A Charterer's Guide To Superyacht Shows

Cannes Yachting Festival

Set to celebrate its fortieth birthday in 2017, the Cannes Yachting Festival combines the fantastic facilities of ‘Le Vieux Port Pierre Canto’ with the classic glamour of the French Riviera. Having previously boasted editions with more than 100 world premieres, the festival has certainly developed an enviable reputation throughout its history.

As well as providing potential buyers with the chance to undertake ‘mini sea-trials’, the Cannes Yachting Festival also allows charterers to step on board luxury yachts they’re considering for their next vacation.

With the likes of Princess, Sunseeker, and Benetti on hand to showcase their most prized projects, the line-up routinely consists of superyachts defined by their cutting-edge design.

Complemented by a wide variety of social events and seminars, the festival is also an unmissable event for industry players and enthusiasts keen to keep abreast of the latest developments in the yachting world.

Superyacht shows provide a perfect opportunity for charterers to discover the sheer range of styles and types on offer

The Monaco Yacht Show

Undoubtedly the most talked-about show the world over, the Monaco Yacht Show takes place each September and brings together a number of outstanding superyachts in the glamorous surroundings of Port Hercules. As well as hosting a number of premieres and launches, the Monaco Yacht Show also invites leaders of industry to lead talks on the latest innovations and hottest charter grounds.

With over 120 superyacht berths and 9,000 square metres of exhibition space on offer, the iconic show is a suitable opportunity for brokers to inspect a range of superyachts whilst introducing potential buyers.

Regularly drawing in around 30,000 discerning guests, the Monaco Yacht Show celebrated its twenty fifth birthday in 2015 and continues to grow in both size and stature with each successive edition.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

An excellent opportunity to tour charter yachts and meet their respective crews and captains, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show typically takes place towards the end of October.

The world’s largest in-water boat show, the attending superyachts are spread across six superbly equipped locations with over three million square feet of space. Shipyards and exhibitors are also on hand to display their work, with the numbers frequently reaching the thousand mark.

A popular show for large superyachts available for charter in the Caribbean, those heading to Florida are able to familiarise themselves with the choices on offer for the winter season.

With a series of water taxis, bus shuttles, and riverboats, the organisers of the event ensure that accessibility is very much at the forefront of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Nicely rounding off the list of unmissable superyacht shows, the Antigua Charter Yacht Show generates plenty of excitement in the Caribbean each December.

Now in its fifty fifth year, the show is incredibly well-established and has used its long history to perfect the experience of attending a charter yacht show. Indeed, Falmouth Harbour comes alive each time the show rolls around, with some of the most highly regarded motor yachts and sailing yachts going on display.

Marking the beginning of the Caribbean yacht charter season, the show is obviously designed for the charterer keen to explore their options. With so many superyachts on display, visitors are able to effortlessly see for themselves the range of styles and layouts which are on offer.

In order to find out more regarding the charter yachts attending any upcoming superyacht shows, please feel free to get in touch with your preferred charter broker.

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