Cannes Yachting Festival 2016 is the largest in-water boat show in Europe and is forecast to animate the quays at Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto from 6-11 September 2016.
This prestigious Festival welcomes visitors from the international pleasure boating and luxury yachting sectors including exhibitors for yacht products and services, current and potential owners, brokers, boat designers and builders, and media.
After Cannes, many attendees will be heading to the Southampton Boat Show in the UK or staying around a week to enjoy the action of the R?gates Royales in the Bay of Cannes. Following that, the industry is making preparations for the Genoa Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September.
If you are attending Cannes Yachting Festival 2016, read our overview for an idea of what?s to come:
At a glance
2016 is the 39th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival which is deemed the leading European boat show.
The Festival is organised by Reed Expositions France in partnership with the F?d?ration des Industries Nautiques and is one of the largest boat shows globally.
The Festival is located at each end of La Croisette at the Vieux Port, Palais des Festivals and Port Pierre Canto.
Almost 600 boats exhibited at sea and on land. The Cannes Yachting Festival is well known for its large yachts, but also presents a variety of smaller sub-25 metre vessels that allow accessibility to the world of yachting.
100+ world premieres of new vessels.
Over 420 exhibitors from 25 countries.
New technological innovations offered by equipment and engine manufacturers and pleasure yachting services.
188 media partners.
575 accredited journalists from 5 continents.
An estimated 50,000 visitors during the Festival (almost half are from abroad).
Admission prices and Opening hours
General public door sales: ?18. Free entry for children under 12
Bespoke Yacht Charter?s top tip: Buy your general admission tickets online via the Festival?s official website before Monday 5 September to receive a small discount: Single ticket ?15, Double ticket ?28
VIP ticket options: VIP admission for the Festival is priced from ?132 including tax (for two people for one day). The fully-inclusive Riviera Card costs ?1045 including tax (for two people for six days) including access to the VIP entrance to the show, an exclusive guided tour on a tender, access to all yachts, a helicopter transfer, lunch, Porsche courtesy car service, VIP Club and VIP water shuttles.
VIP Concours d??l?gance: ?80. Watch the parade of the Concours d?El?gance at the VIP box on the beach and enjoy a cocktail of the award ceremony at the VIP Club at 7 pm.
Gala Dinner for 2016 World Yachts Trophies: ?264. Gala dinner, yacht parade, fireworks and dancing at the Carlton Hotel.
Professionals: The Pass?Port Nautique badge gives access to 3 major shows of the boating season: the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Grand Pavois La Rochelle and the Nautic-Salon Nautique International de Paris. Available for ?22, you can find out more info at http://www.passportnautique.com/en/Home/
Opening times:
Open daily from 10 am to 7 pm
Open in the evening on Friday 9 September until 10 pm
Closing time at 6 pm on Sunday
What to expect
Cannes Yachting Festival is hosted across Vieux Port, Palais des Festivals and Port Pierre Canto:
Vieux Port: The main exhibition area, Vieux Port, presents new models from leading international shipyards with in-water motor and sailing yachts from 10-55 metres.
The Super Yachts Extension (SYE) is home to the Show?s largest vessels with a wide range of motor and sailing yachts 25-metre+, some reaching 55 m. This is also where the free public shuttle leaves for Port Pierre Canto.
The J?tee (J?TEE) J?tee Albert Edouard, the closest quay to the Palais, hosts the world?s largest shipyards, the most famous names in luxury yachting. Engine manufacturers, a variety of service exhibitors, and some of the Festival?s partners will also be found here.
The Pantiero (PAN) presents smaller, high-end motor boats. This space displays open, sports, flybridge and sport fishing boats. You will also find insurance and service companies, the Equipment Village and marine accessories for fishing, marine optics, etc.
The Catamarans zone (CAT), presents around forty 12 to 35-metre sailing and motor catamarans exhibited in water.
Quai Saint-Pierre (QSP) presents many 12 to 25-metre craft: a wide range of large sailing and motor boats, including traditional, open, and flybridge.
Quai Max Laubeuf (QML) hosts over 160 vessels. The powerboating industry as well as the RIB Village ? home to all the inflatable and semi-rigid boats; ideal for buyers taking their first steps as boat owners ? are displayed both on land and in water.
The 2nd edition of the Concours d??l?gance: The ultimate dayboat d?file will be held on Thursday 8 September from 5 pm at Vieux Port whereby you can see the sleekest vintage and contemporary day boats under 12 metres. There is a maximum of 20 entries after which an award ceremony will be held at the VIP Club at 7 pm.
