YACHT CHARTER CANNES LIONS - Private meetings & corporate events

During the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Cannes becomes for a few days the global meeting point for brands, agencies and creative industry leaders.

JUNE 22-23-24-25-26, 2026

Between conferences, professional meetings and private events, the most sought-after spaces are not only to be found on the Croisette. Visit Cannes Lions, some companies also use yachts as storage spaces. private dockside reception to welcome customers, partners and guests in a more exclusive setting.

In the immediate vicinity of the Palais des Festivals, a yacht can become a confidential meeting place, networking cocktails or professional meetings throughout the festival. This approach is a natural part of a yacht charter on the French Riviera allowing guests and partners to be welcomed in a calmer and public spaces on the Croisette.

Depending on the day's program, it is also possible to organize a short navigation in the Bay of Cannes to extend discussions in a more relaxed setting, facing the Croisette.

Why hold an event on a yacht during Cannes Lions?

For the duration of the festival, Cannes hosts an exceptional concentration of events, conferences and professional meetings.

The restaurants, hotels and beaches are rapidly filling upt. In this context, companies are looking for spaces capable of welcoming their guests while maintaining a calm, professional atmosphere.

The yacht is the perfect answer.

It can accommodate a group in a controlled environment, without traffic constraints or availability of public spaces.

Today, many brands use yachts as hospitality venues to welcome their customers and partners during Cannes Lions, transforming their presence at the festival into a veritable relational operation.

In a context where many partnerships and collaborations are born during the festival week, having a private space facilitates exchanges and strategic discussions.

A yacht event during Cannes Lions allows you to :

  • organize a networking cocktail in an exclusive setting
  • welcome partners in a confidential environment
  • create an identifiable meeting point for your guests
  • organize informal meetings away from the hustle and bustle of the Croisette
  • extend professional exchanges in a a more relaxed setting

Unlike bars, private beaches or hotel terraces, a yacht is a completely private space, reserved exclusively for your group.

Strategic areas during Cannes Lions

Bay of Cannes - maximum visibility

The bay facing the Croisette remains the most sought-after area during the festival.

It offers a direct view of the Palais des Festivals, keeping you at the heart of the action while maintaining a certain distance from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Units positioned facing the Croisette are particularly sought-after at the end of the day, when guests leave conferences and head for networking events.

Port de Cannes - direct access to the Croisette

A yacht positioned in the harbor allows rapid boarding and fluid circulation between conferences, screenings and events organized on board.

This format is particularly well-suited to business appointments or meetings scheduled throughout the day.

Cap d'Antibes - a more confidential alternative

Just a short sail away, Cap d'Antibes offers a quieter setting for more discreet meetings or receptions.

This option is often preferred for strategic meetings requiring greater confidentiality. To discover the most suitable options in this sector, please consult our selection of yachts available from Cannes to Antibes.

What kind of events can you organize on board?

The yacht can be used for a variety of events during Cannes Lions.

The most common formats include :

  • networking cocktail at the end of the day
  • meeting customers or investors
  • campaign launch or product presentation
  • partner reception
  • brand activation private
  • media gathering
  • private evening for teams or guests

These formats have become particularly popular with companies wishing to hold a business event during Cannes Lions, while offering a different setting from the traditional festival venues.

These formats have become particularly popular with companies wishing to organize a professional event during Cannes Lions, notably to create a corporate hospitality area at sea or welcome partners and customers in a more confidential setting.

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 cocktail before screening Reception of guests and transfer to the Palace.
  • Dockside networking day 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.

What type of yacht should I choose for Cannes Lions?

The choice of boat depends on the number of guests and the type of event.

Day boats 12-15 m

These units are ideal for small groups and targeted appointments.

Agile and elegant, they can be used to organize business meetings or small cocktail parties.

Yachts 18-24 m

These yachts offer more generous reception areas and comfortable interior lounges.

They are particularly well-suited to networking cocktails or corporate events with several guests.

EVA yacht Cannes - terrace

Catamarans or yachts for larger events

For events with more guests, certain yachts to organize cocktails or receptions networking with a larger number of participants ranging from up to 29 people sailing. On the quayside, limitations are more flexible and it is possible to’welcome a much larger number of guests.

Here are some examples of yachts particularly well-suited to events with large numbers of guests. Their wide deck areas make it easy for guests to move around, and allow cocktails or receptions to be held in a convivial yet elegant setting.

Indicative budget for Cannes Lions


Cannes Lions is one of the most popular times of the season on the Côte d'Azur.

For information :

  • Day boats: from around €2,500 to €6,000 per day
  • 18-24 m yachts: from €6,000 and up depending on features
  • Catamarans and event yachts: on quotation according to number of guests

Budgets can vary according to the length of the event, the yacht's position and the services required.

Yachts that are really suited to corporate events are usually the first to be booked during festival week.

Why book several weeks in advance

Demand for yachts during Cannes Lions increases rapidly as the event approaches.

The most suitable units for corporate events are usually booked several weeks in advance.

Anticipating the booking process allows you to choose the boat best suited to your event, and to secure the desired slots.

The Clapi Boats approach

Organizing an event on a yacht during Cannes Lions requires precise coordination between the choice of boat, the day's program and the festival's specific logistical constraints.

Thanks to our local presence on the Côte d'Azur, we are able to select yachts that are ideally suited to hosting business events and welcoming guests during this special period.

Our knowledge of the events market in Cannes enables us to identify the units best suited to corporate events and hospitality operations.

  • selecting the right yacht
  • coordination with the skipper
  • organization of boarding times
  • adapting the program to the festival schedule

How to organize an event on a yacht during Cannes Lions :

Define event format

Private meeting, networking cocktail party or partner reception: the format determines the type of boat and the ideal duration.

Choosing the right boat

The choice depends on the number of guests, the space required and the type of experience desired.

Logistics coordination

Embarkation times, navigation, guest organization: every detail is anticipated to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

Guest and program management

Clear planning ensures a smooth welcome and full enjoyment of the unique setting offered by the Bay of Cannes.

 

From yacht selection to event coordination, the Clapi Boats team takes care of every detail to provide you with a seamless, stress-free experience.

Book a yacht for Cannes Lions with Clapi Boats

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