47th Cannes Yachting Festival to Showcase Cutting-Edge Maritime Innovations

The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest in-water boat show and the inaugural event of the sailing season, returns from 10 to 15 September 2024 at the heart of the French Riviera. Spanning from the Vieux Port to Port Canto, the festival will feature a new 2,000 m² marina, bringing together the best of the international boating sector and showcasing over 160 new products and world previews.

With 600 exhibitors from around the globe presenting nearly 700 boats—including monohulls, multihulls, rigid, semi-rigid, new, and pre-owned sail and motor boats ranging from 5 to 50 meters long—the Cannes Yachting Festival is a must-attend event for yachting enthusiasts. The show will also feature the latest-generation equipment, making it an unmissable highlight of the yachting calendar.

Innovation Route

In 2024, the festival will introduce the “Innovation Route,” dedicated to promoting groundbreaking and environmentally friendly nautical technologies. This new feature aims to highlight advancements that represent a significant departure from traditional maritime technology, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.