CHARTER A YACHT AT THE CANNES FESTIVAL

During the Cannes Film Festival, the sea becomes the Croisette's private salon.

At Cannes, access defines visibility.


During the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the world's attention is focused on the Palais des Festivals. From the bay, the event changes scale: controlled access, panoramic perspective, confidential reception just a few meters from the media heartland.

Chartering a Cannes Festival yacht isn't just about sailing. It's about creating an exclusive space in an extremely exposed environment.

The golden hour, when the flashbulbs go off on the Croisette, the deck of a yacht becomes one of the Festival's most coveted spaces.

Why charter a yacht during the Cannes Film Festival?

The Festival focuses on :

  • official screenings,
  • brand operations,
  • film launches,
  • international private functions.

In this environment, every interaction can become strategic, rent a yacht provides a controlled setting for :

  • to organize a confidential reception just a few minutes from the Croisette,
  • to receive partners and talents away from earthly pressures,
  • create an identifiable welcome point for your guests,
  • to transform a Festival presence into a genuine image operation.

Unlike a terrace or hotel lounge, a yacht in Cannes offers mobility, privacy and visual impact.

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Strategic zones during the Festival

Positioning structures the experience.

Bay facing the Palais - maximum visibility

For a high-visibility public relations operation, the bay facing the Palais remains the most sought-after configuration.

The slots opposite the Palais are regulated and require precise coordination with the port authorities.

It offers :

  • a direct view of the heart of the Festival,
  • immediate proximity to the Croisette,
  • a strong symbolic value.

Units located in this zone are generally secured first and foremost by international brands and production companies.

Port de Cannes - direct access

Dockside units facilitate rapid boarding and guest rotation between screenings or events.

Preferred format for short meetings and structured operations.

Cap d'Antibes - the elegant alternative

Just a few minutes' sail away, Cap d'Antibes offers a more discreet format, while remaining connected to the Festival's dynamics.

Who can charter a yacht during the Festival?

Yacht charters during the Cannes Film Festival are particularly suited to :

  • production companies,
  • international brands,
  • event agencies,
  • and VIP guests,
  • private groups wishing to organize a confidential reception.

Depending on the unit selected, formats generally accommodate from 6 to 30 guests.

In a context where visibility is high and time is short, the yacht becomes a controlled space at the heart of the event.

The yacht allows us to control the tempo in a schedule often fragmented by successive projections and appointments.

Most popular formats at the Festival

Some configurations are repeated every year.

  • Sunset reception opposite Palais Cocktails at the end of the day, golden light over the bay, a premium setting for a high-visibility image campaign.
  • Private pre-screening cocktail Reception of guests and transfer to the Palace.
  • Networking day in the bay fluid rotation of guests over several hours.
  • Full weekend including evenings A unit positioned over several days for a structured program, including a Cannes evening yacht or a Cannes event yacht.

These formats turn rental into a real strategic tool, especially for yacht privatization at the Cannes Festival.

Suitable yacht types

Day boats 12-15 m

Perfect for smooth guest rotation between screenings. Agile, discreet, suitable for targeted appointments and small-committee sunset parties.

Yachts 18-24 m

Ideal for a private reception or cocktail party overlooking the Croisette. More generous reception space, indoor lounges, greater stability.

Superior event units

Suitable for large-scale image operations, subject to port authorizations specific to the Festival period.

Indicative budget for the Festival

The Cannes Festival 2026 yacht charter is one of the Riviera's annual price peaks.

For information :

  • Day boats: from around €2,500 to €4,500 per day.
  • Yachts 18-24 m: from €5,000 and up depending on position.
  • Multi-day receptions: on request.

Budgets can change significantly depending on the scarcity of central positions at the time of request.

Units facing the Palais are always the first to be secured.

The opening and closing evenings are the most pressurized.

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The Clapi Boats approach: selection, coordination, local control

Organizing a Cannes Film Festival yacht charter isn't just a matter of choosing a unit from a catalog.

Our local presence in Cannes and Antibes enables us to coordinate seamlessly with the port constraints specific to the Festival period.

Our local roots enable us to anticipate operational constraints before they become logistical bottlenecks.

Our active presence in the area throughout the season provides a precise reading:

  • the real dynamics of the bay,
  • really usable slots,
  • units adapted to an event program.

We support :

  • strategic format selection,
  • logistics coordination,
  • boarding slot management,
  • adapting the program to the constraints of the Festival.

In an environment as exposed as Cannes, anticipation remains the key factor.

Anticipation and availability

Demand rises as soon as the official dates are announced.

Certain strategic corporate units are secured several months in advance, in particular for :

  • opening night,
  • intermediate weekends,
  • the closing ceremony.

Availability depends on :

  • port authorizations,
  • safety constraints,
  • restrictions specific to the Cannes Film Festival.

Book a yacht for the Cannes Film Festival

Central positions evolve rapidly as the event approaches.

A preliminary study will identify the configurations that can really be used and optimize your presence at the Festival.

A specific request in mind?

If your idea doesn’t fully match the formats listed above, feel free to reach out directly.  We also create custom experiences for groups, companies and private events.

You can also write to us via our contact !

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To explore the various possible itineraries, please consult our page dedicated to the yacht charter on the French Riviera, as well as our local pages for outings between Cannes and Antibes, Nice and Monaco, or Saint-Tropez and Saint-Raphaël.

Explore our suggested routes between Lérins Islands, Cap d'Antibes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Estérel to imagine the ideal setting for your event at sea.