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.
24 of the best luxury yachts heading to the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017
Sanlorenzo SX88
Skyler
The Cannes Yachting Festival wouldn’t be complete without a big new yacht from Italian boatbuilding giant Benetti. The Fast 125 range has stolen the show at Cannes for the past two years with the debuts of Iron Man and Constance Joy, and with hull number three Skyler, the yard is hoping to complete the hat-trick. Subtly updated with clever superstructure modifications, this highly sensuous 38 metre yacht features silk carpets and a sprung floor in the dining room.
Sunseeker 131
British yard Sunseeker will be giving its popular 131 Yacht a Cannes debut this year. First introduced at the 2016 London Boat Show, this 40.05 metre series has proved to be hugely popular with the eighth and ninth hulls sold at the 2017 London Boat Show. Key features include accommodation for ten guests in five cabins, as well as a large tender garage than can house a six metre tender and a pair of Jet Skis.
Wild One
Riva’s sleek dayboat, the Rivale 56 is sure to turn heads at Cannes, but superyacht aficionados will also be keen to step on board the new Riva 100 Corsaro. Hull number one Bernardette got her premiere in 2016 at the Hong Kong boat show, and the second hull, Wild One, will give the range its European debut. Her effortlessly cool styling is by Officina Italiana Design with the arrow-shaped bow giving her a distinctive profile.