Cannes · 80th Edition · 2027

CHARTER A YACHT AT THE CANNES FESTIVAL During the Cannes Film Festival, the sea becomes the Croisette's private salon.

For twelve days, Cannes brings together cinema, brands, talents, media, and international events. Just minutes from the Palais, a yacht offers a private space to host, network, and organize an event in the heart of the Festival.

May 11 to 22, 2027 Cannes 80th edition
11-22 May 2027 · Cannes
80th Cannes Film Festival

MAY 11 TO 22, 2027

During the Cannes Film Festival, worldwide attention converges on the Palais des Festivals. In this particularly high-profile context, certain companies and guests look for more confidential venues to host meetings, receptions, or private appointments in the immediate vicinity of the Croisette.

During the Festival, certain yachts can be used as private reception spaces at the dock, allowing you to host guests, partners, or clients in an exclusive setting, while remaining just a few minutes from the Palais des Festivals.

This approach is naturally part of a yacht charter on the French Riviera ,offering an elegant setting to host cocktail parties, professional meetings, or private events throughout the duration of the Festival.

Depending on the evening's program, it is also possible to organize a short sail in the Bay of Cannes to enjoy a unique perspective of the Croisette and continue conversations in a calmer atmosphere.

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In Cannes, final access visibility.
In the heart of the Festival

Why charter a yacht during the Cannes Film Festival?

The Festival brings together official screenings, brand activations, film launches, and international private receptions.

In this environment where every interaction can become strategic, chartering a large yacht offers a controlled setting: hosting partners and talent away from the pressure of the shore, organizing a confidential reception just minutes from the Croisette, and creating an identifiable welcoming point for your guests.

Unlike a terrace or a hotel lounge, the yacht in Cannes brings mobility, privacy, and visual impact. It transforms a presence at the Festival into a true image-building operation.

01 Private reception

Welcome guests, partners, and talent in a dedicated space.

02 Proximity

Stay connected to the Palais and the Croisette all day long.

03 Privacy

Organize exchanges in a controlled environment.

04 Image

Give an identifiable presence to a brand or campaign.

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Strategic zones during the Festival

Positioning structures the experience. A visibility operation facing the Palace, a yacht at the dock to facilitate guest rotations, or a more confidential program around Cap d'Antibes do not meet the same objectives.

01

Bay facing the Palais: maximum visibility

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

The positioning time slots and conditions are regulated and require precise coordination with the competent authorities.

  • Direct perspective on the heart of the Festival
  • Very close to the Croisette
  • High symbolic value

Units positioned in this area are generally secured as a priority by international brands and production companies.

02

Cannes Old Port: direct access

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

This format is particularly well-suited for short meetings and structured event operations.

03

Cap d'Antibes: Elegant alternative

Just a few minutes away by boat, Cap d’Antibes offers a more discreet setting while remaining connected to the energy of the Festival.

Hospitality

Who is yacht rental during the Festival for?

Yacht rental during the Cannes Film Festival is aimed in particular at production companies, international brands, event agencies, executives and VIP guests, as well as private groups wishing to organize a confidential reception.

Depending on the selected unit, the layouts can accommodate small groups as well as much larger receptions, especially when the yacht remains docked.

In a context of high visibility and limited time, the yacht becomes a controlled space at the heart of the event. It allows you to manage the tempo in a schedule often fragmented by successive screenings and meetings.

Production companies
International brands
Event agencies
Leaders & VIP guests
Private receptions
Event formats

Most popular formats at the Festival

Certain configurations return every year and make it possible to adapt the private charter of a yacht in Cannes to the highlights of an event program.

Golden hour

Sunset reception facing the Palace

Late afternoon cocktail with golden light on the bay for a high-visibility image-building event.

Before screening

Private pre-screening cocktail

Welcoming guests on board prior to their transfer to the Palais des Festivals.

Daytime

Networking day in the bay

Smooth rotation of guests over several hours to organize meetings and professional exchanges.

Full programme

Full weekend including evenings

Unit positioned over several days to structure receptions, meetings, Cannes evening yacht charters, and Cannes event yacht charters.

Selection

Suitable yacht types

The choice of unit depends on the number of guests, the program, the desired positioning, and the role of the yacht in the event.

12-15 m

Day boats 12-15 m

Perfect for a smooth guest rotation between screenings. Agile, discreet, and tailored for targeted meetings or small sunset gatherings.

18-24 m

Yachts 18-24 m

Ideal for hosting a private reception or cocktail party facing the Croisette, featuring more generous reception spaces, indoor lounges, and enhanced comfort.

Budget

Indicative budget for the Festival

Yacht charter for the 2027 Cannes Film Festival is part of one of the annual peak pricing periods on the Riviera.

Budgets can vary significantly depending on the yacht, the duration, the itinerary, and the availability of central agency listings at the time of the request.

Day boats 2 500 € - 6 000 €

Indicative order of magnitude per day depending on the unit and the program.

Yachts 18-24 m Starting at €6,000

The budget varies according to the unit, the program, and the positioning.

Multi-day Upon study

For receptions and multi-day event programs.

Units enjoying the most sought-after positions are generally secured first. Opening periods, intermediate weekends, and closing times concentrate high demand.

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Catamarans or yachts for larger events

For events hosting more guests, some larger units make it possible to organize cocktails, networking receptions, or private presentations in much more generous deck spaces.

Capacities differ between cruising and dockside receptions. Therefore, possibilities must be confirmed for each yacht based on the exact event format.

Local expertise

The Clapi Boats approach: selection, coordination, local expertise

Organizing a Cannes Film Festival yacht charter is not simply a matter of choosing a boat from a catalog.

Our local presence in Cannes and Antibes ensures seamless coordination with the operational constraints specific to the Festival period and allows us to anticipate difficulties before they become logistical roadblocks.

Our active presence in the area throughout the season provides an accurate understanding of the bay's actual dynamics, actionable time windows, and the vessels suited for an event program.

01 Strategic format selection
02 Logistics coordination
03 Management of boarding slots
04 Adaptation of the program to the constraints of the Festival

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

Availability

Anticipation and availability

Demand increases as soon as the official dates are announced. Certain strategic corporate units are secured several months in advance.

Opening of the Festival 01
Interim weekends 02
Closing ceremony 03

Availability depends in particular on port constraints, safety regulations, and specific restrictions put in place during the Cannes Film Festival.

Central positions are evolving rapidly as the event approaches. A preliminary study makes it possible to identify truly viable configurations and optimize your presence at the Festival.

For a Cannes Festival yacht charter, the selection must therefore take into account the yacht, its capacity, its location and the planned program on board.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: Cannes Yachting Festival

Positioning, fuel, reception, and on-board capacity during the Festival.

Yes, subject to positioning possibilities, applicable permits, and availability at the time of the request.

The captain is included. Fuel depends on the chosen itinerary, the yacht, and the planned navigation during the charter.

Yes, within the limits of the unit's administrative capacities and the conditions applicable to the planned reception format.

The capacity depends on the vessel and the context. Some yachts accommodate small groups while sailing, whereas large event vessels can host several dozen guests dockside. The exact capacity must be confirmed for each yacht.