VIEUX PORT

THE WORLD OF 12 TO 45 METRE MOTOR BOATS

Located in the heart of the city, opposite the Lérins islands, the Vieux Port is a setting for the ultimate in the motorboat industry in all its richness and diversity.

The Vieux Port brings together more than 350 monohull, multihull, rigid hull or semi-rigid hull, boats in water; the crème de la crème in terms of new 12 to 45 metre motor boats presented by the biggest names in French and international yachting.

On land, the boat builders share the quays with equipment manufacturers and service companies, the activity of which is mainly focused on the motorboat industry.

THE MOTOR MULTIHULLS AREA

The area reserved for motor multihulls is located in the QML (Quai Max Laubeuf) and gathers nearly 20 catamarans ranging from 12 to 29 metres on display in the Marina.

THE EQUIPMENT VILLAGE

This area is where all the high-performance marine equipment specialists and a wide range of services can be found... To be discovered in the heart of the Pantiero.

THE 6 SECTORS IN THE VIEUX PORT

THE PALAIS DES FESTIVALS

The Palais des Festivals is home to the major players in yachting, whether they are boat builders, equipment manufacturers, fittings, tourism or service companies, etc.

The entrance to the show and the side aisle of the Palais are home to some twenty tenders and international manufacturers of engines for large yachts.

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THE JETÉE

With its air of Italian dolce vita, the Jetée accommodates legendary international shipyards that vie with each other in luxury and design to present their latest their latest innovations and world premieres.

Large boats longer than 22 metres are exhibited here.

In-water: highly coveted by the largest international shipyards, this area presents the best in the world’s yachts and super yachts up to 45/50m with the Super Yachts Extension.
On land: superyacht shipyards, and their service companies such as crew management companies, yacht transport, …

THE SUPER YACHTS EXTENSION

A true technical achievement, the Super Yachts Extension comprises three floating barges positioned as an extension to the Jetée. Built for the Festival, this seaward extension features around thirty of the largest motor super yachts more than 24 metres long, exhibited in the Vieux Port.

In-water: the show's largest boats between 24 and 45/50m are on display.

On land: superyacht shipyards and their service companies, including crew management, yacht transport and a number of brokers.

The Traversante (a floating pontoon connecting each side of the Vieux Port with a motorised central section) runs between the Jetée and the Super Yachts Extension on one side and arrives at the QML on the other side of the port. It alternates between opening regularly to allow boats out for sea trials and closing again to allow visitors to continue their visit by swinging over to the other side of the harbour without having to turn back.

Some twenty elegant tenders are on display around this traversante.

THE QUAI MAX LAUBEUF

The history of the show began on Quai Max Laubeuf with around thirty boats on display from 1977 onwards. Today, there are around forty boats afloat, including around twenty power catamarans. Some of these motor catamarans are very impressive in their size, reaching up to 30m in length. The other in-water boats on the QML, in the continuity of Quai Saint Pierre, are prestigious monohulls that are often very fast and generally measure between 12 and 15 metres. The quay is home to boat builders that set up their reception stand opposite their boats.

THE QUAI SAINT-PIERRE

The Quai Saint-Pierre is at the foot of the Le Suquet hill, Cannes’s historic district. Facing the beautiful historic houses, Quai Saint-Pierre has boats ranging from 12 to 15/16 metres long.

In-water: welcome to the realm of luxury day-boats and the new generation of very impressive and highly appreciated fast motorboats with a focus on design. Other types of medium-sized open boats and fly-bridge boats are also featured on this quay.

On land: mainly shipyards, a few equipment manufacturers and service companies can be seen here.

THE PANTIERO

The Pantiero brings together a wide range of motorboats up to 15-20 metres long on its quay. The quay starts with 12 metre boats, then moves up to largest boats reaching around 20 metres when joining the Jetée.

In front of the Pantiero and Quai Saint-Pierre in the middle of the stretch of water, the large semi-rigid boats measuring between 12/13 and 17 metres are installed.

On land, the boat builders are set up alongside the quays in front of their fleet. In the central aisle, the Equipment Village brings together the ultimate in electronics, deck equipment and services over 4,600 m², and is highly renowned for how rich, diverse and international its content is.

It is the place to go to find the must-have accessories for maintaining your boat, a good level of on-board technology and making your investment stay the course.

CATERING

The Panoramic Restaurant, located on the roof of the Palais des Festivals, is a bistronomic dining place open to all visitors and exhibitors. It has a unique view of the prestigious yachts being exhibited in the Vieux Port, the famous Suquet old quarter and the bay of Cannes.

You will be able to book your table at the Panoramic restaurant from August 2025.

Booking opens - August 2025