International Cannes Boat Show

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes

Vieux Port & Port Pierre Canto, Cannes, France

2012 marks the 35th anniversary of the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes

The event will take place between 11th – 16th September on the glittering Bay of Cannes, famed for its glitz, glamour and international premieres.

Arguably the most prestigious event on the yachting calendar, the
Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is Europe’s leading in-water boat
show and the first international show on the annual boat show
calendar.

Spread over the Vieux Port and the Port Pierre Canto, the show
will offer close to 500 boats on display, built by the leading luxury
shipyards. Le Vieux Port will showcase inspiring new models and
products over the six-day event, with a mix of motorboats and
sailing boats ranging from 10 to 61 metres on the water, and parts
manufacturers and service companies positioned on the land.
A unique showcase for pleasure boats
and luxury yachts worldwide
Le Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes enjoys a reputation which
now extends beyond European borders attributed to the quality of
products, exhibitors and international visitors who flock to the Festival
every year. With more than 50% of foreign exhibitors coming from 34
countries, the Festival has established itself firmly on the yachting
calendar as a renowned international boat show. Along with key
European countries – Italy, Spain, UK and Germany –
the show has welcomed a growing number of international exhibitors
from the United States, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Asia,
with the emergence of Turkey offering vessels built and finished to a very high standard