The yachting season is officially underway as the Cannes Yachting Festival opens its doors, welcoming a wide array of yachting enthusiasts, industry experts, yacht owners, and luxury yacht charters.
Globally celebrated for its impressive selection of sailing and motor yacht charters, the annual Cannes Yachting Festival draws thousands of visitors each year to explore, purchase, or charter the latest superyachts on the market.
Due to its prestigious reputation, the festival often serves as a favored platform for world premieres from leading superyacht builders like Azimut, Sunseeker, and Benetti.
Scheduled to run from 10 - 15 September, the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival is hosting more than 130 superyachts, including 40 crewed yacht charters, plus an enticing collection of curated exhibitors to provide the ultimate yachting lifestyle package.
Featuring a brand-new marina at Port Canto that is dedicated to motor boats under 39ft (12m), visitors to the Cannes Yachting Festival will have an even better opportunity to explore a broad range of yachts.
For those who enjoy a sailing yacht charter, the number one fleet of large sailing yachts makes its return to Port Canto with some of the latest and most innovative models on the market.
Adorning the pontoons of Vieux Port, an enticing collection of Mediterranean yacht charters await visitors, including the 116.6ft (35.5m) Amer charter yacht LAFAYETTE, who makes her global debut at Cannes this year, 117.3ft (35.74m) yacht rental TOGETHER from the fleet of Sanlorenzo yacht charters, and 108.3ft (32.99m) luxury charter yacht NEVER GIVE UP from the Overmarine shipyard.
In addition to the captivating display of France yacht charters, Cannes is set to impress the crowds with complimentary attractions including the Luxury Gallery and premium shopping in the Palais des Festivals, in addition to the highly anticipated Concours d'Elegance where visitors can enjoy a parade of vintage and classic yachts along the Bay of Cannes.
To find out more about attending the Cannes Yachting Festival or to get details on the latest South of France yacht charter offers, speak to your preferred yacht charter broker today.
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