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What to know about the new yachts making their debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026

18 August 2026 • Written by Emily Dawkins

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 is fast approaching. With just weeks to go until the show kicks off, running from 8 to 13 September, this year's event is set to deliver yet another impressive display of yachts across Port Vieux and Port Canto. For the 49th edition, BOATPro amounts 24 newly delivered yachts in the lineup, each one making its global debut as the Mediterranean boat show calendar gets underway.

BOAT rounds up "yacht to know" about the new superyachts confirmed at the show so far this year...

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Grande 44M

Length: 43.9m
Builder: Azimut

Yacht to know: The first unit from the Italian shipyard's flagship Grande 44M series, Shabby, hit the water in July and is set to be delivered next month, days before her debut in Cannes. The new build marks the largest yacht built to date by Azimut, which collaborated with Alberto Mancini for the exteriors and Azimut-Benetti Group's R&D department and P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture on the yacht's innovative dual-mode hull. Interiors have been penned by Milan-based studio m2atelier, with a design that is said to "challenge conventional yacht layouts", including a dedicated owner's deck.

Orion One

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Length: 43m
Builder: Orion Yachts

Yacht to know: Orion One was launched in May as the first superyacht ever constructed by the Turkish shipyard (the superyacht branch of Hersek Gemi). Red Yacht Design is behind her interior and exterior design, which has been drawn for a modern owner seeking comfort, efficiency and flexibility. Accommodation is for up to 12 guests in a five-cabin layout, while living spaces comprise a vast flybridge with a hot tub, a quiet foredeck lounge and panoramic "relaxation spaces". The yacht is currently listed for sale with Fraser, asking €22,000,000.

Even Further

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Length: 41.5m
Builder: Amer Yachts

Yacht to know: Even Further marks the first unit from Amer Yachts' Amer 42 Explorer series, delivered in July. The yacht was designed throughout by Luiz de Basto, with naval architecture and engineering by Optima Design, and is defined by features typical of an explorer yacht: a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and Ice Class certification for long-range cruising of 8,900 nautical miles. Tender-carrying capability formed a major part of the owner's brief, with space for two eight-metre tenders and personal watercraft housed in an unusual dedicated foredeck well.

Principessa Capricciosa

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Length: 38m
Builder: Columbus Yachts

Yacht to know: The first unit from the Italian yard's 38-metre Atlantique model, Principessa Capricciosa, was delivered earlier this summer. She marks the fourth yacht built within the yard's Atlantique line, yet the first from its 38-metre iteration - the most compact offering in the line. Her clean and slightly sporty silhouette is from Milanese studio Hot Lab, which was designed to recall the silhouette of classic sailing yachts. Highlights include an expansive aft cockpit with twin drop-down balconies, oversized seating and a bespoke cocktail bar; an upper deck with a forward-facing pool; and a custom, "state-of-the-art" onboard audio system.

Sirena 118

Length: 36m
Builder: Sirena Yachts

Yacht to know: The first yacht from the Sirena 118 series was launched in July, marking the largest in the Turkish shipyard’s composite line, built entirely in GRP with a sub-300GT volume and a flexible tri-deck layout. The new build – penned by Sirena’s in-house design team with naval architecture by Germán Frers – complementing an interior by Cor D. Rover, characterised by a neutral colour scheme, wood veneer and integrated soft lighting. A notable feature is her owner's area, which is located forward on the main deck and extends across two decks in a "loft" option.

CL Navetta 35

First Custom Line Navetta 35 superyacht hits the water in Ancona

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Length: 34.5m
Builder: Custom Line

Yacht to know: The first unit from Custom Line's Navetta 35 superyacht series was launched in June, months after the model's unveiling in February as a "natural evolution" of the Navetta 33, designed with a "modernised approach" and a greater focus on the environment. Filippo Salvetti is behind the model's profile, while ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel penned the interiors, which are fitted with "comfy" freestanding furniture and benefit from full-height windows. A 58-square-metre sundeck with a hot tub is among her standouts.

Mon Coeur

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Length: 31m
Builder: Cantiere delle Marche

Yacht to know: CdM's 31-metre RJ102 yacht Mon Coeur hit the water in May as the first and smallest build from the Italian shipyard's RJ Class explorer line. The yacht recalls the range's main features, including floor-to-ceiling windows, transparent gunwales on the upper deck and a dip pool with a sundeck area. Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski is behind the yacht's profile, opting for a sinuous stern, recessed windows and a subtly flared bow, while Mon Coeur's "cosy" interiors have been drawn by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

M|30

Length: 30.4m
Builder: Maiora

Yacht to know: Another first and new debut is from brand of NEXT Yacht Group, Maiora, which will present its 30.4-metre M|30 build. The yacht was launched last week in Viareggio, Italy, marking the official inauguration of the builder's M line, which builds upon the success of the Maiora 30 with an updated exterior, enhanced guest spaces and a greater connection with the environment. The model represents the third project from Maiora’s ongoing collaboration with Quartostile (for the exterior design) and Acube (for the interior design, alongside Maiora Style Centre).

Riva 96’ Argo Super

Length: 28.8m
Builder: Riva

Yacht to know: The first yacht from Riva's new 96’ Argo Super flybridge marks the first in an evolution of the Italian yard's popular 90’ Argo series. The model introduces a series of major design innovations from Officina Italiana Design, including a more efficient onboard layout, a more flexible indoor-outdoor connection and "outstanding" liveability across decks. A highlight is the beach club, which has been redesigned to improve the guest experience with a large sunpad incorporated into the garage door and a handy swim platform.

Pershing GTX90

Length: 28m
Builder: Pershing

Yacht to know: The first 28-metre Pershing GTX90 brings together Italian studio Vallicelli Design and the Group’s Engineering Department in what is the latest addition to the yard's GTX Sport Utility Yachts range. The new model was unveiled in June, with the first unit hitting the water the following month. She follows in the footsteps of the shipyard's GTX models, though she incorporates an expanded stern with two side-opening terraces and a "sportsbridge" 43 per cent larger than the average for yachts of this size.