Cannes Yachting Festival 2025: Record, Luxury, and Innovation

A Record-Breaking Edition of Europe’s Largest In-Water Boat Show

From September 9 to 14, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 confirmed its status as Europe’s largest in-water boat show. With 56,000 visitors, 711 boats on display, and 181 world premieres, the 48th edition set new records. Attendees explored sleek sailing yachts, spectacular superyachts, and cutting-edge nautical equipment.

Prestigious Opening and Leadership Transition

The festival opened with Ana-Paula Martins De Oliveira (Deputy Mayor of Cannes), Jean-Paul Chapeleau (President of the French Nautical Industries Federation), Sylvie Ernoult (outgoing director), and Constance Brément (new director), accompanied by Michel Filzi and Filippo Réan for RX France.

“This edition will remain one of the most ambitious and accomplished,” said Sylvie Ernoult. Constance Brément added: “I look forward to enhancing the international reach of the Festival and delivering a memorable experience to visitors and exhibitors.”

Two Ports Full of Activity

Vieux Port: 358 new motor yachts and boats, including more than 75 superyachts, Power Cat Village, tenders, and specialized suppliers.

Port Canto: 353 units, including 128 new sailing yachts and 30 world premieres. With 400 m of monohull berths and 450 m for multihulls, Port Canto hosted the world’s largest in-water fleet of new sailing yachts.

Power Boat Marina: more than 180 boats up to 13 meters across 3,000 m² on land and 450 m of quay.

Broker & Toys: 45 pre-owned yachts over 25 m and latest water toys demonstrated daily.

Innovation at the Heart of the Festival

The Innovation Route 2025 featured 42 projects selected from 120 submissions, focusing on hybrid propulsion, alternative energies, and eco-responsible yacht design.

Innovation Route Awards 2025:

• Watchkeeper – SEA.AI: Navigation Experience

• Modx 70 – MODX Catamarans: Sustainable and Responsible Technologies

• M.10 – Millikan Boats: Propulsion & Alternative Energies

• Vaan R5 – Vaan Yachts: Low Environmental Impact Products

• B.Yond 37M – Benetti Yachts: Jury’s Special Award

“Innovation in yachting is no longer a promise, it is a tangible reality,” emphasized Sylvie Ernoult.

Key Figures 2025

• 711 boats (5–50 m)
• 677 exhibitors
• 181 world premieres
• 128 new sailing yachts
• 88 catamarans (65 sail, 23 motor)
• 45 pre-owned yachts
• 100,000 m² exhibition space
• 56,000 visitors
• 680 journalists from nearly 40 countries

A New Chapter for the Festival

With Constance Brément as the new director, the festival opens a new chapter, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global visibility. Between luxury, performance, and technology, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 reinforces its position as the world’s premier showcase for yachting.

©2025 – IMPACT EUROPEAN

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