Captivating Cannes

2024 will see the launch of a new area entirely dedicated to new motor yachts with 140 boats on water from 8 to 30-metres on land up to 8-metres. It is a major first for the Cannes Yachting Festival to present boats of this size in water. There will be 170 boats (150 in water and 20 on land), with rigid or semi-rigid hulls in this brand-new space.

Also on Port Canto is the acclaimed Sailing Area, the Yacht Brokerage sector and water toys.

The Sailing Area is a real setting fully dedicated to sailing, with almost 120 new 10- to 30-metre sail boats, monohulls and multihulls, including 13 world launches.

With more than 400 metres along the quay for monohull boats and more than 450 metres for multihull boats, the Sailing Area provides a unique display and perspective in the world.

On land, there will be displays from shipyards, equipment and services related to sailing.

Within the Palais des Festivals the lifestyle products, destinations, marinas and high-end brands specialising in leisure boating and its environment will be on display.

Hundreds of exhibitors (the full list of which can be seen HERE) will launch their new products at the show. Here are just a few of the world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024:

SUNREEF 80

The Sunreef 80 is a luxury sailing catamaran perfect for exclusive getaways, charters, and ocean adventures. It seamlessly blends exterior and interior spaces, offering comfort and style. The innovative design provides a customizable saloon with panoramic views, a cozy bow lounge, and a spacious cockpit. The 54-square-metre flybridge features leisure amenities like a jacuzzi and wet bar. The hulls house luxurious cabins, including a master suite.

AURA 51 – FOUNTAINE PAJOT

The Aura 51 catamaran marks a new stage in the evolution of the Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans range and the desire of the La Rochelle shipyard to go further in its environmental approach. A new deck design that facilitates circulation The deck plan of the Aura 51, completely redesigned, marks a new era for the Fountaine Pajot range and provides even more space and comfort.

BALI 5.8

This majestic sailing CATAMARAN is ushering in a new era in luxury catamarans. The Bali 5.8 combines all the Bali innovations to feature large, luxurious spaces and an impressive level of comfort with a luminous and refined design. The Bali 5.8 offers extended self-sufficiency through the contribution of renewable energy thanks to the integration of large solar panels.

BALI CATSPACE

The CATSPACE is a 40-foot catamaran that combines all the innovations expected from a BALI. Her inverted bows, a signature element of models in the BALI range, offer a pronounced design. The integral deck allows for fluid circulation between the various spaces and ease of moving around while under way. The “BALI door” amplifies the living space of the saloon-cockpit area. Thanks to the large windows, the interior is bathed in light.

NAUTITECH 44 OPEN

The 44 Open is the natural evolution of the Nautitech line, a new advanced design that redefines, once again, the standard on bluewater cruising boats. Featuring a revolutionary interior layout, rigging upgrades for enhanced performance and a sharp look, the Nautitech 44 Open is on top of its class.

CERVETTI 44

The first in the Cervetti Series, the 44 embodies the very latest in design and production techniques resulting in exceptional quality, style and unrivalled luxury. The catamaran shines with a bold, dynamic design of the hulls with fluid lines and inverted bows. The galley is opened up to the lower deck by the sliding windows and doors to create a full alfresco experience.  The forward deck is also cleverly connected to the salon by simply lifting front window.

EXCESS 11

The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. This 37ft cruising catamaran is impressive both in terms of comfort and space, as in terms of sailing sensations. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board.

LAGOON 43

Lagoon has redesigned catamaran access for this new model by creating an additional opening at the rear of the hulls. This innovative solution makes moving between the boat and the dock easier, combining safety and comfort, with a focus on well-being on board. The new shape of the LAGOON 43 means it has lots of room as well as more space for sleeping in all cabins, providing an unprecedented amount of space for a boat of this size.

ICE 53 ST YACHTS

This monohull yacht is extremely fast and made entirely of carbon. It is equipped with a conversion kit that allows it to be converted from a cruising boat to a racing version in just a few hours. ICE 53 ST is the result of a robust monolithic construction to guarantee a high level of safety.

FOUNTAINE PAJOT THIRA 80

While keeping the Fountaine Pajot signature, the THIRA 80 is a real super yacht with brand-new spaces not seen on other models of this size: two side cockpits with opening wings, an entirely sea-facing Beach Club to enjoy anchorage, and storage areas that have been designed for toys such as forward lockers for paddleboards.

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