24 of the best luxury yachts heading to the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017

At 47.6 metres LOA, Andiamo is likely to be one of the biggest yachts on display at the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival. Launched by Italian yard Baglietto in June and currently undergoing sea trials, she was styled inside and out by Francesco Paszkowski. Star features include her transatlantic cruising range when cruising at 12 knots, which is made possible by twin 2,012hp MTU 12V4000 M63 diesel engines drawing on a total fuel capacity of 80,000 litres.

The new flagship of the Azimut range, the Grande 35 Metri stands out from the crowd with her innovative foredeck layout. The trapezoidal bow design was developed in collaboration with Stefano Righini and allows for a spa pool, sunloungers and a separate seating area. What’s more, the entire section can rise up hydraulically to allow the crew to access the storage lockers beneath. Five hulls have been sold since the Azimut Grande 35 Metri was announced at the 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival and we expect a few more will shift at this year’s show too.

A brand new model from Italian yard Canados, the 808 Maximus is due to undertake a grand tour of the Riviera this summer before her official unveiling at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Styled by Marco Casali, this 24.6 metre fast cruising yacht will boast a sporty top speed of 30 knots thanks to its lightweight Kevlar/Aramat composite construction. There was a strong focus on the aft deck layout during the development of the 808 Maximus, which can be seen in the fitment of an extra-wide gangway that is wheelchair accessible, flanked by two L-shaped seating areas.

Custom Line has revamped its popular Navetta 33 yacht and hull number one is due to get its public debut at Cannes 2017. Styled inside by Ferretti Group Engineering and with exterior design by Zuccon International Project, this 33 metre tri-deck yacht boasts many premium features, such as a spa pool on the upper deck, a fold-out balcony in the saloon and a full-beam owner’s cabin on the main deck. The previous version of the Navetta 33 was a massive hit — 20 hulls were launched in total — and the new generation seems set for similar success, with the first five hulls already sold.

The Ferretti Group will be giving a debut to five new yachts in Cannes, including two from its signature range. The Ferretti Yachts 920 is the larger of the two and features a raised bow design that allows for a wider main-deck master cabin. The Italian yard adds that the foredeck seating area is also the largest it has fitted to a yacht of this size, with two sofas, sunloungers and removable parasols. Propulsion comes from a pair of MTU diesel engines, with the most powerful option making a top speed of 30 knots possible.

Hull number three in the Darwin 102 series of compact explorer yachts, Galego features several customisations on the standard Hydro Tec design, such as 2.18 metre headroom and an upper deck gym. Built by Italian yard Cantiere delle Marche from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and launched in Ancona in April, she will be getting her public debut at Cannes 2017, where visitors will hope to catch a glimpse of her warm and welcoming Pierluigi Floris interiors.

Taiwan-based yard Horizon Yachts has built up a serious global appeal over recent years and this can be seen in its decision to bring hull number two of the FD85 series to Cannes this year. Launched earlier in 2017, this 26.07 metre yacht was styled by Dutch designer Cor D Rover and can accommodate up to ten guests and five crewmembers.

The first in a new range of Ilumen yachts from Italian yard Dominator, Kalliente will make her public debut at the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival. Alberto Mancini created the interior and exterior styling for this bright and airy yacht, which features a main-deck master cabin that is absolutely flooded in natural light, while a sporty top speed of 21 knots is made possible by a pair of 1,200hp MAN V8 diesel engines.

Finnish yard Nautor’s Swan will be debuting a new range at this year’s Cannes show. Lot 99 is hull number one in the 28.87 metre Swan 95 series, boasting exterior styling and naval architecture from long-time yard collaborator German Frers. Her semi-raised saloon allows for more internal headroom and better views out to sea, but a flush-deck version will also be made available for those with more sporty ambitions.

One of the most hotly anticipated new arrivals of 2017, the new series of crossover yachts from Sanlorenzo begins with the SX88. Developed in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design, this 27 metre aims to deliver the outdoor living of a flybridge yacht with the long-range capability of an explorer yacht. A highly flexible interior layout allows for up to six cabins, thanks to Sanlorenzo’s bold decision to do away with the main-deck wheelhouse. Piero Lissoni created the interior concept for hull number one, drawing on the design of New York luxury loft apartments to create an open and light atmosphere on board.