Yachting enthusiasts are setting course for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023, where the opulent world of yachts and superyachts is about to unfold in unabashed splendour.
With nearly 700 boats, spanning from 5 to 50 metres in length, this premier event offers an eclectic selection of sailing and motor yachts, monohulls and multihulls, rigid and semi-rigid hulls.
Situated on the picturesque ports of Cannes, both Vieux Port and Port Canto, this year’s festival promises to be an exhilarating experience for yachting enthusiasts and aspiring yacht owners.
With nearly 700 boats, spanning from 5 to 50 metres in length, this premier event offers an eclectic selection of sailing and motor yachts…
So what can you expect to see at the Cannes Yachting Festival?
Well, for one thing, the festival is getting a new small boat area.
As the Cannes Yachting Festival continues to evolve, a novel addition taking the spotlight this year is a floating space dedicated to motor units ranging from 8 to 11 metres. Nestled in the Vieux Port on Pantiero, adjacent to the RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat), this section is likely to charm enthusiasts looking for compact but powerful vessels.
This year’s festival is anticipated to lure a crowd of 54,000 visitors eager to explore the offerings of 700 remarkable boats. Among the fleet, several standouts deserve special mention…
Denison Yachting promises to dazzle festival-goers with its Aegean Explorer 26m series (pictured above), welcoming visitors aboard the first hull, and showcasing the second, currently available for sale and scheduled for delivery in 2024.
Additionally, Denison will reveal the new Aegean Yacht’s 37m project, Tempest, designed by the acclaimed Riza Tansu.
Wally is set to make waves with the debut of the wallywhy150 (pictured above). Designed by Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering and featuring exceptional interior design by Studio Vallicelli Design, this 78-footer is a testament to innovative design.
Its raised pilothouse design, coupled with unrivalled exterior spaces, caters to experienced owners who appreciate the skilful use of space and luxurious living areas.
Earlier this year, The Luxe Review toured the WallyWhy200 and was wowed by its design innovation, so this new addition will be well worth checking out.
Cantiere del Pardo is using the festival to introduce the Grand Soleil 65, the second model in its 60-foot-plus GS range, rendered below.
Available in Performance and Long Cruise versions, this yacht promises a synthesis of performance, style, and innovation. Notable for an environmentally friendly design, it utilises sustainable materials and technologies, making it a responsible choice for eco-conscious sailors.
In related news, Rolls-Royce, a titan in the boating industry, is set to unveil an expanded portfolio in line with its ‘From Bridge to Propeller’ strategy.
This encompasses new bridge solutions, automation systems, mtu hybrid systems, mtu engines for sustainable fuels like HVO and methanol, and a ground-breaking industry partnership on propulsion.
Centounonavi’s Vespro, a 16.50m fast cruiser (pictured above), is also certain to be a headturner. With an exceptional top speed of 56 knots and cruising at 50 knots while consuming just 8 l/nm, Vespro showcases the brand’s dedication to performance, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
As OTAM prepares for its 70th birthday, the third unit of the OTAM 70HT series will make its international debut at Cannes (pictured above).
Known for its exceptional performance, this yacht offers numerous customisation options to meet the specific desires of its owner.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 will also witness the debut of the Invictus TT420 in a special Vogue White edition (pictured top and below). This spectacular 42-footer offers an enticing mix of style, performance, and luxury.
The retractable roof and spacious deck layout make it a perfect choice for those who appreciate open-air cruising. Consider us smitten.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 runs September 12-17, at Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes.
The Cannes Yachting Festival isn’t the only reason to visit the Côte d’Azur this autumn
The Royal Regatta in Cannes, which runs September 24-30, offers more sailing spectacle, with traditional sailboats, classic yachts, Tofinou, 5.5 Metre, Star and Dragon classes all competing. For many, the big attraction of the Royal Regatta will be the chance to see the ‘lords of the sea,’ historic ships some of which are over a hundred years old.
Visit Quai Laubeuf for activities, events, and boat trips to follow the yachts in the bay.
The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port d’Hercule, September 27 to 30. Expect a world class exhibition of superyachts and mega yachts, all available for charter and purchase.
This year there’s also new areas that focus on exclusivity, innovation and excellence.
The Dockside Area presents an in-water and on-dock exhibition of superyachts and tenders; the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub is home to superyacht concept models, and the Sailing Yacht Area is the place to experience luxury yachts.
Finally, running September 29 – October 8, the little fishing village of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez will become the centre of attention as it attracts more than 200 traditional sailing boats and leading-edge racing prototypes.
The second week of this event will see the arrival of the large modern yachts, including 50 Maxi Yachts. Look out also for the last regatta of the season, The Performance Cruising Multihulls, featuring catamarans of over 16 metres in length.
