Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Europe’s largest in-water boat show — six days across the Vieux Port and Port Canto, with a yacht as your private base.
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 runs 8–13 September 2026 — 6 days — Vieux Port de Cannes et Port Pierre Canto, Cannes (organiser’s dates: Cannes Yachting Festival — site officiel, retrieved 5 September 2026). The yacht is by quote: the price depends on the boat, the duration and the crew, plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT; for this week, yachts and berths are booked months ahead.
Why charter a yacht during Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?
The Cannes Yachting Festival runs 8–13 September 2026 across two sites: the Vieux Port, given over to motor yachts and new launches, and Port Pierre Canto, at the far end of the Croisette, dedicated to sail, brokerage and lifestyle. For six days the bay is at its busiest of the year: shuttles between the two ports, sea trials, hundreds of boats afloat.
What a yacht adds during the show
- A private base alongside or at anchor: host clients and partners on board, lunch away from the aisles, leave when you choose — in Cannes itself or a neighbouring port, subject to availability.
- A day at the Îles de Lérins between two visits: the islands lie barely a mile offshore, the crossing is a matter of minutes, and the channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat is a sheltered anchorage for lunch on board.
- Transfers by sea between the Vieux Port, Port Canto, Antibes or Monaco when the Croisette is gridlocked.
- A first step into brokerage: this is the week with the most boats afloat in one place; our brokers accompany you on board the yachts that interest you.
Booking
Yachts and berths for this week are reserved months ahead. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the purpose — reception, day at sea or simply a base — and we build the proposal. Rates on request: the price depends on the yacht, the duration and the crew.
- Dates
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- Venue
- Vieux Port de Cannes et Port Pierre Canto, 06400 Cannes
- Organiser
- RX France — Cannes Yachting Festival
- Date source
- Cannes Yachting Festival — site officielRetrieved 5 September 2026
Show entry tickets
Public show entry prices as published by the organiser (retrieved 5 September 2026, subject to change). They do not cover the charter: the yacht itself is always quoted individually.
| Ticket | Public price |
|---|---|
| E-ticket, 1 day | €40 |
| E-ticket, 2 days | €65 |
| Comfort e-ticket, 1 day | €120 |
| VIP Silver e-ticket, 1 day, 1 visitor | €250 |
| VIP Sea Access e-ticket, Vieux Port, 1 day | €220 |
| VIP Gold e-ticket, 2 days, 2 visitors | €660 |
| Platinum e-ticket, 6 days, 2 visitors | €1,640 |
Source: Billetterie officielle du Cannes Yachting Festival — retrieved 5 September 2026.
Charter a yacht for Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the intended use — we come back with a considered proposal, never a generic price.
Can a chartered yacht berth in Cannes during the show?
Both ports are largely taken by the exhibition; the remaining berths are scarce and booked far ahead. Depending on availability, the base may be in Cannes, at anchor in the bay or in a neighbouring port (Golfe-Juan, Antibes), with transfers by sea.
When should I book for the Cannes Yachting Festival?
As early as possible: several months before September for a real choice of yachts and berths. A late request is still possible, with fewer options.
How much does a yacht cost during the show?
Always by quote: the price depends on the type of yacht, the duration, the crew and the berth. Only the show’s entry tickets have a public price, listed above from the official ticketing site.
What are the dates of Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?
8–13 September 2026. Venue: Vieux Port de Cannes et Port Pierre Canto, Cannes. Source: Cannes Yachting Festival — site officiel, retrieved 5 September 2026.
How much does a yacht cost during Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?
By quote: the price depends on the boat, the duration and the crew, and we publish no rate for this week. Allow in addition the APA (25 to 35% of the rate, reconciled against receipts) and French VAT at 20%; the contractual framework is the MYBA agreement.
Do I need to book far ahead for Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?
Yes: for this week, yachts and berths are booked months in advance. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the intended use — reception, day at sea or private base — to receive a proposal.