For many visitors, the real reason to come to Cannes is simple: the yachts. And 2026 brings an unusually strong line-up. Alongside hundreds of boats filling the Vieux Port and Port Canto, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 will host around 150 world premieres, ranging from new flagship superyachts to explorer yachts, performance sailing yachts and next-generation catamarans.
Here are some of the standout yachts to watch at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.
Azimut Grande 44M – The New Azimut Flagship
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Length: 43.9m | Builder: Azimut | World Premiere
One of the most important debuts of the entire show is the Azimut Grande 44M. At 43.9 metres, it is the largest yacht Azimut has built to date and the new flagship of the Italian shipyard’s Grande series.
Alberto Mancini created the exterior design, while m2atelier developed an interior that moves away from the conventional superyacht layout. One of its defining features is an entire deck dedicated to the owner, creating a level of privacy normally associated with considerably larger yachts.
The technical side is equally interesting. The Grande 44M introduces a dual-mode hull with Hull Vane® foil technology and incorporates a Mild Hybrid system designed to allow quieter, lower-emission operation while at anchor. For Azimut, Cannes is a particularly important show this year: the builder is also presenting the world premieres of the Magellano 27M, Seadeck 9 and Fly 70.
Orion One – A 43-Metre Debut from a New Superyacht Builder
Length: 43m | Builder: Orion Yachts | World Premiere
Almost matching the Azimut in size but telling a very different story, Orion One is the first superyacht ever built by Turkish shipyard Orion Yachts.
Delivered just before the Cannes show, the 43-metre yacht was designed inside and out by Red Yacht Design. She accommodates up to 12 guests in five cabins and features expansive outdoor areas, including a large flybridge, a foredeck lounge and panoramic relaxation spaces.
Orion One also arrives in Cannes looking for an owner: the yacht is currently offered for sale at approximately €22 million.
Even Further – An Explorer Built to Go Almost Anywhere
Length: 41.5m | Builder: Amer Yachts | World Premiere
If the Grande 44M represents contemporary luxury, Even Further represents the growing appetite for serious exploration. The 41.5-metre yacht is the first hull in Amer Yachts’ new Amer 42 Explorer series.
Designed by Luiz de Basto, the yacht combines a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with Ice Class capability and an impressive cruising range of approximately 8,900 nautical miles. The owner’s brief also placed unusual emphasis on adventure equipment: dedicated space on the foredeck can accommodate two eight-metre tenders as well as personal watercraft.
It is a reminder that today’s luxury yacht market is increasingly about where a yacht can take its owner, rather than simply what it offers at anchor.
Numarine 40MXP – Mediterranean Living Meets Explorer Range
Length: 39.4m | Builder: Numarine | World Premiere
The new Numarine 40MXP takes another approach to the explorer-yacht trend. MXP stands for “Mediterranean Explorer”, combining the long-range capabilities of Numarine’s XP family with a layout designed around outdoor living.
Its steel hull and approximately 6,000-nautical-mile range at 8 knots provide genuine passage-making capability, while six cabins accommodate up to 12 guests. At nearly 40 metres, the yacht is intended to bridge two worlds: the autonomy of an explorer and the open-air lifestyle of a Mediterranean superyacht.
ISA Viper 130 Fast Naan – 35 Knots of Italian Performance
Length: 38.8m | Builder: ISA Yachts | World Premiere
For something considerably sportier, there is Fast Naan, the first yacht from ISA Yachts’ new Viper 130 series.
Designed by Fulvio De Simoni, the carbon-composite yacht is powered by three MAN V12X-2200 engines and is capable of a top speed of around 35 knots. But speed is only part of the attraction. At anchor, an aft cockpit divided into three zones and extendable side balconies create a large waterside living area, while the bow and sundeck add further spaces for guests.
The result is a yacht that combines the performance of a large open yacht with the outdoor spaces expected aboard a modern superyacht.
Sirena 118 – A New 36-Metre Flagship
Length: 36m | Builder: Sirena Yachts | World Premiere
Sirena 118 marks another important milestone for a Turkish builder. At 36 metres, it becomes the largest yacht in Sirena Yachts’ composite range.
Naval architecture comes from Germán Frers, with interiors by Cor D. Rover. One of the most unusual options is a two-level owner’s area forward on the main deck, conceived almost like a private loft within the yacht.
The tri-deck yacht remains below 300GT while offering the volume and flexibility expected from a significantly larger cruising yacht. The first Sirena 118 is also being offered for sale, with an asking price of approximately €15.5 million.
Sunreef ULTIMA 88 – A New Take on the Power Catamaran
Length: 26.8m | Builder: Sunreef Yachts | World Premiere
One of the multihulls likely to attract plenty of attention is the new Sunreef ULTIMA 88. The 26.8-metre power catamaran combines the beam and stability associated with a multihull with a much sleeker, more performance-oriented profile.
Its wide platform creates expansive outdoor areas and generous interior volume without giving the yacht the visual proportions of a conventional cruising catamaran. The new model has already attracted a high-profile client: tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has ordered an ULTIMA 88.
The Biggest Brokerage Yachts at Cannes
Not everything spectacular in Cannes is new. Port Canto is also home to the Festival’s Yacht Brokerage Area, where visitors can step aboard some of the largest pre-owned yachts currently on the market. This year’s brokerage fleet adds another dimension to the show, with yachts ranging from recent deliveries to extensively refitted superyachts.
After You – 55 Metres and €32.5 Million
Length: 55m | Builder: Heesen | Asking price: €32.5 million
The largest and most expensive yacht among the headline brokerage offerings is the 55-metre After You, built by Heesen.
Originally delivered in 2011, the yacht later underwent an extensive refit that included a redesigned interior and a distinctive blue exterior finish. Among her standout amenities are extensive spaces for entertaining and relaxing across several decks, including a large aft pool and a spa-focused sundeck.
With an asking price of €32.5 million, After You is also the most expensive yacht currently advertised for sale at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Flying Dagger – A 50-Metre Superyacht Built for Speed
Length: 49.9m | Builder: Rossinavi | Asking price: €23.5 million
Another yacht that should be difficult to miss is the 49.9-metre Flying Dagger by Rossinavi. Delivered in 2018, the all-aluminium superyacht combines an unusually slender, sporty profile with a top speed of approximately 27 knots.
Exterior styling by Enrico Gobbi’s Team for Design gives the yacht an almost automotive character, while interiors by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti accommodate ten guests across five cabins.
Flying Dagger is offered for sale at approximately €23.5 million.
Sailing Yachts Deserve a Trip to Port Canto
Cannes is not only about motor yachts. Port Canto will host 120 new monohulls and multihulls in the dedicated Sailing Area, with almost one in five being presented as a world premiere.
Among the launches to watch is the Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise, a 26.2-metre flagship designed by Matteo Polli for serious long-distance cruising. Its 40kWh battery system reduces reliance on the engine while in port, while the interiors bring the standards of a contemporary luxury residence to a performance sailing yacht.
Also making its world debut is the Swan 80 from Nautor Swan, alongside the new Y7 from YYachts and the Windelo 55 Sport performance catamaran. Together with new models from AMEL, CNB, Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard and Aquila, they make Port Canto an essential part of the show rather than simply an alternative to the motor yachts of the Vieux Port.
From a 55-metre Heesen looking for a new owner to Azimut’s largest yacht yet and a new generation of long-range explorers, Cannes 2026 offers a remarkably broad snapshot of where the yacht market is heading: bigger outdoor spaces, closer connections to the water, longer cruising ranges and increasingly sophisticated approaches to efficiency.
