2026 Cannes Yachting Festival Superyacht Premieres to See

Two months before the opening day of the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, exhibitors are arranging appointments with clients. One of the events superyacht owners and guests should attend, the show, in its 49^th year, runs from September 8 to 13. As is always the case, several yacht builders are using it to debut their latest deliveries. Here are 12 megayachts making their global debut.

Christened Even Further, the Amer 42 Explorer represents several notable firsts. Among them, she’s the first project between Amer Yachts and designer Luiz De Basto, who contributed styling and interior design. Secondly, the 136-footer (41.45-meter) has a steel hull. Yet another significant fact, she bears Ice Class certification. Finally, the Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system is aboard. This last fact makes the entirely custom Amer 42 Explorer the first full-displacement, steel-hulled superyacht of less than 500 gross tons to incorporate the system. It also includes a new “smart” Eco Mode function, automatically adjusting horsepower and therefore fuel consumption and emissions. Altogether, they make her ready to take on harsh sea conditions around the world.

This new model fulfills Bering Yachts’ goal of making global cruising more accessible to more owners. She should be able to put more than 5,000 nautical miles behind her while traveling at 8½ knots. Although technically this is hull number two in the series, this Bering 88 actually has different space allocation, for 10 people versus eight. Overall, 2,755 square feet (256 square meters) of interior space is tailorable.

The yacht Principessa Capricciosa launched this past March, the smallest Columbus Atlantique model. But, visitors to the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival should note that she doesn’t compartmentalize leisure spaces. In fact, the multi-level beach area invites guests to go from swimming in the sea to soaking in the pool, sunning, and dining without obstructions all day long.

This 84-footer (25.6-meter) is the largest yacht ever launched from Azimut’s facilities in Avigliana, Italy. The Seadeck series prioritizes low emissions and deck areas as close to the water as possible. Volvo Penta IPS propulsion keeps the emissions reduced, plus permits a top speed of 29 knots. Like many superyachts, large and small, these days, the Seadeck 9 has a cascading aft beach area with a pool.

The 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival will see yet another speedy, sporty superyacht debut. The ISA Viper 130 should be capable of a top end approaching 33 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots. The owner of this initial launch in the series is a lover of the outdoor lifestyle, so the flying bridge is for alfresco dining and entertaining, including a bar. A big seating, sunning, and sundowners area occupies the foredeck, too.

With styling borrowed from explorers, this 88-footer (27-meter) is big on giving buyers lots of layout options. An open galley, a VIP stateroom on the main deck in the five-cabin arrangement, and a main-deck master in the four-stateroom configuration are among the possibilities. Unchanged, though, is Numarine’s desire to encourage cruisers to enjoy long-distance, leisurely travels. Expect a 2,200-nautical-mile range at 8 knots.

This model introduces a new designer to Pershing’s Sport Utility Yachts range, namely the Vallicelli studio. The design team gives Pershing customers several features they’ll surely like. For instance, the flying bridge is 43 percent bigger than that of other megayachts in this size range. It’s 355 square feet (33 square meters), plenty of space for all eight passengers. Further notable, when the aft side platforms lower, the Pershing GTX90 yacht’s aft deck becomes 398 square feet (37 square meters).

“A bold step forward for Princess,” according to Will Green, the yard CEO, the X90 clearly has caught customers’ eyes. The yacht premiering in Cannes wasn’t even close to completion when seven clients signed contracts for their own. Among the highlights are a private alfresco area accessible from the main-deck master suite and fold-down sides flanking the aft deck. The latter is a first for Princess Yachts.

Arguably the most unusual project premiering at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, SHE started as a one-off from Sanlorenzo, but is now a series with four hulls sold. The 84-footer (25.5-meter) is a manifestation of the builder’s 70 years in business, blending classic elegance with modern technology. For example, she resembles cruisers from the 1960s in her profile. Construction, meanwhile, employs bioresins. Furthermore, from the opening platform to the sundeck, all exterior areas feature low-maintenance synthetic teak. 

The largest model among Sirena Yachts’ composite line, the Sirena 118 is also its first project with a waterline length exceeding 79 feet (24 meters). She’s a trideck as well, with interiors by Cor D. Rover and naval architecture by German Frers. Although the shipyard hasn’t indicated how many staterooms are on hull number one, buyers of future models can opt for a two-level master suite. The lower area yields access to the water, too.

A series that has attracted the likes of tennis great Carlos Alcaraz, this is the newest power catamaran from Poland-based Sunreef Yachts. Measuring 88 feet (26.8 meters), the Ultima 88 is expected to top out at 26 knots. Of course, given her twin hull configuration, she’s beamy, at 29’10” (9.1 meters). Fold-down side platforms at the water aft expand usable space, too. They’re part of what Sunreef Yachts calls its Ocean Lounge, which further includes a toy garage and a hydraulic swim platform. 

Nautor Swan created this series to tick a lot of boxes for sailing-superyacht enthusiasts: cruising, racing, even circumnavigation. She’s its entry-level model, at 79 feet (23.99 meters). The yacht Elvi, hull number one and in the water at the show, will participate in the Rolex Swan Cup later this year. On family trips, the cockpit is an all-day alfresco lounge and dining area, conveniently adjacent to the fold-down transform, forming a big swim platform/beach area.

For a more personalized experience while visiting the show, the organizers offer a few VIP packages. They include personalized yacht visits, concierge services, access to the VIP Clubs and VIP water taxis, as well as courtesy car service from the Nice airport.

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