Yes. Yachts can be used to host cocktail parties, networking events, or private receptions throughout the festival.
During the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Cannes becomes for a few days the global meeting point for brands, agencies, and leaders of the creative industry.
The official dates for Cannes Lions 2027 have not yet been announced. The festival traditionally takes place over five days in Cannes. The 2026 edition was held from June 22 to 26 at the Palais des Festivals.
Between conferences, professional meetings, and private events, the most sought-after spaces are not found exclusively on the Croisette.
During Cannes Lions, some companies also use yachts as private dockside reception spaces to host clients, partners, and guests in a more exclusive setting.
Right next to the Palais des Festivals, a yacht can thus become a confidential meeting place for organizing meetings, networking cocktails, or professional appointments throughout the duration of the festival.
This approach is naturally part of a yacht charter on the French Riviera allowing to receive guests and partners in a calmer environment than the public spaces of the Croisette.
Depending on the day's schedule, it is also possible to organize a short boat trip in the Bay of Cannes to continue discussions in a more relaxed setting, facing the Croisette.
Throughout the festival, Cannes experiences an exceptional concentration of events, conferences, and professional meetings.
Restaurants, hotels, and beaches quickly book up. In this context, companies are looking for spaces capable of hosting their guests while maintaining a calm and professional atmosphere.
The yacht is the perfect answer.
It makes it possible to host a group in a controlled environment, without the constraints of traffic or the availability of public spaces.
Today, many brands use yachts as hospitality spaces to host their clients and partners during Cannes Lions, thereby transforming their presence at the festival into a true relationship-building operation.
In a context where many partnerships and collaborations are born during festival week, having a private space facilitates exchanges and strategic discussions.
Organize a networking cocktail in an exclusive setting.
Host 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 interactions in a more relaxed setting.
Unlike bars, private beaches, or hotel terraces, the yacht remains an entirely privatized space, reserved solely for your group.
From the bay facing the Croisette to the Cap d'Antibes, each position responds to a different logic of visibility, access, or privacy.
The bay facing the Croisette remains the most sought-after area during the festival.
It offers a direct view of the Palais des Festivals and allows you to stay at the heart of the activity while maintaining a certain distance from the earthly hustle and bustle.
Units facing the Croisette are particularly sought after at the end of the day, when guests leave the conferences and head toward networking events.
A yacht positioned at the port allows for quick boarding and smooth movement between the conferences, screenings, and events organized on board.
This format is particularly well-suited for business meetings or scheduled appointments throughout the day.
Just a few minutes away by boat, 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, you can consult our selection of yachts available from Cannes to Antibes .
The yacht makes it possible to organize different types of events during Cannes Lions.
These formats have become particularly popular among companies wishing to organize a professional event during Cannes Lions while offering a setting different from the festival's traditional venues.
They make it possible, among other things, to create a corporate hospitality space at sea or to welcome partners and clients in a more confidential setting.
Late-afternoon networking cocktail.
A private environment for business meetings.
Campaign launch or product presentation.
Host partners and guests in a private space.
Create a brand activation in a distinctive environment.
Bring together media and guests in a dedicated setting.
Private party for teams or guests during the festival.
Some configurations are repeated every year.
Late-afternoon cocktail, golden light over the bay, premium setting for a high-visibility brand image campaign.
Reception of guests followed by transfer to the Palace.
Smooth rotation of guests over several hours.
Unit positioned over several days for a structured program, including a Cannes evening yacht or Cannes event yacht.
The choice of the boat depends on the number of guests and the type of event being organized.
These units are perfectly suited for small groups and targeted meetings.
Agile and elegant, they allow for the organization of professional meetings or intimate cocktail parties.
These yachts offer more generous reception areas and comfortable interior lounges.
They are particularly well-suited for networking cocktails or corporate events hosting multiple guests.
For events welcoming more guests, certain yachts allow the organization of cocktail parties or networking receptions with a larger number of participants, up to 29 people while cruising.
At the dock, the restrictions are more flexible and it is possible to accommodate a much larger number of guests.
Here are examples of yachts particularly well-suited for events hosting a large number of guests. Their expansive deck spaces facilitate guest circulation and allow for hosting cocktail parties or receptions in a setting that is both convivial and elegant.
The Cannes Lions period is one of the most in-demand times of the season on the French Riviera.
As a guide, the budgets below give an order of magnitude. They may vary depending on the duration of the event, the yacht's location, the program, and the requested services.
Yachts that are truly suited for corporate events are generally the first ones booked during the festival week.
The demand for yachts during Cannes Lions is increasing rapidly as the event approaches.
The most suitable units for corporate events are generally booked several weeks in advance.
Booking in advance allows you to choose the boat that best suits your event and secure your desired time slots.
Organizing a yacht event during Cannes Lions requires precise coordination between choosing the boat, the daily schedule, and the logistical constraints specific to the festival.
Thanks to our local presence on the French Riviera, we select yachts truly suited for organizing corporate events and welcoming guests during this special period.
Our knowledge of the event market in Cannes allows us to identify the units truly suited for corporate events and hospitality operations.
From yacht selection to event coordination, the Clapi Boats team takes care of every detail to offer you a seamless and stress-free experience.
Private meeting, networking cocktail, or partner reception: the format determines the type of boat and the ideal duration.
The choice depends on the number of guests, the space needed, and the type of experience desired.
Boarding times, potential navigation, guest organization: every detail is anticipated to ensure the smooth running of the event.
Clear planning ensures a smooth welcome and allows you to fully enjoy the unique setting offered by the Bay of Cannes.
The most in-demand time slots during Cannes Lions are generally reserved as a priority by international agencies and brands.
As demand is particularly high during the festival, yachts genuinely suited for corporate events are quickly booked.
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Yes. Yachts can be used to host cocktail parties, networking events, or private receptions throughout the festival.
Depending on the yacht selected, events can accommodate small private groups or larger gatherings with several guests.
Some vessels may be docked at the port of Cannes, while others remain at anchor in the bay.
Yes. Many companies use yachts to host networking cocktail parties, client meetings, or private events throughout the festival.
Depending on the selected yacht, events can accommodate small private groups or larger formats. Some yachts used for corporate events can accommodate more than twenty guests while cruising.
Fuel generally depends on the planned navigation schedule during the event.