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The Cannes Yachting Festival opens today across Vieux Port and Port Canto locations. The event typically features numerous global premieres. Here is our list of boats that cannot be missed.Singolare45mTankoa YachtsThe second hull in Tankoa's T450 series represents the largest yacht debuting at the 2025 festival. Following the delivery of sister vessel GO in 2024, this iteration features design by Giorgio M. Cassetta with interior spaces by Brazilian architect Debora Aguiar. The yacht incorporates a hardtop creating an enclosed veranda that converts to climate-controlled salon accommodation.Tremenda45mCantiere delle MarcheThis 45-meter explorer yacht delivered in March 2025 shares the title of largest debutante with Singolare. Commissioned by an experienced owner in 2021, the design emphasizes outdoor connection through oversized windows, extensive al fresco areas, and a substantial beach club. Interior spaces incorporate mid-century modern design influences.Andiamo40.7mSanlorenzoThis first unit in the SD132 series represents Sanlorenzo's largest composite semi-displacement construction at 420 GT. Notable features include a beach club configuration with television-equipped bar and lounge seating, plus lateral terraces creating 70 square meters of additional exterior space when deployed.Juno's 744.1mBenettiAs the flagship of Benetti's Class series, this vessel becomes the yard's largest GRP construction to date. Giorgio M. Cassetta designed both exterior and interior spaces utilizing FSC-certified woods and resin finishes. The layout accommodates 12 guests across six cabins including full-beam master suite. Technical specifications include twin MAN engines providing 4,100 nautical mile range at 11 knots.Lalabe35.3mVan der ValkBased on the Lady Lene hull design with naval architecture by Guido de Groot, this custom construction accommodates three generations through five-cabin layout. Outdoor spaces incorporate integrated balconies, custom swimming platform, and aft deck relaxation zone with beach club and sauna facilities. The yacht delivered in July 2025.Majesty 100 Terrace32.25mMajesty Yachts This model emphasizes exterior terraces and fold-down balconies, following design concepts from the larger Majesty 111. Phathom Studio created a glass-fronted owner's cabin with skylights and private forward terrace. The design focuses on multiple entertainment areas throughout the vessel's layout.Pearl 8225mPearl YachtsThis model incorporates a raised pilothouse design enabling a main deck master cabin with private foredeck terrace alongside four lower deck ensuite cabins. Notable features include folding side platforms, multiple cockpit configurations, and garage capacity for Williams 395 tender and Sea-Doo jet ski. The design focuses on maximizing interior volume while maintaining competitive pricing within its segment.Ferretti Yachts 80024.47mFerretti YachtsFerretti Yachts 800 is the new model that completes the range renewal process begun in 2018. Developed by Ferretti Yachts’ Cattolica shipyard, the project is the result of collaboration between the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The yacht has a length overall of 24.47 m – a version with a shorter stern platform is also available to comply with the 24-metre limit established by French law – and a maximum beam of 5.91 m. The most innovative features include large windows for uninterrupted views of the surroundings from the interiors and an optional sliding door on the starboard side of the salon; perfectly separated spaces to ensure total privacy; and optimisation of the exterior surfaces and particularly the flybridge (a full 40 m²), further enriching the on-board experience. Pershing GTX7023.99mPershing The Pershing GTX70 represents the smallest model in the Sport Utility Yachts range, developed through collaboration between Ferretti Group's Strategic Product Committee, Vallicelli Design, and engineering teams. Its design maximizes interior and exterior spaces, offering 10% and 30% more area respectively than comparable yachts. The stern features a two-level arrangement with a 23 m² extendable beach area and shaded cockpit. A retractable glass panel connects the main deck interior with outdoor spaces, creating a continuous open layout. The yacht accommodates three ensuite cabins below deck while maintaining a 16 m² sundeck divided into functional zones.Absolute Navetta 5315.98mAbsolute This Navetta series update incorporates plunging gunwales, aft cutaways, and extensive hull glazing while maintaining traditional interior organization. The layout includes lower deck VIP cabin with diagonal berth configuration, starboard twin cabin, and main deck saloon with floor-to-ceiling windows. Compact yet full of character, it was the first Navetta under 70 feet to introduce the terrace cockpit, now a distinctive hallmark of the Absolute brand. Credits: Absolute; Ferretti Group; Guillaume Plisson for Sanlorenzo; Tankoa Yachts; Yacht Harbour archive

The Italian Sea Group will participate in the 34th Monaco Yacht Show from September 24-27, 2025, displaying six yachts at Port Hercule. The exhibition will feature recent launches from the group's Admiral, Perini Navi, Picchiotti, and Tecnomar brands.Chief Commercial Officer Gianmaria Costantino stated: "In our exclusive lounge, located in the Quai Rainier Ier area, shipowners and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and stylistic innovation that distinguish our yachts."Exhibited vessels include:Admiral Giorgio Armani 72m (Project 596) with design collaboration between Giorgio Armani and Giovanni CostantinoAdmiral Amalya 78m designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & DesignPerini Navi Katana 60m sailing ketch with interiors by Rémi TessierAdmiral Raja² 55m from the S-Force line designed in-housePicchiotti Gentleman 24m by Luca Dini Design & ArchitectureTecnomar for Lamborghini 63 production modelThe group will host a press conference at the Monaco Yacht Club preceding the show to unveil a new collaborative project with Automobili Lamborghini. The presentation will also include updates on future developments across the company's brand portfolio.The Italian Sea Group currently maintains production facilities in Marina di Carrara, La Spezia, and Viareggio. The company's portfolio ranges from 24-meter motor yachts to 78-meter megayachts, with both sail and power configurations available.Recent deliveries include multiple vessels across all brands, with order books extending through 2028 for larger custom projects. The Monaco exhibition represents one of several international shows where the group maintains annual presence, alongside events in Cannes and Fort Lauderdale.The show expects approximately 120 superyachts and 40,000 visitors during its four-day run. The Italian Sea Group is a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, listed on Euronext Milan (“EXM”) and active in the construction and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters. The Company, led by Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Costantino, operates on the market with the brands Admiral, renown for elegant and prestigious yachts, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti; the Company has a business unit, NCA Refit, that manages the maintenance and refit services for yachts and mega yachts with a length over 60 meters. Credit: The Italian Sea Group

