Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 yacht debuts at Vieux Port, French Riviera
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Biggest New Yacht Debuts to Watch

September 2, 2026 · 2 min read

The Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off September 8 through 13, 2026, on the French Riviera, and this year's edition is shaping up to be one of the most significant in recent memory. Running across Vieux Port and Port Canto, it is the premier boat show in the world for yachts under 500GT, and this year's 49th edition is expected to host 150 world premieres among more than 700 vessels. Here are the five debuts worth paying attention to. Princess X90Princess X90 1. Princess X90 The all-new Princess X90 makes its global premiere at Cannes, becoming the latest addition to Princess Yachts' X Class. Maximum usable space, strong connection to the water, and a layout that genuinely works for owners who live aboard or entertain regularly. This will be one of the most talked-about debuts of the show. Read more at Superyacht Times Riva 96 Argo SuperRiva 96 Argo Super 2. Riva 96' Argo Super Riva will unveil the new 96' Argo Super, an evolution of its iconic flybridge model, with redesigned outdoor areas and fully updated onboard technology, all while preserving the brand's instantly recognizable Italian styling. Riva does not refresh a model unless it means it. Read more at Boat International Sirena 118Sirena 118 3. Sirena 118 Turkish builder Sirena Yachts will unveil its new flagship, the Sirena 118, at Cannes. At 118 feet, she is the largest yacht ever built by the shipyard and bridges the gap between production and semi-custom. Exterior architecture by German Frers, interiors by Cor D. Rover, master suite on the main deck, and five guest cabins. Already generating serious buyer interest before the show even opens. Read more at Superyacht Times Sunreef Ultima 88Sunreef Ultima 88 4. Sunreef Ultima 88 Sunreef Yachts will unveil the Ultima 88 in Cannes, a 26.82-meter catamaran combining the maneuverability of a monohull with the stability and spaciousness of a multihull. Catamarans continue to push into territory that used to belong exclusively to monohull motor yachts, and Sunreef is leading that charge. Read more at Superyacht Times Pearl 73Pearl 73 5. Pearl 73 Pearl Yachts will present the world premiere of the Pearl 73, a model that continues the British shipyard's move upmarket while staying in an accessible size, suited to both family use and charter. Pearl has been building a strong reputation in the 60 to 80 foot segment and this launch continues that momentum. Read more at Yachting Magazine Cannes always sets the tone for what the market is moving toward, and 2026 is no different. If you are actively looking to buy or thinking about what to sell into, this show matters. Reach out to New Gen Yachts. We follow every major show so you do not have to, and we can help you find the right boat whether it debuts in Cannes or is sitting in a slip in Miami right now.

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