GX Superyachts says its first yacht, the 42-metre GX42, is on course for launch at the start of summer, as construction moves into its final phase. New build images show the yacht evolve from engineering project to floating luxury residence, with the lower-deck accommodation and engine room now all but complete, and the finishing work…
Galeon Yachts has returned to BOOT Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat and watersports show, with five head-turning models that span the brand’s core flybridge and motor yacht ranges. Leading them, the Galeon 560 FLY, here sporting a fresh interior design that reflects contemporary yacht living. The appearance follows a strong year for the Polish…
Champagne etched with the ship’s own silhouette, sails set by hand, and nights of sea shanties and DJ sets under Mediterranean stars – Sea Cloud Spirit proves the golden age of sailing is back, and more luxurious than ever. It’s late afternoon in Tuscany when I first see her: a three-masted giant gleaming white against…
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Yachting enthusiasts are setting course for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023, where the opulent world of yachts and superyachts is about to unfold in unabashed splendour.
With nearly 700 boats, spanning from 5 to 50 metres in length, this premier event offers an eclectic selection of sailing and motor yachts, monohulls and multihulls, rigid and semi-rigid hulls.
Situated on the picturesque ports of Cannes, both Vieux Port and Port Canto, this year’s festival promises to be an exhilarating experience for yachting enthusiasts and aspiring yacht owners.
So what can you expect to see at the Cannes Yachting Festival?
Well, for one thing, the festival is getting a new small boat area.
As the Cannes Yachting Festival continues to evolve, a novel addition taking the spotlight this year is a floating space dedicated to motor units ranging from 8 to 11 metres. Nestled in the Vieux Port on Pantiero, adjacent to the RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat), this section is likely to charm enthusiasts looking for compact but powerful vessels.
This year’s festival is anticipated to lure a crowd of 54,000 visitors eager to explore the offerings of 700 remarkable boats. Among the fleet, several standouts deserve special mention…
Denison Yachting promises to dazzle festival-goers with its Aegean Explorer 26m series (pictured above), welcoming visitors aboard the first hull, and showcasing the second, currently available for sale and scheduled for delivery in 2024.
Additionally, Denison will reveal the new Aegean Yacht’s 37m project, Tempest, designed by the acclaimed Riza Tansu.
Wally is set to make waves with the debut of the wallywhy150 (pictured above). Designed by Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering and featuring exceptional interior design by Studio Vallicelli Design, this 78-footer is a testament to innovative design.
Its raised pilothouse design, coupled with unrivalled exterior spaces, caters to experienced owners who appreciate the skilful use of space and luxurious living areas.
Earlier this year, The Luxe Review toured the WallyWhy200 and was wowed by its design innovation, so this new addition will be well worth checking out.
Cantiere del Pardo is using the festival to introduce the Grand Soleil 65, the second model in its 60-foot-plus GS range, rendered below.
Available in Performance and Long Cruise versions, this yacht promises a synthesis of performance, style, and innovation. Notable for an environmentally friendly design, it utilises sustainable materials and technologies, making it a responsible choice for eco-conscious sailors.
In related news, Rolls-Royce, a titan in the boating industry, is set to unveil an expanded portfolio in line with its ‘From Bridge to Propeller’ strategy.
This encompasses new bridge solutions, automation systems, mtu hybrid systems, mtu engines for sustainable fuels like HVO and methanol, and a ground-breaking industry partnership on propulsion.
Centounonavi’s Vespro, a 16.50m fast cruiser (pictured above), is also certain to be a headturner. With an exceptional top speed of 56 knots and cruising at 50 knots while consuming just 8 l/nm, Vespro showcases the brand’s dedication to performance, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
As OTAM prepares for its 70th birthday, the third unit of the OTAM 70HT series will make its international debut at Cannes (pictured above).
Known for its exceptional performance, this yacht offers numerous customisation options to meet the specific desires of its owner.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 will also witness the debut of the Invictus TT420 in a special Vogue White edition (pictured top and below). This spectacular 42-footer offers an enticing mix of style, performance, and luxury.
The retractable roof and spacious deck layout make it a perfect choice for those who appreciate open-air cruising. Consider us smitten.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 runs September 12-17, at Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes.
The Cannes Yachting Festival isn’t the only reason to visit the Côte d’Azur this autumn
The Royal Regatta in Cannes, which runs September 24-30, offers more sailing spectacle, with traditional sailboats, classic yachts, Tofinou, 5.5 Metre, Star and Dragon classes all competing. For many, the big attraction of the Royal Regatta will be the chance to see the ‘lords of the sea,’ historic ships some of which are over a hundred years old.
Visit Quai Laubeuf for activities, events, and boat trips to follow the yachts in the bay.
The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port d’Hercule, September 27 to 30. Expect a world class exhibition of superyachts and mega yachts, all available for charter and purchase.
This year there’s also new areas that focus on exclusivity, innovation and excellence.
The Dockside Area presents an in-water and on-dock exhibition of superyachts and tenders; the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub is home to superyacht concept models, and the Sailing Yacht Area is the place to experience luxury yachts.
Finally, running September 29 – October 8, the little fishing village of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez will become the centre of attention as it attracts more than 200 traditional sailing boats and leading-edge racing prototypes.
The second week of this event will see the arrival of the large modern yachts, including 50 Maxi Yachts. Look out also for the last regatta of the season, The Performance Cruising Multihulls, featuring catamarans of over 16 metres in length.
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