Experience Luxury at the 40th Cannes Yachting Festival

In 2016, over 51,000 people attended the Cannes Yachting Festival, enjoying the incredible atmosphere and entertainment on offer and admiring some of the finest superyachts on earth. The 2017 edition is expected to be even better, as the Cannes Yachting Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in grand style with an exciting line-up of yacht launches, VIP experiences, glamorous events, and the return of the Luxury Gallery in the Palais des Festivals. The event will be spread over Cannes' two marinas Port Pierre Canto and the Vieux Port which are enlarged with 3 km of floating pontoons. The total exhibition space will comprise 300,000 sqm, with more than 550 exhibitors across the yachting and luxury sectors showcasing the latest marine products and high-end goods.

The Concours d'Elegance competition is a crowd favourite at the Cannes Yachting Festival, and welcomes a procession of stunning day boats (less than 12m) that parade past spectators and judges at the Beach Club on the 14th September. The Luxury Gallery, which was showcased for the first time in 2016, will return in 2017 inside the Palais des Festivals, and will feature exhibitions of fine watches, supercars, private aviation, jewellery and perfume, premium services, hotels and real estate, and more, from elite brands.

For the 40th edition, the Cannes Yachting Festival has partnered with luxury Italian car manufacturer, Maserati, who will feature their latest models in the Maserati VIP lounge at the heart of the show. Maserati will provide a VIP car service from Nice Airport to Cannes.

The event will display over 600 motor yachts and sailing yachts for sale and charter, as well as a range of yachting accessories and exhibitions from yacht brokerages and other high-end brands. Cannes' boat show is particularly renowned for its display of yacht premieres, with upward of 100 new yachts being presented by shipyards for the first time. In some instances, prospective buyers benefit from the opportunity to take the yacht out for a sea trial.

Seven yachts from the Fraser fleet will be available to view at anchor during the show M/Y ANASTASIA, M/Y NASSIMA, M/Y LADY DUVERA, S/Y APHRODITE A, M/Y CHANTELLA, and M/Y NOOR as well as M/Y MAXIMUS and M/Y MRS D, which will be on show in their berths at Port Canto.

M/Y ANASTASIA

The Dutch Oceanco shipyard built the 75.50m M/Y ANASTASIA in 2008. The vessel impresses with her spectacular that comprise a cinema, duplex master-suite, and helipad, to name but a few. Up to 12 guests are accommodated in six grand staterooms in the elegant Sam Sorgiovanni interior, with design highlights including a glamorous main salon which converts to a nightclub. Out on deck, M/Y ANASTASIA's expansive deck spaces epitomise sophistication, while the split-level sun deck boasts an oversized Jacuzzi and enclosed gym. An enormous tender garage, with drop down balconies, houses a fleet of tenders and toys. M/Y ANASTASIA has an asking price of EUR 75,000,000.

M/Y NASSIMA

The 49.17m M/Y NASSIMA is a Dutch-built, fast displacement yacht, built in 2012 by ACICO Yachts and presented for sale in excellent condition. Her contemporary interior is spacious and elegant, with accommodation for 12 in six staterooms. The superyacht's highlights include a floor-to-ceiling aquarium, a sun deck Jacuzzi, and a fully equipped gym. With a shallow draft, at anchor stabilisers, and a 4,800nm range, M/Y NASSIMA is a superyacht that is built to cruise the world in consummate style. She has an asking price of EUR 15,900,000.

M/Y LADY DUVERA

The 43.61m Hakvoort M/Y LADY DUVERA is presented in exceptional condition after an extensive 2017 refit, which included a complete paint job and her generators rebuilt to zero hours. This beautiful vessel was launched from the premier Dutch shipyard in 2000, and has only been privately used during her lifetime. With yacht design by Diana Yacht Design and Felix Buytendijk, M/Y LADY DUVERA accommodates up to 12 guests in five lavish staterooms, with attractive features including a sun deck Jacuzzi, transatlantic range, and zero-speed stabilisers. M/Y LADY DUVERA is on the market for EUR 9,800,000, VAT PAID.

S/Y APHRODITE A

Built from a collaboration between acclaimed yacht builder Vitters and Hoek Designs, S/Y APHRODITE A is an iconic 42.67m red-hulled sloop. Constructed from aluminium and designed for autonomous long-range sailing, S/Y APHRODITE A was launched in 1999 and has travelled the world's oceans in exceptional luxury and safety. Featuring an elegant, light-filled salon and accommodation for eight guests in four luxurious staterooms, the yacht also provides ample deck space for refined entertaining. S/Y APHRODITE A is offered for sale for EUR 6,800,000.

M/Y MAXIMUS

Built by the quality Dutch shipyard, Moonen, the 30.00m M/Y MAXIMUS will be available for viewings at her Port Canto berth during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017. With a gorgeous, retro-inspired interior by Art-Line Interiors and exterior design by Rene van der Velden, M/Y MAXIMUS accommodates up to nine guests in four well-appointed staterooms. She benefits from sophisticated deck spaces, including a sun deck with a Jacuzzi. Built in 2010 to meet stringent Lloyds and MCA standards, M/Y MAXIMUS is considered by many as the best-priced opportunity in the Moonen fleet and is on the market for EUR 4,900,000, VAT PAID.

M/Y CHANTELLAM/Y CHANTELLA is a 30m classic motoryacht that offers the timeless glamour of a gentleman's yacht. Built in 1966 by Antibes Marine Chantier and extensively refitted in 2010, this yacht offers the opportunity to own a piece of yachting history, while also enjoying modern superyacht luxuries. The yacht's interior has been fitted out by luxury French brand, Blanc Bleu, and sleeps up to eight guests in four staterooms. With a maximum speed of 19 knots, M/Y CHANTELLA is one of the finest classic Mediterranean yachts on the market and has an asking price of EUR 650,000.

M/Y NOOR

The 27.60m M/Y NOOR was launched from the San Lorenzo shipyard in 2014 as part of the well-received SD92 range. Sporting features rarely found on yachts this size, such as a main deck master suite and an onboard gym, M/Y NOOR delights with her modern, light-filled interior and sophisticated deck areas. Sleeping up to seven guests in four staterooms, the yacht is in superb condition due to having a history of private-only use. MCA compliant, M/Y NOOR also has at-anchor stabilisers, a composite hull, and a top speed of 17 knots. She is offered for sale for EUR 4,850,000.

Tickets for the Cannes Yachting Festival begin at 15 for general admission for one day, with children under 12 entering for free. Those looking for an indulgent experience at the show can purchase one of two VIP tickets for the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival: The VIP Card, which includes a courtesy car service, concierge services, water shuttles, and VIP Club entry; and the Riviera Card, which offers all the above, plus helicopter transfers/scenic flight, a personalised tour of the show via tender, and a complimentary lunch.

The festival will have general opening hours from 10am-7pm, with late opening until 10pm on Friday the 15th, and a 6pm closure on Sunday. The Fraser team will be in attendance at the show and would be delighted to provide a VIP experience for our valued clients, both existing and new. Please contact us to find out more.