The Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 saw 55,000 visitors attend, with more than 700 boats from 5 to 45 metres long, whether motor, sailing, monohull or multihull, exhibited in the Vieux Port and Port Canto.
There were more than 120 world premiers.
“The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival has just ended, and we are extremely proud of it,” said Sylvie Ernoult, Festival director.
“This year’s offer lived up to its promises, both on land and in the water. Our 640 exhibitors appreciated the facilities provided and visitor quality lived up to expectations. This is the most important thing for us.”
This year, the exhibition layout was modified in both ports, with 360 boats in the Vieux Port and 340 in Port Canto with eco-friendly innovations highlighted in all areas of the show.
“After so much effort to achieve this, we are pleased with these results,” added Sylvie.
This year’s offer lived up to its promises, both on land and in the water.
Sylvie Ernoult, Festival director
New 10- to 45-meter motorboats were moored in the Vieux Port with equipment manufacturers and service companies also located in the port.
This year, there were also more than 70 superyachts (>24 m long) on the Jetée and the Super Yachts Extension.
The Port Canto had 120 new sailing boats ranging from 10 to 28 metres long, with more than 20 of these being world premiers.
And on the other side of Port Canto, visitors were able to see 45 previously-owned yachts available for sale or hire.
The Power Boat Marina, for new motorboats up to 12/13 metres long, was created in 2024, with nearly 3,000m² on land and around 450m of linear quay with 175 boats (about 30 of which on land) were displayed.
For the second year in a row, toys exhibitors put on demonstrations of their water toys in action.
The Cannes Yachting Festival has committed along with the RX group to creating net-zero carbon events by 2040.
Over the last three years the festival has taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of the show.
These steps have included raising awareness among stakeholders about the importance of eco-responsibility and using recycled and/or recyclable materials in the stands including carpets.
Organisers have also taken responsibility for finding companies interested in the materials used at the event and willing to collect them for reuse.
Cannes Yachting Festival next edition will be from Tuesday 9 to Sunday 14 of September 2025.
