Mode function, and the high‑speed ISA Viper 130 capable of 33 kn knots. Other new models such as the Bering 88, Azimut Seadeck 9, and Pershing GTX90 showcase long‑range cruising, low‑emission propulsion and expanded deck spaces.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Sydney Boat Show in Australia (July 30‑August 2) will feature the Australian debut of several premium vessels. New arrivals include the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC series for up to 11 passengers, the family‑focused Jeanneau MF1095 Coupé S2, the versatile Wellcraft 28 T‑Top, and the compact Axis A200 watersports boat with Malibu Surf Gate technology. The show provides a platform for manufacturers to display luxury, performance and innovative design to the Australian market.