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

7 September 2026 | first published on 18 August 2026 • Written by Emily Dawkins

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 is here. With just one day 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 25 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 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 will make her maiden voyage to 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.

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.

Fast Naan

Length: 37.7m
Builder: ISA Yachts

Yacht to know: The first superyacht from ISA Yachts' Viper 130 series, Fast Naan, hit the water in Ancona, Italy, at the end of August, weeks ahead of her upcoming debut at Cannes. The first unit of the Fulvio De Simoni-designed model was sold just months after the full Viper line was unveiled in May 2024, with onboard highlights including a spacious sundeck with an L-shaped bar, a bow arranged around a circular spa pool and a large cockpit laid out into three distinct zones with a handy transformer platform.

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 – complements 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.

Sunseeker Manhattan 94

Sunseeker's first Manhattan 94 yacht officially launched ahead of Cannes debut

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Length: 28.6m
Builder: Sunseeker

Yacht to know: The British-built superyacht Black Mamba was launched at the start of August as the first from Sunseeker's new Manhattan 94 yacht series, formerly known as the 94 Yacht. The model is said to represent the latest evolution of the shipyard's design and engineering, drawn in-house as a “sanctuary at sea”. Onboard features include a large penthouse-style saloon on the main deck with a stylish feature wall dividing a formal dining area, and a forward full-beam owner’s suite, which sprawls across a spacious lobby and en-suite.

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.

Princess X90

Length: 27.1m
Builder: Princess Yachts

Yacht to know: The first Princess X90, Jenny X, was launched in May from the shipyard’s South Yard facility in Plymouth, UK, almost a year after the model's unveiling at Cannes last year, as the latest addition to the yard's X Class range. The model stands out from other yachts in the range with its low, open-plan "beach club-style" cockpit, with a glass transom balustrade, fold-down balconies to port and starboard and a low-level arrangement. The model is also the first from the yard fitted with curved patio doors that connect the cockpit to the main saloon. Following her delivery at the end of July, she made her first stop in the UK capital, where she was spotted by BOAT International.

Other yachts making their debut this year...

Numarine's first 27XP explorer yacht, the 27-metre Maske.
The 26.8-metre Wasabi: hull one from Sunreef Yachts' new Ultima 88 catamaran series.
The first from AvA Yachts' Kando 85 explorer yacht series: the 25.7-metre V.
The 25.6-metre Seadeck 9 from Azimut.
Hull one from Nautor Swan's new Swan 80 line, the 25.6-metre Elvi.
The 25.5-metre Sanlorenzo Heritage model, SHE.