The Cannes Yachting Festival is kicking off on the 10th of September and running for five days, celebrating and showcasing the latest developments in the yachting industry, a wide range of water toys and high-end accessories for on-board celebrations in style.
This list of 10 of the largest superyachts attending the show includes motor yachts and a sailing yacht available for charter; find out about their on board amenities and take some inspiration for a last minute summer escape or in preparation for winter on a Caribbean & Bahamas luxury yacht charter.
1. Mikhail S. Vorontsov
Luxury charter sailing yacht MIKHAIL S. VORONTSOV is a classic 64.5m/211.8ft three-masted vessel constructed in 2013 and built entirely out of laminated wood. Her traditional interiors conceal modern technology and amenities within, which include a bar in the above deck salon, a sauna, massage room and a gym. The water toys selection has Scuba dive gear, paddleboards, water skis and towable toys for balance between adventure above and below the waterline.
MIKHAIL S. VORONTSOV is available for charter from EUR€ 140,000 per week plus expenses.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew:11
2. Andiamo
This Baglietto superyacht from 2017 has wowed charter guests on a number of occasions with her lacquered ebony and onyx interiors and abundant outdoor paces furnished with an infinity pool and plenty of sunbeds. The skylounge has a cinema setup, however guests looking to connect with their environment have a generous beach club for unwinding in the ambient maritime environment. 47m/154.2ft superyacht ANDIAMO is capable of a top speed of 16 knots and has a large cruising range for guests looking to reach the remotest isles within the cruising grounds.
Accommodation:12 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 9
3. Blu 470
49.6m/163ft superyacht BLU 470 is at once elegant and energising in her modern interiors from Patrick Knowles: Original oil paintings complement the main cream and sapphire blue tones in the main salon, while the sklyounge has a laid-back atmosphere with a bar where guests can chat and watch the world go by after spending hours exploring the extensive water toys collection.
Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the selection on offer in the display rack adjacent to the formal dining table. Wine isn’t the only spirit available on board though and guests can sip on a tequila sunset or daiquiri, or their own unique creation as they admire the Cannes city lights from the sundeck Jacuzzi.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 5
4. Cecilia
Launched in 2018, Wider motor yacht CECILIA was a finalist in the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2019 for Best Exterior Styling Motor Yachts 40m to 59m, and won at the World Superyacht Awards 2019 in the Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT – 48m and abovecategory.
The impressive beach club has fold-down hull sections to further increase sunbathing areas on this level, and a 7m/22.9ft pool, two Jacuzzis, a sauna and a helipad further entice guests on board and provide the means to arrive in style.
Accommodation:12 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 11
5. Lilium
As one of this year’s launches, 47.5m/155.8ft superyacht LILIUM from Bilgin Yachts is making her public debut and is sure to attract attention due to her modified galley layout from the original Bilgin 156 model, bright white interiors, spacious guest cabins and outdoor spaces offering an abundance of living and dining areas in addition to two large and welcoming Jacuzzis.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 9
6. Mangusta Gransport 45
One of two Magustas in attendance, the MANGUSTA GRANSPORT 45 model has a sleek and sporty low profile an boasts a foredeck Jacuzzi, well-proportioned sunbathing areas forward and to the aft, a beach club with fold-down bulwarks, a Master suite with fold-down private balcony and a top speed of 26 knots and a range of 3,500 nautical miles while travelling at an economical speed.
This all-aluminium superyacht also has full-height windows for brightly lit interiors with magnificent views of the surroundings, providing future Owners with all the best aspects of life at sea.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew:9
7. Roe
Impressive luxury yacht ROE (ex.RAZAN) from Turquoise Yachts with interiors and exteriors from H2 Yacht Design, who chose a colour scheme of cream and ash grey for the passageways and cool white and ice blue for the living areas.
Widescreen TVs are integrated seamlessly into the spacious bedrooms and shared social areas throughout, including in the beach club gym, and the sundeck Jacuzzi and its surroundings will host many a gathering day or night.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew:9
8. Avant Garde 2
42.6m/139.9ft AVANT GARDE 2 was built in 2010 and has been impeccably maintained over the years, receiving a full interior refurbishment in 2016 from renowned designer Laura Pomponi. Of note is her ample collection of water toys and large outdoor spaces, including an upper deck aft alfresco dining area that is sheltered from strong gusts by glazing along the sides.
The sundeck is the place to be in warm weather, filled as it is with sunbeds, a Jacuzzi, sun-drenched dining and a wet bar.
Accommodation:11 guests/5 cabins
Crew:9
9. Majesty 140
Gulf Craft motor yacht C’EST LA VIE is a MAJESTY 140 model built in 2018 and boasts naturally lit guest cabins on the lower deck, a large beach club, a cigar lounge where back-lit tobacco leaves are used for panelling on the bar. Contemporary salons and cabins provide guests with every comfort they could need, while the outdoor spaces offer a deep Jacuzzi, plenty of sunbathing and alfresco dining options, and a wet bar.
A top speed of 20 knots will take guests to their next destination in good time, while the large cruising range of 3,300 nautical miles ensures that few stops for fuel are required during a packed itinerary.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew:9
10. Mangusta Oceano 43
The MANGUSTA OCEANO 43 from Mangusta, part of Overmarine Group, was built in 2018 and comes with all of the latest technology for high-performance entertaining and convenience. Within, the Master suite on the main deck forward has its own private fold-down terrace and the skylounge cinema is a desirable space to rest up after a day in the sunshine.
The beach club and swim platform make a marvellously large space beside the sea and the foredeck Jacuzzi is also generously sized to create highly desirable outdoor areas across the decks.
Accommodation:10 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 7
Contact CharterWorld to find out more about the luxury yachts available for charter, their on board amenities and cruising grounds.