A little more than a month from now, the Antibes Yacht Show expects to have 150 megayachts moored along the Quai Camille Rayon and in Port Vauban. And, for the second time in its six-year history, it expects to be carbon neutral.
From April 12 to 15, the Antibes Yacht Show will focus on brokerage, charter, and refit. The list of yachts that will be present has not yet been finalized. However, seeing as previous years have attracted megayachts to 230 feet (70 meters) and resulted in both sales and charter contracts, the expectation is for a good variety. Also helping are two new features. First, on April 13, the show will have extended hours to 9 pm. Some exhibitors may hold invitation-only cocktails during that time. Second, there’s a first-ever Yacht Hop Day being held April 15. It’s for exhibiting brokers to check out yachts for their clients.
As was done last year, the Antibes Yacht Show will have a special Crew Lounge. Given that more than 1,000 crewmembers visited it last year, the area will be larger. In addition, the International Superyacht Society, the Professional Yachtsman’s Association, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association, and show organizers are presenting the renowned YachtInfo seminars for them. YachtInfo covers a variety of topics, such as regulations and training. Various programs are all being held on April 13.
All attendees benefit from free parking, plus both buses and water taxis to take you around. VIP badge holders additionally have free limousine transportation to and from the airport and hotels, or special parking and shuttles. You’ll further enjoy a dedicated lounge at the show.
The estimated emissions from the shuttles, the yachts’ shore power, and more are being offset with the assistance of ECOsuperyacht. ECOsuperyacht was founded by a megayacht captain who also has worked in the environmental field. The company aids owners and their crews in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and complying with regulations. While carbon offsetting is just one part of its services, ECOsuperyacht has worked with the show organizers to choose carbon credits that benefit certified and audited projects in developing nations.
To get a better sense of what the Antibes Yacht Show is like, here are reactions from last year’s event:
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