Why exhibit?
Showcase your brand, connect with qualified buyers, and launch your latest innovations at the event where the yachting season begins.
What are the top reasons to exhibit at the Cannes Yachting Festival?
Reach qualified buyers
Engage with affluent visitors actively exploring, comparing, and investing in yachts, marine products, and luxury services.
Launch new products
Showcase new vessels, equipment, technologies, and innovations to an international audience eager to discover what’s next in boating.
Generate high-value Leads
Build meaningful connections with prospective clients, partners, distributors, and decision-makers from across the global yachting industry.
Elevate brand visibility
Position your brand alongside leading names in boating and yachting at one of the industry’s most prestigious international showcases.
Connect with industry leaders
Meet shipyards, designers, suppliers, brokers, media, and professionals shaping the future of the marine industry.
Build commercial momentum
Maximize exposure, create new business opportunities, and strengthen your presence at a key moment in the yachting calendar.
Cannes Yacht Festival success stories
Record-Breaking Buyer Activity
Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 welcomed 56,000 visitors, 677 exhibitors, and 147 world premieres. Exhibitors reported stronger-than-expected demand and sales.
Source: BOAT International, CYF 2025
Cannes Boosts Beneteau Orders
Groupe Beneteau said its 23 new models presented at Cannes generated nearly one third of its year-to-date orders, supporting stronger order intake.
Source: Groupe Beneteau, Q32025 press release
Three Yachts Sold during the show
Esprit Yachting sold three Azimut yachts during the show, citing Cannes as a valuable opportunity to meet clients, strengthen partnerships, and generate business.
Source: Esprit Yachting, CYF 2025
Who can I meet at the Cannes Yachting Festival?
Qualified buyers & yacht owners
Connect with affluent visitors, yacht owners, and prospective buyers actively exploring new vessels, marine equipment, services, and lifestyle solutions.
Shipyards & yacht manufacturers
Network with renowned shipyards, yacht builders, manufacturers, and suppliers presenting new launches, world premieres, and next-generation vessels.
Marine equipment & technology professionals
Meet specialists in navigation, propulsion, engineering, onboard systems, connected technologies, and sustainable marine solutions shaping the future of boating.
Yacht brokers & dealers
Build relationships with brokers, dealers, and sales professionals who advise clients, influence purchasing decisions, and connect buyers with leading brands.
Distributors & strategic partners
Explore new markets and business opportunities by connecting with distributors, agents, service providers, and commercial partners from across the global yachting industry.
International press & content creators
Increase your visibility among pjournalists, media partners, photographers, and digital creators covering the latest launches, innovations, and industry highlights.
Exhibitor FAQ
I complete the Web-to-Lead form, and I will be contacted by the Sales team.
Depending on your business, your needs, and your budget, a range of options is available: shell scheme stands, fitted stands, turnkey stands, Sapphire stands, or marina berths for your boats.
The Cannes Yachting Festival welcomes private buyers, international purchasers, marine industry professionals, distributors, investors and specialised media from around the world.
The festival offers numerous marketing opportunities to increase your brand visibility, including listings in the official catalogue, online visibility, advertising spaces, partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
Exhibitor badges can be ordered and personalised directly from your Exhibitor Area before the published deadlines.
Exhibition fees vary depending on the type of space, its size and location. Please contact our Sales Team for a personalised quotation.
The key deadlines and actions depend on your participation, but here are the main steps you shouldn't miss:
- Complete your Exhibitor Profile in your Exhibitor Area to appear in the online catalogue and help visitors find your company.
- Order your e-badges, e-invitations and crew bracelets before the published deadlines to avoid additional charges.
- Submit your information for the printed Official Catalogue before the deadline.
- Order any additional services for your stand or boat (electricity, furniture, partitions, carpeting, etc.) within the specified deadlines.
- Regularly check your Exhibitor Area, where all important dates, documents and participation tasks are available.
As deadlines may vary depending on the service or option selected, we recommend consulting your Exhibitor Area regularly and referring to the Exhibitor FAQ for the latest information.
- Invite my clients.
- Promote my presence at the show.
- Use the communication tools provided free of charge by the show.
- Invest in high-visibility marketing and communication opportunities.
The Cannes Yachting Festival offers a variety of sponsorship and partnership packages designed to increase your brand visibility before, during and after the event. Please contact our Sales Team to discover the available opportunities.
E-invitations are available in your Exhibitor Area. You can order and personalize them before sharing the invitation code with your clients and prospects, allowing them to register online and obtain their admission pass.
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
The Cannes Yachting Festival is organised by RX, a global leader in events and trade shows. Operating in 25 countries and serving 41 industry sectors, RX leverages its expertise, data and technology to create events that foster connections, business opportunities and company growth.
Through nearly 350 events organised each year, RX designs experiences that inspire, connect and support the development of the industries it serves.
ABOUT THE OWNER
The French Nautical Industries Federation (FIN) is the professional organisation representing the boating industry in France. Its mission is to represent, develop and promote the French boating sector, both in France and internationally.
As part of its activities, FIN plays a major role in the organisation and promotion of leading boat shows. It owns several major events, including the Cannes Yachting Festival.