Palais des Festivals: Here, you?ll find a number of exhibitors representing shipyards, interior designers, architects, financial advisors, and other nautical service activities. Along the beach outside, are Toys and Tender zones.
Additionally, a new and exclusive partnership with Studio Harcourt will further amplify the prestige of the event. Studio Harcourt is renowned for its photography of stars including Edith Piaf, Cate Blanchett, Salvador Dali etc and Festival attendees have a unique opportunity for a make-up and photo shoot session, with their very own Harcourt Paris Portrait to take home as a souvenir. A maximum of 40 portraits will be shot during Cannes Yachting Festival (charges apply).
La Terrase: La Terrasse is exclusively reserved for luxury industry stakeholders and high-end services at this year?s event.
Ideally situated at the departure of the VIP shuttles, this new privileged area overlooks Vieux Port and its 500 yachts on one side, and the Cannes bay and Croisette on the other.
Expect to see product promotions from the automobile industry, private aviation, luxury yachts, watches, jewelry, prestigious property, gastronomy, tableware, couture houses, leather and saddles, furniture & design, art & photography, hotel, high-tech products, perfume & beauty, and premium services.
Port Pierre Canto: This location is dedicated to pre-owned yachts. Here, you?ll find international brokers will share their expertise on a range of vessels 22-50 metres for sale or charter; half of them are 30 metres+ in length. A free public shuttle leaves every 15 minutes from Vieux Port to Port Pierre Canto during the Festival (from the Super Yachts Extension). There is also a VIP shuttle for VIP cardholders that departs from La Terrasse.
2016 World Yachts Trophies: The World Yachts Trophies will take place on Saturday 10 September at 7 pm on the Carlton Hotel?s beach. Over 700 guests are expected to attend this unique night with a Gala Dinner, yacht parade, fireworks and dancing till late!
Keep a look out for some Cannes debuts:
The first boats available for public viewing from the Williams Jet Tenders Minijet tender range
The Sunseeker 116 and Benetti?s global premiere of their Mediterraneo 116?
Ferretti Yachts 850
The wordwide debuts of Monte Carlo Yachts 80 and 6S models
Riva?s newbies ? the 76? Bahamas and Rivamare
Princess Yachts S72
The first appearance at Cannes for the Azimut 66 Fly
The European debut for the Sunreef Supreme 68 Midori
Fairline Yacht?s Targa 53 OPEN
The global premiere of Baglietto?s 46m Fast
Gran Turismo 46
Local Tips
Looking for a break from the Festival zones? Try Bespoke Yacht Charter?s suggestions below:
Big Fernand, 6 rue Teisseire, 06400 Cannes. Telephone : +33 (0) 4 93 30 28 41
Newly opened in Cannes after the success of their Nice store, Big Fernand has tasty burgers such as the Bartholom? burger with raclette cheese and BBQ sauce, or try a vegetarian option. You can also make your own burger to your preference.
Les Relais des Semailles, 9 rue Saint Antoine, 06400 Cannes. Telephone : +33 (0) 4 93 39 22 32
Located at the foot of the Le Suquet district, this is a fantastic place for a meal with a few tables outside to watch people go by or head indoors to a stone dining room. The Menu du March? is priced at ?32 and good value for the level of service and cuisine you get.
Centre d?art La Malmaison, 47 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. Telephone : +33 (0) 4 97 06 44 90
Just 5 minutes? walk from Vieux Port, art enthusiasts should head here for Spanish artist Salvador Dal??s exhibition ?Ou l?ivresses des r?ves?. The exhibition features more than 170 original works from the Jean Ferrero collection ? some extremely rare. Open daily during Cannes Yachting Festival from 10 am ? 7 pm.
Useful Weblinks
Official Cannes Yachting Festival 2016 website: www.cannesyachtingfestival.com/en/
Official Facebook page for Cannes Yachting Festival: www.facebook.com/Cannes-Yachting-Festival-180413645312841/
Official Twitter feed: @YachtingCannes (use hashtag #CannesYachtingFestival)
Official Instagram account: www.instagram.com/cannesyachtingfestival/
Official Cannes Tourist Office website: www.cannes-destination.com
This guide was compiled by Rebecca Whitlocke on behalf of Bespoke Yacht Charter.