Turkish yacht builder Sirena Yachts has unveiled the Sirena 60 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, replacing the previous Sirena 58 model. The new design offers increased interior volume and expanded exterior spaces compared to its predecessor. The 18.3-meter yacht features updated styling from Frers Naval Architecture with modifications by Sirena's in-house design team. Key changes include larger windows, a redesigned flybridge, and increased storage capacity. The hull retains the plumb bow design and extended swim platform characteristic of the series.Accommodations include three cabins with a full-beam master cabin amidships and forward VIP cabin. The third cabin features convertible bedding that transitions between double and twin configurations. Crew areas incorporate separate access routes for operational efficiency.Standard power comes from twin Volvo D11 670hp engines, with an optional 900hp package available. Performance specifications indicate 23-knot maximum speed with standard engines and 25 knots with upgraded power. The design emphasizes fuel efficiency and range capabilities for Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising.CEO Cagin Genc stated: "We are so excited to present our Sirena 60 to the market, as the natural evolution of our successful Sirena 58. Ideal for experienced boaters looking for comfort, flexibility, and performance in a manageable size."Exterior social areas include a forward lounge with dining capabilities and sunpads with convertible backrests. The flybridge receives updated dashboard instrumentation and pilot seating alongside a Corian-topped bar unit.Storage capacity accommodates various water toys including jet skis and paddleboards. The extended swim platform facilitates water access while maintaining the yacht's cruising capabilities. The design incorporates Corian surfaces and marine-grade materials throughout interior spaces.The Sirena 60 enters production following the company's established manufacturing processes in Turkey. The model will compete in the 18-20 meter motor yacht segment against offerings from European and Asian shipyards.Sirena Yachts is a Turkish yacht brand. The company produces semi-displacement motor yachts ranging from 17m to over 30m.Credits: Emre Boyoglu/Sirena Yachts

Denison Yachting and OneWater Yacht Group have finalized a merger creating what they describe as the world's largest yacht firm. The combined entity will operate under the Denison Yachting brand with existing leadership from both organizations. The merger establishes a network of 23 offices across the United States and Europe.The expanded portfolio now includes representation of Absolute Yachts, HCB, Riviera, Prestige, and Belize Yachts. Denison becomes the largest Sunseeker dealer globally through the transaction. The combined company will list over 800 yachts with 180 brokers facilitating transactions.Denison Yachting President Bob Denison stated: "By joining with OneWater Yacht Group, we're bringing together two of the strongest teams in the industry. Our clients will benefit from more boats to choose from, the best marketing and technology, and a full-service approach that makes yacht ownership simpler."OneWater Yacht Group President Bryan Braley added: "By combining Denison's unmatched expertise in brokerage and charter with their industry leading marketing, we are creating the most comprehensive and customer-focused yachting company."The publicly-traded entity will continue offering new yacht sales, brokerage, charter services, management, crew placement, and after-sales support. Company representatives will provide additional details during the Monaco Yacht Show from September 24-27, with a press presentation scheduled for September 25.Denison Yachting maintains operations from waterfront offices with licensed brokers providing services including superyacht sales and new construction. The company traces its origins to Broward Marine established in Fort Lauderdale in 1948. The merger significantly expands the company's manufacturer representation and brokerage inventory across multiple market segments.Credits: Denison Yachting

The second Wallywind110 sailing yacht will premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 following private viewings in Sardinia and Monaco. The 33.5-meter vessel represents the sistership to the previously delivered Galma, featuring identical carbon fiber construction with customized interior modifications.Key distinctions from the first hull include a sand-grey hull finish and revised interior layout with flexible cabin configurations. The fourth cabin incorporates convertible bedding that transitions between twin and double arrangements through a sliding mechanism. An office area replaces the bar setup found on the previous vessel.Naval architecture by Judel/Vrolijk & Co. incorporates a telescopic keel adjustable between 4.5 and 6.95 meters depth. The sloop rig configuration utilizes Hall Spars carbon mast and North Sails 3Di sails providing 660 square meters of upwind area. Downwind sail capacity reaches 1,283 square meters.Interior design by Studio Santa Maria Magnolfi features lighter-toned oak cabinetry and reconfigured carbon fiber flooring patterns. The main saloon maintains raised seating with deep hull windows despite the vessel's exterior profile. Accommodations include an owner's suite forward, VIP cabin, and two convertible guest cabins aft.Construction efficiency improved compared to the first hull, with the yard completing the project ahead of schedule. The yacht will be displayed alongside other Ferretti Group products at the festival, which runs from September 9-14. The Wallywind110 remains the largest sailing yacht presented at the 2025 Cannes event.The vessel demonstrates Wally's continued focus on performance cruising yachts combining carbon fiber construction with customizable interior arrangements. The company maintains production facilities in Italy alongside other Ferretti Group brands.The Ferretti Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, is now one of the world’s leaders in the construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.Credits: Gilles Martin-Raget/Ferretti Group