Last week (2023/9/12~9/17), the Cannes Yachting Festival in France officially came to a close. It was a grand event showcasing the world's latest, most luxurious, and most innovative yachts. This year's festival attracted over 500 exhibitors and more than 600 yachts from around the world, with many making their debut appearance.
During the festival, visitors could admire yachts of various styles and sizes, ranging from small speedboats to super luxury yachts, and even some eco-friendly electric yachts. In addition to viewing the yachts, visitors could participate in various activities such as sea trials, seminars, and award ceremonies.
The Scale of Cannes Yachting Festival
The Cannes Yachting Festival usually takes place during the second week of September and lasts for six days. It is divided into two main exhibition areas: the Vieux Port (Old Port) and Port Canto (Pierre Canto Port).
The Vieux Port is the heart of the festival, showcasing the largest and most magnificent yachts, including superyachts, sailing boats, and electric yachts. There are also numerous exhibition booths here providing various yacht-related products and services, such as insurance, finance, chartering, and maintenance.
Port Canto, on the other hand, showcases smaller yet more innovative and eco-friendly watercraft, such as solar yachts, water bicycles, and jetboards. There are also activities specially designed for beginners and young people, such as test drives, tutorials, and competitions.
About the Cannes Yachting Festival
The Cannes Yachting Festival in France is a platform that demonstrates the highest standards and latest trends in the yachting industry, while also offering an opportunity for yacht enthusiasts and professionals to exchange ideas and collaborate.
Every September, the beautiful seaside town of Cannes welcomes an impressive fleet of luxury motor yachts and sailing vessels for the famous Cannes Yachting Festival. Renowned for hosting the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, this glamorous French Riviera destination provides the perfect backdrop for one of Europe's leading on-water boat shows.
Established in 1977, the Cannes Yachting Festival has become one of the most important platforms for builders, designers, and yacht brokers to showcase a wide range of vessels, from motor yachts and sailing yachts to multihulls, day boats, and tenders.
Alongside many other yachting activities, the Cannes show offers visitors a rare opportunity to indulge in sea trials for various motor yachts and luxury yacht charters, providing a firsthand experience of the ultimate yachting lifestyle.
What to Expect at the Cannes Yachting Festival?
With more than 600 boats participating each year, approximately 200 fleets make their global or show debut. Therefore, the six-day Cannes event is well-known for unveiling the latest luxury charter yachts, successfully attracting top shipyards from all over the world.
Reincorporating elements from the 2019 show, a new monohull and multihull sailing zone has been introduced at Port Canto, creating higher visibility throughout the exhibition and positioning Cannes as Europe's top show for sailing vessels.
Other features of the Cannes Yachting Festival include the "Luxury Gallery," which is dedicated to luxury goods, craftsmanship, and lifestyle, and has proven to be an increasing success.
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If you missed it this year, you can start looking forward to next year's Cannes Yachting Festival, which will take place from September 10 to September 15, 2024. You can start planning and making arrangements early; this is a truly stunning journey that everyone must experience once in a lifetime!
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