Innovation on the Water: Standout Yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival

This year, organisers have spotlighted ten standout yachts that embody the next generation of excellence and craftsmanship. Each reveals how innovation is shaping tomorrow’s seas.

Sailing and Performance Redefined

• Wallywind 110 (Ferretti Spa Wally): A flagship carbon-hull sailing yacht that blends racing agility with refined, luminous interiors — pushing the boundaries of lightweight performance.

• VanDutch 75 (Cantiere del Pardo x VanDutch Yachts): Reinventing the brand’s iconic day cruiser with contemporary materials and lacquered finishes, turning Mediterranean elegance into design innovation.

Sustainability at the Core

• MODX70 (Océan Développement): A 70-foot catamaran powered 100% electrically, featuring inflatable wings and hydrogeneration engines for true fossil-fuel-free, autonomous cruising.

• 850 Fantom Air (Frauscher x Porsche): A premium electric dayboat limited to 25 units, combining Porsche’s automotive EV technology with ultra-fast charging and silent performance.

• Yond 37M (Benetti Yachts): Equipped with a Siemens Energy hybrid propulsion system and four navigation modes, reducing CO₂ by 24% and NOₓ by 85% while enabling zero-emission cruising.

Compact Explorers with Big Ideas

• Columbus Crossover 42 (Palumbo Yachts): A 42-metre explorer yacht designed with muscular lines, long-range autonomy, and the versatility to carry large tenders — a superyacht/explorer hybrid.

• Amer Steel 41 Explorer (Premare): Combining advanced hull design, 8-ton cranes, and quiet propulsion, this 41-metre yacht offers 4,500 nautical miles of autonomy with reduced environmental impact.

Lightweight Power and Efficiency

• SAY 52 (SAY Carbon Yachts): Built entirely from carbon fibre and weighing just 7.5 tonnes, this 16-metre dayboat achieves 45 knots with low fuel consumption and hybrid options.

• SD132 (Sanlorenzo): A 40-metre semi-displacement yacht with asymmetrical design, a forward pool, and expansive volumes, marrying Italian style with long-range cruising efficiency.

A Showcase of Tomorrow

From hydrogeneration catamarans to hybrid propulsion superyachts and ultra-light carbon-fibre speed machines, these ten highlights reveal a sector in transformation. Technology, sustainability, and lifestyle now converge: reducing emissions, extending autonomy, and creating new experiences at sea — all without compromising on luxury or performance.